Hanson - Ain't No Sunshine (Acoustic) - YouTube
ooh guys. this song is so beautiful. I'm sure you've heard the original by Bill Withers some time in your life. I'd hope so!! It's a classic!!
Well Hanson, is one of my favorite bands... and they did an amazing job right here. That keyboard.... those vocals. Wow. Outstanding.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Official Trailer
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Official Trailer 2 [HD] - YouTube
oh my gosh.... I am SOOOOOOOOOOO excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i am a huge LOTR fan.... can't wait. i'll be sitting in line!
oh my gosh.... I am SOOOOOOOOOOO excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i am a huge LOTR fan.... can't wait. i'll be sitting in line!
Friday, September 21, 2012
Ray LaMontagne - Let It Be Me
hey! I just heard this song on an episode of Criminal Minds (one of my favorite shows) and I went straight to Yahoo and found out who sang it. So stunning!!!!
Reminds me of a young Joe Cocker. That rasp to his voice, but its soft and sweet. Full of soul and blues. ooh.. one of my weaknesses
Ray LaMontagne - Let It Be Me - YouTube
Reminds me of a young Joe Cocker. That rasp to his voice, but its soft and sweet. Full of soul and blues. ooh.. one of my weaknesses
Ray LaMontagne - Let It Be Me - YouTube
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Battle Born (in depth review)
Hey guys!
Well one thing I will do from time to time is review a cd for you. Incase you were wondering if it was worth the hype AND your money!!!!
And since I'm on a Killers kick... I decided to do their new album Battle Born!! :)
Gonna take it song by song. It's how I do.
So it's long.... take your time and read it all. So all my finger's time and hard work aren't wasted!!!
3. ‘The Way It Was’ -- This is a great song. A bit more mellow than the previous. A song about love that is lost or on the way to lost.... and he just wants that passion back. It reminds me of something from the 50's or 60's, but I can't place my finger on it... Just an overall good listen.
4. ‘Here With Me’ -- Oh, this song!!!! The first time I heard it on the itunes preview.... I was flabbergasted!!!! This song is BEAUTIFUL! The melody, the vocals, the strings. The lyrics... everything! One of those songs that you hear and you're just like "perfect. wouldn't change a thing". Yep. this one!!
6. ‘Deadlines and Commitments’--this song has an interesting "asian" feel to it. Some nice pounding drums. This is actually a fan favorite I've seen from the comments on Get Glue . It has some great lines. All about helping someone out that needs it. "if you should fall on hard times. If you should lose your way, there is a place here in this house, that you can stay". It's a song I can see a lot of people saying it was weird... and they'd never listen to it again. But if you learn NOTHING from me... know this. The Killers are amazing for the fact that you can listen to a song, not like it, listen to it again and love it. Some songs ARE very different from things you hear on radios and other albums. It's their gift. Give it a try. Some of my favorite songs, from any band, are songs that I might not have loved first listen but it grew on me. ( I'd say that with some loves and friendships in real life as well. Gotta get to know the personality. Yes, I think songs have personalities!!)
7. ‘Miss Atomic Bomb’-- Another little fan favorite. They played it live on the Amex Unstaged stream last night. Good live, good on album. This song is full of synthesizers and keyboards. Brandon knows how to play those well!! :) Another love song. He said he got the idea for the title since Nevada did so much bomb testing back in the day. It's a cute little song. It's hard to explain. You don't know what it is, you just like it. It's probably the drums though. haha I love drums. Or maybe it's his soulful vocals? probably that too!
9. ‘Heart of a Girl’-- Love this song!! A lovely ballad. He is singing it as a dad whose daughter is wanting advice for something. "Baby, baby, baby I got all night to listen to heart of a girl". What a great message. As so many men out there forget to respect the women of their lives. I was raised by a good Daddy and I'm glad others have good dads as well.
10. ‘From Here on Out’-- Ok this song!!!!! One of my favorites! If you have never heard of a band called The Travelling Willbury's, you might wanna check them out. and if you have heard of them, this song will remind you of them! Has a great 70's classic rock/pop feel to it. Just makes you wanna dance all over the place! Ooh I've been jamming to it in my car.
11. ‘Be Still’-- another stunner and perfect song. The lyrics in this song are beyond amazing. I could seriously type the entire song, because its perfect. Great keyboard, great vocals. Just chill inducing, goosebump making. "when they knock you down, don't break character, you've got a lot of heart." love it. "rise up like the sun. labor until the work is done. be still ". Fantastic. It has this amazing drum beat in it, that reminds me of a love song from the 80's.. (i think Lady in Red... don't quote me on that...) Another song that almost brings me to tears. If you are having a bad day and just wanna curl up in your blankies and hear an amazing song that will help you see you have something to fight for, this is one.
