ETC #18 "Have a Nice Day"

Song: "Have a Nice Day"
Artist: Bon Jovi
Link: http://youtu.be/uCg2BoKiuOM

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCg2BoKiuOM]

Comments: HAPPY FRIDAY!  So I know this post is a little late and I send my apologies. However!  I had forgotten about this song and how much I love Bon Jovi until I heard this a couple of days ago.  You gotta love the sarcasm in the title of this song and you only realize it after you've heard the song. This is a lot of the attitude people have on the weekends so I figured I would use the song today to get people pumped because, oh yeah....IT'S FRIDAY.  If you haven't been able to tell I'm very excited that my responsibilities are gone for the weekend.  Anyhow, this is an excellent the song and the video is amusing. I think they took it a little far with the emblem as a tattoo, but it was amusing to see.  "Have a nice day" everyone and happy listening!

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Stuck In My Skull 329 -- "Warrior Concerto"

Song: "Warrior Concerto" || Artist: The Glitch Mob || http://youtu.be/-lszdEZ0-74 ||

[youtube http://youtu.be/-lszdEZ0-74]

Comments: Happy Friday! I'll be straight and to the point. This song is some seriously fantastic techno with a heavy dose of strings. It's excellent, and it (and everything this band does) reminds me why I got into electronic music in the first place. Check it out. Also, go to the youtube for this one-- there's a free (and even legal!) download link. Enjoy the weekend!

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AMANDA--"THIS IS BERK" composed by JOHN POWELL

Hey all! Since I'm short on time at the moment I will  keep this post rather brief. Here's the first track off the How to Train Your Dragon soundtrack composed and produced by John Powell, which received an Academy Award nomination for best score. The song samples other tracks from the album and so it  changes up quite a bit. On Wednesday it helped me get through an otherwise insufferable work day. Whenever I listen to this phenomenal soundtrack, I instantly want to watch the film. Both are FANTASTIC. Animated movies aren't just for kids. Dragons. Vikings. What's not to love? Enjoy!

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Stuck In My Skull 328-- "Die Young (Acoustic)"

Song: "Die Young (Acoustic)" || Artist: Ke$ha || http://youtu.be/oa4jGB-8si4 ||

[youtube http://youtu.be/oa4jGB-8si4]

Comments: Well, I didn't see this coming. While I've always had a certain amount of respect for Ke$ha, that level of respect just skyrocketed. This acoustic version of "Die Young" is pretty! I honestly haven't heard Ke$ha without the synthesizers and the drums and the autotune, and I have to admit, she sounds really pretty. I have to admit -- I saw this song on Buzzfeed.

 

And that brings me to a completely unrelated point. People almost never send me music any more! Just because my life has a soundtrack doesn't mean I don't need more songs. When I first started this blog, everyone was sending me songs. What happened? Guys, if you've got a song, let me hear it! Please? I love you and your music too much not to want to hear from you.

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ETC #17 "Faster"

Song: "Faster"
Artist: Matt Nathanson
Link: http://youtu.be/ZyjQFdeFox8

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyjQFdeFox8]

Comments: Hello, people!  I'll be really honest I don't have a lot to say about this song. I heard it while I was working and it got me singing while I was cleaning of all things.  I am sending it out to my boyfriend because this song is a catchy and up-beat and with the craziness that is our lives at the moment I want to send him a reminder how much I love him.  I haven't heard much of Matt Nathanson, but for those of you who know "Come on Get Higher", this is him.  After hearing a couple of his songs I've noticed he does has a nice tone to his voice though and I will be doing my best to listen to him more.  Oh, and here's a nice duet called "Run" by him and Sugarland (http://youtu.be/bF31ZhYnhcA) for you Country music fans (though the song itself doesn't sound Country). Happy listening!

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AMANDA-- "DIAMONDS" by RIHANNA

Hello! Today's song is R&B sensation Rihanna's latest single. "Diamonds" is a bit of a departure for the artist. She's deviated  from her usual pop/dance formula changing the tempo and tone up. Her vocals are on full display and we actually get to hear the range of that gorgeous voice of hers. The video is  equally as stunning and reminiscent of Drake's "Take Care" video, which she was featured in. The song touches on a common theme of Rihanna's: love and relationships. What's different is how hopeful and even happy she sounds, a welcomed change from much of her music. Enjoy!

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Stuck In My Skull 327-- Loca People [NSFW]

Song: "Loca People" || Artist: Sak Noel || http://youtu.be/vZLd81IHGQw ||

[youtube http://youtu.be/vZLd81IHGQw]

Comments: Well, I've been sitting on this song for awhile now, and I no longer have an excuse not to use it. This song is quite frankly so bad it's good. Well, let me rephrase. The beat is fantastic, but the lyrics are abysmal. Between those, and some of the camera work, I had to label this sucker NSFW. Which is sad. Because the song is just plain funny. Enjoy!

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Stuck In My Skull 326 -- "Danza Kuduro"

Song: "Danza Kuduro" || Artist: Don Omar feat. Lucenzo || http://youtu.be/7zp1TbLFPp8 ||

[youtube http://youtu.be/7zp1TbLFPp8]

Comments: Happy Monday, y'all. Yep, I just said (well, wrote) "y'all." My weekend has been a little loopy. For example, I just had the pleasure/misfortune to send an email with the gist of "I fixed all of our problem but now we need to re-image the hard drive." Anyway, song. This song is catchy as heck, even if you can't understand a word. Do yourself a favor. Stand up, turn it up, dance like an idiot. It'll make you feel good, even if nobody else has any idea what you're doing. "Danza Kuduro" is one of those really great Spanish songs that anyone who parties has heard, but nobody has actually heard of. Enjoy!

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ETC #16 "Wherever You Will Go"

Song: "Wherever You Will Go"
Artist: The Calling
Link: http://youtu.be/jw_4CCe-AwA

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw_4CCe-AwA]

Comments: Happy Monday morning.  I can't say that I frequently hear those two words used to together, but here's to starting off to a new week!  I heard this song on the radio recently and forgot how much I loved it. It's an old song, but hey, it's not country (as I promised I would not post today) and I feel safe in saying that many people have heard this song. I love the chorus, but unfortunately the video is not cheery by any stretch.  I can't say that I think it wise that she got the boy's name tattooed  on her arm, but I understand the sentiment and she gets it fixed.  Anyhow, here's an oldie that I hope you enjoy hearing it once again.  Happy listening!

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ETC #15 "Beer Money"

Song: "Beer Money"
Artist: Kip Moore
Link: http://youtu.be/JSgyvCan8qg

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSgyvCan8qg]

Comments: Hey everyone sorry for the lateness of this post and for yet another country song. I have had this one stuck in my head all day today and a lot recently so I wanted to share it. I promise there will be some variety of music in the near future.  Anyhow, this is a recent song and it is like a lot of country songs that you hear where people have had a rough week and are taking time to unwind.  That is precisely what this song is and even though there's no special message to it, I think the tune is catchy.  And the video shows exactly what the song says: people drinking, having a good time, and sharing that with pretty women. I hope that you all are enjoying your weekend as much as the people are in the video. Happy listening!

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