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Day 20 - a song that you listen to when you are angry.
If I'm angry, it isn't so much about which song it is I choose (I genuinely don't have a "go to" song when I'm angry) but whatever it is it has to be loud.
This band have been around for a while now, lots of great music and some very gifted musicians. I've been lucky enough to see them live more than once, the last time from the front row at Milton Keynes bowl a couple of years ago - that was a very crazy day/night but worth every bump & bruise!
There is some naughty language in this video so you might want to be careful if you are listening in public or with delicate ears in range ;)
Day 19 - A song from your favourite album.
We have already established that I don't have 1 favourite album/song/artist etc, it's all dependent on how I'm feeling on any given day.
I judge albums by how many songs I skip through, and yes, I still buy whole albums rather than the odd individual song in itunes. There are loads and loads of albums that I listen through without skipping any songs so I have plenty to choose from here! My eventual choice (and it took me a while to come to this) is not a recent song or album, but it's one I still listen to and enjoy regularly.
The song has the same name as the album title...
Enjoy x
Day 18 – A song that you wish you heard on the radio
This song. I Love it. I love the album it comes from. I love the acoustic version. I love the lyrics. I love everything about
it. I would probably give a kidney to hear this live. However, I mainly love it very very very loud.
Listen, listen really hard to the lyrics
Day 17 – A song that you hear often on the radio
Well I have quite a few options here but this band is very popular at the moment. I’m often drawn to a band because of the vocal ability of the lead singer and Dan from Bastille did not disappoint when I saw them live earlier this year. This is right at the far end of the “pop music” end of the scale for me re musical taste but hey, who cares about labels?
The first link is to an acoustic version of the song performed at the British Museum which I love love love!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27DelLooE1o
And this link...is to the standard radio edit version of the song in the spirit of the requirements of Day 17!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F90Cw4l-8NY
Enjoy :)
Day 16 – A song you used to love but now hate
As I’ve said previously I don’t actually “hate” songs so again, I’m bending the rules of the game.
This is actually a beautiful song and I wish I was one of those gifted folk who could play the piano piece in this. I don’t hate the song but I don’t listen to it
any more because I don’t like the memory associated with it.
Day 15 – A song that describes you
This is the choice that has given me the most trouble in trying to decide what to go for. Many songs that I could choose are simply far too personal and would lay everything about me right there on the table. I’m not going to do that!
I thought about choosing an up-tempo, fun and lively song that reflects my love of live music. However, we already have a few of those. In addition to that love of live music I’m also known for being fairly straightforward and plain spoken about what I think/feel and in general I will usually try and find an appropriate way to voice my thoughts/feelings/opinion. This song goes along those kinds of lines. I’m a firm believer is saying what needs to be
said, out loud and clearly.
From the song...
“It's better to say too much
Than never to say what you need to say again
Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open... wide...
Say what you need to say”
Sit back, relax and enjoy – I hope you are still listening to the songs all of the way through!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQtGqmi2O2U
Stella x
Day 14 – A song that no one would expect you to love
Well, I suppose that anyone who knows me really really well would not be surprised by this. I genuinely love this song and get those goose bumps whenever I sing it/hear it. However, it is certainly different from a lot of the song choices so far.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvouc8Qs_MI
Comments welcome...and could prove interesting!
Enjoy x
Day 13 – A song that is a guilty pleasure
I have many, but this is the one that was the first to spring to mind. You may think its cheesy; frankly I don’t care!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFzZ-xpyfoo
Come on, sing along... you know you want to :)
I believe the sun should never set upon an argument
I believe we place our happiness in other people's hands
I believe that junk food tastes so good because it's bad for you
I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do
I believe that beauty magazines promote low self-esteem
I believe I'm loved when I'm completely by myself alone
I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye
Enjoy,
Stella x
Day 12 - A song from a band that you hate
I am bending or flexing the rules slightly on this one. I can’t possibly choose something from a band I hate for 2 reasons. The first being that I’m not sure I “hate” any one particular band, it’s a strong word. Secondly, by definition if I did hate a band I would struggle to pick a song because I wouldn’t know any of them! So, for this, I am choosing a song from the genre of music that I least like although, as with everything, there are exceptions.
I have never really got into rap, hip-hop, grime, dubstep, garage etc. Not entirely sure why but it’s just one of those things. The one exception to this is that I have a fondness for Eminem. I watched 8 mile when it was first released and the movie had a big impact on me, far more than I expected. His book, The Way I am, is a really good read (try it!) and provides a fascinating insight into how he came to the music industry and his outlook on stuff. I personally think that he is a gifted lyricist (go on, listen carefully) and am currently waiting for the postman to deliver his new album. I shall be listening to Zane Lowes interview with him tonight on BBC Radio1 J
I was going to go with Lose Yourself as a song choice; this being the song that he won an Academy Award for, particularly as I love the opening lyrics in the song which are applicable in so many situations.
“Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted. One moment
Would you capture it or just let it slip?”
However, he performed on the Jonathan Ross show this week and it is that performance, of a song that is getting a lot of radio air play here from the new album, that I’m going for as my choice instead.
Listen all the way through, enjoy (and comment if you feel like it!)
Stella x
Day 11. A song from your favourite band. Firstly, that isn’t going to be possible because I don’t have 1 favourite band. The band/music/song that I like on any given day is always driven by my mood at the time. However, in order to complete this music challenge I have to pick one. The first band I first saw live (over 20 years ago now) was Bon Jovi and I have seen them many times since then, in fact I’ve not missed a tour yet. Their live gigs are now more about meeting old friends rather than going for the music and although they have a special place in my music library let’s face it, when playing live they have the same big stadium shows with the huge anthem style songs year in year out.
Personally I prefer their acoustic stuff, the different versions of the older songs and some of the stuff that the vast majority of the general public didn’t really get to hear (100,000,000 fans can’t be wrong box set anyone?!)
The song I’ve chosen is an older one and it’s one I saw them play live from the 3rd row at Giants Stadium in New Jersey in July of 2001 where the atmosphere was electric. I can’t find any live footage of this song at that gig (it was played in the 1st encore) and I actually like the acoustic version better however the version I’ve chosen is similar to how it was that night in NJ. I made some really good friends on that trip and I also met my girlie soul mate; friends for life. I hate the miles that separate us although they do nothing to diminish our friendship which stronger than ever today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC6SR2dPwms
