"High Grade" by Laden is nice.
"Money Over War" by Laden is really good.
Monday, March 26, 2012
I Want Some "Pop"
"Simple Man" by Graham Nash is a stereotypical 70's song but catchy. From the album "Songs for Beginners".
"Use Me" by Bill Withers is a funky hit. From his Greatest Hits!
"We're the Pet Shop Boys" by Robbie Williams... Not really sure what the this song is about, but Hell, who cares? It's catchy and that's all that matters. From the album "Rudebox".
"I Need Some Sleep" by Eels is a song that's certainly meant for napping. From the "Shrek 2" soundtrack.
"Lullabye" by Emitt Rhodes is short and pretty. From the album "The Emitt Rhodes Recordings (1969 - 1973)".
"Firework" by Matt Mulholland is a brilliant cover of a shitty song by Katy Perry. He makes it great. Accapella style + multi-track = YUS! From the album "Matt Mulholland: Sings Covers".
"Billie Jean (Single Version) by Michael Jackson is a classic-shake-your-booty song. From the album "The Essential Michael Jackson".
"For the First Time" by The Script has an incredible and honest chorus. From the album "Science & Faith (Bonus Track Version)".
"Still (Soundtrack)" by Ben Folds is amazing in its own unique way. It's simple but complicated. Made me ponder my past. From the album "The Best Imitations of Myself: A Retrospective".
"Never" by Moving Pictures is a great angry song with some kick-ass saxaphone. From the album "Days of Innocence".
"True" by Spandau Ballet is an '80's classic. From the album "True".
"Through the Trees" by Low Shoulder is a decent song. From the soundtrack of "Jennifer's Body".
"Silent Lucidity" by Queensrche is a haunting yet enchanting song. From the album "Revolution Calling".
"Never Say Never" is such a wonderful song, purely because of the dramatic chorus. From the album "The Fray".
"Whatever You Imagine" by Wendy Moten is a stereotypical "powerful" song from the '90's but I've always loved this song. From the album "Wendy Moten".
"A Man for All Seasons" by Robbie Williams is a delightfully catchy song from the hilarious spy spoof "Johnny English".
"My Eyes" by Neil Patrick Harris & Felicia Day is a dark and beautiful song from the amazing musical "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along-Blog".
"Hey, Soul Sister" by Train has been a guilty pleasure of mine since freshman year.
"All By Myself" by Eric Carmen is dramatic and "woe-is-me" and cheesy beyond belief but I love it. Haha. Song drives my Mum nuts. From the album "All By Myself".
"Lovely Day" by Bill Withers is just too damn groovy, man! ;)
"Best Laid Plans" by James Blunt is a really good song. Love it. Absolutely love it. From the album "Some Kind Of Trouble".
"Use Me" by Bill Withers is a funky hit. From his Greatest Hits!
"We're the Pet Shop Boys" by Robbie Williams... Not really sure what the this song is about, but Hell, who cares? It's catchy and that's all that matters. From the album "Rudebox".
"I Need Some Sleep" by Eels is a song that's certainly meant for napping. From the "Shrek 2" soundtrack.
"Lullabye" by Emitt Rhodes is short and pretty. From the album "The Emitt Rhodes Recordings (1969 - 1973)".
"Firework" by Matt Mulholland is a brilliant cover of a shitty song by Katy Perry. He makes it great. Accapella style + multi-track = YUS! From the album "Matt Mulholland: Sings Covers".
"Billie Jean (Single Version) by Michael Jackson is a classic-shake-your-booty song. From the album "The Essential Michael Jackson".
"For the First Time" by The Script has an incredible and honest chorus. From the album "Science & Faith (Bonus Track Version)".
"Still (Soundtrack)" by Ben Folds is amazing in its own unique way. It's simple but complicated. Made me ponder my past. From the album "The Best Imitations of Myself: A Retrospective".
"Never" by Moving Pictures is a great angry song with some kick-ass saxaphone. From the album "Days of Innocence".
"True" by Spandau Ballet is an '80's classic. From the album "True".
"Through the Trees" by Low Shoulder is a decent song. From the soundtrack of "Jennifer's Body".
"Silent Lucidity" by Queensrche is a haunting yet enchanting song. From the album "Revolution Calling".
"Never Say Never" is such a wonderful song, purely because of the dramatic chorus. From the album "The Fray".
"Whatever You Imagine" by Wendy Moten is a stereotypical "powerful" song from the '90's but I've always loved this song. From the album "Wendy Moten".
"A Man for All Seasons" by Robbie Williams is a delightfully catchy song from the hilarious spy spoof "Johnny English".
"My Eyes" by Neil Patrick Harris & Felicia Day is a dark and beautiful song from the amazing musical "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along-Blog".
"Hey, Soul Sister" by Train has been a guilty pleasure of mine since freshman year.
"All By Myself" by Eric Carmen is dramatic and "woe-is-me" and cheesy beyond belief but I love it. Haha. Song drives my Mum nuts. From the album "All By Myself".
"Lovely Day" by Bill Withers is just too damn groovy, man! ;)
"Best Laid Plans" by James Blunt is a really good song. Love it. Absolutely love it. From the album "Some Kind Of Trouble".
I'm Not "Latino"
"Solamente Tu'" by Pablo Alboran is a beautiful song. Have no idea what he's saying but I can only guess it's a love song.
"Diablo Rojo" by Rodrigo y Gabriela is a lovely, upbeat song. From their first album "Rodrigo y Gabriela".
"Diablo Rojo" by Rodrigo y Gabriela is a lovely, upbeat song. From their first album "Rodrigo y Gabriela".
And All That "Jazz"
"Darth Vader's Theme (live)" by Richard Cheese is a delightfully fun jazzy version of the famous movie theme. From the album "Dick At Nite".
"What a Wonderful World (Single Version) by Louis Armstrong is without-a-doubt, a classic. From the album "Louis Armstrong's All-Time Greatest Hits".
"What a Wonderful World (Single Version) by Louis Armstrong is without-a-doubt, a classic. From the album "Louis Armstrong's All-Time Greatest Hits".
