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Barbara "so this is living?"
Sounds from the USA
27/05/2025 | Barbara’s "so this is living?" is a charming and imaginative track that blends playful whimsy with an intimate, almost desert-like atmosphere. The song’s colloquial mystery and soft-spoken delivery evoke echoes of Suzanne Vega, while its groovy bassline and hypnotic guitar and drum interplay create a dreamy, open sonic landscape. Inspired by the surreal character "Doodle Bob" from SpongeBob SquarePants , the track explores the strange sensation of suddenly feeling alive after existing merely as an idea or a drawing on a page—an existential musing wrapped in warm, nostalgic sound.
Despite its quirky origins, "so this is living?" carries a quiet hopefulness, best captured in the line “since I’m alive, might as well try.” This sentiment lingers at the heart of the song, turning what could be a simple musical curiosity into something deeply personal and reflective. Barbara masterfully balances the surreal with the sincere, crafting a moment that feels both timeless and refreshingly original—beautifully walking the line between introspection and wonder.
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Un día como hoy...
... de 2004: Crepúsculo Sureño en La Ruta
... de 2005: Santo Remedio en Lennon Pub
... de 2006: Santo Remedio en Tolhuin
... de 2010: Rockolas en vivo en el Polivalente
... de 2011: Momento de Ocio & Dread Mar I
... de 2011: Tres Orillas y Los Nietos de Lorenzo en Mostaza Pub
... de 2011: Tres Orillas y Los Nietos de Lorenzo en Mostaza Pub
... de 2011: La Curva en Diada
... de 2015: Arde Tierra en Habana Bar
... de 2016: Los Gardelitos y Los Vende Humo en Mostaza Bar
... de 2016: Antiguos Pobladores presenta su disco en Queens
... de 2016: Lunáticos en Tolhuin
... de 2016: Perro Monstruo, Fin Zona Urbana y Demencia TNT en Habana Bar
... de 2016: Tres Orillas en Ksanuova
... de 2016: Le Gros en Temple Bar
... de 2016: Sangre de Toro en Chester
... de 2022: Lavate las Manos en Mi Kasa Bar
... de 2022: Festival La Cueva de la Locura en Viagro