12. ‘Battle Born’-- I would say this is my favorite track. Mainly because I listen to it and I HAVE to put it on repeat. It's big. It's full of drums and guitars and vocals. A bit of this choir sound...(not sure if it's an actual choir, but I DREAM it is!!!!) Another song FULL of amazing lyrics about fighting for what you believe in. Fighting for everything. Life is so easy to just sit back and forget that not everyone gets to come along for the ride. I know personally, I need reminders of that. Because I get so complacent. This song reminds me. I appreciate that.
13. ‘Carry Me Home’-- another good song. Has such an interesting feel with the synthesizers and drums. Like it's just out of another decade or something. It's a good song... the chorus kind of falls flat for me again. The verses are stronger melodically. More toe tapping and funner to sing. It's always weird when songs do that. Overall not a bad song, but it's not my favorite. But that is today.. call me in a week. haha!
14. ‘Flesh And Bone (Jacques lu Cont Remix)’-- fact... i usually NEVER listen to remixes. I don't like remixes. It takes out the heart and soul of things.. but since I've done the rest of the album... I will listen to it thoroughly and let you know.. here we go!!
15. ‘Prize Fighter’-- This song... Oh there's always one... that I don't love. This is it. There's nothing wrong with it.... I just find it boring. A song about how he falls for a girl who is out of his league and he wants to win her over. It's a cute idea..... just falls flat for me. It has this weird synth line that kinda randomly makes this rocking back and forth rhythm, not a fan. Ya. In my opinion, get the regular version of the cd! hahaha Sometimes bonus tracks are a million times better and sometimes they fall flat. It happens. Maybe its the cheesy horns.... or the weird piano. Eh. not my favorite....
Well one thing I will do from time to time is review a cd for you. Incase you were wondering if it was worth the hype AND your money!!!!
And since I'm on a Killers kick... I decided to do their new album Battle Born!! :)
Gonna take it song by song. It's how I do.
So it's long.... take your time and read it all. So all my finger's time and hard work aren't wasted!!!
1. ‘Flesh and Bone’ --- a great album opener. Starts with a beep reminiscent of a heart monitor. Lots of Keys, drums, guitars, bass!! Some great lines in the song too. Lyrics are important to me. "What are you afraid of? And what are you made of? Flesh and bone." Overall a fun song. Good message about humanity and fighting for what you want.
2. ‘Runaways’ -- the first single off the album. Very radio friendly! Very much The Killers. If you are a fan of them, you will know exactly what I mean!! It also sounds like it could have fit on Brandon Flowers' solo album "Flamingo" (which hopefully you went out and got it after my blog........) GREAT drums in this song. Has a great marching beat to it. Can't help but tap your feet to it. A great love song about how they meet and runaway together.... but sometimes they just wanna runaway from each other. haha You know, reality.
3. ‘The Way It Was’ -- This is a great song. A bit more mellow than the previous. A song about love that is lost or on the way to lost.... and he just wants that passion back. It reminds me of something from the 50's or 60's, but I can't place my finger on it... Just an overall good listen.
4. ‘Here With Me’ -- Oh, this song!!!! The first time I heard it on the itunes preview.... I was flabbergasted!!!! This song is BEAUTIFUL! The melody, the vocals, the strings. The lyrics... everything! One of those songs that you hear and you're just like "perfect. wouldn't change a thing". Yep. this one!!
From the beautiful piano intro to the chorus "I don't want your picture on my cell phone. I want you here with me. I don't want your memories in my head. No, I want you here with me" So relatable to me and I'm sure to anyone who loved someone that wasn't around, no matter what the reason. Brings tears to my eyes almost every time.. and my best friend as well!! (and she isn't a cryer). Seriously find a way to hear this song. It's a MUST. (re listening right now.. and i got MASSIVE chills all over. amazing. So heartfelt)
5. ‘A Matter of Time’ -- starts out with some fun little synthesizers and rolls into a fantastic drum beat. Oh, that Ronnie knows how to drum. This song is FUN to sing along to. "whoaa ohhh ohhhh" little part. Really FUN!! The chorus falls flat after that great hook on the "whoa's". But overall its a good song. Definitely a good one to jam to loud with the windows down in your car.
