Friday, September 21, 2012
David Holmes and Music from the Oceans Movies
Listenting to the great music by David Holmes tonight from the Oceans series of movies......love all the music almost as good as I like the movies themselves.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
More Than a Feeling
Any Boston music I'm listening to is my favorite until I move on to the next Boston song....I love them all.
More Than a Feeling took Tom Sholz five years to write.....you just can't hurry perfection, I guess.
More Than a Feeling took Tom Sholz five years to write.....you just can't hurry perfection, I guess.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Pearl Jam: Last Kiss
There are several versions to this song beginning with Wayne Cochran in 1961.
The song has also been recorded by J. Frank Wilson, the Cavaliers, Wednesday, and my personal favorite...........Pearl Jam.
Wayne Cochran was inspired to write this song due to the fact he lived hear a highway where several accidents occurred. Makes sense, doesn't it?
There's also a rumor that the song is based on a tragic accident that occurred in Barnesville, Georgia in December, 1962.
Jeanette Clark....a 16-year-old girl along with one other person was killed when the car they were riding in collided with a logging truck.
It is JUST a rumor.
Can you figure out why?
The wreck happened in 1962.....but the song was first recorded in 1961.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Beethoven's 7th, Allegretto Movement 2
This is one of my most favorite classical pieces……Beethoven’s
Symphony 7…..Allegretto Movement 2.
Some people need comfort food…….and I have my favorites, but
I have comfort music as well and this is one of the pieces. I listen to it as I write…..I listen to when
I’m stressed……when I’m sad…….or when I long for something that isn’t happening
fast enough or more than likely won’t happen at all.
All music at one time or another seems to be my comfort…..but
I always return to this piece.
Always.
Beethoven worked on the composition in the town of Teplice,
a Bohemian spa town between the years 1811-1812, and dedicated it to Count
Moritz von Fries. The Count was
involved with the Vienna Bank. Beethoven
visited his home often and dedicated various works to him.
This movement is considered to be the most popular of the entire score and when
Beethoven debuted the piece it was encored
immediately.
Many times this movement…. the Allegretto…. was performed
separately. I hardly ever listen to
the other movements…..THIS is my favorite.
Apparently, Beethoven’s actions during the conducting of the
piece made it so popular because “he tore his
arms with great vehemently asunder – he jumped in the air.”
Some say this is one of the most perfect symphonies ever
written. I’m not sure about perfect…..but
I do love it.
Adore it…….
.....and sometimes when i listen and close my eyes I can see Beethoven's wild movements as he conducted the musicians.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Fleetwood Mac's Hynotized
This Fleetwood Mac hit was written by Robert Welsh in the early 1970s. Some sources advise a very vivid dream brought it on.
Another influence for the song could be the writings of Carlos Castaneda who wrote about paranormal experiences.
I’ve just always enjoyed the music…..forget what it’s about. :)
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Upside Down
I love this song….it makes me smile to listen to it, and makes me move around even if I’m sitting.
I always loved Curious George, too, and this song is on the soundtrack to the movie released in 2006.
The lyrics mean a little to me:
Who’s to say what’s impossible…..Damn straight!
I want to turn the whole thing upside down
I’ll find the things they say just can’t be found
I’ll share this love I find with everyone
We’ll sing and dance to Mother Nature’s songs
I don’t want this feeling to go away….
I always loved Curious George, too, and this song is on the soundtrack to the movie released in 2006.
The lyrics mean a little to me:
Who’s to say what’s impossible…..Damn straight!
I want to turn the whole thing upside down
I’ll find the things they say just can’t be found
I’ll share this love I find with everyone
We’ll sing and dance to Mother Nature’s songs
I don’t want this feeling to go away….
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Rolling in the Deep
I can't even begin to explain what this song means to me.....Love her voice....love her lyrics......love the music.
Well, I could tell you what this song means to me....but then I'd have to kill you.
Well, I could tell you what this song means to me....but then I'd have to kill you.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Come on Get Higher
This song by Matt Nathanson is the only single to date to receive platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America.
That doesn't matter to me.....all I know is it really, really speaks to me.
That doesn't matter to me.....all I know is it really, really speaks to me.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
A Few Facts Concerning Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
1. The album has sold 34 million copies worldwide.
2. The album was number one on US charts for one week in 1973, and it made the number two spot in the UK. In 1993, after re-mastering and when it was re-released the album made it to number four in the UK.
3. In Belgium and France the album reached number 1, it was number 2 in Austria, and number 3 in Austrailia. It was number 4 in Holland and number 5 in Spain, Finland, and German but not at the same time. It also made it to number 8 in Brazil during 1973.
4. The Guiness Book of World Records states the album has been on the charts longer than any other album in history……namely 591 consecutive weeks or 11.4 years in Billboard top 200…..a staggering 26 years in some Billboard chart or other.
5. The original title for the album was Eclipse (A Piece for Assorted Lunatics)…..
6. The music and lyrics for the entire album were written during a seven week period in which the band were preparing for a tour which they desperately wanted to premier new material.
7. Some of the lines used on the album were generated from cue cards with generic questions that were given to roadies, anyone at Abbey Road, doormen, and members of Wings including Paul and Linda McCartney. Questions included “Are you afraid of dying?”, “When was the last time you were violent and were you in the right?”, and “What does the phrase ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ mean to you?”
8. Wings guitarist, Henry McColluch provided the line, “I don’t know I was really drunk at the time” that is used at fade out of Money.
9. The stoned laughter used in the background of Speak to Me and Brain Damage is from Peter Watts, a road manager for the Floyd pictured on the back of the Ummagumma sleeve. His daughter is Naomi Watts, a famous actress…..
10. During the recording of the album studio time was interrupted for one of two reasons….soccer or Monty Python television broadcasts. The members of the band were such Python fans that they used some of the money made from the initial success of the album to help fund Monty Python’s Holy Grail film.
11. The album was recorded at Abbey Road on then state of the art 16-track equipment. In order to create the tape loops necessary to achieve the rhythmic chiming of the sound effects for Money……the tape had to be physically cut and mended precisely using a ruler and manually feeding them into a tape machine for duplication.
12. Parsons received a Grammy as the record won the “Best Engineered Album” award.
13. Australian radio listeners voted the album the best album to have sex to in 1990.
14. Us and Them was originally written by Richard Wright in 1969 as an instrumental piano solo intended for use in a movie. The song was meant to be used over slow-motion scenes of student/police riots at UCLA. The music was finally rejected but once Waters penned lyrics the song made on Dark Side.
15. Throughout the 1990s rumors persisted that the album was intended to be played back while watching The Wizard of Oz. Many similarities were depicted between the music, lyrics, and the film. The band have denied that the classic film made an impression on them while recording the album, but if you want to judge for yourself be sure to start the CD at the third roar of the MGM lion at the start of the film!
16. At the end of Eclipse listen for the voice that says, “there is no dark side of the moon really, as a matter of fact it’s all dark”,…..if you listen closely you can hear a muzak version of the Beatles’ Ticket to Ride. It was probably being played in the main offices at Abbey Road and was picked up on the microphones.
I've written about Dark Side of the Moon before.......here.
2. The album was number one on US charts for one week in 1973, and it made the number two spot in the UK. In 1993, after re-mastering and when it was re-released the album made it to number four in the UK.
3. In Belgium and France the album reached number 1, it was number 2 in Austria, and number 3 in Austrailia. It was number 4 in Holland and number 5 in Spain, Finland, and German but not at the same time. It also made it to number 8 in Brazil during 1973.
4. The Guiness Book of World Records states the album has been on the charts longer than any other album in history……namely 591 consecutive weeks or 11.4 years in Billboard top 200…..a staggering 26 years in some Billboard chart or other.
5. The original title for the album was Eclipse (A Piece for Assorted Lunatics)…..
6. The music and lyrics for the entire album were written during a seven week period in which the band were preparing for a tour which they desperately wanted to premier new material.
7. Some of the lines used on the album were generated from cue cards with generic questions that were given to roadies, anyone at Abbey Road, doormen, and members of Wings including Paul and Linda McCartney. Questions included “Are you afraid of dying?”, “When was the last time you were violent and were you in the right?”, and “What does the phrase ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ mean to you?”
8. Wings guitarist, Henry McColluch provided the line, “I don’t know I was really drunk at the time” that is used at fade out of Money.
9. The stoned laughter used in the background of Speak to Me and Brain Damage is from Peter Watts, a road manager for the Floyd pictured on the back of the Ummagumma sleeve. His daughter is Naomi Watts, a famous actress…..
10. During the recording of the album studio time was interrupted for one of two reasons….soccer or Monty Python television broadcasts. The members of the band were such Python fans that they used some of the money made from the initial success of the album to help fund Monty Python’s Holy Grail film.
11. The album was recorded at Abbey Road on then state of the art 16-track equipment. In order to create the tape loops necessary to achieve the rhythmic chiming of the sound effects for Money……the tape had to be physically cut and mended precisely using a ruler and manually feeding them into a tape machine for duplication.
