ETC #92 "I'm Moving On"

Song: "I'm Moving On" ~ Artist: Rascal Flatts

~ http://youtu.be/fz1N8W8phec ~

Comments: Hey, everyone!  Today's post is an "old" single by Rascal Flatts from back in 2001. Right, so stuff is about to get a little personal. The song I have to share with you today is one that I haven't heard in a while, but while listening to a best hits album by Rascal Flatts this song almost brought me to tears and yet, made me proud of where I'm at.  I've been battling depression since about September of last year and this song really touched my heart. Everyone has had a hard time before and can relate to the feeling of being down and rebuilding themselves up and "I'm Moving On" has the lyrics to explain it perfectly (well, at least for me anyway). Aside from the goose bump, beautiful lyrics the song brings in some subtle, yet soulful and staccato violins along with what I believe is a mandolin. The combination of these strings and the piano create a tune that is swaying and relaxing. The voices provide a nice play off each other.  There are a couple places where the voices harmonize and the relatively small range really adds to the softness of the song. I think that this would be beautiful in an acapella with more harmonies.   Sorry to rant on for so long. If this song touches you like it did me, just know that things will get better. <3 Happy listening.

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ETC #27 "Come Wake Me Up"

Song: "Come Wake Me Up"
Artist: Rascal Flatts
Link: http://youtu.be/ighEKw6RDBQ

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Comments: Hey folks, I'm sorry to say that there is nothing hipster about this song. It is a new one by Rascal Flatts and it's excellent just like so many of their other songs. This one in particular is relatable to almost anyone at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, I am using this song because it is particularly relevant to my week and I heard it in the car and it set me straight to tears.  Apologies that I don't have much to say about this song other than it's powerful and I wish I had their most recent album because their music is fantastic.  Have a great weekend everyone and happy listening.

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Entry 160: Cover Week-- Part 4 "What Hurts the Most"

Song: "What Hurts the Most"
Artist: Cascada
http://youtu.be/JNhTNGC9vTo

Comments:  So I came across this song a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed the cover of this song originally done by Rascal Flatts.  While the original version is excellent and well-done this new version puts an up beat tempo to a sad song and most importantly, does so well.   I'm still a bit bias towards the original as my favorite of the two but this is a nice change of pace-- Enjoy!

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Entry 160: Cover Week-- Part 4 "What Hurts the Most"

Song: "What Hurts the Most"
Artist: Cascada
http://youtu.be/JNhTNGC9vTo

Comments:  So I came across this song a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed the cover of this song originally done by Rascal Flatts.  While the original version is excellent and well-done this new version puts an up beat tempo to a sad song and most importantly, does so well.   I'm still a bit bias towards the original as my favorite of the two but this is a nice change of pace-- Enjoy!

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