2) NNEKA- HEARTBEAT
This so outlines reality, it gives me no emotion which is a great thing as not many songs have the ability to do that. It is a completely contreversial number, I have much admiration for Nneka for her unusual style and the blunt and brutal truth of today.
3) CHRIS DAUGHTRY- WHAT ABOUT NOW
This song was a part of the X-Factor show on ITV 1 sometime during late September which influenced me and many of my friends, it is nothing special but it certainly made itself well known to my generation. Like 'Heartbeat', it is too politically influenced, which I find quite ironic as I have only recently discovered this.
4) FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE- DRUMMING SONG
This song is definitely one of Florence's best. I am personally a huge fan of this fantastic artist, the rhytmic structure differentiates it very much from the majority of her other songs and is ideal to be in the Official Charts as it is nowhere near as outgoing as the remainder of her album.
5) DISNEY- HAKUNA MATATA
I have no comment to this, it just has to be here :) All time favorite childhood song.
6) THE XX- CRYSTALISED
Such a laid back tune really, especially handy if you have to write a difficult piece of work or concentrate hard on another blog entry.
7) RITON AND PRIMARY 1- WHO'S THERE? (DOORLY REMIX)
The ultimate party tune for this season in the alternative, dance, trance etc scene. Can be appreciated even more with a large amount of alcohol and excessive dancing.
8) OUTBOX [org. Kelly Rowland and David Guetta]- WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER
Today, I discovered this amazing version of the summer hit 'When Love Takes Over'. I have a very sentimental connection to this linking back to the summer in Czech Republic and I choke up anytime this song gets into full swing therefore this version made me bawl like a baby, it's beautiful.
9) MAKER ZTRACENY- ZTRACIS [without accents]
This is also linked back to my Czech family so I think it is appropriate to take its rightful place after the previous song. It was first released back in 2006 but I have always loved it, especially because it is in Slovak and the singer/ songwriter is extremely passionate about anything he does. I ws extremely lucky to have also met him therefore I know how much of a genuine person he is, not forgetting to mention that he's gorgeous!! This live version of the song was recorded at the show before I got to meet him for a coffee.
10) INGRID MICHALESON- BREAKABLE
I have always had a connection to this song, mainly because of the lyrics. I admire Ingrid very much and think myself extremely lucky that I got to see one of her concerts a few years ago. She has been one of my role models lately because of her unbeliavable strenght after break up with fellow singer/ songwriter Joshua Radin (mentioned above).
11) MARIA TAYLOR- ONE FOR THE SHAREHOLDER
This song has been my 'feminist' song, by that I mean is when I feel vulnerable and mistreated, I put this song on repeat several times and automatically feel strong again. The strenght which Maria Taylor performed this in February 2009 at the Shephard's Bush Hall really blew me and my friend Charlotte away, we were stunned by the performance of a mere support act. It even made us doubt Joshua Radin's incredible set, by the end of which, Charlotte had made her mind up that Maria Taylor had performed better whilst I still loyally stuck by Josh.
12) BEYONCE- HALO
Yes, I know that this song is rather over played but my memories link back to my summer romance again where I sang this to Lukas, my Czech boy whilst on the way to one of our dates out, in his car. All the emotion captured in this just enhances the magic of this 4 minute track, when listening to it with the boy I love, I felt invincible, life was perfect and I thought despite all the problems facing us, together we could get through them, make the other strong.
13) FILTHY DUKES- TUPAC ROBOT CLUB ROCK
Another one of those arrogant party tracks which are inpossible to sit still to. It is not exactly the highest quiality of music but I love it nevertheless. The mix of different artists fighting over different verses and explicit lyrics mix up to make the perfect music party cocktail for a wild night out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_p47UAVj7w
14) MARY J. BLIGE & CHRIS BROWN- STRONGER
This is a relatively old song and even through my harted of Chris Brown, I adore this song alot at the moment, I explain this by Brown not starring in much of this song otherwise I can believe my opinion to be quite different. However, this song has alot of soul and always makes me want to shed a tear or two. I don't quite know the true meaning and I believe it's very personal the Mary but she has definitely achieved her objective, to motivate and give courage to the listener.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWigIb8w704&feature=fvw
15) PAULO NUTINI- NEW SHOES
This is the ulitmate cheer up song. Whether alone or with friends listening to this song will force everybody to sing along i.e. cheer up immediately. If I have my music on shuffle and this track comes on, it never ends without me having a smile on my face even if I've just been crying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GAgm8sZ5mo
16) IMOGEN HEAP- GOODNIGHT AND GO
This song is really quite unusual and can be interpreted in numerous different ways which is why after four years, from romance, to madness even to sex so I can still listen to it on repeat for hours. Every relationship can be linked back to it in it's own way which is why after a break up, this song is tabboo for quite some time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9athUdhH40
17) IMOGEN HEAP- LOOSE ENDS
A true spiteful song, just like Maria Taylor's 'One for the Shareholder' this song is also very uplifting, it makes me believe that the say gooddnight and go theory can work and that complicated relationships are a part of life, they can boost your self-esteem tremendously. It's quite a mysterious and mischevious tune for those getting ready nights when you want to feel enpowered.