6. ‘Deadlines and Commitments’--this song has an interesting "asian" feel to it. Some nice pounding drums. This is actually a fan favorite I've seen from the comments on Get Glue . It has some great lines. All about helping someone out that needs it. "if you should fall on hard times. If you should lose your way, there is a place here in this house, that you can stay". It's a song I can see a lot of people saying it was weird... and they'd never listen to it again. But if you learn NOTHING from me... know this. The Killers are amazing for the fact that you can listen to a song, not like it, listen to it again and love it. Some songs ARE very different from things you hear on radios and other albums. It's their gift. Give it a try. Some of my favorite songs, from any band, are songs that I might not have loved first listen but it grew on me. ( I'd say that with some loves and friendships in real life as well. Gotta get to know the personality. Yes, I think songs have personalities!!)
7. ‘Miss Atomic Bomb’-- Another little fan favorite. They played it live on the Amex Unstaged stream last night. Good live, good on album. This song is full of synthesizers and keyboards. Brandon knows how to play those well!! :) Another love song. He said he got the idea for the title since Nevada did so much bomb testing back in the day. It's a cute little song. It's hard to explain. You don't know what it is, you just like it. It's probably the drums though. haha I love drums. Or maybe it's his soulful vocals? probably that too!
8. ‘The Rising Tide’ -- Ok, I don't know why.. but I keep forgetting what this song SOUNDS like every time I hear it. haha And its a good song, so I'm not sure why that is..... ???? It's fun. Uptempo little ditty. Very Killers-ish. If you own Day and Age, Hot Fuss, Sam's Town, or Sawdust you'll know what I mean. It has a good melody, good musicianship, good hooks. But for some reason, at least me, its not memorable. Oh Self... I worry about you!!!
9. ‘Heart of a Girl’-- Love this song!! A lovely ballad. He is singing it as a dad whose daughter is wanting advice for something. "Baby, baby, baby I got all night to listen to heart of a girl". What a great message. As so many men out there forget to respect the women of their lives. I was raised by a good Daddy and I'm glad others have good dads as well.
Musically though, another stunner here. The guitar... the bass... the everything! Has a feel very nostalgic from the 70s. Which I love. Seriously, a MUST listen. Touches my heart... made me wanna cry. ooh goosebumps again. seriously. SERIOUSLY! MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10. ‘From Here on Out’-- Ok this song!!!!! One of my favorites! If you have never heard of a band called The Travelling Willbury's, you might wanna check them out. and if you have heard of them, this song will remind you of them! Has a great 70's classic rock/pop feel to it. Just makes you wanna dance all over the place! Ooh I've been jamming to it in my car.
11. ‘Be Still’-- another stunner and perfect song. The lyrics in this song are beyond amazing. I could seriously type the entire song, because its perfect. Great keyboard, great vocals. Just chill inducing, goosebump making. "when they knock you down, don't break character, you've got a lot of heart." love it. "rise up like the sun. labor until the work is done. be still ". Fantastic. It has this amazing drum beat in it, that reminds me of a love song from the 80's.. (i think Lady in Red... don't quote me on that...) Another song that almost brings me to tears. If you are having a bad day and just wanna curl up in your blankies and hear an amazing song that will help you see you have something to fight for, this is one.
12. ‘Battle Born’-- I would say this is my favorite track. Mainly because I listen to it and I HAVE to put it on repeat. It's big. It's full of drums and guitars and vocals. A bit of this choir sound...(not sure if it's an actual choir, but I DREAM it is!!!!) Another song FULL of amazing lyrics about fighting for what you believe in. Fighting for everything. Life is so easy to just sit back and forget that not everyone gets to come along for the ride. I know personally, I need reminders of that. Because I get so complacent. This song reminds me. I appreciate that.
"Up against the wall. There is something dying on the street. When they knock you down. You're gonna get back on your feet. No, You can't stop now...... You was battle born"
This song ALWAYS gives me chills. Seriously. I get my arms in the air! It's like church for me. I just hear the spirituality in it. SPEAKS to me. 100% get this song. You won't regret it!!!!!!!!! This track deserves the album title. Amazing.
Deluxe Edition
I have the deluxe edition... get it if you want. :)
13. ‘Carry Me Home’-- another good song. Has such an interesting feel with the synthesizers and drums. Like it's just out of another decade or something. It's a good song... the chorus kind of falls flat for me again. The verses are stronger melodically. More toe tapping and funner to sing. It's always weird when songs do that. Overall not a bad song, but it's not my favorite. But that is today.. call me in a week. haha!
14. ‘Flesh And Bone (Jacques lu Cont Remix)’-- fact... i usually NEVER listen to remixes. I don't like remixes. It takes out the heart and soul of things.. but since I've done the rest of the album... I will listen to it thoroughly and let you know.. here we go!!
