3 stars out of 5
The song was alright. It was a bit slow, and the lyrics weren’t particularly interesting. The video was so awkward, though. It starts off as men in black suits dancing in a snowstorm, although I’m not even entirely sure if that’s what they’re doing. Then they turn into chalky skeletons who gain their body parts. How weird is that?
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Nothing to Worry About – Peter Bjorn and John
2 stars out of 5
This is a video with Asian greasers – yeah, you heard me, asian greasers. It’s a little weird, because their dancing is unusual, and the song is not very catchy. But it is so funny to watch.
Their dancing, or what many may think of merely as “random movements,” are all synchronized, yet it’s a bit awkward. The song wasn’t very catchy, the beat wasn’t strong, and the singing wasn’t really something to listen to.
I seriously can’t believe people actually were willing to pay for this. (No wonder we’re in a global recession.) Sure, to laugh to, it’s pretty nice, but past that, not really. The majority of people who wrote reviews on the song were evenly mixed, the majority of people gave the song either 1 star or 5 stars out of 5, the next biggest majority gave it 2 stars or 4 stars, and the minority gave it 3 stars. It’s pretty funny how that works out.
To watch the music video, go to http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&q=peter%20bjorn%20and%20john%20nothing%20to%20worry%20about&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=iv#
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
4'33" - John Cage
2 stars out of 5
THIS IS UNBELIEVEABLE!! As in unbelievably weird. Is silence music? Well, you tell me. This “song” is not even a song: John Cage, a modernist composer, wrote this short piano piece in 1952 (why are they selling it now?). The song instructs the piano soloist not to play any notes at all; the only sound you hear is by the audience and their surroundings. No wonder iTunes gives it out for free.
There is a huge argument over whether or not this counts as music, making it one of the most famous and controversial compositions of Cage’s career. ITunes says, “even when there’s apparently nothing present to make a sound, you can always hear something if you listen hard enough.” Well, my volume was up on my iPod mini (yeah, I now, it’s old), but I could hardly hear a thing! I might as well listen to my surroundings. Apparently you’re supposed to be able to hear traffic outside, creaking floorboards, and a clock ticking.
This is a song, 1 minute and forty-five seconds, of basically nothing. Yet it says a lot, which is why I think it deserves 2 stars out of 5, not just 1 (1 means “thanks for trying”). And I thought it was pretty funny. It reminds me of those paintings that are just a blank canvas, but they sell a million dollars or something. I’m thinking of trying that one of these days. :P Hilarious…but don’t download it.
THIS IS UNBELIEVEABLE!! As in unbelievably weird. Is silence music? Well, you tell me. This “song” is not even a song: John Cage, a modernist composer, wrote this short piano piece in 1952 (why are they selling it now?). The song instructs the piano soloist not to play any notes at all; the only sound you hear is by the audience and their surroundings. No wonder iTunes gives it out for free.
There is a huge argument over whether or not this counts as music, making it one of the most famous and controversial compositions of Cage’s career. ITunes says, “even when there’s apparently nothing present to make a sound, you can always hear something if you listen hard enough.” Well, my volume was up on my iPod mini (yeah, I now, it’s old), but I could hardly hear a thing! I might as well listen to my surroundings. Apparently you’re supposed to be able to hear traffic outside, creaking floorboards, and a clock ticking.
This is a song, 1 minute and forty-five seconds, of basically nothing. Yet it says a lot, which is why I think it deserves 2 stars out of 5, not just 1 (1 means “thanks for trying”). And I thought it was pretty funny. It reminds me of those paintings that are just a blank canvas, but they sell a million dollars or something. I’m thinking of trying that one of these days. :P Hilarious…but don’t download it.
Make Me Belive - Angel Taylor
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Make Me Believe – Angel Taylor
5 stars out of 5
This is such a pretty song! Granted, it’s quite slow, but it still has a smooth groove to it. Angel Taylor “wraps this cozy tune with effortless warmth,” according to iTunes. There’s smooth acoustic guitar in the background along with other string accompaniment. In this song, she’s speaking to a guy who claims he wants her back.
Even though the song is a bit repetitive, Angel Taylor sings very beautifully. The new EP, Love Travels, is available at all online stores, featuring her top songs “Make Me Believe,” “Chai Tea Latte,” and “Spinning Wheels.” The song “Love Travels” was available on iTunes starting yesterday. She’s off to a great start!
She has her own page (you can hear her songs here): http://www.myspace.com/angeltaylor
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