"iTunes U" Charzard!
"Arabian Nights/ A Whole World/ A Friend Like Me" by SAF MDC String Ensemble is a lovely compilation of three great songs from a wonderful Disney film: "Aladdin". From the album "String - Lunchtime concert highlights".
What's So "Industrial" About It?
"Existence In Progress" by Icon Of Coil is a fantastic song. I used to love Icon Of Coil back in 6th grade. From the incredible album "Machines Are Us". (I was wrong. THIS is the shortest post. Ever.)
"Holiday" Music.. Not So Kinky
"Deck the Halls in 7/8" by the Top Notes is an enjoyable but evil song to sing. From KPBS Radio-1450am.
"O Come Emmanuel" by Mens Chorus isn't too bad for our first time singing it in front of a big crowd. Sounds beast accapella. From "Grotto Festival of Lights".
"Carol of the Bells" by Top Notes and Madison Singers sounds pretty boss. Also from "Grotto Festival of Lights".
"Winter, Fire & Snow" by Women's Chorus is a beautiful piece. Amazing solo and just lovely sung by all. Also from "Grotto Festival of Lights".
"Night of Silence/Silent Night" by Top Notes and Madison Singers is not bad. Not bad at all. From "Grotto Festival of Lights".
"White Christmas" by Clyd McPhatter and The Drifters is my absolute favorite version of this song. So lovely. From the album "Soul Christmas".
"O Come Emmanuel" by Mens Chorus isn't too bad for our first time singing it in front of a big crowd. Sounds beast accapella. From "Grotto Festival of Lights".
"Carol of the Bells" by Top Notes and Madison Singers sounds pretty boss. Also from "Grotto Festival of Lights".
"Winter, Fire & Snow" by Women's Chorus is a beautiful piece. Amazing solo and just lovely sung by all. Also from "Grotto Festival of Lights".
"Night of Silence/Silent Night" by Top Notes and Madison Singers is not bad. Not bad at all. From "Grotto Festival of Lights".
"White Christmas" by Clyd McPhatter and The Drifters is my absolute favorite version of this song. So lovely. From the album "Soul Christmas".
"Hip-Hop/Rap" (LIKE A BOSS)
Just because I'm white doesn't mean I do not like this genre of music.
"Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin') (feat. Snoop Dogg & Colin Wolfe)" by Dr. Dre is a classic in the world of rap. From the amazing album "The Chronic", Dr. Dre's first album.
"Ghost" by 2Pac is fairly decent judging that I don't really care for his raps. He's crap except for this song. It's from the album "Resurrection".
"Born 2 Be Fly" by Tech N9e, Krizz Kaliko & Cognito is a beast song with some decent rhymes. I mostly like because of the beats and I LOVE Tech N9ne. It's from the album "Automatic".
"No Make-Up (Her Vice) [feat. Colin Munroe]" by Kendrick Lamar is a decent song with a surprisingly decent message about appreciating women without make-up. With or without it, they look beautiful either way. It's from the album "Section.80".
"Lost" by Gorilla Zoe is a goodie. Good beat and just a song that I like to chill and zone out to. From the album "Don't Feed Da Animals".
"Lose Yourself" by Eminem is the song that got me into Hip-Hop/Rap in the first place. I've known this song since 2nd grade and it's easily a classic, in my eyes at least. It's from the decent semi-biographical film "8 Mile".
"The Resistance" by Drake is a laid-back song that's good to sleep to. From the album "Thank Me Later".
"Locked Up" by Akon is just tight. Plain and simple. From the album "Trouble".
"No Church In the Wild (feat. Frank Ocean, The-Dream)" by Kanye West & Jay Z is a chill song. From the fantastic album "Watch the Throne".
"Last Sad Song" by Tech N9ne & Krizz Kaliko is ****in' awesome. From the album "The Lost Scripts of K.O.D. - EP".
"Basketball" by Fabolous and Lil' Bow Wow is a song that I grew up with and just funky. Stereotypical beats but decent. From the soundtrack of "Like Mike".
"Sound Of Da Police" by KRS-One is a hip-hop classic with great rhyming and good beat. From the album "Return Of The Boom Bap".
"The Distance" by Tonedeff is a great song that's also good to sleep to. From the album "Archetype".
"Insane In The Brain" by Cypress Hill is an instant classic with a famous beat and memorable chorus. It's from the album "Cypress Hills: Super Hits".
"Just A Friend" by Biz Markie is a great oldie-but-goodie. Love this song. From the album "Just a Friend - EP".
"It's Tricky" by Run-DMC is a real old hip/hop song from the late '80's. If you've never heard it before it, look it up on the internets. It's great. From the album "Discover Run DMC-EP".
"Pain Killer" by Tech N9ne & Krizz Kaliko is a song that's haunting and can get under your skin. From the album "The Lost Scripts of K.O.D. - EP".
"Break Ya Neck" by Busta Rhymes is a chill yet angry song that's fun to bop your head to. From the album "Genesis".
"Cinema (feat. Justice Kareem)" by GZA is possibly the creepiest song in hip/hop history. ESPECIALLY the chorus. (Shudders at the thought). From the album "Pro Tools".
"Marijuana" by Kid Cudi is one of the chillest songs I know. From the album "Man On the Moon: The Legend of Mr. Rager".
"Bitch Please 2" by Dr. Dre, Eminem, Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg & Xzibit is a song with great rhyming and the best chorus. From the album "The Marshall Mathers - EP".
"Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest is another classic song in the early years of hip-hop/rap. From the album "People's Instinctive Travels & the Paths of Rhythm".
"Over" by Drake, another good one. From the album "Thank Me Later".
"Playaz Club" by Rappin 4-Tay is yet another club from the mid 90's. Yes, it's about strippers but it's still a clasic with a fantastic beat. From the album "Don't Fight The Feelin'".
"I Got 5 on It" by Luniz is a fantastic oldie-but-goodie. Great beat, good rhyming and a memorable chorus. From the album "Operation Stackola".
"Say It To My Face" by Ludacris feat. Meek Mill has a great, great beat. Lyrics.. meh. From the album "1.21 Gigawatts Back To The First Time".
