Servantofchaos Music

Let Me In

A raw, sad song about the death of Kurt Cobain by his friend, Michael Stipe.

Disturbance at the Heron House

I can't believe that it has taken me this long to post an REM song. It really is an oversight on my own part ... because REM have been a fundamental part of my musical history. From the very first time that I heard Michael Stipe (thinking that he could not sing) until today (still!) when I hear his voice, I feel myself drawn into the world which he sings into being.

To make up for my omission, I believe that I will create my own REM Festival, right here over the next few days. Feel free to share your own favourites!

Red Rain

Yet another cover that goes to show the power of collaborations. This performance of Red Rain features Peter Gabriel, Michael Stipe and Natalie Merchant ... and it showcases again, for me at least, the beautiful strength and vulnerability in Natalie Merchant's performing style.

Hello In There

What a line up! Natalie Merchant, Michael Stipe and Billy Bragg. It is like I somehow woke up in 1990s Glasgow and found my favourite artists performing in front of me.