Welcome to the Monday Music Medicine Show – THE 42!
Round and Round she goes, where she stops nobody knows.
Sometimes I don’t need to understand the lyrics. The music itself speaks volumes to me, of something inner, mysterious and necessary. Though just listening to the voice sing words is a sensual feast of unknown sustenance.
I first heard this song as background music in an episode of “Breaking Bad.” And the treasure hunt was on. Yet I discover that it is important for there to be a specific musicality which some other versions did not bring to me. So I searched, and found the perfect original verion. Jose Larralde has a splendid voice, speaking or singing. It is rich, deep and full. I have never found out what the specifics of the words are, and don’t feel I have to, at least not right now. It’s enough to just bathe in the exquisite sound of the blending of instrumentation and unknown words.
Quimey Neuquen – Jose Larralde
So my beautiful Monday Music Medicine Show friends, if it pleases you to play, share with us: what songs have you found where you did not understand what was being sung, but felt no need to know? The song was enough, remaining a mystery. You know I want to hear it! Share it there (your own blog with a ping back), or share it here.
BYOM and remember: It Don’t Mean A Thing If You Don’t Send That PING!
Music is the Medicine in my Soul and I hope yours is as healing and nurturing as mine!
Quantum Hermit 
Jan 25, 2016 @ 10:31:59
His voice is pretty sharp and clear, isn’t it. And I love the drums (which I already established on Saturday. 🙂 ) Very nice. I think I need to pay more attention to background music. But I will have no problem with this prompt as I have a favorite in this category!
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 09:48:13
Yes! His voice has that deep resonance and he enunciates beautifully! I think it’s a very sexy voice. 🙂 I think it was the drums, originally, which made me aware of the song. It was playing behind dialog, so when I tracked it down, I was thrilled to hear it fully.
I have found so many songs, and so much incidental music because I get pulled in when I hear it. Then I try to find it, and I’m able to add it to my playlist.
We’re putting together a puzzle night playlist, and just found some from a movie we saw over the weekend. Even the short little end credits of some of the series we watch we’ll track down to find out what it is. Many gems among them 🙂
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Jan 25, 2016 @ 13:26:37
Hi Fim,
You’ve been introducing me to a lot of great material here at Quantum Hermit! 😀 The rhythm feels tribal and ancient to me – it’s a signiature or motif-like pattern reminiscent of many things I’ve heard, while the voice brings me to a the nearby landscape of Mexico or probably, S.America. WOW! Then it changes throughout the song.
#42 makes me think of Douglas Adams, and it is the answer to everything, but I think everyone has forgotten the question!
Thank you for spicing up my Monday with Music Medicine!!!
Ka
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 09:54:33
I’m SO happy that what I’ve found, and share with others, brings the joy I found in the songs to others! I agree, there’s a definite sense of tribal, which I’m always drawn to.
You’re right about the origins of the singer. He’s from Argentina.
YES! That’s it! 42 is the answer to Life, the Universe and Everything, which is actually the question; the answer being 42. 🙂
My pleasure to spread the spice! It’s always so lovely when you visit!
Blessings!
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Jan 25, 2016 @ 14:47:42
ha, ha! So finny.
We also seek the movies background music. You find great music with games too.
Great soulful voice.
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 09:59:46
Oh yes! Game music!!! We’ve found some wonderful tunes from some of the games we play. Right now, we’re just starting to get acquainted with the 2nd My Singing Monsters – which also has some really nice music. Here is a sample of the opening song for My Singing Monsters: Dawn of Fire
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 11:56:29
Very nice.
Those tunes🎶 stay stuck in the head.
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 13:25:08
Yes, they do! lol But I don’t mind. The original game is just the monsters making the music, but there is a recording studio which you can place on any island, and change the sound of the monsters using your own voice, or instruments. It’s one of the best teaching tools I’ve seen.
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 13:57:24
Too funny.
There is something for everyone!
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Jan 25, 2016 @ 15:58:33
Ok….here’s mine. First thing that came to my mind was my Zumba exercise DVD,,,2 songs I love to ‘dance’ and sing to, though I’ve no clue what I’m saying!! 😄
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 10:04:15
What fun, Linda! I love them both! I can see using the first one for an exercise guide.
Would love to see what moves they do to the Zumba fitness. Will look up some online. Thank you for bringing such great medicine music to our Monday!
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 10:20:30
I love Zumba….I can’t move as freely as I used to, so I just make up my own steps!!! 😄
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 13:21:51
That’s what I would do too. 🙂 I have this curio in my dining room, where I do my jazzercise, and there is a mirror in it, and if I dance in a certain spot, I can see my feet moving. I really got caught up in watching that.
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Jan 25, 2016 @ 17:39:31
Test post.
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 10:05:00
It came into my email. I’m still getting all of it. LOL Oy!
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Jan 26, 2016 @ 03:03:32
Pretty evocative stuff. I like it.
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 10:08:55
Thank you! Did you ever see “Breaking Bad?” It was in one of the episodes. Many gems of music are in TV shows and movies.
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 14:38:37
Never missed an episode; TV gold. And the choice of music was always spot on.
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Jan 26, 2016 @ 08:04:22
Oh I listen to Italian Operas where it is the emotion in the voice that along tells me the story.
You have once again gone on a grand hunt and found something wonderful. Thank you for this engaging piece dear Fimnora.
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Jan 27, 2016 @ 10:13:08
Oh, thank you, JoHanna, so much, for sharing this here! My mother was quite into the Tenors, and had many wonderful records. This brings me back!
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May 01, 2016 @ 08:43:55
Reblogged this on Kurt Nemes' Classical Music Almanac and commented:
A fellow blogger with eclectic musical tastes has a site with a musical medicine show every Monday. Something to heal everyone. But check out the song in this one post. It was used in Breaking Bad, but this is the original version. Sounds like a Candomblé waltz and the singer’s voice will give you chills.
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