"The Spiteful Chant (feat. ScHoolBoy Q)" by Kendrick Lamar is such a boss song. From the album "Section.80".
"The Hangover" by Shawn Chrystopher is a song that's good for any time of the day.
"'Till I Collapse" by Eminem & Nate Dogg is what I deem to be one of the best angry songs. From the album "The Eminem Show".
"Yonkers" by Tyler, The Creator is one of the most unusual rap songs I've ever heard. The music vid is even more bizarre. Also best lyrics!
"Niggas In Paris" by Kanye West & Jay Z has one of the best beats created. From the album "Watch the Throne".
"Money Talk" by TJK feat. Yung City has a decent beat and the lyrics aren't too bad. My neighbor is TJK. How cool is that? From the album "New World".
"Kim" by Eminem is one of the most effed-up songs that I've EVER listened to. It's intense and immensley disturbing. From the album "The Marshall Mathers - EP".
"The Seed (2.0) (feat. Cody Chestnutt)" by The Roots is a great song. From the album "Phrenology (Explicit Version)".
"Electric Relaxation" by A Tribe Called Quest is a beast classic. From the album "Midnight Marauders".
"Bitches Ain't S**t (feat. YG)" by Nipsey Hussle is a pretty stupid song but the chorus is stupidly catchy. From the album "Gang Injunction".
"Because I Got High 2007" by Afroman is cheesily enjoyable. From the album "Because I Got High 2007".
Hope you like this post and listen to some of these great raps.
"Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin') (feat. Snoop Dogg & Colin Wolfe)" by Dr. Dre is a classic in the world of rap. From the amazing album "The Chronic", Dr. Dre's first album.
"Ghost" by 2Pac is fairly decent judging that I don't really care for his raps. He's crap except for this song. It's from the album "Resurrection".
"Born 2 Be Fly" by Tech N9e, Krizz Kaliko & Cognito is a beast song with some decent rhymes. I mostly like because of the beats and I LOVE Tech N9ne. It's from the album "Automatic".
"No Make-Up (Her Vice) [feat. Colin Munroe]" by Kendrick Lamar is a decent song with a surprisingly decent message about appreciating women without make-up. With or without it, they look beautiful either way. It's from the album "Section.80".
"Lost" by Gorilla Zoe is a goodie. Good beat and just a song that I like to chill and zone out to. From the album "Don't Feed Da Animals".
"Lose Yourself" by Eminem is the song that got me into Hip-Hop/Rap in the first place. I've known this song since 2nd grade and it's easily a classic, in my eyes at least. It's from the decent semi-biographical film "8 Mile".
"The Resistance" by Drake is a laid-back song that's good to sleep to. From the album "Thank Me Later".
"Locked Up" by Akon is just tight. Plain and simple. From the album "Trouble".
"No Church In the Wild (feat. Frank Ocean, The-Dream)" by Kanye West & Jay Z is a chill song. From the fantastic album "Watch the Throne".
"Last Sad Song" by Tech N9ne & Krizz Kaliko is ****in' awesome. From the album "The Lost Scripts of K.O.D. - EP".
"Basketball" by Fabolous and Lil' Bow Wow is a song that I grew up with and just funky. Stereotypical beats but decent. From the soundtrack of "Like Mike".
"Sound Of Da Police" by KRS-One is a hip-hop classic with great rhyming and good beat. From the album "Return Of The Boom Bap".
"The Distance" by Tonedeff is a great song that's also good to sleep to. From the album "Archetype".
"Insane In The Brain" by Cypress Hill is an instant classic with a famous beat and memorable chorus. It's from the album "Cypress Hills: Super Hits".
"Just A Friend" by Biz Markie is a great oldie-but-goodie. Love this song. From the album "Just a Friend - EP".
"It's Tricky" by Run-DMC is a real old hip/hop song from the late '80's. If you've never heard it before it, look it up on the internets. It's great. From the album "Discover Run DMC-EP".
"Pain Killer" by Tech N9ne & Krizz Kaliko is a song that's haunting and can get under your skin. From the album "The Lost Scripts of K.O.D. - EP".
"Break Ya Neck" by Busta Rhymes is a chill yet angry song that's fun to bop your head to. From the album "Genesis".
"Cinema (feat. Justice Kareem)" by GZA is possibly the creepiest song in hip/hop history. ESPECIALLY the chorus. (Shudders at the thought). From the album "Pro Tools".
"Marijuana" by Kid Cudi is one of the chillest songs I know. From the album "Man On the Moon: The Legend of Mr. Rager".
"Bitch Please 2" by Dr. Dre, Eminem, Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg & Xzibit is a song with great rhyming and the best chorus. From the album "The Marshall Mathers - EP".
"Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest is another classic song in the early years of hip-hop/rap. From the album "People's Instinctive Travels & the Paths of Rhythm".
"Over" by Drake, another good one. From the album "Thank Me Later".
"Playaz Club" by Rappin 4-Tay is yet another club from the mid 90's. Yes, it's about strippers but it's still a clasic with a fantastic beat. From the album "Don't Fight The Feelin'".
"I Got 5 on It" by Luniz is a fantastic oldie-but-goodie. Great beat, good rhyming and a memorable chorus. From the album "Operation Stackola".
"Say It To My Face" by Ludacris feat. Meek Mill has a great, great beat. Lyrics.. meh. From the album "1.21 Gigawatts Back To The First Time".
"The Spiteful Chant (feat. ScHoolBoy Q)" by Kendrick Lamar is such a boss song. From the album "Section.80".
"The Hangover" by Shawn Chrystopher is a song that's good for any time of the day.
"'Till I Collapse" by Eminem & Nate Dogg is what I deem to be one of the best angry songs. From the album "The Eminem Show".
"Yonkers" by Tyler, The Creator is one of the most unusual rap songs I've ever heard. The music vid is even more bizarre. Also best lyrics!
"Niggas In Paris" by Kanye West & Jay Z has one of the best beats created. From the album "Watch the Throne".
"Money Talk" by TJK feat. Yung City has a decent beat and the lyrics aren't too bad. My neighbor is TJK. How cool is that? From the album "New World".
"Kim" by Eminem is one of the most effed-up songs that I've EVER listened to. It's intense and immensley disturbing. From the album "The Marshall Mathers - EP".
"The Seed (2.0) (feat. Cody Chestnutt)" by The Roots is a great song. From the album "Phrenology (Explicit Version)".
"Electric Relaxation" by A Tribe Called Quest is a beast classic. From the album "Midnight Marauders".
"Bitches Ain't S**t (feat. YG)" by Nipsey Hussle is a pretty stupid song but the chorus is stupidly catchy. From the album "Gang Injunction".
"Because I Got High 2007" by Afroman is cheesily enjoyable. From the album "Because I Got High 2007".
Hope you like this post and listen to some of these great raps.
That's All "Folk"s!
A bit more laid-back genre, one of many genres that I've grown up listening to.
"The Boxer" by Simon & Garfunkel is a fabolous classic. Always been my favorite song by them. It wasn't until I was older that I got more of the meaning behind this treasure. From the amazing album "The Best Of Simon & Garfunkel".
"My Son John" by John C. Reilly is a neat and short tune. I was surprised to find a ballad by this comedian. It's from the album "Rogue's Gallery - Pirate Ballads, Sea Song and Chanteys".
"The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel is another amazing classic. Not quite as good as "The Boxer", though pretty high up there. From the same album.
"Ragland Road" by Luke Kelly & The Dubliners is easily the BEST folk song ever made. Or sung. Ever. Beautiful, sad, enchanting, lovely. From the album "Luke's Legacy".
"The Boxer" by Simon & Garfunkel is a fabolous classic. Always been my favorite song by them. It wasn't until I was older that I got more of the meaning behind this treasure. From the amazing album "The Best Of Simon & Garfunkel".
"My Son John" by John C. Reilly is a neat and short tune. I was surprised to find a ballad by this comedian. It's from the album "Rogue's Gallery - Pirate Ballads, Sea Song and Chanteys".
"The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel is another amazing classic. Not quite as good as "The Boxer", though pretty high up there. From the same album.
"Ragland Road" by Luke Kelly & The Dubliners is easily the BEST folk song ever made. Or sung. Ever. Beautiful, sad, enchanting, lovely. From the album "Luke's Legacy".
"Easy Listening" Eh?
Unfortunately, I only, literally only, have one song of this genre, though it's still nice!
"Classical Gas" by Mason Williams is an old guitar filled song that's just laid back. From the album "Music, 1968-1971".
Damn. Shortest post. Ever.
"Classical Gas" by Mason Williams is an old guitar filled song that's just laid back. From the album "Music, 1968-1971".
Damn. Shortest post. Ever.
Just "Dance"
One of the more upbeat, funky genres of music, I personally like. Once in awhile get the want to shake my booty to some music.
"What Is Love" by Haddaway is a classic tune from the mid-'90's. As my father would say: "Kleptofonic man!" It's from the album "The Album - 2nd Edition".
"Halo Reach Out (Dubstep Remix) by SchutKid is just friggin' epic! Great dubstep and awesome song choice for it!
"Pacer (End Credits) by Adam T. Burke is a really awesome song that's just so trippy and... I don't even know how to explain. Just dandy! It's from the amazing flick "Hobo With a Shotgun".
"A Real Hero (feat. Electric Youth)" is a fantastic song. It's from a great film, "Drive" and I just really like this song. Granted, many folk might find it repitive but I think different. It's from the album "A Real Hero - EP".
"Dubstep Of Fates" by DJ Knight is epic. The idea of John William's "Duel Of Fates" being dubstep... (mouth gapes and slightly drools at the thought.) Not as good as I'd hoped, still not too shabby. From the album "Warped".
"Blue (Da Ba Dee)" by Eiffel 65 is a classic. Instant. Without a doubt. I grew up with this song and spent years searching for it. From the album "Blue (Da Ba Dee)".
"E.T. - (Dubstep Noisia Remix)" is just simply amazing. Great use of dubstep of an okay song.
"Frosu" by Max Brumbelow is a neat little song that he came up with, as far as I'm aware of and it works. I wouldn't say it's cute but it's nice. I can picture it being used in a Pokemon game or something. It's not in an album I just made one title up: "Lexie Made Me".
"Feel So Close (Extended Mix)" by Calvin Harris is an upbeat, lovey-dovey, groovy song. It's from the album "Feel So Close (Remixes)".
"Fortune Days" by The Glitch Mob is one of my favorite songs of this genre. It's just epic in it's own special way. It's from the album "Drink The Sea".
"Nightcall" by Kavinsky is an awesome song to move to. Pretty damn chill, the sort of thing you'd put on loud in your car, if you were by yourself in the dark. It's from the album "Nightcall (Anniversary Edition)".
"Tron Legacy (End Titles) by Daft Punk is funky and perfect. Perfect in its own way and jus the way I like it. Uh huh. Uh huh. It's from the soundtrack of a trippy-ass movie: "Tron Legacy".
"What Is Love" by Haddaway is a classic tune from the mid-'90's. As my father would say: "Kleptofonic man!" It's from the album "The Album - 2nd Edition".
"Halo Reach Out (Dubstep Remix) by SchutKid is just friggin' epic! Great dubstep and awesome song choice for it!
"Pacer (End Credits) by Adam T. Burke is a really awesome song that's just so trippy and... I don't even know how to explain. Just dandy! It's from the amazing flick "Hobo With a Shotgun".
"A Real Hero (feat. Electric Youth)" is a fantastic song. It's from a great film, "Drive" and I just really like this song. Granted, many folk might find it repitive but I think different. It's from the album "A Real Hero - EP".
"Dubstep Of Fates" by DJ Knight is epic. The idea of John William's "Duel Of Fates" being dubstep... (mouth gapes and slightly drools at the thought.) Not as good as I'd hoped, still not too shabby. From the album "Warped".
"Blue (Da Ba Dee)" by Eiffel 65 is a classic. Instant. Without a doubt. I grew up with this song and spent years searching for it. From the album "Blue (Da Ba Dee)".