Ok. starts out ok, sounds like they just added an extra electronica track... and then it changes... and the main guitar riff is just drown out. The singing come on... i'm cringing a bit!!! hahahaha sorry.. dancefloor music is just not for me. The kids will love it...... well the kids at a rave. I will say, I've heard WORSE remixes..... but I've heard better. You decide.
15. ‘Prize Fighter’-- This song... Oh there's always one... that I don't love. This is it. There's nothing wrong with it.... I just find it boring. A song about how he falls for a girl who is out of his league and he wants to win her over. It's a cute idea..... just falls flat for me. It has this weird synth line that kinda randomly makes this rocking back and forth rhythm, not a fan. Ya. In my opinion, get the regular version of the cd! hahaha Sometimes bonus tracks are a million times better and sometimes they fall flat. It happens. Maybe its the cheesy horns.... or the weird piano. Eh. not my favorite....
So, that's that.... Sorry it was SO long. I warned you!!!!!! :)
Honestly, the main thing I tell all my friends when I am BEGGING them to buy this album, is that it is pure magic. There is SO much fluff out there with no meaning, no heart, no soul out there. Just pounding into our minds and bodies from radio and tv, and into the kids. I love an album that has substance and heart. And sou! So when comes along and speaks to me, the first thing I want to do is shout it from the rooftops, so that way everyone knows and can share the same feeling!!!!
Now go get it!!!!!!!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The Killers - YouTube
The Killers - YouTube
Hey guys!!
I think you've figured i'm a HUGE Killers fan already!!!!!!!!!!!
Well the new album is OUT RIGHT NOW!! I'm not even gonna be able to express how amazing it is. Just get it!
And hey, in 30 minutes 6pm CT, 7 pm ET, 4pm PT on 9-18 there is a live stream concert. In the link aboveeee!! Check it out if you have time!!!!
They are amazing live. I've seen them in person once in 2009. :)
Hey guys!!
I think you've figured i'm a HUGE Killers fan already!!!!!!!!!!!
Well the new album is OUT RIGHT NOW!! I'm not even gonna be able to express how amazing it is. Just get it!
And hey, in 30 minutes 6pm CT, 7 pm ET, 4pm PT on 9-18 there is a live stream concert. In the link aboveeee!! Check it out if you have time!!!!
They are amazing live. I've seen them in person once in 2009. :)
Monday, September 17, 2012
PIcture Blog.
Hey guys!
Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. Been so busy working!!!! Started working a second job today so I'm not gonna get a lot of free time. But i'm trying!!!!!! :)
Well tonight my sister Kelsey and I decided to go to the store to get something and she could do something for her blog. While I'm outside waitin for her, I see this CUTEST little flower and go grab the camera in my car to take a shot of it.
Because it's what I do!!! Photography is a hobby of mine, but it's been slacking since my beautiful professional camera, Canon DSLR Rebel Xti, messed up and is now unusable. :( But i have a little point and shoot Canon I use for now. (seeing a trend? haha i'm a Canon girl!!)
Well I decided to share!
And also, I was trying to decide the direction I want to go with this blog... comments would be appreciative of the things you want to see!!
More cd reviews? More photo blogs? More free samples? Let me know PLEASEE
ok. pictures!! enjoy!
Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. Been so busy working!!!! Started working a second job today so I'm not gonna get a lot of free time. But i'm trying!!!!!! :)
Well tonight my sister Kelsey and I decided to go to the store to get something and she could do something for her blog. While I'm outside waitin for her, I see this CUTEST little flower and go grab the camera in my car to take a shot of it.
Because it's what I do!!! Photography is a hobby of mine, but it's been slacking since my beautiful professional camera, Canon DSLR Rebel Xti, messed up and is now unusable. :( But i have a little point and shoot Canon I use for now. (seeing a trend? haha i'm a Canon girl!!)
Well I decided to share!
And also, I was trying to decide the direction I want to go with this blog... comments would be appreciative of the things you want to see!!
More cd reviews? More photo blogs? More free samples? Let me know PLEASEE
ok. pictures!! enjoy!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Battle Born!!!!
If you're as excited as I am for the new Killers album.. then i suggest you get right over to itunes where you can pre-order the album ANDDDDDDD stream the entire thing.
I just listened!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so excited. Really. could barely breathe, excited! And it was amazing. Blew my mind! I can't put it into words.
You're just gonna have to go hear it.
RIGHTTT NOWWW!!!!!!!
LISTEN!
I just listened!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so excited. Really. could barely breathe, excited! And it was amazing. Blew my mind! I can't put it into words.
You're just gonna have to go hear it.
RIGHTTT NOWWW!!!!!!!
