"Whoa-ohh prisoner, whoa-ohhh prisoner..." A prisoner of what? We're floating in the darkness here. Maybe you got the hint in the title...
Today's song comes out of a nice little tradition called reggae. I haven't done much reggae on this site yet, but I am a huge fan of reggae and the positive sounds of the music. Despite the title of today's song, its pretty upbeat and reminds me of a trip through some other world. If you just sit and listen a little with your eyes closed, maybe you'll drop into the mystery... (hint: give me some love in comments and see if you can guess my next post... there's a lyric in there somewhere............)
Prisoner - 311
February 15, 2011
February 14, 2011
February Thaw
"For I have the warmth of the sun (warmth of the sun), within me at night (within me at night)..." Ah the sun has decided to shed its warmth upon us today for the first time in what feels like months. After an unusually harsh winter, it seems spring is finally on its way here. Today's song is a warm and comforting song (musically, at least) that seems to say no matter what happens, love lost (happy V-day??), loved like the warmth of the sun, the warmth of the sun will always stick with you and never cease to be there.
Spawning out of surf rock and doo wop, the Beach Boys were a one of a kind band back in the 1960s. Comparable to the Beatles for their squabbling, especially in later years, the band made great music throughout the 60s and 70s, though they had various lineups throughout that time. Known for his brilliant arrangements, vocalist Brian Wilson (one of the many harmonious voices of the Beach Boys) penned today's song with Mike Love in 1964 for the album "Shut Down Volume 2." Today's song shows the awesome vocal prowess of the group. I think the Beach Boys vocal power contributes to the main power of the band. Harmonies and melodies were used so often and the band is capable of moving people just by singing, which contributes to this power.
Spawning out of surf rock and doo wop, the Beach Boys were a one of a kind band back in the 1960s. Comparable to the Beatles for their squabbling, especially in later years, the band made great music throughout the 60s and 70s, though they had various lineups throughout that time. Known for his brilliant arrangements, vocalist Brian Wilson (one of the many harmonious voices of the Beach Boys) penned today's song with Mike Love in 1964 for the album "Shut Down Volume 2." Today's song shows the awesome vocal prowess of the group. I think the Beach Boys vocal power contributes to the main power of the band. Harmonies and melodies were used so often and the band is capable of moving people just by singing, which contributes to this power.
February 9, 2011
Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Hey all,
I've been pretty busy lately, with the Packers winning the Super Bowl (YEAHHH!) and some other things that took me a while to get off my plate. For today's post I decided to jump off the Jack White/White Stripes model from last week and give an interesting tidbit of music that most people of this generation haven't heard much of unless you were at Bonnaroo when Jack White's other band The Raconteurs played.
Now, most of you probably know this song, or at least some version of it (probably Jessica Simpson's version). The daughter of the great crooner Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra also sang pretty damn well. Today's song is unlike anything Jessica Simpson has ever done. This is a cover of a Cher song, "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down), but way better than Cher's version.
Sinatra's daughter started her career as an actress and singer, was almost dropped by her label (her father's label), and although she didn't write her own songs, her prowess as a singer is undeniable. This song was relatively unknown until it was featured in renowned director/writer Quentin Tarantino's movie "Kill Bill Volume 1."
Enjoy!
BONUS!! THE RACONTEURS DO BANG BANG! (at leeds)
I've been pretty busy lately, with the Packers winning the Super Bowl (YEAHHH!) and some other things that took me a while to get off my plate. For today's post I decided to jump off the Jack White/White Stripes model from last week and give an interesting tidbit of music that most people of this generation haven't heard much of unless you were at Bonnaroo when Jack White's other band The Raconteurs played.
Now, most of you probably know this song, or at least some version of it (probably Jessica Simpson's version). The daughter of the great crooner Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra also sang pretty damn well. Today's song is unlike anything Jessica Simpson has ever done. This is a cover of a Cher song, "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down), but way better than Cher's version.
Sinatra's daughter started her career as an actress and singer, was almost dropped by her label (her father's label), and although she didn't write her own songs, her prowess as a singer is undeniable. This song was relatively unknown until it was featured in renowned director/writer Quentin Tarantino's movie "Kill Bill Volume 1."