18) IMOGEN HEAP- HALLELUJAH
Imogen Heap is a very influencial artist for me which explains why I have added so many of her tracks. Hallelujah is her masterpiece, as in my opinion her cover of this legendary song is the best. Ranging from Billie Joel to Alexandra Burke, nobody has ever been able to capture the song such as Leonard Cohen when he first performed it in the early 60's. The emotion in this track is genuine and never fails to give me goosebumps. Her feeling for this song, her pronounciation, the majority of the song in accapella, everything is perfect.
19) DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH?- LET'S MAKE OUT
I think this is a complete tune, out there, explicit and entirely insane. There is no head or toe in this track but it is a joke really, most of the album is like this but there is no party without a track from 'Does It Offend You, Yeah?', afterall the name of the band speaks for itself, outrageous and brilliant.
20) REGINA SPEKTOR- SAMSON
On the contrary to the track above, this is a pure ballad. The pianno is slow and innocent, as are the lyrics. It is an extremely romantic song which again reminds me of my summer, in my opinion it is about true love and all its' memories, the sadness but no regret even with the pain which follows. Regina Spektor's beautiful voice is simply perfect but you cannot be fooled by her angel sound as the lyrics explain.
21) GARY GO- WONDERFUL
A very uplifting song, this is a gym track through and through. Whenever I need to jog this is the first song on my playlist, it can be perceived as both sad and encouraging and doesn't have a certain meaning which is perfect. Nevertheless, the build up throughout and the positive lyrics always give me a boost of energy and drive, whatever the situation may be. They make everyone see their true value.
22) RON POPE- YOU'RE THE REASON I COME HOME
The quietness of this song is trully beautiful. It is not only calm, no, it is almost a lullaby. If you're lucky to have that certain someone, this song will make you melt because it is for those who are in love. The lyrics are not subtle in the slightest, Ron Pope sings how he feels simply without any riddles, treasuring his love and realising his luck of finding such a person. Whether thi song is based on the truth or not, this singer's lyrics seem genuine enough.
23) FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS- BUSINESS TIME
Comedians 'Flight of the Conchords' are one of a kind, they turn music into a complete comedy act and this song is a great example. This song is so unsexy and akward that it becomes funny and sexy, it is unbeliavable, turning such an everyday routine into foreplay items. Countless times of listening to this song, I still cannot control the laughter whenever it comes up on my Ipod, unfortunately also in public.
24) TEMPER TRAP- SWEET DISPOSITION
This melodic beauty is a very recent track but since the first time I listened to it, I absolutely adored it. It is not only it's unusuallity but also the atmosphere the whole band create by this song. It is quite incredible, almost reminding me of the atmosphere Matt Bellamy creates, of course you cannot compare the legendary Muse with such a new band but you never know, maybe Muse have finally found their competition out there.
25) ANDY MCKEE- INTO THE OCEAN
What can I say about this? Andy McKee is simply indescribable, he plays hours and hours of lyricless music but in his case the human voice is not necessary, al lthat is needed is his over-complicated guitar/ harp. This tune can be both uplifting and depressing, like alcohol, it enhances your mood but unlike the toxic substance, always makes you think about your actions and thoughts alot clearer. If there is something significant on your mind then it is bound to make you feel uneasy with that taunting feeling in the pit of your stomach but that is all part of this man's art, trully fantastic.
This has been a very random evening filled with analysis on music but I hope I have introducted a few new artists to my readers (there are two so far, haha) as well as making myself feel better personally. Writing about something like this can often leave you feeling like alot more weight has been lifted off your shoulders, where as analysing and discussing your problems in such details can often bring even more gloom on the whole siutation.
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