Song: "Just Dance" ~ Artist: Lady Gaga Ft. Colby O' Donis
Song: "In My Head" ~ Artist: Jason Derulo
ETC #88 "Just Dance" and "In My Head" Dance Week Pt I
Written By Anonymous on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 | 5/14/2013 07:00:00 AM
Stuck In My Skull 411 -- "Space Oddity (Chris Hadfield Cover)"
Song: "Space Oddity" || Artist: David Bowie || Covering Artist: Chris Hadfield || http://youtu.be/KaOC9danxNo ||
Comments: Good morning, everyone! First, a little bit of housekeeping. As I alluded to in Monday's entry, I recently did some travelling. I'm going to do my level best to keep a consistent schedule of posts going up, but unfortunately, I'm in an earlier timezone now. This means my posts might be going up a little later in the day. I'm still going to try to make this a breakfast blog, though. In fact, I'm writing this entry while eating breakfast (leftover lasagna, yummy!).
Right, the song. If it wasn't clear from the video, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield covered the David Bowie song "Space Oddity" and made a video of himself doing it... aboard the International Space Station. Is that not epic? I confess I actually prefer this cover. Perhaps it's just because I heard Chris Hadfield's version before I listened to David Bowie's original, but I definitely prefer the cover over the original. (Yes, I'd never heard the original song before today. Yes, I know. There are some serious holes in my musical education.) Chris Hadfield actually has a pretty nice voice, and his accoustic guitar playing skills definitely appear to be up to snuff. I suppose it's possible that the original track was used and he's just pretending to play guitar in zero-gravity, but I don't think so. I mean, I've seen Chris Hadfield be pretty active in answering questions and doing science experiments (here's a good example: link), so I don't think he'd really be the type to fake it. But I'm getting off track. The song is good and the video is pretty cool too. Check it out!
Random thought: Randall Munroe -- the guy who does the comic xkcd -- determined that by most sane criteria, this is not the most expensive music video produced. His logic is explained here.
Right, the song. If it wasn't clear from the video, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield covered the David Bowie song "Space Oddity" and made a video of himself doing it... aboard the International Space Station. Is that not epic? I confess I actually prefer this cover. Perhaps it's just because I heard Chris Hadfield's version before I listened to David Bowie's original, but I definitely prefer the cover over the original. (Yes, I'd never heard the original song before today. Yes, I know. There are some serious holes in my musical education.) Chris Hadfield actually has a pretty nice voice, and his accoustic guitar playing skills definitely appear to be up to snuff. I suppose it's possible that the original track was used and he's just pretending to play guitar in zero-gravity, but I don't think so. I mean, I've seen Chris Hadfield be pretty active in answering questions and doing science experiments (here's a good example: link), so I don't think he'd really be the type to fake it. But I'm getting off track. The song is good and the video is pretty cool too. Check it out!
Random thought: Randall Munroe -- the guy who does the comic xkcd -- determined that by most sane criteria, this is not the most expensive music video produced. His logic is explained here.
Stuck In My Skull 410 -- "Beyond Monday"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, May 13, 2013 | 5/13/2013 05:00:00 AM
Song: "Beyond Monday" || Artist: The Glitch Mob || http://youtu.be/WImWuxHbQCw ||
Comments: Hello, everyone, and welcome to "Beyond Monday." Seriously, this song is amazing. This song will make your Monday suck less. I'm writing this the night before I spend most of my day on a plane, and I know for fact that this track will make my travels suck less. It's just that awesome. It starts with crisp, light, chiming notes, then drops the beat in that epic fashion that makes kids who don't know better listen to that filth on youtube. Seriously, this song is amazing. (Yes, I'm aware I've said that before, but it bears repeating.) Also, the video to this song is epic -- a colourful and intriguing interplay between light and sound. Go watch it! Enjoy it! And go beyond your Monday!
ETC #87 "More Than Miles"
Written By Anonymous on Saturday, May 11, 2013 | 5/11/2013 06:17:00 AM
Song: "More Than Miles" ~ Artist: Brantley Gilbert
ETC #86 "Troublemaker"
Written By Anonymous on Thursday, May 9, 2013 | 5/09/2013 05:00:00 AM
Song: "Troublemaker" ~ Artist: Olly Murs Ft. Flo Rida
Stuck In My Skull 409 -- "Irreplaceable"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 | 5/07/2013 10:12:00 AM
Song: "Irreplaceable" || Artist: Beyonce || http://youtu.be/2EwViQxSJJQ ||
Comments: Hello, everyone! I have no idea why I have this song in my head, but that breakup classic is very much stuck in my skull today. So, I figured I'd share it. Setting aside the lyrical content -- which is excellent, just completely irrelevant to my life -- the song is wonderful. Nice and mellow, ccalm, and triumphant. Not to mention catchy. Let's face it: Who hasn't heard "to the left / to the left..."? This track is the very essence of Beyonce, and I love it. Enjoy!
