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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Happy.

Looking for a song that just puts you into a good mood?? Check out "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. The first time I heard this song I instantly became, well, happy. The tune is pretty catchy too. It's a very simple song, but its great. I'm not entirely sure what some of the lyrics mean, but I know that it is a good song.
The song is one that has me dancing to myself. I think being happy is important and music can get people happy.  I've noticed that in songs where happiness is mentioned, there always seems to be some type of clapping. "If your happy and you know it clap your hands" for example. Also "sing for joy and clap your hands". This song says things such as "Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth". Clapping and happiness just go together in music.
People are always talking about how life is too short to not be happy, so let music put you there. Check out Happy by Pharrell Williams!

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Country Music.

Country music reminds me of summer. It reminds me of the beach and cranking the music loud while licking an ice cream cone. Country music also reminds me of those people that aren't here, roaming the Earth anymore. Country music reminds me of love; and how utterly cheesy it can be. That's why I like country music. It brings me places.

Now, I don't listen to this genre of music all the time. I will turn it one every once in a while. Some of it is definitely better than some of the songs nowadays,  but I don't listen to it long enough. Sometimes I will hear it passing a car on the road, or leaking out of a closed door. I just need to listen to it more.

Country music makes me wish I knew how to play the guitar. It is easy to forget, but every time I hear a song with the strum of a guitar, it makes me wish I could play all over again.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Love songs.

Valentine's Day is fast approaching. It's a time for love. Some people buy flowers, cards, chocolates, and heart shaped balloons to show their love. Others, write love songs.

There really isn't many songwriters and singers out there that haven't written a song about love. Of course you have your Taylor Swifts that only seem to know how to write about love; but you also have ssinf writers that are a little more discreet about it.  Nevertheless there's millions of love songs out there; and counting. 
Love. Love. Love. I do not have a favorite love song.  I think so many different songs can qualify as love songs, that choosing one proves difficult. Also, some seem so fake and cheesy they aren't very good. 
One thing I like about love songs though, is they are played year round. They aren't like Christmas songs that are played for 3 months out of the year. Songs about love are always on the radio. Love songs are also unique to the artist. I love that about them too. All singers have a different way of expressing and talking about love. 


Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Unique voices.

Every single person has a unique voice. Anyone can also be a good singer. It just takes learning your voice and shaping it into what you want it to be. 
My interest in music began when I was little. I don't know how I got into it. In kindergarten I remember being a part of the choir, and every year since I have been a part of music at school. 
By no means do I think I am an excellent singer, I'm okay, but my voice is very choral. I can sing pretty much any songs, but that pop, soloist voice, is not mine. Nonetheless, it is still unique; my own. 
Everyone's voice is unique; and to me, every voice has something envious about it. Some people have a rich & elegant voice, while others have a strong chest/belt voice and a range you could only dream of. Every. Single. Person. In my choir class has a beautiful voice with something I would love to have for mine. 
It you don't think you can sing to save your life, trust me, you can. There is probably something unique about your singing voice that makes it completely you. I'm glad everyone has a different flare to there voice because it sets us all apart in the best way possible🎶

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Popular Song Suggestions.

1) There is this song I've been hearing on the radio that constantly gets stuck in my head. Its called "Say Something" by A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera. I've always liked Christina Aguilera's music. I don't know if I've ever heard any songs by A Great Big World. I might have, but I don't recognize the name. Nonetheless, it is a great song! If you havent heard it, you should look it up!(:


2) Now another really catch song I've been singing is "Royals" by Lorde. It's been a hit single for quite some time, but I still love it! I'm sure most of you have heard it, if not though check it out!

3) "The Monster" by Eminem and Rihanna. This song is super catchy. I really only know the parts by Rihanna, but I still think it's a good song. Although it may be a little iffy in content I like it!


4) I remember when "Good Feeling" came out. It was super popular, now the same singer, Avicii, has a song called "Wake Me Up" the first time I head it, I really liked the lyrics. One of them says "...all this time I was finding myself, and I didn't know I was lost." Something about that makes the song seem more real. I enjoy listening to it. Look it up!(:

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Song Repeats.

Right around this time of year, Christmas songs are played to the max. Song, after song, after song, after song, those Christmas classics hit the radio. Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas songs! I can listen to them nonstop from the time they come on the radio, until  even a few days after Christmas. What I can't stand is the same version of a song playing over and over again. After a while songs just start to get old, and sometimes even annoying.
I've noticed that every year is different. There is always one song that does it for me. This year that song is Santa Clause is Coming To Town. I hear it everyday on my way to school everyday.  It honestly wouldn't be that bad if it was a different version, but it's not. While hearing that song 500 times each day, I haven't heard Christmas Shoes at all this Christmas Season. I'm not dissing that song, I just think the radio broadcasters should switch it up every once in a while.
This doesn't just apply to Christmas music. Songs on other radio stations do the same thing. Play the song again and again. It's like "Okay. We got it. This is a popular song. Now PLEASE play something else!" Sometimes this repeated song playing makes me hate a song.
Whats even worse is changing the radio station because you don't like a song, and the station you change it to is playing the exact same song. I swear that happens to me more times than not.

Music is amazing, in moderation. So switch it up a little bit(:

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Straight No Chaser!

Recently I went and saw a Straight No Chaser concert! My very first concert! It was amazing!

For those of you who don't know, Straight No Chaser is an acappella music group of 10 guys. They have multiple albums out, and are starting to make a name for themselves. I had never heard of them before I went to the concert, but they were fantastic! Think Pitch Perfect , but in real life. I was surprised I had never heard of this group before!

The thing that amazes me, is the fact that they use no instruments. Only their voices. At times in songs it really seems as though they have some backup music; but there is none. There is sometimes even 10 part harmonies. I can't image the focus it would take to stay on your part while sounding good! I was really impressed. It was enjoyable.

If Straight No Chaser comes to your city, I highly recommend going to one of there concert! If you love singing. It is definitely your forte!