I'm an Artist Pusher: Sigur Ros

Came across a video I saw a while ago that features this artist:

All Alright

Gobbledigook

Inni mer syngur vitleysingur

Movie Music: Pina

I just saw a great dance film called Pina. Right when I got home I went to go find the soundtrack to show you all. I highly suggest seeing this film if you are at all interested in watching dance. The subtlety of the moment portrayed in the dancers sweats of age and experience. Unlike a lot of So You Think You Can Dance, they don't have to do high jumps and backflips to absolutely blow your mind.

The movie has a great theme of fragility as strength. Every little movement counts.

Here is a big playlist with a lot of the songs if you want.

The Here And After - Jun Miyake

Lillies of the Valley - Jun Miyake

Bahamut - Hazmat Modine

I really hope you go see this movie. If you do, tell me what you thought!!!

Again and again, life is a song.

Life Is A Song - Patrick Park

Again & Again - The Bird and The Bee

I'm an Artist Pusher: Jack Johnson

Everyone knows him, but imma post him anyways.

Crying Shame

Remember this song? I first heard it coming back from a shore trip with my youth group a loong time ago. I remember getting Dairy Queen because I was thirsty. BE WARNED: Dairy Queen does not quench thirst.

Times Like These

Middle Man (Confused) - Jack Johnson

Holy crap, I always thought this song was called "Confused," but I guess I was wrong. Still love it though.

P.S.

Of course I like Sitting, Waiting, Wishing! I just wanted to post songs by him that I like that I didn't hear being killed on the radio.

Lover's Spit

I just came across this song, so imma post it here... The name is kinda gross, but just listen to it will ya? Unless you absolutely hate slow songs, then leave now.

Lover's Spit - Broken Social Scene

Lover's Spit - Broken Social Scene featuring Feist

I'm an Artist Pusher: Stefan Nadelman

Stefan is not a music artist, but he has directed some crazy good music videos.

I Say Fever - Ramona Falls

Evil Bee - Menomena

A Couple of Covers

Oh how I love when artists cover songs and put a new twist on them. After that Natasha Bedingfield post, I have to post these three covers I ran into a while ago.

Steady As She Goes (The Ranconteurs cover) - Corinne Bailey Rae

With Or Without You (U2 cover) - Keane

I Want You Back (Jackson 5 cover) - Discovery

I'm an Artist Pusher: Natasha Bedingfield

Natasha Bedingfield gained a lot of attention with her 2004 release, Unwritten. Since her original work is pretty well known, I thought I'd share a couple of the covers she has done that I like from her collection.

Somewhere Only We Know (Keane cover)

Ray Of Light (Madonna cover)

P.S.

I had to post my favorite video of hers:

These Words

I have watched this video so many times its sickening.

I'm an Artist Pusher: DJ Earworm

DJ Earworm came out with a new mash-up today!!!

Jessy Mash J'Adore - DJ Earworm featuring Jessy Matador

Here's a link to DJ Earworm's YouTube Channel. Everyone knows him from his United States of Pop mash-up (most notoriously 2009's Blame It On The Pop), but he also does smaller mash-ups, like one of my favorites:

Free At Night - DJ Earworm featuring Nelly Furtado

P.S.

United State of Pop 2011 (World Go Boom) - DJ Earworm

Sorry, I couldn't resist from adding this. It's the mash-up from last year's hit singles.

Brand New Key

Brand New Key - Melanie Safka

I first heard this song as a cover version on Katharine McPhee's. I liked the song, so I researched it and found Melanie Safka. I love this version waayy better.

Oh and it ranks at number 3 on this Top 5 Stalker Anthems list. Remember, I like creepy things. Don't hate.

I'm an Artist Pusher: Salsa Celtica

I first heard Salsa Celtica while watching Driving Lessons. When I heard it I thought "Wait, this sounds like the music in that dance scene of Titanic, but also like salsa... WHATTTTT?????"

El Agua De La Vida

TwentyTwoFourteen In The Morning

Two songs for today. I don't remember where I heard them first. This is a lazy post.

Twenty Two Fourteen - The Album Leaf

In The Morning - Junior Boys

Harrowdown a Wintry Hill

Harrowdown Hill - Thom Yorke

I saw this video last year I think, and I had to have the song.

Winter - The Dodos

I was walking down the hallway in my dorm hall one day, and heard this song echoing out of someone's room. I creepily put my ear against their door and waited until i could distunguish a line of lyrics then quickly ran back to my room to try to google the song before the melody left my head. I hope you like it too!!!

Doubtful Comforts

Doubtful Comforts - Blue Roses

I first heard this song on an episode of Breaking Bad. I loved it's haunting melody, and this music video... talk about creepy in a good way!

Something Stupid

I forgot where first heard Frank Sinatra's Something Stupid, but when I was searching online for it, I found this song:

Money Shot/Something Stupid - Shawn Desman

2:13 is where it switches to Something Stupid.

Why Don't You and I

I have no idea why this song got stuck in my head just now, but it did. So it should be stuck in your head to! HAHA! Suffer with me!

Why Don't You And I - Santana featuring Chad Kroeger

This is pretty old.

106.7 Lite FM anyone?

TV Music: Friends

Well, I have to make a Friends post. So here are two songs that stuck out to me in the series.

Wicked Game - Chris Isaak

I could only find the scene in Friends in another language, but here it is... Also, Siobhan Magnus sang it on American Idol, 2 seasons ago???

Trouble With Boys - Loreta

Well, this song was hard to find, and I could only find it in videos that could not be embedded, so here you go: Ross and Monica's dance routine.

Edit:

POST WITHIN A POST

I'm an Artist Pusher: Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow)

I could not embed this video. Open it with this link. Yes, this one.

I highly encourage Lisa Kudrow to continue her music career. Every one of her songs, however short, and instant classics.

Movie Music: What's Your Number

So I was watching What's Your Number today and wanted to post two songs that stuck out to me.

Wicked Way - Ben Taylor

The lyrics made me chuckle a little. Not the best song, but it's chill.

Holding A Heart - Girl Named Toby

At first I thought the beginning of this song reminded me of Breathe Me, by Sia. Then it somehow reminded me of Green, by Brendan James... Maybe a little of Adele's Hometown Glory? It must have just been the feeling it gave me... who knows?

Neon Lights - Natasha Bedingfield

Pretty catchy tune to bring the movie to a close.

Let's Be Happy! Part 2

Alright With Me - Kris Allen

One of the two songs I like by Kris Allen. See also Before We Come Undone - not very happy sounding though...

Next Thing You Know - Matthew West

Now I don't usually like christian music, but this is just too catchy to pass up. Another christian band song I like is Turkish Delight, by David Crowder Band (boy, that link was a pain to find...)

Lollipop - Mika

Um... cartoons and lollipops... Need I say more?

Pata Pata - Mirian Makeba

You better be swaying when you listen to this song. Ok, that's all for now!

Let's Be Happy! Part 1

So I've been posting a lot of slow songs and wanted to cheer this blog up. Here we go!

R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. - John Mellencamp

I love John Mellencamp! I listen to him all the time, especially when I have to do chores or pack stuff. I also love his song, Hurts So Good.

Shakin' It For Daddy - Robin Thicke featuring Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj says "testicles." 'Nuff said.

Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema

I found this band a few weeks ago. I listened to their whole album and they are pretty awesome. Check them out!

Along Came Jones - The Coasters

This is an amazing song to sing along to!!! Especially the deep voice part. How low can you go?

And thennnnn? And THENNNNNN???!!!

Don't Stop Me Now - Queen

Cause we're having a good time listening to these songs, right? Well there's no stopping me! On to part 2!

P.S. Body Language

I'm an Artist Pusher: Janis Ian

Here are a couple of songs from Janis Ian that I find to be amzing. I'll make a post right after this when I find some upbeat songs. My posts have been a tad depressing I think...

At Seventeen

Society's Child

See y'all soon!

Baroque Pop

About a year ago I went through a serious Baroque Pop phase in my musical life. The Beatles and the Beach Boys are examples of popular Baroque Pop bands, but imma show you a couple songs I don't think get enough credit in the minds of today.

Walk Away Renee - The Left Banke

I heard this song while I was watching Ally McBeal. In the show, Vonda Shepard sings it. Of course, The Left Banke's version is so much better.

Another note-worthy song by The Left Banke is Pretty Ballerina. I find this song a little creepy, but I like creepy.

My World Fell Down - Sagittarius

HOLY CRAP I LOVE THIS SONG!!! I can't tell you how happy I am to have heard this song come on my iTunes shuffle. After hearing this song, I needed to make this Baroque Pop post. You're very welcome.

P.S.

Little Bird, Little Bird - Elizabeth Mitchell

Haha, I first heard this song while watching a quite touching scene in S06E06 of Futurama. But this music video... strange... I regret posting this.

not.

I'm an Artist Pusher: Joshua Radin

I gotta just post something about Joshua Radin. I'm not sure how many of you know about him, so I'm gonna push him on you. Puns? What are those?

Vegetable Car

This is my favorite song by him, so I posted it first. Feel free to make it your favorite as well.

I'd Rather Be With You

Brand New Day

Sundrenched World

This song was used for a routine for Kent and Allison in So You Think You Can Dance, which is where I first heard of Joshua Radin. Thanks SYTYCD!

Sky ft. Ingrid Michaelson

You Got Growin' Up To Do

I hope you enjoy Josh Radin's work! See ya layta!

Swans are Nothing Like You And I

Ello, imma justa post a couple songs that popped into my head today that I think you should give an ear to.

Swans - Unkle Bob

I first heard this song in that scene where Izzie and Denny have that roundabout camera move in Grey's Anatomy. I had to find the song, and now I can only think of that camera move when I listen to it. I become dizzy at times.

Nothing Like You And I - The Perishers

This song was at the end of the film London. The beginning reminds me of the song Psycho Killer, by the Talking Heads. And the song wasn't too shabby, so give it a chance. Money back guaranteed.

Bonjour (that's French for hello... I think)

Howday y'all! Ok, so today I was feeling a little Frenchy singy da songy type music vibe, so I made a list of the main French songs I listen to a lot. I hope you enjoy this cultural experience. Unless you are from France; I guess you'll just have to wait until the next post...

Tais Toi Mon Coeur - Dionysos featuring Olivia Ruiz

This is the French song I have listened to the most. Not only is it a catchy tune, but it also has an amazing video to go with it. The story is quite sad, but hey, you can't feel happiness without a little sadness. I encourage you to read the subtitles so you can appreciate the story a little more, unless you speak french, then you can just listen. I'll allow french speakers to cheat.

Money Note - Camille

I first heard of Camille through her song Ta Douleur, which was featured in an SNL skit when Emma stone was hosting. I loved that quirky song so much, that I YouTubed her and found this amazingly humorous video. I love her reference to Mariah Carey too. The black suit man with a hulahoop is an amazing part too.

Berlin - Christophe Willem

Winner of the fourth season of Nouvelle Star, released this catchy tune in 2009. One of my online friends showed me this video and I was laughing out loud. His awkward looks made people doubt him, but in his audition, he showed he had the talent. And this hilarious video is only aided by his awkwardness.

Another one of his weird videos is Double Je.

Je dis Aime - Matthieu Chedid

This is a more serious song about spreading love... I think... but anyway, I just love trying to pronounce the french words in the manner he sings. It kind of sounds like he's having sex at some parts, so.... NSFW?

Sorry its not the whole video... the other video could not be embedded...

C'est Beau La Bourgeoisie - Discobitch

HAHA! I can't help but like this song. It is quite sleazy and she says "bitch" a lot, so it must be an automatic classic.

Ok, well I hope you enjoy this music. I have to go head to my first class of the semester which starts in 10 minutes, so hopefully I won't be late.... Wish me luck!

Bonsoir!

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All I Want - Joni Mitchell

Most young people should remember the Counting Crows' version of Big Yellow Taxi featuring Vanessa Carlton. (remember her? from A Thousand Miles and White Houses? No? Well maybe you should click the links so you can hear those songs and understand where I'm coming from... Kapeesh? Kapeesh.) Ok, so anyways, that was a cover of Joni Mitchell, I found out. I looked it up, and found this video of this quirky girl singing and needed more.

I want to be her friend.