"E.T. - (Dubstep Noisia Remix)" is just simply amazing. Great use of dubstep of an okay song.
"Frosu" by Max Brumbelow is a neat little song that he came up with, as far as I'm aware of and it works. I wouldn't say it's cute but it's nice. I can picture it being used in a Pokemon game or something. It's not in an album I just made one title up: "Lexie Made Me".
"Feel So Close (Extended Mix)" by Calvin Harris is an upbeat, lovey-dovey, groovy song. It's from the album "Feel So Close (Remixes)".
"Fortune Days" by The Glitch Mob is one of my favorite songs of this genre. It's just epic in it's own special way. It's from the album "Drink The Sea".
"Nightcall" by Kavinsky is an awesome song to move to. Pretty damn chill, the sort of thing you'd put on loud in your car, if you were by yourself in the dark. It's from the album "Nightcall (Anniversary Edition)".
"Tron Legacy (End Titles) by Daft Punk is funky and perfect. Perfect in its own way and jus the way I like it. Uh huh. Uh huh. It's from the soundtrack of a trippy-ass movie: "Tron Legacy".
Ain't Nuthin' But A "Country" Boy
I used to despise country music but over the course of 2-3 years, I've taken a liking to it.
"Beer Drinking Blues" by Rocky Bill Ford is a oldie-but-goodie. An old country song from the 1940's. Sad but catchy and love the sound of the crispy record. It's from "The Beer Album".
"Sunshine (Go Away Today)" by Jonathan Edwards is a classic, up-beat song from the 70's. Gotta love that stuff. It's from his first album "Jonathan Edwards".
"The Parting Glass" by The Wailin' Jennys is a beautiful, accapella piece that sounds just so dandy and almost old. From "40 Days".
"The Legend of Guan-Di" by The McCain Brothers is a wonderfully catchy song from a terrible movie "My Name Is Bruce".
"Airstream Song" by Miranda Lambert is a stereotypical cheery nature song. Can't help but bounce lightly up and down to the beat. From the album "Revolution".
"We (Early Take)" by Neil Diamond is a classic. Nothin' more to it. From "12 Songs".
"St. John the Gambler" by Townes Van Zandt is another classic. Words cannot express my love for this song. And I love his voice. Dunno why. It's from the album "Our Mother the Mountain".
"Blue Valentines" by Tom Waits is a tune that shows his raspy, croaky voices that just has so much emotion in it. From the album "Blue Valentine".
"Firefly - Main Theme" by Joss Whedon Featuring Sonny Rhodes is a wonderful song from the best show EVER!.
"Hurt" by Johnny Cash is an amazing cover of the N.I.N. (Nine Inch Nails) song. I personally believe this versoin easily trumps the original. This song got me through a really tough patch in my life. It's dark and depressing yet if cheered me up and helped me cope.
"Ruby Tuesday" by Don Williams is a country cover of the Rolling Stones hit. It's well done, good tamborine and vocals. From the album "I Believe in You".
"Breathe In Breathe Out" by Mat Kearney is another wonderful song that got me through that same rough patch. It gave me a sense of hope, that everything was gonna be ok. From the soundtrack "Grey's Anatomy, Vol. 3".
"Fish" by Craig Campbell uses fish as a uphamism for sex. It's catchy and slightly amusing. From "Craig Campbell".
"Allentown" by Ed Helms is a really funny but stupid song from the second "Hangover". From the soundtrack of "The Hangover: Part II".
"Lonely Blue Boy" by Conway Twitty is another odlie-but-goodie. He sounds a tad like Elvis Presley. Very nice song. Almost like swing. Country swing, that is. From the album "Linda On My Mind".
That's all the country I got, folks. Hope you enjoyed this post and will enjoy the others to come. :D
"Beer Drinking Blues" by Rocky Bill Ford is a oldie-but-goodie. An old country song from the 1940's. Sad but catchy and love the sound of the crispy record. It's from "The Beer Album".
"Sunshine (Go Away Today)" by Jonathan Edwards is a classic, up-beat song from the 70's. Gotta love that stuff. It's from his first album "Jonathan Edwards".
"The Parting Glass" by The Wailin' Jennys is a beautiful, accapella piece that sounds just so dandy and almost old. From "40 Days".
"The Legend of Guan-Di" by The McCain Brothers is a wonderfully catchy song from a terrible movie "My Name Is Bruce".
"Airstream Song" by Miranda Lambert is a stereotypical cheery nature song. Can't help but bounce lightly up and down to the beat. From the album "Revolution".
"We (Early Take)" by Neil Diamond is a classic. Nothin' more to it. From "12 Songs".
"St. John the Gambler" by Townes Van Zandt is another classic. Words cannot express my love for this song. And I love his voice. Dunno why. It's from the album "Our Mother the Mountain".
"Blue Valentines" by Tom Waits is a tune that shows his raspy, croaky voices that just has so much emotion in it. From the album "Blue Valentine".
"Firefly - Main Theme" by Joss Whedon Featuring Sonny Rhodes is a wonderful song from the best show EVER!.
"Hurt" by Johnny Cash is an amazing cover of the N.I.N. (Nine Inch Nails) song. I personally believe this versoin easily trumps the original. This song got me through a really tough patch in my life. It's dark and depressing yet if cheered me up and helped me cope.
"Ruby Tuesday" by Don Williams is a country cover of the Rolling Stones hit. It's well done, good tamborine and vocals. From the album "I Believe in You".
"Breathe In Breathe Out" by Mat Kearney is another wonderful song that got me through that same rough patch. It gave me a sense of hope, that everything was gonna be ok. From the soundtrack "Grey's Anatomy, Vol. 3".
"Fish" by Craig Campbell uses fish as a uphamism for sex. It's catchy and slightly amusing. From "Craig Campbell".
"Allentown" by Ed Helms is a really funny but stupid song from the second "Hangover". From the soundtrack of "The Hangover: Part II".
"Lonely Blue Boy" by Conway Twitty is another odlie-but-goodie. He sounds a tad like Elvis Presley. Very nice song. Almost like swing. Country swing, that is. From the album "Linda On My Mind".
