Song Recommendation

Counting Stars by One Republic

Lately, I've been listening to Counting Stars by One Republic. I really like the range of the song. The harmonies also grab my attention. Its really catchy and overall great.

To me the song is about someone struggling with some type of problem. I think they regret whatever has been said or done and are trying to deal with the consequences of the choice they made. Trying to  make amends to there life, the person is struggling. They want to stop or do the right thing but are finding it so hard to accomplish.

I think its an easily relate-able song. Everyone struggles with decisions in their life. I think One Republic had it right on the dot.

To hear the song, fallow the link below!!

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Concerts

I literally have no idea what I would do without music. I am really disappointed that I haven't ever been to a concert. So many great artist have came around and I haven't been able to go! Also, so many people I know have seen some great artists perform. My Accounting teacher doesn't even know who Josh Groban is, and she went to his concert! That's crazy!  Someone else I know received FREE tickets to see Maroon 5 recently. It included backstage passes, and I came to find out that this person doesn't even like Maroon 5! I don't see how this is fair. I really need to invest some money into going to a concert. I think it would be a really great experience!
Even though I haven't been to any concerts by a large scale artists, I have been to many great concerts put on by my school district. This upcoming Sunday my school is putting on a concert actually. I am in choir, so I partake in it. It is so much fun to be a part of! Its really great to see how many people show up. I can't imagine being a big time artist and singing for thousands of people. I have a hard enough time trying out for a 10 second solo in a song! Nonetheless, I think it would be awesome!
Honestly I am jealous of every single one of you out there who has gone to an official concert. I might see The Plain White T's and Parachute soon! I'm really looking forward to concerts in the future!(:

Music memory.

Looking through the songs on my iPod, I realized I have so many different genres of music. Ranging everywhere between pop, rock, and country, I have 700+ songs. I know most of them completely by heart. On top of that there is so many more songs I know, but don't own.

So many times I will listen to the radio and hear a song I haven't heard in years, and still be able to sing every single word. Somewhere, jammed in the back of my mind, a large portion of my memory is devoted to remembering songs. Meanwhile I couldn't tell you what I ate for dinner two nights ago. Imagine if you could remember facts the way you do music. A person could ace every test without trying! It's kind of crazy how we remember music. 

I think music is more memorable because it just sticks with you. It's normally catchy and has a beat. Music is just enjoyable. You remember it. Simple as that(:

Music Expresses you.

Honestly, there is no way I could live without music. Whenever I'm having an awesome day or feeling small, music is always there for me. Music has the power of letting us express feelings we have. Song writing is, in my opinion, the best way to get it out. I am not the best song writer by far. I don't consider myself  good either, but it's harmless. Who cares how good your lyrics are? Putting them down will help, even if you don't finish a song. In my experience, the best songs written, have always been ones that have emotion behind them; no matter the kind. Music is like a safety net, you always have something strong to fall back on. 

Okay, say songwriting is NOT your thing and you have no patience or commitment for it. Just turn on some of your favorite tunes. Most of the time, the songs I listen to, say and express things, I couldn't put in words. If you can find that one song that puts a beat to your thoughts, trust me, you will feel 10 times better. 

Not to be completely cliché, but the music people listen to, normally tells you a lot about them.  There are always exceptions, but in a way I think your music defines you. Expresses what is you.

The Eye of the Tiger

Countless people know the infamous song The Eye of the Tiger. I myself have known it for what seems like forever. A song by Survivor released in 1982, it rapidly became famous, and even now we can see its influence in other artists music. In particular, Katy Perry's song Roar. Recently released, it has already made it into the #2 spot on the Billboard's Top 100 Hot Songs list. I personally love it. It's super catchy. It also has similarities to the classic song by Survivor.

The chorus of The Eye of the Tiger:
"It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger"





Katy Perry's Roar:
 "I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh (x3)
You’re gonna hear me roar"


Lyrically, the two songs are similar, but what I love most about them is the different styles of music they both are. The Eye of the Tiger, a rock song, has a great beat and features awesome instrumentals. Roar is a fun, pop song, that gets caught in your head! I like how two songs with completely different styles both can feel motivational, and get you pumped! Awesome songs! Listen to them if you have a chance! I've included links to the music videos below(: Get listening!

The Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

Roar by Katy Perry