Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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3AM
An example of how a change in instruments and tempo can change the imagery and feel of a song (listen to the original version of the song to see for yourself).
It also makes me wonder if mainstream music could return to something like this.
Monday, April 11, 2011
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New York State of Mind
Before Jay-Z and Alicia Keys sang Empire State of Mind, there was Billy Joel with Richie Cannatta on saxophone.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
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Its probably a song you've heard before but hearing it done acapella style really brings out the personality of the song's lyrics. I also like how the brief pauses and slow down of tempo at certain moments in the song just seem to drive the point.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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Monday, April 6, 2009
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No Letting Go
~Wayne Wonder~
no letting go - wayne wonder
This brought back memories as far back as middle school I think haha. I'm not sure why but this song puts a smile on my face despite the fact that I am single at the time of posting this. Not saying that I am lonely but its just weird how it makes me feel so...happy? haha. I guess it catches the joy of brought about by that special someone really well.
Or maybe Jamaica accents just make things awesome.
Again I just stumbled upon the acoustic version when I checking to see if there is a music video for the song (there's no music video to my knowledge). Never noticed how much the Diwali rhythm really changes the tone of the song.
no letting go - wayne wonder
This brought back memories as far back as middle school I think haha. I'm not sure why but this song puts a smile on my face despite the fact that I am single at the time of posting this. Not saying that I am lonely but its just weird how it makes me feel so...happy? haha. I guess it catches the joy of brought about by that special someone really well.
Or maybe Jamaica accents just make things awesome.
Again I just stumbled upon the acoustic version when I checking to see if there is a music video for the song (there's no music video to my knowledge). Never noticed how much the Diwali rhythm really changes the tone of the song.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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One Step at a Time
~Jordin Sparks~
One Step At A Time - Jordin Sparks
I actually stumbled upon an acoustic performance she did with John Mayer and she really tore it up (It actually also includes a rendition of Tattoo which I thought was pretty good too). And for where I am at this little big moment of my life, this really was a pick me up.
"And we find the reasons why, one step at a time"
Two things I love about this song:
1) It doesn't waste time in showing the nitty gritty of getting beaten down. During the percussive pre-chorus, it pretty much beats down the harshness of it. Perfect contrast and set-up into the uplifting chorus.
2) I love how the song addresses the not just the learning process of "Next time I'll do this instead" but also the understanding the "why" which I feel makes this stick out from a lot of other "Get up and try again" songs. Awesome.
One Step At A Time - Jordin Sparks
I actually stumbled upon an acoustic performance she did with John Mayer and she really tore it up (It actually also includes a rendition of Tattoo which I thought was pretty good too). And for where I am at this little big moment of my life, this really was a pick me up.
"And we find the reasons why, one step at a time"
Two things I love about this song:
1) It doesn't waste time in showing the nitty gritty of getting beaten down. During the percussive pre-chorus, it pretty much beats down the harshness of it. Perfect contrast and set-up into the uplifting chorus.
2) I love how the song addresses the not just the learning process of "Next time I'll do this instead" but also the understanding the "why" which I feel makes this stick out from a lot of other "Get up and try again" songs. Awesome.
Friday, March 27, 2009
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