12. Parsons received a Grammy as the record won the “Best Engineered Album” award.
13. Australian radio listeners voted the album the best album to have sex to in 1990.
14. Us and Them was originally written by Richard Wright in 1969 as an instrumental piano solo intended for use in a movie. The song was meant to be used over slow-motion scenes of student/police riots at UCLA. The music was finally rejected but once Waters penned lyrics the song made on Dark Side.
15. Throughout the 1990s rumors persisted that the album was intended to be played back while watching The Wizard of Oz. Many similarities were depicted between the music, lyrics, and the film. The band have denied that the classic film made an impression on them while recording the album, but if you want to judge for yourself be sure to start the CD at the third roar of the MGM lion at the start of the film!
16. At the end of Eclipse listen for the voice that says, “there is no dark side of the moon really, as a matter of fact it’s all dark”,…..if you listen closely you can hear a muzak version of the Beatles’ Ticket to Ride. It was probably being played in the main offices at Abbey Road and was picked up on the microphones.
I've written about Dark Side of the Moon before.......here.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
One Thing Leads to Another
This song is from the Reach the Beach album by The Fixx....
Their website can be found here
The deception with tact, just what are you trying to say?
You've got a blank face, which irritates
Communicate, pull out your party piece
You see dimensions in two
State your case with black or white
But when one little cross leads to shots, grit your teeth
You run for cover so discreet, why don't they:
Do what they say, say what you mean
One thing leads to another
You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another.
The impression that you sell
Passes in and out like a scent
But the long face that you see comes from living close
To your fears
If this is up then I'm up but you're running out of sight
You've seen your name on the walls
And when one little bump leads to shock miss a beat
You run for cover and there's heat, why don't they:
Do what they say, say what they mean
One thing leads to another
You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another
One thing leads to another
Then it's easy to believe
Somebody's been lying to me
But when the wrong word goes in the right ear
I know you've been lying to me
It's getting rough, off the cuff I've got to say enough's enough
Bigger the harder he falls
But when the wrong antidote is like a bulge on the throat
You runs for cover in the heat why don't they
Do what they say, say what they mean
One thing leads to another
You tell me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another
One thing leads to another (Repeat
Their website can be found here
The deception with tact, just what are you trying to say?
You've got a blank face, which irritates
Communicate, pull out your party piece
You see dimensions in two
State your case with black or white
But when one little cross leads to shots, grit your teeth
You run for cover so discreet, why don't they:
Do what they say, say what you mean
One thing leads to another
You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another.
The impression that you sell
Passes in and out like a scent
But the long face that you see comes from living close
To your fears
If this is up then I'm up but you're running out of sight
You've seen your name on the walls
And when one little bump leads to shock miss a beat
You run for cover and there's heat, why don't they:
Do what they say, say what they mean
One thing leads to another
You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another
One thing leads to another
Then it's easy to believe
Somebody's been lying to me
But when the wrong word goes in the right ear
I know you've been lying to me
It's getting rough, off the cuff I've got to say enough's enough
Bigger the harder he falls
But when the wrong antidote is like a bulge on the throat
You runs for cover in the heat why don't they
Do what they say, say what they mean
One thing leads to another
You tell me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another
One thing leads to another (Repeat
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Step Up....
I love this song, and I love this band!
Their name derives from the Ma Barker gang that included Ma and her sons. They did end up meeting with “divine justice”.
So, is this a Christian band? Wikipedia quotes a band member as saying “For us our faith is what makes us. We believe in showing our fans respect and kindness. I love when bands minister, as long as their lifestyle off the stage lives up to their life on stage. Nowadays it is kinda cliché in some markets to be a Christian band but being that in itself is hard and can sometimes put a bull’s eye on your back. It is not an easy thing sometimes, but no one is perfect. But living to the standards of what you preach and talk about is a big deal and something we chose to do everyday.
Their official website can be found here.
Their name derives from the Ma Barker gang that included Ma and her sons. They did end up meeting with “divine justice”.
So, is this a Christian band? Wikipedia quotes a band member as saying “For us our faith is what makes us. We believe in showing our fans respect and kindness. I love when bands minister, as long as their lifestyle off the stage lives up to their life on stage. Nowadays it is kinda cliché in some markets to be a Christian band but being that in itself is hard and can sometimes put a bull’s eye on your back. It is not an easy thing sometimes, but no one is perfect. But living to the standards of what you preach and talk about is a big deal and something we chose to do everyday.
Their official website can be found here.
Monday, March 1, 2010
I Miss You
To see you when I wake up
Is a gift I didn't think could be real.
To know that you feel the same as I do
Is a three-fold, utopian dream.
You do something to me that I can't explain.
