By the end of this post, no matter what your political leaning, you will love Regina Spektor.
I wanted to post this for the very cool looking video. And it is cool. Watch it. It was her very first video.
But then listen.
Strings and piano. And Regina Spektor's voice. And very deep, meaningful lyrics that you won't hear from any other songwriter. "The sculptor's marble sends regards." It's a cool song, full of deep meaning. And her delivery is so genuine and heartfelt.
But now watch it live. EVEN MORE IMPRESSIVE. That's just whatever piano Barnes and Noble had lying around. And she's cramming a lot of piano notes in along with those very complex lyrics.
But what about something more impressive?
How about at the White House, in front of the President and Vice President, without the strings, and she screws up because even SHE gets nervous!!??? And recovers BEAUTIFULLY, in a self-effacing way. How awesome and genuine is that?!
And now you love her.
11 July 2016
08 July 2016
8 July 2016 - Everclear - Santa Monica
Let me put this right out there. Art Alexakis wrote a brilliant song here.
The song starts off kind of quiet, but grows angrier as it continues. Even in its anger, this three-minute masterpiece still stays controlled, and, dare I say, fun. But back to that buildup. The band is a three-piece. They get a lot of sound out of that three-piece.
But that's not why I think it's brilliant.
The lyrics are powerful and heartfelt and angry and poignant and eloquent. And, for a three-minute song, there are a lot of lyrics.
But that's not why I think it's brilliant.
It's all of it together. And even more than twenty years later, this is a song that sticks with me. It's a song I enjoy more with every listen. Which isn't something I would have thought in the mid 90's. It's a surprising piece of genius.
The song starts off kind of quiet, but grows angrier as it continues. Even in its anger, this three-minute masterpiece still stays controlled, and, dare I say, fun. But back to that buildup. The band is a three-piece. They get a lot of sound out of that three-piece.
But that's not why I think it's brilliant.
The lyrics are powerful and heartfelt and angry and poignant and eloquent. And, for a three-minute song, there are a lot of lyrics.
But that's not why I think it's brilliant.
It's all of it together. And even more than twenty years later, this is a song that sticks with me. It's a song I enjoy more with every listen. Which isn't something I would have thought in the mid 90's. It's a surprising piece of genius.
14 June 2016
15 June 2016 - twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
I didn't like this song at first.
In fact, I found it insufferable.
I no longer feel that way. When it gets to the chorus, it really picks up steam and feels like a throwback to an earlier time. And not just because the song itself is about being a throwback.
At any rate, I felt that it warranted sharing. So enjoy it.
In fact, I found it insufferable.
I no longer feel that way. When it gets to the chorus, it really picks up steam and feels like a throwback to an earlier time. And not just because the song itself is about being a throwback.
At any rate, I felt that it warranted sharing. So enjoy it.
06 May 2016
6 May 2016 - The Darling Buds - Tiny Machine
Dear Andrea Lewis,
I see that your little band did some one-off shows in 2014 and 2015. I even saw some video from those shows. You've lost nothing - none of your zip, none of your talent, none of your excitement. I thoroughly enjoyed every song
I had, of course, hoped that you would all see my posts, and see that I was trying to rally support for an international holiday commemorating your band's three fantastic albums. I wasn't really ALL that hopeful that I would be successful. But my posts have been popular. You still have fans - fans who miss you. You proved that you still have the talent you always did.
So, please. Don't make this one-off. Make this a permanent reformation. You won't be sorry. We will keep Darling Buds Day going.
Best regards
Wicked Guilty Pleasures.
I see that your little band did some one-off shows in 2014 and 2015. I even saw some video from those shows. You've lost nothing - none of your zip, none of your talent, none of your excitement. I thoroughly enjoyed every song
I had, of course, hoped that you would all see my posts, and see that I was trying to rally support for an international holiday commemorating your band's three fantastic albums. I wasn't really ALL that hopeful that I would be successful. But my posts have been popular. You still have fans - fans who miss you. You proved that you still have the talent you always did.
So, please. Don't make this one-off. Make this a permanent reformation. You won't be sorry. We will keep Darling Buds Day going.
Best regards
Wicked Guilty Pleasures.
01 March 2016
1 March 2016 - Iggy Azalea - Bounce
I was thinking today that it had been too long since we had a little Iggy action. So let's go ahead and fix that right now.
The video may be a Bollywood homage, but the song is all about shaking it, breaking it, and making it bounce. Enjoy!
The video may be a Bollywood homage, but the song is all about shaking it, breaking it, and making it bounce. Enjoy!
15 February 2016
15 February 2016 - Monster Magnet - Negasontic Teenage Warhead
Did you see the Deadpool movie this weekend?
No. I didn't. But those who did know why I am posting this, without reading on. But you will read on, because I am about to drop knowledge.
No. I didn't. But those who did know why I am posting this, without reading on. But you will read on, because I am about to drop knowledge.
02 February 2016
2 February 2016 - Tinashe - 2 On
My assertion is that Tinashe is the future of R&B. She's got the right attitude for it, she's got a great voice for it, and she's got the perfect mind to craft a solid classic song.
Take this one. Her performance in this song and video (mostly the backlighting) has been compared to the great Aaliyah. At such a young age, she has perfectly captured a song that will stay with you for years. More impressive, it's a song that would live just fine a capella - the musical backing is sparse at best, and yet the song appears deep on the strength of her vocal.
Take this one. Her performance in this song and video (mostly the backlighting) has been compared to the great Aaliyah. At such a young age, she has perfectly captured a song that will stay with you for years. More impressive, it's a song that would live just fine a capella - the musical backing is sparse at best, and yet the song appears deep on the strength of her vocal.
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