Song of the Day

Friday, December 31, 2010

Closer to the Edge by 30 Seconds to Mars

I'm posting this song today because I think I have been very disciplined in not posting any 30 Seconds to Mars songs, but on this New Years Eve, as people prepare to begin New Years resolutions, I think this song is very appropriate. In the coming New Year, don't forget or regret what you did in the past (unless you did something really horrible, like murdered someone, or robbed a bank, because you should probably regret that). But otherwise, live your life. If you made mistakes, learn from them, make changes, and start fresh. What else is the New Year for? What's one of my new years resolutions? STOP SPENDING MONEY ON THINGS I DON'T NEED! I guess I better go on a shopping spree tonight before I have to start tomorrow :)

Here's the original version of the song:

And an acoustic version which is just lovely, there's some clapping and talking at the beginning, but the song gets started eventually. In the meantime, just enjoy Jared's adorableness.

Secretly I'm also posting these songs in honor of my 30 STM concert tix coming in the mail yesterday!

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Deciphering Me by Brooke Fraser

I think this song is brilliant. Actually, I think this whole album is brilliant and the girl who makes the music, she too is brilliant.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

No Need to Cry by British Sea Power

What do I love about this song? It's titled No Need to Cry, and yet the tone of the song kinda makes me wanna cry. I guess I love irony, and sometimes I love sad songs. It's just as a very wise man by the name of Elton John once proclaimed..."Sad songs say so much."

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Time After Time by Quietdrive

I love the original version of this song as sung by Cyndi Lauper, but seeing as I just posted a Cyndi Lauper song, I decided to post the Quietdrive version. In general though I just love this song, it's hard to go wrong with it. I have a bajillion different versions sung by a bajillion different artists. What do I love about THIS version? It's got more of a rock vibe to it, and it's sung by boys. Most of the other arrangements I have are all by girls. I also love it cuz they use it in the movie John Tucker Must Die, which I also love.

Monday, December 27, 2010

You Could Be Happy by Snow Patrol

Because I love pretty much EVERYTHING snow patrol!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Fearless by Cyndi Lauper

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Christmas Songs From the Movies by Various

One of the best things about the Christmas season? The Christmas movies! What contributes to making them so great? The music! Here are some of my favorite songs from some of my favorite Christmas movies.

Where Are You Christmas by Faith Hill

Carol of the Bells

When Christmas Comes to Town by Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore

The Bells of Christmas by Loreena McKennitt

Who Would Imagine a King by Whitney Houston

We Wish You a Merry Christmas by John Williams

Happy Holidays by *NSync

You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch

One More Sleep Till Christmas

Music Is Everything

If I had to choose one thing that means more than anything to me, besides family, friends, and the gospel of course, it would be music. It's like that age old question, if you could have one thing on a desert island, what would it be? My answer? My ipod. Music has the ability to elicit so many emotions. If I'm having a bad day and feel like wallowing in self-pity, I can turn on my "Sad Day" playlist. Or if I feel like cheering myself up (which is generally what I prefer) then I turn on my "Driving" playlist, which holds those upbeat songs you listen to while driving in the sun with the top down, if I had a convertible that is. Music can either contribute to an emotion you're already feeling, or completely turn it around. Generally it just makes me happy, whether it's me playing air drums or air guitar to a rock song, or dancing my awkward dance moves to a pop song, or singing at the top of my lungs, music holds a mystical power over me.

This is where I'll share some of my favorite songs. From the popular to the unknown. From movie scores to movie soundtracks. From pop to rock to folk to classic rock-one of my favorites will be posted here every day.

Cuz It's Not Just About the Music...But the People Who Play It

I love music. So how do I choose my favorite artists. It's simple. Good music and personality. The music is what originally catches my interest but like I've said, I love music, and a LOT of it catches my interest. But if music influences me chemically, which sounds weird, but some of it does, than I know I've got something good on my hands. Then I look into the band itself, and if I like the people who play the music than we have a winner. Of course there are a lot of amazing musicians out there, comprised of amazing people, so when it comes down to it, it's just personal preference...obviously :)

The Boys of Safetysuit

I love Safetysuits music. It's fun and uplifting and it's just plain good. I don't know what it is about it but I can listen to it all the time. A lot of hardcore music fans would probably say that musically, they're similar to a lot of other bands out there. Which may be true, but they're definitely talented and there's something about their music that grabs me and won't let go. Plus, they're one of the best bands I've ever heard live. Meaning that they sang on key and while at the same time maintaining an energetic performance, which is hard to do. But what is it that ranks them at number 2? Their personalities. They are totally normal, down-to-earth guys, and they're really nice. And I can say that for a fact because I met them, so it's not a "they SEEM really nice" but they ARE really nice, and gracious toward their fans. Meet the boys of safetysuit: