Right now I'm listening to Cristantes sing "Nuevo Mundo." I don't know Spanish. I've never heard of Christantes. I have no idea what Nuevo Mundo means. It's catchy with lots of electric guitar, a snare drum driving beat and a hint of Ricky Martin appeal.
This is the power of the itunes free download.
Every Tuesday I review the itunes homepage, perusing for new obscure music, hoping to find a gem of an artist that I listen to, on repeat of course, at work. There, near the lower left hand side of the screen, lies the most wonderful, tempting link of all: The free download. I can't resist. It could be heavy metal in German, it could be a long sing-songy tune from Legally Blonde (which is was one week), or, as was the case today, it could be "Nuevo Mundo." Now I'm listening to Bat for Lashes chant "Horse and I," another product of the free download that is methodically drumming out a whispery tune reminding me of equal part military march and church hymn. I would have never come across this musical mix had it not been for my addiction to the free download.
Something about all things free draws us in. Maybe it stems from my college (and current) stage of minimal disposal income...maybe it just comes from FREE being the most un-heard-of term ever, but I love the musical surprises that come each week. Thank you Apple.
My name is Laura and I'm a free download addict.
PS- for those of you who are as Spanish illiterate as myself..."Nuevo Mundo" means New World.
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