Travel Tunes

Spain Songs: Mysterious Man

Monday, December 21, 2009
By Blakesjourney
Spain Songs: Mysterious Man

This week I’m showcasing one of my personal faves, Mysterious Man.  This is one of the first tunes I wrote in Spain.  It was written before we had accomplished anything. We hadn’t gotten an apartment or found work.  We knew no one except an old teacher of my that, after promising to help us... »

Spain Songs: 50 Glass Bottles

Tuesday, December 8, 2009
By Blakesjourney
Spain Songs: 50 Glass Bottles

The song I’d like to share this week is called 50 Glass Bottles.  It is a song of love and departure.  It was written in reflection of friendships made over the university experience.   The morning two of my best college friends left town and moved to Seattle in an overstuffed sedan was one of... »

Spain Songs: My Situation

Friday, October 30, 2009
By Blakesjourney
Spain Songs: My Situation

Linds and I lived in Spain during the summer of 2005 working as English tutors and general conversationalists (yes, you can get paid for that).  During that time, I personally grew leaps and bounds as a songwriter.  You can read all about my artistic journey and influences in my Reflections of an Artistic Slacker... »