Day 10 – a song that makes you fall asleep
Songs generally don’t make me fall asleep, but this one could. Maybe. Please don’t take offense, Bradford Cox.
Day 9 – a song you dance to
Today, I bring to you a song that you should never play around me. It will result in me dancing and be incredibly awkward for everyone involved.
Day 8 – a song you sing along to
The question is… which song do I sing loudly enough to get caught in embarrassing situations?
Day 7 – a collab song you like
This one isn’t just good… it’s also timely! Lost in the World – Kanye West featuring Bon Iver A couple months ago, Pitchfork reported that Kanye West had flown Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) to Hawaii to collaborate on some new songs. Like most of the world, I was like “…?” Is this the same [...]
Day 6 – a song that reminds you of somewhere
I thought about this one for at least 30 minutes today. Lots of songs remind me of somewhere. The question is: is that somewhere interesting to anyone except me? Probably not, but here it goes anyway. Always On My Mind – Phantom Planet [audio http://sethyy.free.fr/radio.blog/sounds/Phantom Planet - Always On My Mind.mp3.rbs] Here’s a math problem: [...]
Day 5 – a cover song
Someone who does JT’s falsetto better than him = good cover song. Cry Me a River (Justin Timberlake cover) – The Cliks [audio http://www.fileden.com/files/2010/1/30/2743270//02 Cry Me A River.mp3] With this song, Justin Timberlake proved himself to be a legitimate solo artist when his stylish and soulful falsetto played on radios around the world in 2002. [...]
Day 4 – a song that makes you sad
It was too impossible to pick song makes me saddest. I mean, there’s only so much sadness you can feel before you have to stop listening to a song. So, I created a list of other songs that make me sad. It would just be… sad to not include them. Happiness- Elliott Smith [audio http://www.michaelbeijer.com/image/sb/12 [...]
Day 3 – a song that makes you happy
Music generally makes me happy… so like most of these categories, there were a bunch of songs I could’ve picked. I even have a “happy dayz” playlist on iTunes. Don’t worry, though. I have a “sad dayz” playlist too. Saturday- Rachael Cantu [audio http://www.indielaunchpad.com/music/rachael_cantu-saturday.mp3] This song is very nice and happy, but not cheesy happy, [...]
Day 2 – Your Least Favorite Song
This was much easier than deciding what my favorite song is. Maybe that’s a sign that there’s more good music than bad music… or maybe it means “Dinosaur” by Ke$ha just stands out as particularly bad. Dinosaur – Ke$ha [audio http://www.itspx.com/dinosaur.mp3] Where to begin??? The dinosaur roaring sound effects? Ke$ha’s attempt at a high-pitched pseudo-rap? [...]
Day 1 – Your Favorite Song
This question overwhelmed me SO MUCH. I honestly don’t think I can answer it. My favorite song depends on the day, my mood and myriads of other factors. But I’m going to try to make a decision, because I can’t fail on the first day. “Just Like Heaven” – The Cure [audio http://opentape.kodedkreations.net/songs/03 Just Like [...]
MMbizz's Fabulous 30 Day Meme
I often don’t update this website. It’s mostly not because I don’t have the time. I just don’t know what to post. To rectify this situation, I’m going to do a 30-day music meme starting today (Sept. 26). I’m nervous that I’ll fail, but fairly confident that my fear will keep me from missing a [...]
An oinopin: I am not much impressed the article was useless for meThe first paragraph is finished and sure this is true that Farka music is not example of early Blues, its a mix of Blues and African music. Good, I thought, the writer wants to warn us to be careful that the musical heritage of one continent is not necessarily the same of another, even if it might look like to someone. With that on mind, I was expecting the writer not to fall for the trap of the so called European roots of Blues in several versions, like Scottish Roots of Rap , or in this article last paragraph This technique was introduced by the whites without proof that should be supplied, first that really the whites invented that, second that it is the very same technique of the slave music he is talking about, and that this technique is the essence of both styles but no proof was supplied.1. It makes me wonder what makes one think it is legitimate that European when migrated to other places took their heritage, culture and arts with them, but the Africans when migrated were always coming up empty, no culture.2. Its a learning disability which I think should be attributed to Romantic Music affecting the ears of the listener spoiling it, not to understand the real esthetics of Blues music is not in chord changes written in CMT style. Romantic CMT ears miss all the beauty in Blues.In between the above mentioned paragraphs was some interesting lines but I couldn’t see any proof, more assuming this and that.To each his own I didn’t like the article and felt somewhat annoyed, I also don’t subscribe to the European Roots of Blues school. I think those roots are marginal at best, should be mentioned as there are some, but everything is turned upside down on fantasy articles I saw on the forum, not just this writer but several others.
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Thanks for the comment on my blog, which took me here.OK, it’s a very good song. Your ldievery and voice reminds me of a singer from Pittsburgh, a guy in his 30′s, I think, whose stuff I kind of like. His name is . He is good, but never broke into a scene bigger than coffee shops and bookstores. I would assume that he is still a starving musician.Now, I will return to your blog to check out your song of the week, but I think that you need to do something that will set you apart from the run-of-the-mill. Your songs may need a bit more quirky and opaque imagery and poetry – sorry but “I’m lost like everyone else” is a tad too trite for my taste. I am not sure. Don’t take me wrong, but you asked for feedback, and I am being honest. And believe me, I am making those comments while I have no musical talent whatsoever, and, even though I have penned a few poems, I am not poet in any way, shape, or form. So my comments may have no validity whatsoever.I think that it’s really brave of you to put your music out in this fashion – I’m sure you’ll grow from this experience, which will require discipline, fortitude and, perhaps, a thick skin.What kind of stuff do you listen to?
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