That's all the country I got, folks. Hope you enjoyed this post and will enjoy the others to come. :D
"Comedy" = Best Medicine
Gotta love Comedy. 'Nuff said.
"The Internet" by Ricky Lyon and Stephanie D'Abruzzo is a hilarious look at the internet. It's from the comical musical "Avenue Q".
"Boombox (feat. Julian Casablancas)" by The Lonely Island is an amusing, catchy son about a boombox solving problems. And having boiled goose is mentioned in every verse. It's from their first, hilarious album "Incredibad".
"Literal The Hobbit Trailer" by Toby Turner is funny and I just LOVE the literal trailers. So great. There are ones better than this but it's still good. It's from the single "Literal The Hobbit Trailer".
"Literal Assassin's Creed Trailer" by Toby Turner is by far the best of the literal trailers. It's the single "Literal Assassin's Creed Trailer".
"Confessions" by Tim Minchin is a hilarious look on feminism, politics and whatnot. He's got some great material and the chorus is really funny. You can find this in the album "Ready for This?(Live)".
"Leather Pants" by Little Kuriboh is a parodie of "Bad Romance" by Lady GaGa. It's comcial genius and you should look it up on youtube. Sooo great!
"Epic Rap Battles of History - Vader Vs Hitler (feat. Lloyd Ahlquist)" by Nice Peter is pretty awesome.
"The Legend of Zelda Rap" by Smosh is just great. Even for someone like me, who has never played a Zelda game, still pretty epic.
There you have it! You can find most of these songs on iTunes. The iTunes store that is.
"The Internet" by Ricky Lyon and Stephanie D'Abruzzo is a hilarious look at the internet. It's from the comical musical "Avenue Q".
"Boombox (feat. Julian Casablancas)" by The Lonely Island is an amusing, catchy son about a boombox solving problems. And having boiled goose is mentioned in every verse. It's from their first, hilarious album "Incredibad".
"Literal The Hobbit Trailer" by Toby Turner is funny and I just LOVE the literal trailers. So great. There are ones better than this but it's still good. It's from the single "Literal The Hobbit Trailer".
"Literal Assassin's Creed Trailer" by Toby Turner is by far the best of the literal trailers. It's the single "Literal Assassin's Creed Trailer".
"Confessions" by Tim Minchin is a hilarious look on feminism, politics and whatnot. He's got some great material and the chorus is really funny. You can find this in the album "Ready for This?(Live)".
"Leather Pants" by Little Kuriboh is a parodie of "Bad Romance" by Lady GaGa. It's comcial genius and you should look it up on youtube. Sooo great!
"Epic Rap Battles of History - Vader Vs Hitler (feat. Lloyd Ahlquist)" by Nice Peter is pretty awesome.
"The Legend of Zelda Rap" by Smosh is just great. Even for someone like me, who has never played a Zelda game, still pretty epic.
There you have it! You can find most of these songs on iTunes. The iTunes store that is.
Hi, Alisha's Readers!
You see, I have two blogs. One is about movies, the other, about music. This blog is my music one and man, do I love. For the next 18 posts or so, I'll be delving into each and every genre of music I have on my iTunes and writing about my favorite songs of each genre. And I'm going in alphabetcial order. In this case, A-W. I'd highly encourage everyone to take a look at this blog and you might like what you read.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Everything's Better "Classical"
This genre of music can be so beautiful and rich with sound. I count composed music from movies as classical, whilst others may not. I have my opinon and others are entitled to theirs. I just happen to have the right one! Tee-hee ;)
"Black Sands" by Bonobo is an entrancing song that reminds me of "The Godfather" for some reason. I suppose this song would work for indie flicks as well. This is from the album "Black Sands".
"Carmina Burana (O Fortuna) (From "Excalibur")" by Lettonian Philharmonic Orchestra has been used in multiple films, typically for gags. It's an intense, vigorating piece. If you haven't listened to it yet, DO SO. It's from the album "Classical Music Library Vol. 5: Power Classics".
"Trois Gymnopedies: I :Lent Et Douloureux" by Aldo Ciccolini is a beautiful piano piece that is just so relaxing and I love to sit to it. It's from the album "Great Recordings Of The Century - Satie: Works for Piano".
"The Steward Of Gondor" by Howard Shore & Billy Boyd is a beautiful piece of music. Just beautiful and rather saddening. If you not already listened to the soundtrack of "The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King": do so. And if you haven't seen the movies: The Hell is wrong with you? Fantastic movie AND soundtrack.
"I Didn't Want To Die" by Carter Burwell is a short and pretty piano piece. It's calming and makes me sleepy just thinking about it. You can find it from the soundtrack of the awesome movie "In Bruges".
"The Winner Is" by Danna/DeVotchKa is a bittersweet masterpiece. It makes you think. It's that kind of quirky music that's so enticing. You can find this lovely piece from the soundtrack of "Little Miss Sunshine".
"Neodammerung" by Don Davis is the type of music that's ridiculously, cheesily epic but you can't help but love it. It's from the soundtrack of the dissappointing sequel "Matrix Revolutions".
"Whitacre: Lux Aurumque" by Stephen Layton: Polphony is an enchanting choral piece. It always puts a slight chill down my spine. It is so elegant. You can find it in the album "Whitacre: Cloudburst".
"Beowulf Main Title" by Alan Silverstri is a simple example of badassery. Just that short but epic opening title music. You can find it in the soundtrack of, you guessed it, "Beowulf".
"Winterreise, D.911 : 24. Der Liermann" by Benjamin Britten & Peter Pears is an old German operatic piece. Tis very beautiful and calming and good to zone out to. Granted, I have NO idea what they are saying. Nevertheless, it's nice. From the album "Schubert: Winterreise".
"Journey to Transylvania" by Alan Silverstri is yet another example of badassery and that short but epic opening title music. It's from the epic movie "Van Helsing".
"Final Battle" by Alan Silvestri is that perfect monster battle music that's loud, filled with drums and choral music. Also from "Van Helsing".
"Lux Aeterna" by Clint Mansell is a masterpiece. Easily a masterpiece from cinema. It's been used in commercials for other films also. It's such epic, definitive music, it'd be surprising to find someone who HASN'T heard of it. It's from the harrowing drama "Requiem for a Dream".
That's all the classical music that I truly love. You should give a listenin' to these wonderful tunes. ;)
"Black Sands" by Bonobo is an entrancing song that reminds me of "The Godfather" for some reason. I suppose this song would work for indie flicks as well. This is from the album "Black Sands".
"Carmina Burana (O Fortuna) (From "Excalibur")" by Lettonian Philharmonic Orchestra has been used in multiple films, typically for gags. It's an intense, vigorating piece. If you haven't listened to it yet, DO SO. It's from the album "Classical Music Library Vol. 5: Power Classics".
"Trois Gymnopedies: I :Lent Et Douloureux" by Aldo Ciccolini is a beautiful piano piece that is just so relaxing and I love to sit to it. It's from the album "Great Recordings Of The Century - Satie: Works for Piano".
"The Steward Of Gondor" by Howard Shore & Billy Boyd is a beautiful piece of music. Just beautiful and rather saddening. If you not already listened to the soundtrack of "The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King": do so. And if you haven't seen the movies: The Hell is wrong with you? Fantastic movie AND soundtrack.
"I Didn't Want To Die" by Carter Burwell is a short and pretty piano piece. It's calming and makes me sleepy just thinking about it. You can find it from the soundtrack of the awesome movie "In Bruges".
"The Winner Is" by Danna/DeVotchKa is a bittersweet masterpiece. It makes you think. It's that kind of quirky music that's so enticing. You can find this lovely piece from the soundtrack of "Little Miss Sunshine".
"Neodammerung" by Don Davis is the type of music that's ridiculously, cheesily epic but you can't help but love it. It's from the soundtrack of the dissappointing sequel "Matrix Revolutions".
"Whitacre: Lux Aurumque" by Stephen Layton: Polphony is an enchanting choral piece. It always puts a slight chill down my spine. It is so elegant. You can find it in the album "Whitacre: Cloudburst".
"Beowulf Main Title" by Alan Silverstri is a simple example of badassery. Just that short but epic opening title music. You can find it in the soundtrack of, you guessed it, "Beowulf".
"Winterreise, D.911 : 24. Der Liermann" by Benjamin Britten & Peter Pears is an old German operatic piece. Tis very beautiful and calming and good to zone out to. Granted, I have NO idea what they are saying. Nevertheless, it's nice. From the album "Schubert: Winterreise".
"Journey to Transylvania" by Alan Silverstri is yet another example of badassery and that short but epic opening title music. It's from the epic movie "Van Helsing".
"Final Battle" by Alan Silvestri is that perfect monster battle music that's loud, filled with drums and choral music. Also from "Van Helsing".
"Lux Aeterna" by Clint Mansell is a masterpiece. Easily a masterpiece from cinema. It's been used in commercials for other films also. It's such epic, definitive music, it'd be surprising to find someone who HASN'T heard of it. It's from the harrowing drama "Requiem for a Dream".
That's all the classical music that I truly love. You should give a listenin' to these wonderful tunes. ;)
"Christian & Gospel" Is Where It's At
For the longest time, I was never really able to get into this type of music. However, after being bestfriend's with Peter for several years, he's showed me some pretty good stuff and I've found some on my own as well.
"Go Hard (feat. Tedashii)" by Lecrae is a good song to get into and get passionate about. It's Christian rap. As dumb as it may sound it isn't too shabby. You can find the song in the album "Rehab".
"Honestly" by Vota is such a great song. I can listen to it over and over and over again and never get tired of it. It's THAT good. It's from their first album "Vota".
"Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus" is not a song but a poem. I do not know the name of the dude who performed it but it's a popular video on Youtube that I was luckily able to get the URL from and convert into an mp3, going straight to my iTunes.
"Go Hard (feat. Tedashii)" by Lecrae is a good song to get into and get passionate about. It's Christian rap. As dumb as it may sound it isn't too shabby. You can find the song in the album "Rehab".
"Honestly" by Vota is such a great song. I can listen to it over and over and over again and never get tired of it. It's THAT good. It's from their first album "Vota".
"Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus" is not a song but a poem. I do not know the name of the dude who performed it but it's a popular video on Youtube that I was luckily able to get the URL from and convert into an mp3, going straight to my iTunes.
Someone's Got the "Blues"
I'll admit, I have hardly any Blues music on my iTunes except for these two songs:
"Stand By Me" by Ben E. King is one of my most favorite songs of all times. I resonate with it and I think everyone needs at least one individual to stand by them. It's from the album "Ben E. King".
The other one I have is "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, which is a groovy classic. It's from the soundtrack from the hilarious sports comedy "Blades of Glory".
Told you I didn't have much Blues music. Haha. xD
"Stand By Me" by Ben E. King is one of my most favorite songs of all times. I resonate with it and I think everyone needs at least one individual to stand by them. It's from the album "Ben E. King".
The other one I have is "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, which is a groovy classic. It's from the soundtrack from the hilarious sports comedy "Blades of Glory".
Told you I didn't have much Blues music. Haha. xD
Always Good To Have An "Alternative"
I love music. I just do. There are so many different genres that I thoroughly enjoy. I have about... 22 different genres of music on my iTunes. I like to explore. My most favorite kind of music is Alternative. The next (possibly 21 posts) are gonna be about each genre of music I have. And I'll start in alphabetical order. The first type of music just happens to be Alternative. WEWT!!! : D
"O Children" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds is a nice little song that was played in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I. It's played in the scene in whch Harry is attempting to cheer Hermione up by getting her up to dance to this song that's playing on the radio. The song is from the album: Abattoir Blues / Lyre of Orpheus."
"Shadow On The Sun" by Audioslave is a great example of a mix between calm guitar and coarse passion. It's a good song to just chill out to. If I had a car, I would totes listen to it. It's from their first album "Audioslave". For those who do not know much about music, not always, but most of the time, when bands have their first album, it's named after their band name.
"Howlin' For You" by The Black Keys is a delightful song that is just so much fun to rock out to and walk in a steady rythym to. It's from the album "Brothers (Deluxe Version)".
"The Court of the Crimson King" by King Crimson is a decent song that's fairly slow yet catchy. It almost makes you think or want to sit and ponder, of what is going on in your life. This song is from the soundtrack of the futuristic thriller "Children of Men".
"Pieces" by Sum 41 is such a good song. It's catchy, it's hard to stop listening to. It's just that good. I highly recommend you give this one a listening to. Although, I might warn you, it is a tad depressing. It's from the album "Chuck".
"If I Ever Leave This World Alive" by Flogging Molly is an intriguing piece. I believe that the group is Irish. I could be wrong but that is how I come to understand it. It's from the album "Drunken Lullabies".
"If It Means a Lot to You" by A Day to Remember is a fantastic song. It's incredibly catchy and gets my energy juices going. It's great, just great. Absolutely love it. It comes from the album "Homesick".
"Violent Dreams" by Crystal Castles is a haunting song. The words aren't entirely audible but it nevertheless is a good but slightly creepy piece of music. It's from the album "(II)".
"Needle In the Hay" by Eliott Smith is a smooth, calm song that I heard in the indie-satire "The Royal Tananbeaums." It calms me and I recommend that you give it a listenin' to. It's from the album "Needle In the Hay - EP".
"The Other Side of Mt. Heart Attack" by Liars is an amazing song. It's great as it is sad and it makes me wanna cry nearly every time I listen to it. People might find it repetitive but I don't. It's from the album "The Other Side of Mt. Heart Attack - EP".
"The Sea And The Rhythm" by Iron & Wine is an incredible song. It's smooth, quiet, calming and just wonderful. Couldn't have said it any better. It's from the album "The Sea And The Rhythm - EP".
"Somebody That I Used To Know" by Walk off the Earth is a cover of Gotye's original version. Their cover is far better than the original. Got a good sound, beautiful voices and just a damn good song. It's from the hit single "Somebody That I Used To Know".
"Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley is such a great song. I like to swift my head from left to right, right to left, whatever order one might prefer, to the ridiculously catchy beat. Gotta love Cee-Lo Green. It's the album "St. Elsewhere".
"New Country" by The Walkmen is a chill song. It's almost sad. I do not know how to describe it, but it just is. It's from the album "You & Me".
"Emotionless" by Good Charlotte is possibly one of my most favorite Alternative songs or songs in general. It's from the point of view of a son, wondering about what his father, who abondanoned him as a child, is feeling. If he thought he made the RIGHT decision. It's from the fantastic album "The Young and the Hopeless".
So there you have it. These are my absoute favorite songs that're Alternative. I suggest you give 'em all a try. You might like what you hear.
"O Children" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds is a nice little song that was played in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I. It's played in the scene in whch Harry is attempting to cheer Hermione up by getting her up to dance to this song that's playing on the radio. The song is from the album: Abattoir Blues / Lyre of Orpheus."
"Shadow On The Sun" by Audioslave is a great example of a mix between calm guitar and coarse passion. It's a good song to just chill out to. If I had a car, I would totes listen to it. It's from their first album "Audioslave". For those who do not know much about music, not always, but most of the time, when bands have their first album, it's named after their band name.
"Howlin' For You" by The Black Keys is a delightful song that is just so much fun to rock out to and walk in a steady rythym to. It's from the album "Brothers (Deluxe Version)".
"The Court of the Crimson King" by King Crimson is a decent song that's fairly slow yet catchy. It almost makes you think or want to sit and ponder, of what is going on in your life. This song is from the soundtrack of the futuristic thriller "Children of Men".
"Pieces" by Sum 41 is such a good song. It's catchy, it's hard to stop listening to. It's just that good. I highly recommend you give this one a listening to. Although, I might warn you, it is a tad depressing. It's from the album "Chuck".
"If I Ever Leave This World Alive" by Flogging Molly is an intriguing piece. I believe that the group is Irish. I could be wrong but that is how I come to understand it. It's from the album "Drunken Lullabies".
"If It Means a Lot to You" by A Day to Remember is a fantastic song. It's incredibly catchy and gets my energy juices going. It's great, just great. Absolutely love it. It comes from the album "Homesick".
"Violent Dreams" by Crystal Castles is a haunting song. The words aren't entirely audible but it nevertheless is a good but slightly creepy piece of music. It's from the album "(II)".
"Needle In the Hay" by Eliott Smith is a smooth, calm song that I heard in the indie-satire "The Royal Tananbeaums." It calms me and I recommend that you give it a listenin' to. It's from the album "Needle In the Hay - EP".
"The Other Side of Mt. Heart Attack" by Liars is an amazing song. It's great as it is sad and it makes me wanna cry nearly every time I listen to it. People might find it repetitive but I don't. It's from the album "The Other Side of Mt. Heart Attack - EP".
"The Sea And The Rhythm" by Iron & Wine is an incredible song. It's smooth, quiet, calming and just wonderful. Couldn't have said it any better. It's from the album "The Sea And The Rhythm - EP".
"Somebody That I Used To Know" by Walk off the Earth is a cover of Gotye's original version. Their cover is far better than the original. Got a good sound, beautiful voices and just a damn good song. It's from the hit single "Somebody That I Used To Know".
"Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley is such a great song. I like to swift my head from left to right, right to left, whatever order one might prefer, to the ridiculously catchy beat. Gotta love Cee-Lo Green. It's the album "St. Elsewhere".
"New Country" by The Walkmen is a chill song. It's almost sad. I do not know how to describe it, but it just is. It's from the album "You & Me".
"Emotionless" by Good Charlotte is possibly one of my most favorite Alternative songs or songs in general. It's from the point of view of a son, wondering about what his father, who abondanoned him as a child, is feeling. If he thought he made the RIGHT decision. It's from the fantastic album "The Young and the Hopeless".
So there you have it. These are my absoute favorite songs that're Alternative. I suggest you give 'em all a try. You might like what you hear.
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