Tuesday 31 May 2011

Song 34 - Ring Them Bells by Heart featuring Layne Staley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRYGLTN9q2s

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I was on a vaccation and had no internet access. I think this time, rather than trying to catch up, I'll just pick up where I left off. (song 34)

This is a beautiful song!!! I love this Bob Dylan cover. Gah, one time where I like a cover better than an original. jgliseilguj/;sj!!! It's just so amazing! I cry/almost cry everytime I hear it.

I'm not much of a Heart fan but I LOVE Layne Staley and this combonation of voices is woven together beautifully. I feel bad for not updating dor so long and giving you such a short update but my mind is just. not. working.! I blame it on the insane heat of today (40 something C) and the crazy studying for my culminatings--they've fried my brain. Anyways, have a great day

-MusicNotes

Sunday 22 May 2011

Song 33 - Bullet With Butterfly Wings by The Smashing Pumpkins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNMwZbcSdzc

My favourite Smashing Pumpkins song!

This was when Billy didn't look like a Voldemort twin, even...kinda cute. But onto more important matters aka the music.

Some say Billy's voice is to whiney in this song, I think it's amazing for the song. Too rough a voice wouldn't suite the song and ruin it. Also the instruments are sooo awesome! The beat is so heavy and almost army like, I love it. gliurliiwrlaiou, so freakin epic.

Gah, going in such random directions with this blog posts...my 2 favourite parts of the song are the acapella intro and right when the verses change into the choruses.

OK my mind isn't coming up with much more interesting to say, so good night.

-MusicNotes

Saturday 21 May 2011

Song 32 - You've Got to Hide Your Love Away by The Beetles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKHA2AGbXtI

Who doesn't love The Beetles? I say you're crazy if you don't like atleast 1 song of theirs. I know I could've put up much more popular songs like Hey Jude. I really felt like putting this one up though. It's not even my favourite Beatles song, though it is high on the list.

See I heard Eddie Vedder doing a cover of this song in the movie I am Sam, while watching it in religion class. I thought it was a really cool song. While Eddie did a pretty good cover I wanted to hear what the Beatles original sounded like. I have to say it's absolutley freaking fantastic. Blew Eddie away.

Not only are John's lyrics and voice amazing, but for me the music (instruments) are really the high light of this song for the most part. I can't find the right words to explain it -total blog fail- sorry. ...Tamborine is really epic.

My favourite vocal part is when John goes "Hey you've got to hide your love away!" I live how the word hey is sort of shouted. ^^

Until tom,
MusicNotes

Friday 20 May 2011

Song 31 - Superman's Dead by Our Lady Peace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CBBtorFg2I

I don't really like the video though, the singer kinda creeps me out in it. It's a great song, nonetheless.

I used to be a much bigger OLP fan than I am now, however this song has stuck with me. It doesn't seem to stop rocking. More great Canadian, alternative, 90s stuff = yay! :)

I don't really get half the lyrics. Ex "Doesn't anybody know that the world's a subway?" but the other half (which I do understand) cinveys an interesting message, which I like. Carrying on about being ordinary in everyway, going through the motions of life, until you finally creak. Just go crazy! Burst out of the phoniness and just show your true self. I mean, it can really suck being part of the crowd.

I guess everyone who pretemds to be 'normal' really has their clock ticking. We're all gonna go crazy one day, right?

-MusicNotes

Thursday 19 May 2011

Song 30 - Small Town Dead by Bleeker Ridge

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSwkRQ2pHU8

More Canadian goodness! We do create more than  pop crap like Justin Beiber, yay! Bleeker Ridge.

This song is off their same debut album of the same name. I'm sure these guys are gonna go far. They have a pop punk sound with a bit of a rock edge in it. They sound great live, I heard about 1/2 their set in Novemeber. Opening for Three Days Grace. (Yes, it's the same show where I saw My Darkest Days play.) Too bad I missed the first 1/2 though, stupid traffic. Oh well.

I love this song, it's so fun! I can't say I've ever lived in a small town, but hey I can still like the song. You don't relate perfectly to EVERY song you like right? Sometimes you've just gotta enjoy the song for it's awesomeness. Afterall, lyrics are only 1 aspect of the song. You've still got the drums, guitar, and bass (add or remove some inturments depending on the band) in every song. So I lovee this song.

Also, did anyone notice that Ricky plays the cop in the video. Check if you don't believe me ^^

-MusicNotes

Wednesday 18 May 2011

Song 29 - Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg

I know, I know. This is the same old generic song that gets put up practically every time Nirvana's mentioned. I can't help it, even though Kurt came to loathe the song and all, I can't help but to love this song. It's one of my favourite Nirvana songs. And Nirvana is one of my favourite bands. (3rd favourite if you're wondering) They do have MANY other great songs, don't get me wrong.

Man, I wish school assemblies/pep rallies were this cool! Instead of mini torture sessions.

I'm totally in the mood for teen spirit. First of all I'm a teen so that works. Also it's been raining for more than a week straight, which really helps you get in the mood. Been dealing with pop crap constantly due to certain family members. School stress. Gah, TEEN SPIRIT!!! And you know what I mean, not pop, follow all the trends, bright, fake teen spirit. I mean fucking real teen spirit!

Blast it, head bang, dance! Do it! You know you want to. If you're a teen you can relate. If you're older? Well, you were a teen once you can relate. If you're younger? You'll be a teenager soon enough you can relate.

Gah feeling moody can't think of much else.

-MusicNotes

Tuesday 17 May 2011

Song 28 - Save Me by My Darkest Days

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC15agHFjd8
(link to live video)

I chose to link to a live video rather than a studio version link because this link is special. I was at that concert! Wooo! I can even hear myself scream at some point in the video.

Anywho...MDD = yet another Canadian band. Go Canada. This is one of my favourite MDD songs because it's not so sex based, it's more about the actual love in a relationship. "Only your love can save me!" for example. Unlike, say...Porn Star Dancing.

If you want you can go check out the album version too, it's pretty good both ways.

-MusicNotes

Monday 16 May 2011

Song 27 - Song 2 by Blur

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSbBvKaM6sk

Maybe I should've posted this as song # 2 . LOL. Oh well, I didn't think of it soon enough.

This just a fun, get your mood up, immature, party song. Really opposite to yesterdays posts. Well you know what? I need a fun song to get over monday blah blues. I think everyone does.

I've noticed that this is one of the few songs where the singer doesn't change his voice to an american sounding (or Canadian sounding!) accent, it just stays as a British accent. Kinda rare I've noticed. Makes the song even cooler, if you ask me.

Anyways, have fun. Hope your Monday wasn't too bad, I know I'm wishing for the weekend already!
-MusicNotes

Sunday 15 May 2011

Song 26 - Hunger Strike by Temple of the Dog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjNjJR9jUGo

Another song with many Pearl Jam members? A political message? Anyone else see a theme tonight? LOL.

I didn't do it on purpose, I was just in the mood to listen to these songs. Meh, they're both great songs so who cares?

I have to say I LOVE the combonation of Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder's voices. They fit togehter so well! They have to do a duet with eachother some time soon!

The whole band was put together in order to make an album to comemorate Andrew Wood. To me though, in this particular song I don't hear the influence. I don't know, maybe I'm just being really dumb and not hearing it? If you do hear please comment bellow and explain it to me. I would greatly appreciate. :) Anyways, what I do hear in the song is that they have no problem stealing from the mouths of decadence-the wealthy, greedy, snobs who care  about nothing but themselves. In the meantime there are people in the world missing basic necesities, such as food. To stand up agains this they're going on a hunger strike. Inspiring? I think so. Maybe I'll go on a hunger strike sometime soon...

-MusicNotes 

Song 25 - Jeremy by Pearl Jam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS91knuzoOA

Sorry another double up day. I was sooo tired yesterday, I couldn't do like anything. Anyways...onto le chanson.

I know a lot of people rip on PJ and just say they're Nirvana rip offs. Now I don't think that's true at all, I think there's a clear difference betweem the 2 bands sounds. You have to be nearly def if you can't distinguish between the 2. Not to mention they were rival bands xD Though I do like a few PJ songs (hence this post) I personally think Nirvana IS better.

This song has an important political message. I think this often lost in more modern music, not so many songs with messages. This song also is not just about big headline news. Infact, the very opposite. It's about paying attention to the 'small' tragedies that happen on a daily basis and not just going numb to it simply because we 'see too much of this stuff too often' or because the media doesn't shove it in ou faces.

Sorry for going on a little rant there...I'll end it off on a happier note. Something that kinda ruins the value of the song. I thought the lyrics were "Jeremy's more than class d" ad my lil sis thought it was "Emily's smoke'n weed." I thought hers was too funny. lol.

Onto the next song,
MusicNotes

Friday 13 May 2011

Song 24 - Electric Feel by MGMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmZexg8sxyk

If you can't tell what the  song's about simply by the tittle then just listening for a very short time will give you an idea. xD I love this song though, my favourite MGMT song. (Kids is a very close second) It helps that Andrew's cute, lol. Anyways it's all awesome. The music, the singing, the video. Very...MGMTish? Best chill rockers out there. Great song for a Friday night too. Well have a great weekend!
-MusicNotes

Wednesday 11 May 2011

Song 23 - Headstrong by Trapt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTvu1Yr3Ohk

You have to BLAST this song to really appreciate how awesome it is. It makes you feel so powerful, like you can face anything in the world! That jerk at school/work, your parents yelling at you all the time, who ever! You know they're wrong!

Someone says you're defiant? No - confident, right, headstrong! Keep your head up and do what you have to do. Maybe it's time to do/say what you've wanted to all long! Good luck & believe in yourself!

-MusicNotes

Song 22 - Bored by Deftones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WdYo3WlETY&feature=relmfu

lhdlskzfuhy!!! Sorry. I don't know what's up with all my internet problems. I'm trying to get it sorted.

Anyways I put this song up cuz I'm in a "heavy" mood. I find vocally this is not Deftones' heaviest song but the guitar is really killer. So it sorta makes up for it/fills in the gaps. Not to mention the chorus is great.

I also can't help but love this video. I don't know why...punks are appealing to me? The blond guy is pretty cute xD Lol, sorry this is getting totally off track. I'll just hurry and get song 23 up now.

Monday 9 May 2011

Song 21 - Superstition by Stevie Wonder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDZFf0pm0SE

OK, I know this song is completely Awol and different from the rest of the songs on this list. I mean it's a jazz/funk song. Sorry for those of you that don't like this drastic difference, it's just a 1 time thing.

I'm learning to play this song in band (alto saxophone) and I can't get it out of my head. It's such an awesome, funky, groovey song. The hardest song I've learnt yet, but still having fun with it.

I hope you can just let loose and enjoy the fun-ness of this song. Try not to bob your head to the tune! There's got to be some variey in the list or it would be soooo boring. The rock/alternative/metal/normal returns tomorrow. Thanks for reading, hope you enjoy!

-MusicNotes

Sunday 8 May 2011

Song 20 - Bring Me to Life by Evanescense

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKer9hry-Gg

Finally! Sorry these are such short, crappy reviews but I'm rushing. The songs are awesome though! Evanescene though a ridiculous name is an awesome band. Woooo! Great female singer, Amy Lee! How can anyone possibly sing so high> I've tried and totally failed. Totally jealous! Not to mention the instrumental is awesome, hard rock as well. Great, great, great. Promise the nextposts will be much better. (Not rushed)

-MusicNotes

Song 19 - Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LhCd1W2V0Q

Love this song its energetic, powerful, and -once again- dam catchy! I love this song by Lenny. I gotta gotta know? Are you gonna go his way? Are you gonna listen to the song? You know you like it!...

There's only 1 thing that's wrong with this song/ with Lenny Kravitz...my mom thinks he's hot O.o Kinda ruins it,  well, it's not his fault.

Song 18 - All the Same by Sick Puppies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okjxe8VWQPo

Ahhh! Sorry, I had some internet issues, now I have to get all the weekend's songs up now. I'm going to really try to avoid this issue in the future, sorry it's happened again.

Anways, this is such a sweet song. Awwww. C'mon there needs to be a couple cute songs on he list, right! Seriously, I think of this band,, I think cute. They started being succesful through their video for the free hugs campaign. (If you never heard of it look up free hugs on youtube) Such a lovey-dovey song. Sorry, gotta keep these 3 updates short...

Thursday 5 May 2011

Song 17 - Where I'd Gone by Aleka's Attic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSKVfD1E77s

A lovely song by a ltttle band called Aleka's Attic. Few people have heard of this band, probably due to the lack of songs out on CDs because of Michael Stipe. Also, the lack of material period due to the band breaking up because of frontman, River Phoenix's death.

I wish that they could've been around longer so we'd have more to listen to, but it makes what there is more precious. I really wish that River hadn't died, RIP Rio. He was such a beautiful person, and had a gorgeous voice. I could listen to Aleka songs over and over all day long. They sound like hippie meets 90s. A very rare sound that is their own sound. I don't think the sounds has been repeated nor will it ever be. It's aclectic, unique, and beautiful.

I wish the remaining members of this band (including River's sister) long, happ, and healthy lives. I wish the same for you too readers. Now I'll leave you with this beautiful song.
-MusicNotes

PS it inda makes me want to go outside and appreciate nature...?

Wednesday 4 May 2011

Song 16 - Conquest by The White Stripes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L7FuA8Rry8

Sorry guys but I gotta make this post a quick one.

This song is so epic, the trumpet is just so awesome. This is a totally catchy song! Makes me think of Spain and bull fighting etc. I believe most people would think the same. Proof being the video is Jack bull fighting. Love the White Stripes, check 'em out!

Tuesday 3 May 2011

Song 15 - Gotta Get Away by The Offspring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6jz1hewTzA

Dang! So much great music came out of the 90s. This song is an example of epic punk that came out during the 90s. Continues to make me wish I was older so I could clearly remember these times.

Anyways this song is so fucking epic. You can relate to it, everyone has had atleast 1 time in their lives when they wished they could runaway from....well from themselves. If you haven't I think you must be some corprate robot android or something. You know just a day where it seems to keep going downhill, everything goes wrong, and it's just shit? Yeah, you know.

Before I go I must say, Dexter looks great with the long braids.

-MusicNotes

Monday 2 May 2011

Song 14 - Blow at High Dough by The Tragically Hip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGRNEJiD3PY

I was wondering what song to put up next when I heard this song on the radio. Then I figured, yeah! Why not put up a Hip song? It is very awesome after all. I then realized how many songs I like are by Canadians. Which is just a nice little thing, to notice your country has produced a lot of people with very good music. I've known this before, but it's become more apparent in making this list, a lot of my favourite songs are older than I am. It would've been cool to hear these songs when they just came out. Not to say that they're not awesome anymore. Duh, I wouldn't put a song on the list if it wasn't awesome. Man, I just wish I could've been born earlier.

I like the message we hear in the chorus: " Well sometimes the faster it gets the less you need to know. But you gotta remember the smarter it gets the further it's gonna go..." It's so true. Occasionally there are moments in life when things just speed by and all we need do is enjoy. Most of the time we have to remeber though, be smart about something and you can take it surprisingly far. A great message accompanied by great music is a winning combo for a great song. :)

-MusicNotes

Sunday 1 May 2011

Song 13 - My Friends by Red Hot Chilli Peppers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vwftjIxPgA

I know RHCP are an amazing bad, with an extremely lengthy career spanning back into the 80s. With all their songs why choose such a relitively unkown song? As with the Cage the Elephant song I posted, this one is simply my favourite of theirs.

Also, I decided to post the alternative video, I love it so much more than the one they decided to release for the general public. I think is this video is way more artsy. More artsy = more awesome. A comment I read for this video was way too awesome to not repeat. "Anthony looks disturbingly good in a dress." xD I had to luahg at this, it's so funny because it's true.

In all seriousness though, this is such a lovely song. The meaning is so sweet and loving. It also happens to be a song about love. This is much closer to what you normally hear about love, but it's still awesome. Is it just me or does there seem to somehow be a sad undertone in the song?

Song 12 - Commit by Sean Dowdell and His Friends?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwx1iNTNuWU&feature=related
(live link by Grey Daze which included many of the same mebers as SDaHF?)

Sorry about not updating yesterday, was having some internet problems at home. To make up for it I shall do 2 posts today.

I'm not sure if SDaHF? was a moniker for Grey Daze or if it just happened to inlcude most of the same band members. The most famous band member is the lead singer, Chester Bennington. Currently in Linkin Park.

I love this song, it's a different twist on love that what you usually hear. It's more about giving up on a failed/failing relationship. Rather than Oh, I'd do anything for you my love. It's cool when you get to hear a different perspective on such a widely covered topic. My favourite lyric in the song -is also rather morbid- "Kill my depression, why don't I kill you?" How often do you hear that in a song about love? I'm guessing no often.

In conclusion, epic song, epic band.