So would I be out of line if I said
I miss you
I see your picture, I smell your skin on the empty pillow next to mine.
You have only been gone ten days, but already I'm wasting away.
I know I'll see you again
Whether far or soon.
But I need you to know that I care
And I miss you
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Drive....
This, of course, is the acoustic version.
I love the lyrics to this song.......
And I can't help but ask myself how much I let the fear
Take the wheel and steer
It's driven me before
And it seems to have a vague, haunting mass appeal
But lately I'm beginning to find that I
Should be the one behind the wheel
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
I'll be there
So if I decide to waiver my chance to be one of the hive
Will I choose water over wine and hold my own and drive?
It's driven me before
And it seems to be the way that everyone else gets around
But lately I'm beginning to find that
When I drive myself my light is found
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
I'll be there
Would you choose water over wine
Hold the wheel and drive
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
With open arms and open eyes yeah
Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there
I'll be there
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Peter Gabriel's Ummmm.....BIG Time
The song deals with a man’s attempt for success. You gotta love the end of it….where all of the success is giving the guy a very large……well, it must be huge. :)
....and of course, Peter Gabriel is always going to have the most interesting videos.
Here are the lyrics:
I'm on my way I'm making it, huh!
I've got to make it show yeah, hey!
So much larger than life
I'm gonna watch it growing
Hey hey hey heyyyyyyy
The place where I come from is a small town
They think so small, they use small words
But not me, I'm smarter than that,
I worked it out
I'll be stretching my mouth to let those big words come right out
I've had enough, I'm getting out
to the city, the big big city
I'll be a big noise with all the big boys, so much stuff I will own
And I will pray to a big god, as I kneel in the big church
Big time, I'm on my way I'm making it, big time, oh yes
Big time, I've got to make it show yeah, big time
Big time, so much larger than life
Big time, I'm gonna watch it growing, big time
Ho ohh ohh, oh oh, ho ohh ohh, oh ohhh
My parties have all the big names and I greet them with the widest smile
Tell them how my life is one big adventure
and always they're amazed when I show them 'round my house to my bed
I had it made like a mountain rage with a snow white pillow for my big fat head
And my heaven will be a big heaven, and I will walk through the front door
Big Time, I'm on my way I'm making it, big time, Huh!
Big time, I've got to make it show yeah, big time
Big time, so much larger than life
Big time, I'm gonna watch it growing, big time
Big time, my car is getting bigger Big time, my house is getting bigger
Big time, my eyes are getting bigger
and my mouth
Big time, my belly's getting bigger
Big time, and my bank account
Big time, look at my circumstance
Big time, and the bulge in my big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big, hi there
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wordless: Blue Moon Boys
On this day in 1955 the Blue Moon Boys including Elvis Presley headlined at an amusement park in New Orleans.Yes, that's Elvis in the middle.....
Other members of the group included Scott Moore, Bill Black and DJ Fontana. The group was fairly instrumental in developing the sound that came to be known as rock and roll. They took Elvis on the road, coached him and have great responsibility for his success.
Other bloggers are participating in Wordless Wednesday. You can find them here
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Take Back the City
Snow Patrol is classified as a North Irish rock band….
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Or I’ll take back the city for me
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Whoa
God knows you put your life into it’s hands
And it’s both cradled you and crushed
But now it’s time to make your own demands
Whoa
All these years later and it’s killing me
Your broken records in words
Ten thousand craters where it all should be
Whoa
No need to put your words into my mouth
Don’t need convincing at all
I love this place enough to know i have no doubts
Whoa
It’s a mess, it’s a start
It’s a flowing work of art
Your city, your a call
Every crack, every wall
Pick a side, pick a fight
Get your epitaph right
You can sing, ’til you drop
‘Cause the fun just never stops
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
It bears it’s teeth like a light
And spits me out after day’s
But we’re all gluttons for it
We know what’s wrong and it’s right
For every time it’s been hit
Take back the city tonight
Tell me you never wanted more than this
And I will stop talking now
One perfect partner, one eternal kiss
Whoa
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Or I’ll take back the city for me
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Whoa
It’s a mess, it’s a start
It’s a flowing work of art
Your city, your call
Every crack, every wall
Pick a side, pick a fight
Get your epitaph right
You can sing, ’til you drop
‘Cause the fun just never stops
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
It bears it’s teeth like a light
And spits me out after day’s
But we’re all gluttons for it
We know what’s wrong and it’s right
For every time it’s been hit
Take back the city tonight
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
It bears it’s teeth like a light
And spits me out after day’s
But we’re all gluttons for it
We know what’s wrong and it’s right
For every time it’s been hit
Take back the city tonight
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Or I’ll take back the city for me
