I have "Starry Eyed Surprise" on my iPod for when I go for a run and it never fails to boost my run. Whoa to the song that follows it. I like the dreamy synths in the background trough out it too.
This song is not a good representation of the whole of Paul Oakenfold's work. He is not usually so "pop" influenced, but it is fun and light with a good beat. He is usually more techno and trance centric. Oakenfold is the DJ in the video, by the way.
I've been watching way too much of The Family Guy, if that's possible. I've watched it so much this past year you could say I have been studying it. All the little musical references get stuck in my head too. This morning I cannot get "Shipoopi" from The Music Man out! (For the record I WANT IT OUT!) So here it is… Shipoopi! The 1962 movie version is above, the 1957 Broadway version is here, and The Family Guy version is below! It is so absurd a show tune, it is perfect for The Family Guy.
Hats off to my friend PK for passing this one on to me. I've been avoiding politics and political themed songs for a while now, but this one is good! A must listen for all you United States of America Citizens out there.
After Obama was elected I gave out a sigh of relief. I trust the Democrats a lot more than the obviously selfish, obviously hypocritical, obviously untrustworthy, and probably evil Republican Party (some are obviously evil, some are just probably). I am however vastly disappointed in both parties and politicians in general. So many problems seem preventable or solvable if we can control peoples' greed and fear. But politicians are generally a fearful and greedy group. My grandmother always referred to them all as crooks and liars, and I agree with her. Even though we "elect" them they are not to be trusted. Too easily they seem to forget about The United States Constitution's first sentence, and particular the part that says "promote the general Welfare". The word is PROMOTE. Look it up!
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Our politicians have sold out to corporations and Wall Street. We, the people, are only involved once every few years to decide which crooks will be elected. Crook A or Crook B. That is the choice we get. Watch "The Corporation".
I'm with Joeyess. "The dirty fucking hippies were right." Are right. And probably will continue to be right, until we replace the criminals running the country!!!
PS: I'm not 100% sure how to classify this, but Spoken Word meets Progressive Rock seems about right.
I got this album in May, a month after the release. I had no exposure to Metric previously, but suddenly left and right my assorted music sites (pandora, amazon, and emusic) were all reccommending this album to me. They were right, so I am passing on the recommendation!
Starting in July I've been hooked. I've been listening to this album for 3 months and it only seems to have become more addictive to me over that time. Nothing in the music groundbreaking per se. It is solid and full of energy with thoughtful lyrics. Part of the appeal for me could be the 4:4 rock beat that persists through out and is emphasized in song after song. Unlike many bands where the drums are clearly a "backup" to the lead and the guitars, the drums are never pushed out. The vocals, guitars, and drums all share the audio space. The beat is never lost or pushed aside either, reminding me of "The Strokes".
I've been studying the drums so this album has been a companion in my studies. I find myself tapping along where ever I am when ever I listen to them. I'm an ace at playing the steering wheel in my car now. Particularly to the song "Sick Muse". I know "Help I'm Alive" and "Gimme Sympathy" have received more radio and television air time, but I to me "Sick Muse" is the best of them all. Just this past week I had to hold myself back from posting the song as the song of the day knowing I was just going to post it again today as the album of the week! (Also check out it's fan made video!)
Here are my 5 favorites from the album, with "Sick Muse" being my favorite.
I totally love Zero 7, so it is no surprise to me that I like contributor Sia Furler's music. I can't decide if I really like this song on its own or if the video completes it. The video is twisted yet light and fun, like an evil bunny. And who doesn't like evil bunnies? What do you think?
I think this song is a commentary on the commerce of religion. (You know, rich priests, televangelists, megachurches, etc.) It is certainly open for interpretation though.
I am mostly just posting this song because if you haven't seen the video below, you've got it. All of Arcade Fire, in and elevator, performing "Neon Bible". I find the bass drum (the elevator itself) and snare (magazine ripping) are particularly amusing. Overall I think I have liked this song more and more because of this video:
