Showing posts with label song. Show all posts
Showing posts with label song. Show all posts

Monday, April 23, 2007

Monday Already?

I don't know about you, but I'm pretty bummed that it's Monday already. But I'm looking at it on the bright side... I get to post another video! You should be rejoicing too. So who gets to start off the week? This guy from California, who also thinks Mondays stink. I'm getting the feeling he doesn't like his boss too well. But everybody can appreciate his hospitality; he gives his guitar to a homeless man to make his day better. What else can you do to feel better on Mondays? (If you respond "Call in sick!", that doesn't count!)



PS. You know how I heard Korben was from Russia? I think my sources were wrong... they're from Montana. Oops. Big difference. Oh well.

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Friday, April 20, 2007

Friday Night Feature

Welcome to the first installment of Friday Night Feature, and I might as well finish off the week on another Swedish note. So I'm gonna give you one of the coolest Christian Swedish bands existing: Remission. Sunny sound and unashamed lyrics with a message helped put this band on my list of favorites... I can't wait to see more from these guys. Check out their video "Here to Stay" below.



Next up... "I'm OK." Is anyone else getting the idea that Swedish bands like to turn cartoons into music videos?


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Thursday, April 19, 2007

More from Sweden - Sabrosa

Wow... two Swedish bands in one day; how in the world did I manage that? Check out this hit from Sabrosa, who some have compared to U2. I think they sound 10 times better than U2, with more feeling.

"Sympathetic Symphony," the first vid comin' atcha, is sure to catch your attention, if not for the mere, shall we say, unique visual quality. The concept is supposed to look like a comic strip coming to life. Pretty neat, if I do say so myself.




Next up is a hit called "Let it Free." I gotta hand it to these guys; I'm thankful all of their lyrics are in English; though even if they were in Swedish they would sound just as good.

Check it out - The Confusions

Check it out... direct from Sweden comes an awesome band called The Confusions. Have you heard of them? They've been around a while,from the sound of it, so why haven't I heard of them until now? Must be because US stations refuse to play the good stuff... so if you've got the radio station blues, watch these awesome vids from The Confusions and forget about your commercial-inundated stations. The first video's called The Pilot - I couldn't resist watching this one.

Next up is one of the most awesome, I think. It's called "Don't Let the World Catch You Crying". The film shoot took place at an old mental institution - which The Confusions apparently thought was pretty spooky, but their vid turned out great.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Alex Lloyd's "Illusion"

Here comes the second hit from Alex Lloyd, a.k.a. "HERO." Why can't YouTube feature this one? This is one of the best homemade indie songs I've seen. I wish he'd post more videos; so far it looks like he's only got two of his own on YouTube right now.

This particular song is truly incredible. Alex has a style all his own, and he should be proud of it. I hope he writes more, 'cause I'm beginning to really dig his stuff.

Viewer Caution: Might be addicting; I've already watched it four times.

Monday, April 16, 2007

Searching for an Angel

Here comes another hit from Ana Free! Direct from YouTube, Ana's made yet another hit with "Searching for an Angel"! I won't bother to compare this song to anybody else's; she's got a style all her own. She can write inventive lyrics as well as music. Hey, you know she's good when everybody's trying to do covers of her stuff on YouTube.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Dear Nobody

This is most likely the youngest artist posted yet. Sounds as though this vocalist is still trying to find her voice, but it's definitely in there somewhere. The dear child just seems a bit young to be feeling as though she must sing to "Nobody," although it does make for a genuinely heart-felt piece.

I do wish someone would teach these kids different strum methods, though. The "one, and-a two, and" progression is getting a little irritating. Perhaps they need different musical influences. Perhaps Nickelback and Everclear instead of James Blunt. And is the electric guitar unheard of now?

I must admit, I still enjoy the song. It's easy on the ears, and the sound of birds chirping in the background provide some sort of accompaniment to the songbird voice.

AnaFree

Meet AnaFree, who got her start on YouTube singing a cover of Bic Runga's "Sway." Minus the tongue piercing, which, you know, I really don't care for, this girl's got great potential. Sweet, mature vocals with fantastic range coupled with soft acoustical chords sound out a homemade music video drenched in perfection.

Hero

So, this "hero" can't fly? At least that's what this guy says. Isn't that a requisite trait for heroes? Anyway, I hope his girlfriend comes back soon so this guy can quit straining his vocals. I think he would have done well to write his song in a lower key.

I will hand it to him, though. He at least made an attempt at good lighting. His bedroom has a cinematic feel to it, so if you must watch the video, at least it's easier on the eyes than grainy gray.

This isn't to say I dis his song. It boasts a slightly catchy melody while at the same time making you feel as though you've just lost your own best friend. And good chord progression doesn't hurt.

Monday, April 9, 2007

Terra's New Song

Fresh off the bandwidth - TerraNaomi's new song just got posted on YouTube yesterday, and it's no disappointment. Filming from a London hotel room, Terra's new hit "In the Summertime" takes her ear for music one step farther with a fruity piano routine behind soft vocals perhaps reminiscent of Carly Simon and Carole King.