Enjoy!
BONUS!! THE RACONTEURS DO BANG BANG! (at leeds)
February 2, 2011
White Stripes Fade to Black
Alas, the White Stripes are no more. Such a mix of emotions from this event. For those who loved the band and all its mystique, I'm sure today was a surprise and somewhat of a disappointment after three-ish years of no touring and no new albums since the "not so much a last hurrah of an album" Icky Thump. *Sigh* I guess we should've seen this moment coming, though, as in recent years Jack White has been focusing his efforts on side projects (maybe they're not really side projects anymore?) like The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.
While it's been pretty obvious that Jack White's efforts have been elsewhere, the news does come as a shock to me as a fan of the band and a fan of music in general. I guess myself and some other Stripes (check the official goodbye statement here) fans have been holding out for some kind of tour in the near future, some kind of reconvening of the band in any shape or form. But Jack White has always done his things in his own way.
As a way to commemorate and remember the music of a great band that hopefully will retain relevance to at least those who listen and follow music (and Jack White has surely made his mark on contemporary and some would say even classic rock), today's post is going to have a little playlist of maybe some lesser known songs that really show the band's style, grace, ability and adaptability.
PS: Check out this Rolling Stone article about Jack White and his help in shaping the last decade of music
PLAYLIST
Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground
You've Got Her In Your Pocket
Hello Operator
One More Cup of Coffee
A Martyr For My Love For You
BONUS!!! LIVE WHITE STRIPES!
While it's been pretty obvious that Jack White's efforts have been elsewhere, the news does come as a shock to me as a fan of the band and a fan of music in general. I guess myself and some other Stripes (check the official goodbye statement here) fans have been holding out for some kind of tour in the near future, some kind of reconvening of the band in any shape or form. But Jack White has always done his things in his own way.
As a way to commemorate and remember the music of a great band that hopefully will retain relevance to at least those who listen and follow music (and Jack White has surely made his mark on contemporary and some would say even classic rock), today's post is going to have a little playlist of maybe some lesser known songs that really show the band's style, grace, ability and adaptability.
PS: Check out this Rolling Stone article about Jack White and his help in shaping the last decade of music
PLAYLIST
Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground
You've Got Her In Your Pocket
Hello Operator
One More Cup of Coffee
A Martyr For My Love For You
BONUS!!! LIVE WHITE STRIPES!
February 1, 2011
Super Bowl Soundtrack
If you live in America, you know there's a pretty big national event coming up this weekend. Yes, that's right, the Super Bowl is this Sunday. Unless you've been living under a rock the last two weeks, you know the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers will be playing for one of the most coveted trophies in sports, the Vince Lombardi Trophy. I am a Packers fan, so I'm pretty damn excited for this weekend (sorry Oilfield, you're going down!).
Going through my usual routine of reading news in the world of sports, I came upon this article by ESPN reporter Elizabeth Merrill. Coincidentally, I was also browsing my iTunes to find today's song of the day, trying to find something to fit this dreary northeastern mess. Ms. Merrill, however, brightened my day by telling me my buddy Aaron Rodgers plays guitar. After doing a little more research on the subject, I found a video of Rodgers talking to Fox Sports reporter Laura Okmin on a California beach about playing music and guitar. Little did I know, the guy also started his own record label, Suspended Sunrise Recording, LLC, not exactly the sort of thing you would expect form someone so good at his craft/job. Pretty cool though. So instead of a song, let Aaron Rodgers brighten your day!
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Going through my usual routine of reading news in the world of sports, I came upon this article by ESPN reporter Elizabeth Merrill. Coincidentally, I was also browsing my iTunes to find today's song of the day, trying to find something to fit this dreary northeastern mess. Ms. Merrill, however, brightened my day by telling me my buddy Aaron Rodgers plays guitar. After doing a little more research on the subject, I found a video of Rodgers talking to Fox Sports reporter Laura Okmin on a California beach about playing music and guitar. Little did I know, the guy also started his own record label, Suspended Sunrise Recording, LLC, not exactly the sort of thing you would expect form someone so good at his craft/job. Pretty cool though. So instead of a song, let Aaron Rodgers brighten your day!
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