When I sat down to do this blog I didn't realize how difficult it would be for me. The songs are not in any particular order, and are constantly changing. To start off with I pick According to You by Orianthi. Initially I like the song because it sounds like a cross between a Pop song and a Rock song, because Orianthi is a really talented guitar player. It is kind of like a cross between Taylor Swift and some female rock band. For me it's almost like one of those 'girl power' songs because she's talking about either her ex or current boyfriend and how he didn't appreciate her, but this other guy does. It is relatable for me. Next on the list is Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood. Even though it is one of those crosses between Country and Pop, I still enjoy it. First off Carrie Underwood has an amazing voice. This song is just so flirty and fun, while also giving a warning about players. My next pick is Dreams by Brandi Carlile. I really like this song and it is complicated to say why. I really like how the music steadily builds throughout the song. I also love her voice, it's kind of deep, a bit 'punky' in a sense and distinct. The lyrics are pretty good, to me they say that your dreams are your own and you don't have to tell anyone about them, nor do you have to act on them all of the time. The next song is Ain't no Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephants. I've liked Cage the Elephants well enough for a while now, but right now I'm really into this song because it is in your face. I also like the way it sounds, it is kind of lazy sounding. And lyrically it talks about real life, though not everyone is necessarily wicked. My last song is 40 Dogs (Like Romeo and Juliet) by Bob Schnider. This song to me is very happy and care free. It has some random lyrics but I think that is part of the point of the love he is describing. The song is all about living and not taking anything for granted. The things he says aren't necessarily the most conventional romantic phrases, but they work because it makes the song a non-conventional love song.
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Good top 5! I listened to them all and enjoyed them. I particuliarly enjoy "40 dogs" which you played in class. It really is just a happy, care free song.
ReplyDeleteSooo I don't know any of your songs except ain't no rest for the wicked. I actually just downloaded that about a week or two ago because i heard it and really liked it while i was at work. I'm really loving that song right now.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the 40 dogs from class and i heard a cage the elephants song really recently and I liked yours that you chose too.
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