LISTEN!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Nick Vujicic on Why God Made Him Limbless
Nick Vujicic on Why God Made Him Limbless
this article is just beautiful. So heartfelt. I got tears in my eyes just reading it!!!!! Read it.
You have to!
this article is just beautiful. So heartfelt. I got tears in my eyes just reading it!!!!! Read it.
You have to!
Friday, September 7, 2012
Song of the day.
Coldplay - Amsterdam (Lyrics) - YouTube
hey guys. be sure and check this song out. I love the song, the band, and the lyrics!!!! I used to do a "song of the day "on my twitter and facebook but i've been slacking from being so busy with work and such.
Sorry about that!
I'll do what I can. But really, I've been in this weird funk all day. And this song is just speaking to my soul. I can't explain it. Check it out.
hey guys. be sure and check this song out. I love the song, the band, and the lyrics!!!! I used to do a "song of the day "on my twitter and facebook but i've been slacking from being so busy with work and such.
Sorry about that!
I'll do what I can. But really, I've been in this weird funk all day. And this song is just speaking to my soul. I can't explain it. Check it out.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Creflo Dollar -Restored Dominion
Creflo Dollar Restored Dominion Part 1 - YouTube
If you have never watched Creflo Dollar preach, you should! He is a great teacher and has ways of explaining things so that you see it in a new light. He is my favorite for sure. I've seen him twice live. Amazing guy. really! Full of the spirit, you can always feel it
If you have never watched Creflo Dollar preach, you should! He is a great teacher and has ways of explaining things so that you see it in a new light. He is my favorite for sure. I've seen him twice live. Amazing guy. really! Full of the spirit, you can always feel it
Sunday, September 2, 2012
"Flamingo". You need it.
Yo!!! I'm just sitting here jamming out. It's what I do! But I'm jamming out to one of my ALL time favorite albums. One of those special gems that no matter how many times you listen to it, it just gets better! You don't really ever get tired of it. It's just amazing. All the time!
SOOOOOOO I decided to share it with you!
Flamingo by Brandon Flowers
Seriously guys.. never get sick of this album! Even my CAR loves this album. I know.. a car loving an album? Sounds ridiculous. I'm not kidding!
I took a road trip once for a concert with my mom, and my stereo was messed up so we had like a cd player we brought with us. Hooked my ipod up to it, so we could have more musical variety. Well the ONLY time it decided to work correctly was when this album was on. If we tried anything else, it would mess up. You couldn't hear the music. The wire would just stop working. It was really weird!
And also, one of the songs on here "jilted lovers and broken hearts".. its my car's (whose name is Muffin) favorite song. If you were near me and could be in my car when that song was on, you'd see. She drives smoother, the wind doesn't bother her. haha! it's really quite amusing. You'd just have to see it to believe it.
here take a listen!!!
So... i'm gonna give you some links of where to buy this AMAZING album. If you hate it, send it to me. I'll use it. haha! But I will say....... Brandon Flowers' songwriting... he has this amazing gift, that you can listen to a song once and be like "not bad.... not great" but I PROMISE you this.. give it another listen. Those songs go from "eh" to "the greatest song i've ever heard in my entire lifeeee" with a listen or two. It's weird.. but it just works that way!!!
ok. links!
Amazon CD
Amazon MP3
Itunes Deluxe Edition
Itunes Regular Edition
SOOOOOOO I decided to share it with you!
Seriously guys.. never get sick of this album! Even my CAR loves this album. I know.. a car loving an album? Sounds ridiculous. I'm not kidding!
I took a road trip once for a concert with my mom, and my stereo was messed up so we had like a cd player we brought with us. Hooked my ipod up to it, so we could have more musical variety. Well the ONLY time it decided to work correctly was when this album was on. If we tried anything else, it would mess up. You couldn't hear the music. The wire would just stop working. It was really weird!
And also, one of the songs on here "jilted lovers and broken hearts".. its my car's (whose name is Muffin) favorite song. If you were near me and could be in my car when that song was on, you'd see. She drives smoother, the wind doesn't bother her. haha! it's really quite amusing. You'd just have to see it to believe it.
here take a listen!!!
So... i'm gonna give you some links of where to buy this AMAZING album. If you hate it, send it to me. I'll use it. haha! But I will say....... Brandon Flowers' songwriting... he has this amazing gift, that you can listen to a song once and be like "not bad.... not great" but I PROMISE you this.. give it another listen. Those songs go from "eh" to "the greatest song i've ever heard in my entire lifeeee" with a listen or two. It's weird.. but it just works that way!!!
ok. links!
Amazon CD
Amazon MP3
Itunes Deluxe Edition
Itunes Regular Edition
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