ETC #85 "Why'd You Come..." and "Coat of Many Colors"
Song: "Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That" ~ Artist: Dolly Parton
Comments: This is going to be a short entry as I am swamped with things to do today. However, I am glad that there has been the old country ('60s through '90s) back on my local radio. This first song I am sharing with you came on the radio today while I was driving and it made me remember my love not only for old country, but also for the famous Dolly Parton.
Song: "Coat of Many Colors" ~ Artist: Dolly Parton
Stuck In My Skull 408 -- "Don't You Cry"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, May 6, 2013 | 5/06/2013 08:16:00 AM
Song: "Don't You Cry" || Artist: Kamelot || http://youtu.be/crZ3OMS-fBU ||
Comments: Hello, everyone, and happy Monday! Or at least, try to have a happy Monday, because there's really no sense hating Monday just for the sake of it being Monday. Mondays happen, weekly, and if they didn't, then Tuesday would be the new Monday. Point is, wasting energy hating Monday is well, wasting energy.
Today's song was stuck in my head last night as I was trying to get some work done. I actually ended up listening to the album this track is from -- their fifth album Karma -- on repeat something like six or seven times. It's a great album, if you haven't heard it. It encompasses a well-executed range of tempos and levels of intensity, with some surprisingly pretty and quiet songs such as this one. The song "Ne Pleure Pas" is included on some releases of the album, and as best I can tell, seems to be the same song sung in French. Roy Khan was still the vocalist on this album, and his voice reminds me why I originally fell in love with Kamelot. (The fact the songs "Karma" and "Forever" are on this album also helps; They were among my first Kamelot songs I really listened to.) As far as the album goes, the notes on Wikipedia confirm my suspicions about this song's relation to "Ne Pleure Pas," and are pretty interesting. About the song itself, it's very pretty, and definitely worth a listen. Enjoy!
Today's song was stuck in my head last night as I was trying to get some work done. I actually ended up listening to the album this track is from -- their fifth album Karma -- on repeat something like six or seven times. It's a great album, if you haven't heard it. It encompasses a well-executed range of tempos and levels of intensity, with some surprisingly pretty and quiet songs such as this one. The song "Ne Pleure Pas" is included on some releases of the album, and as best I can tell, seems to be the same song sung in French. Roy Khan was still the vocalist on this album, and his voice reminds me why I originally fell in love with Kamelot. (The fact the songs "Karma" and "Forever" are on this album also helps; They were among my first Kamelot songs I really listened to.) As far as the album goes, the notes on Wikipedia confirm my suspicions about this song's relation to "Ne Pleure Pas," and are pretty interesting. About the song itself, it's very pretty, and definitely worth a listen. Enjoy!
ETC #84 "I'll Think of a Reason Later"
Written By Anonymous on Friday, May 3, 2013 | 5/03/2013 05:00:00 AM
Song: "I'll Think of a Reason Later" ~ Artist: Lee Ann Womack
Comments: Hey, everyone! I'm sorry about the lack of post yesterday. Life has been absolutely crazy around here lately. Anyway, I heard this song the other day and boy did it bring about some nostalgia. It's a great song and matches the weather around here. It's got this sort of confident, you can't mess with me kind of attitude. If you don't recognize this song you would probably know her by the song "I Hope You Dance". I'll be real honest I didn't keep up with her as I grew older so I don't know what she has made of herself. I checked the Wiki and she has keeping up with making music up until very recently. Either way, I hope you enjoy the song. Happy listening!
Stuck In My Skull 407 -- "Can't Hold Us"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Thursday, May 2, 2013 | 5/02/2013 09:09:00 AM
Song: "Can't Hold Us" || Artist: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton || http://youtu.be/2zNSgSzhBfM (official music video) || http://youtu.be/bgjwAZ9TR3U (live in studio) ||
Comments: Hello, everyone! I do hope you're enjoying your day, wherever you are. Where I am, it's a beautiful day, and I feel amazing. I feel unstoppable. Indestructible. Like nothing can hold me. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Anyway, this song is fantastic. It's instrumentation is a pleasant blend of piano, strings, and brass, with a drum and/or drum machine laying the beats. The lyrics are upbeat, and put a smile on my face. The vocalizations by Ray Dalton really make this song, I think. Given the choice, I actually prefer the live version recorded in the KEXP studios over the music video, just because I hate having to wait around for the song to start. That being said, the video is thought-provoking and worth a watch. Enjoy!
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