First Bike Ride of the Season
I went on my first bike ride of the season about a week ago and it felt incredibly good. I'm amazed at how the body remembers things. Every hill came back to my muscles like I'd just pumped up it yesterday.
A few other things came back to me, too. For instance, the way the distinct fragrance of pine trees makes me think of summers in New Hampshire. Then there's the huge feeling of relief I get when I reach the height of land and I know I can glide for a few moments. Also, it came back immediately how very hard and small that bicycle seat is. And of course nothing quite compares to the shock of a bug flying directly into my mouth.
What does this have to do with music? Well, as much as I'm trying to forget certain things, it felt satisfying to remember these. I also remembered some peppy, energizing songs that I really enjoyed riding to from the past couple of years. So in celebration of the kind of musical and kinesthetic memory that I'm actually happy to have, I thought I'd share them.
Heypenny--"Parade" mp3 off Use These Spoons (buy)
Heads We Dance--"Love in the Digital Age" mp3 off 12" Single (buy)
The Feeling--"Love It When You Call (Lo-Fi-Fnk Remix)" mp3 off Twelve Stops and Home (buy)
OOIOO--"Umo" mp3 off Taiga (buy)
Lily Allen--"Oh My God (Kaiser Chiefs Cover)" mp3 off Oh My God European (buy)
Beulah--"Emma Blowgun's Last Stand" mp3 off When Your Heartstrings Break (buy)
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