These two tracks by the Monkees are probably their most famous. I thought of them as I'm suffering from a stinking cold with a harsh cough that is keeping me up all night, and wanted some 'happy' music that doesn't annoy me. Listening brings back thoughts and images of coming home from school as a nipper in the 70's, being able to watch the Telly without my dad being there and changing the channel. Sitting around the gas fire and eating a cheese sandwich with my orange squash.
Daydream Believer - Is just the song with images of the group.
I'm a Believer - The original pop video that sprung up in the TV show. I can only apologise for the 'groovy' dancing.
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Ting Tings - Shut up and let me go
I bought the Ting Tings album when in the States a year or so ago. I really like it, although I realise it's not to everyone's taste. I like the energy, not necessarily the sentiment!
Yes its pop, but i'm not ashamed!
Yes its pop, but i'm not ashamed!
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Leona Lewis - Run
As a rule very few songs sound better when they are cover versions. This is an exception to that rule. Don't think oh its Leona Lewis i'm not listening to that rubbish. Seriously now, click, sit back and listen. Then tell me it doesn't move you at least a little. I think this is beautiful and the feeling in her voice comes through, she sings this just as well, maybe even better live.
The Original by Snow Patrol is available here.
The Original by Snow Patrol is available here.
Monday, 15 February 2010
A.R Rahman - Hosanna
Who said one fabulous song was enough today?!
This tune was chosen by my mate Lingham from India, thanks for introducing this to me mate! I like the vocals, and the general production is very polished. The music comes from the soundtrack to the movie 'Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'. A R Rahman aka the Mozart of Madras is hugely famous worldwide and composed for the recent hit movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'. See if you agree with me that it is smooth.
This tune was chosen by my mate Lingham from India, thanks for introducing this to me mate! I like the vocals, and the general production is very polished. The music comes from the soundtrack to the movie 'Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'. A R Rahman aka the Mozart of Madras is hugely famous worldwide and composed for the recent hit movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'. See if you agree with me that it is smooth.
Paul McCartney/Beatles - For no one
This is it, my favourite Beatles track, probably the most simple (or at least as simple as 'Yesterday') and least known of them all. It's the simplicity that I love. This version is taken from Paul McCartney's movie, 'Give my Regards to Broad Street', from 1984. The film wasn't the best thing i've ever seen, but there were some brilliant music scene in the movie. If you can find it, rent it! Look at the movie trailer link above, see if you can spot the famous English wrestler, do you remember his name? Warning the recording level is quite low, so speakers may need to be turned up a bit.
Friday, 12 February 2010
Paulo Nutini - Last Request
I've purposefully chosen him singing this live version rather than the music video. 19 years old and this much soul and talent, it's totally unfair!
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Time to say goodbye - Andrea Bocelli & Sara Brightman
When I hear Andrea Bocelli sing it makes me want to cry. I have tried to add more comment than that to this post, but everything I've typed sounds either soft or daft. Sarah Brightman my be irritating, but this works.
I posted this mainly because of hearing him sing with Mary J Blige at the Grammys. That performance was excellent, and I've never heard MJB sing so ...hard. It is worth a listen...here.
I posted this mainly because of hearing him sing with Mary J Blige at the Grammys. That performance was excellent, and I've never heard MJB sing so ...hard. It is worth a listen...here.
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Suede - Electricity
Suede, another Britpop band that are no more! They are doing a one-off gig at the Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Amazingly they are still viewed as cool and sold out this gig immediately on release of the tickets. Its the 10th today and the tickets went on sale 5 days ago, but everywhere is wiped out and have been since day one. It does beg the thought that if they can demand this sort of rush surely it'll encourage them to start gigging again? I'd go!
It's the chorus of this song that I love, with the echo-y vocals. Again, ignore the video if you don't like it and just listen.
QI. They were known as The London Suede in North America.
It's the chorus of this song that I love, with the echo-y vocals. Again, ignore the video if you don't like it and just listen.
QI. They were known as The London Suede in North America.
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Top Loader - Achilles Heel
This has already been posted on my blog http://chux-pad.blogspot.com/ but it inspired me to create this new blog just about music that I like and want to share.
Top Loader, where I possibly got the idea of my hair in the profile picture, were formed in Eastbourne just a few miles from where I live. They have just reformed after a 5 year break and are penned to start gigging again this year, and should be doing the festival thing in the summer. I hope they can re-spark and produce some more music magic like this.
Toploader -Achilles Heel
Top Loader, where I possibly got the idea of my hair in the profile picture, were formed in Eastbourne just a few miles from where I live. They have just reformed after a 5 year break and are penned to start gigging again this year, and should be doing the festival thing in the summer. I hope they can re-spark and produce some more music magic like this.
Toploader -Achilles Heel
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