The Band Perry: If I Die Young

Here's another review...I'm sure most of you are familiar with this song. If not, as I always do, I'll post a link. The first thing that catches people's attention in this song is the opening verse "If I die young, bury me in satin, lay me down on a bed of roses, sink me in the river at dawn, send me away with the words of a love song." at first glance, the words sound suicidal. Yet, if we delve a little deeper, we see the contentment with life that the speaker has. The words in the remainder of the verse are "I've had just enough time". This clearly portrays her acceptance of life and what it had to offer. Many people get caught up in "the sharp knife of a short life" comment. I think it is a metaphor for the pain that death causes for loved ones. Frankly, the lyrics are heartfelt, the melody catchy (with beautiful violin solos), and the message unique. I give this song 4 out of 5 stars.

Global Music

So, I've got a quick post for today.

I know that it can be easy to get trapped by today's popular music, so I wanted to know what 'ethnic' music you like.

So please post below your favorite cultural music.

iPods and iPhones

So I've been thinking, how must life have been without the luxury of iPods and iPhones?

I mean seriously, before sound could be recorded, the only music people could have heard was the piano in the saloon, the nickelodeon in the theatre, and the organ at church.
I think we, as technically advanced people, tend to under-appreciate how lucky we are. I can, if I wish, listen to country, stop the song midway, switch over to dub-step, and switch again to classical music. Imagine the monotony and silence of a world where you cannot freely choose the background music that accompanies your life.

I simply cannot comprehend it. As a person who relies on music for comfort, inspiration, joy, and love, I cannot simply entertain the notion of a world of silence.

But, I think that the music that we listen to really says a lot about us as people; back then, people listened to whatever was playing, but now we have the luxury of choosing the music that accompanies their life. I can listen to Angel by Sarah McLachlan to console myself in my insecurities, to If I Die Young by The Band Perry to think about what I have to be thankful for, and to Party Rock Anthem for that party mood.

So here's the question for today's post. What song(s) reflect your life's movie. We could create a soundtrack to our lives. And, if you read this, answer the question, and like this blog on Facebook and follow it.

Music and Life

I think that anyone can attest to the notion that music can affect every single person in the world, whether in a poor country or rich, lover or hater of music. If you look at any indigenous tribe of Africa, there always is a way for the people to praise the gods through song. People whistle when they are bored. If your see it my way, it seems like we cannot survive without music. I definetly couldn't. Some innate sense deep within our instinct/soul (depending on spiritual beliefs) tells us that we must make noises to form some type of melody, whether complex or not. And yet, the world is full of violence. Why does no one try to use music as an instrument of peace? It is the universal language! Frankly, I have found that music can really bring life to people. I really feel that music is the strong foundation in this world. What's your opinion?

Pit Orchestra

I think that one the most humbling experiences in music is that of accompanying singers during a production. Although I am a singer and actor, I would describe myself as foremostly a musician. I am playing the synth cello for a high school production of The Wizard of Oz. There truly is nothing that shows how coesive music is as working in an orchestra. To feel the power, the excitement. It is just one reason why music is truly a universal art. People of every age, race, sex, orientation, every walk of life, can join together and become a group.

Christina Perry: Jar of Hearts

This song is two years old. This review is a little late.

Good, we established that.

Christina Perry: Jar of Hearts
So the only thing that strikes me in this song, other than the biting and emotional lyrics, the mostly beautiful singing, and the impressive interpretive dancing in the music video, is the really annoying "who do you think you are?". You know what I'm talking about.

The piece shows off Christina's beautiful voice and her gorgeous pitch, but she falls a little when she sings the last lyric. Why does she choose to end the song with a let down? My only explanation is that she is trying to emulate the style "spoken word." It seems as if when she wrote it, she decided to make the ending of the song sound like she is speaking with pitch.

But other than the disappointing ending, the song has a beautiful and saddening message. How many of us feel that we can never get over a bad relationship but, after a while, we feel stronger because of our loss?

I would give this song 3 and a half stars.

Let me know what you think in the comments below.

One Direction: What Makes You Beautiful

So, as I'm sure many people have heard this song (and if you haven't, I'll post a link to youtube), you might know a little about the geral layout of it. I find the beat to be infectous, the lyrics to be flattering but it lacks an engaging melody. Frankly, I'm not sure what else to say about this song. I could see it as the background music in a highschool party, but not the music played at prom.

When it's all said and done, I'd give it three stars.

If you have any suggestions, objections, or anything else, leave a comment.

One Direction: What Makes You Beautiful

Also, if you have any suggestions for songs to be reviewed, le me know!

First Blog

So, I'm on Blogger now. I'm going to use this page to review new music by popular bands, create "heartfelt" blogs about music that people comment on, and generally log about music.