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Whoa
God knows you put your life into it’s hands
And it’s both cradled you and crushed
But now it’s time to make your own demands
Whoa
All these years later and it’s killing me
Your broken records in words
Ten thousand craters where it all should be
Whoa
No need to put your words into my mouth
Don’t need convincing at all
I love this place enough to know i have no doubts
Whoa
It’s a mess, it’s a start
It’s a flowing work of art
Your city, your a call
Every crack, every wall
Pick a side, pick a fight
Get your epitaph right
You can sing, ’til you drop
‘Cause the fun just never stops
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
It bears it’s teeth like a light
And spits me out after day’s
But we’re all gluttons for it
We know what’s wrong and it’s right
For every time it’s been hit
Take back the city tonight
Tell me you never wanted more than this
And I will stop talking now
One perfect partner, one eternal kiss
Whoa
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Or I’ll take back the city for me
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Whoa
It’s a mess, it’s a start
It’s a flowing work of art
Your city, your call
Every crack, every wall
Pick a side, pick a fight
Get your epitaph right
You can sing, ’til you drop
‘Cause the fun just never stops
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
It bears it’s teeth like a light
And spits me out after day’s
But we’re all gluttons for it
We know what’s wrong and it’s right
For every time it’s been hit
Take back the city tonight
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
It bears it’s teeth like a light
And spits me out after day’s
But we’re all gluttons for it
We know what’s wrong and it’s right
For every time it’s been hit
Take back the city tonight
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
Monday, February 1, 2010
Glitter in the Air
Pink performed last night at the 2009 Grammy Awards, and it was stellar!
Here are the lyrics to this great song.....
Have you ever fed a lover with just your hands?
Close your eyes and trust it, just trust it
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
Have you ever looked fear in the face
And said I just don't care?
It's only half past the point of no return
The tip of the iceberg, the sun before the burn
The thunder before lightning, the breath before the phrase
Have you ever felt this way?
Have you ever hated yourself for staring at the phone?
Your whole life waiting on the ring to prove you're not alone
Have you ever been touched so gently you had to cry?
Have you ever invited a stranger to come inside?
It's only half past the point of oblivion
The hourglass on the table, the walk before the run
The breath before the kiss and the fear before the flames
Have you ever felt this way?
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
There you are, sitting in the garden
Clutching my coffee, calling me sugar
You called me sugar
Have you ever wished for an endless night?
Lassoed the moon and the stars and pulled that rope tight
Have you ever held your breath and asked yourself
Will it ever get better than tonight? Tonight
Here are the lyrics to this great song.....
Have you ever fed a lover with just your hands?
Close your eyes and trust it, just trust it
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
Have you ever looked fear in the face
And said I just don't care?
It's only half past the point of no return
The tip of the iceberg, the sun before the burn
The thunder before lightning, the breath before the phrase
Have you ever felt this way?
Have you ever hated yourself for staring at the phone?
Your whole life waiting on the ring to prove you're not alone
Have you ever been touched so gently you had to cry?
Have you ever invited a stranger to come inside?
It's only half past the point of oblivion
The hourglass on the table, the walk before the run
The breath before the kiss and the fear before the flames
Have you ever felt this way?
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
There you are, sitting in the garden
Clutching my coffee, calling me sugar
You called me sugar
Have you ever wished for an endless night?
Lassoed the moon and the stars and pulled that rope tight
Have you ever held your breath and asked yourself
Will it ever get better than tonight? Tonight
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wordless: Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
On this day in 1968 Otis Redding’s “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” was released six weeks after he was killed in a plane crash.
Other bloggers are participating in Wordless Wednesday. You can find them here
Other bloggers are participating in Wordless Wednesday. You can find them here
A Pair of Songs from Elis
These songs are offered up by a gothic metal band from Leichtenstein.
As far as gothic metal bands go their music style is very particular. Their sound is influenced by symphonic metal and what is known as doom metal. This means their songs include sections that are orchestral in nature as well as death grunts.
Here is their song Perfect Love complete with lyrics:
While most gothic metal bands focus on literature, love and death in their lyrics….Elis’ lyrics are centered on life and experiences including childhood.
This video is from their song Anger:
The band’s website can be found here
As far as gothic metal bands go their music style is very particular. Their sound is influenced by symphonic metal and what is known as doom metal. This means their songs include sections that are orchestral in nature as well as death grunts.
Here is their song Perfect Love complete with lyrics:
While most gothic metal bands focus on literature, love and death in their lyrics….Elis’ lyrics are centered on life and experiences including childhood.
This video is from their song Anger:
The band’s website can be found here
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