What's more important in music: melody or lyrics? We take on this unanswerable question. This ridiculous challenge leads us in some interesting directions. 
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References:
"Singing is a trick to get people to listen to music for longer than they would ordinarily."  - David Byrne

Books:
This Is What It Sounds Like (about why you fall in love with music)
'Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy (about misheard lyrics)

Music:
Barry Manilow "Copacabana" (live)
Joni Mitchell "For Free" (live)

Leonard Cohen:
"I'm Your Man"
"Suzanne"

The Rustavi Choir:
Tsmindao Chmerto ("Holy God" chorale)
Romelni Kerubinta
Gikharoden Shen Tsmindao Dedopalo
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Michael Hateley:
Lotus Mastering   
http://lotusmastering.com/

Hello Crow
https://hellocrow.bandcamp.com/album/crooked-path-ep
       
Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":
https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCk

Baldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):
https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/

Dee Madden:
https://www.deemadden.com/

Penal Colony “Blue 9” video:
https://youtu.be/Fes9E3ea8FY

Dee Madden on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jsYxJ4QxzoGn9t0HRllPk

Anu Kirk:
https://www.anukirk.com

• Anu on Bandcamp
• Sid Luscious and The Pants on Bandcamp
• Luscious-235 on Bandcamp
• Rêvenir on

Michael Hateley:
Lotus Mastering
http://lotusmastering.com/

Hello Crow
Hello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now!

Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":
https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCk

Baldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):
https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/

Dee Madden:
https://www.deemadden.com/

Dee's new album Paisley Madrigals is out now!

Penal Colony “Blue 9” video:
https://youtu.be/Fes9E3ea8FY

Dee Madden on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jsYxJ4QxzoGn9t0HRllPk

Anu Kirk:
https://www.anukirk.com

• Anu on Bandcamp
• Sid Luscious and The Pants on Bandcamp
• Luscious-235 on Bandcamp
• Rêvenir on Bandcamp
• ...