Come Around - Marc Broussard

Sorry, I couldn't find a video with the studio version, but this is the best live performance I could find quickly. Anyways, Marc Broussard is so soulful, I feel my soul blow up like a balloon when I listen to him. I want to just walk around and talk in that raspy deep voice for the rest of my days.

To make up for the lack of a studio version, I'm linking to another one of his songs, Hope For Me Yet.
Edit: the studio version for that was taken down too... dammit...

Troubles Will Be Gone - The Tallest Man on Earth

Another track of which I don't know it's origin in my life. I love the oldy-feel to this music. Here's another one of their tracks, Burden of Tomorrow.

Run - Benton Paul

This was the free single of the week on iTunes sometime in the past. It became one of the top played songs in my collection. 'nuff said.

Here's another song by him, my favorite part is at 1:00, in case you were wondering.

Moon - Benton Paul

Sun of a Gun (Jacob Plant Remix) - Oh Land (Original)

I found this recently in a video I found on YouTube by Frontstepgames : 11 Songs You Wish You Found - Best Music August 2011. They post a lot of good songs on their channel, which I like.

Ok, so there's my first music post! Tell me what you think in the comments about the layout and stuff (this was a long post, sorry if it takes too long to load). Feel free to send me suggestions for songs. It would be nice if this blog was a two way street; I show you my music, you show me yours kind of thing.

Thanks for listening!

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Indestructible - Robyn

I also forget where I first heard of Robyn, it was a long time ago. She started with some ok pop tracks, but recently she has been cranking out seriously hypnotic tracks which go with the pop music's turn towards dance club music. But hey, whatever the reason behind her new style, it's still ear candy, plain and simple.

The Cure For Pain - Jon Foreman

I know many people know the band Switchfoot, but I don't know how many know how many people know of the four EPs the lead singer, Jon Foreman, released; he made one for each season (and I love the album art for the whole collection). Not many of the tracks stood out to me, but I have played this one a lot, so I thought it deserved some notice.

Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson

Ok, so I love Kelly Clarkson. Don't be hatin'. When I first listened to her new album, I heard her first single, Mr. Know It All, and I thought it was ok. Then I heard THIS song, and I thought, "this is your meal ticket for this album, Kelly." Flashbacks of Since U Been Gone fly though my head. Then she releashed Stronger as her second single, and I thought, "Ok, she warmed is up with Mr. Know It All, now she's gonna kick ass with this single." Then I saw the music video and was thoroughly disappointed. I'm sorry Kelly, I love the song, but this VIDEO??? A fan dance video is for a single following a highly successful single, not the single everyone's talking about. Make a video with a great story for the official version, and if the fans want, they will definitely make a fan dance video for you, no charge. OK, GOOD. I got my rant about this video out into the internet.

P.S. Dark Side - another track from her new album that rocks.

Crush - Aidan Hawken

Another song I have not clue about the history of me liking it. I just like it, Ok?

Pink Moon - Nick Drake

Oh my, Nick Drake, why did you die so young. 26 years was not enough, but it's going to have to be.

Insert threnody here.

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For the Widows in Paradise, for the Fatherless in Ypsilanti - Sufjan Stevens

I first heard of Sufjan Stevens (the "j" in Sufjan sounds like a "y." I started saying his name with a hard "j" sound, and now I can't help it. Then I remember the right way to pronounce it and feel stupid) through his song, To Be Alone With You.

I loved this song, that I looked him up and listened to his whole discography. He is a main part of the music I listen to, and he will most likely appear on this blog dozens of times. If Sufjan ever sees this blog post, thank you, and keep making music!!!

Oh, and I also used this song for a typography project for school, if anyone cares:

(Still A) Weirdo - KT Tunstall

From her Black Horse & The Cherry Tree fame to now, KT Tunstall has released 3 class act studio albums I have enjoyed immensely. She makes great tracks for chilling. I often find myself swaying back and forth in a pile of pillows while listening to tracks like Someday Soon or Silent Sea.

World Spins Madly On - The Weepies

Oh my, where do I start with the Weepies? My favorite band ever. I love every single one of their songs, that it's hard to choose one for this post. I think this is one of their most widely known tracks, but who knows? I've listened to them so much, that I can know what song it is within the first strum of the guitar (no one has tested me, this may be a hyperbole...) I'll just post links to a few of my favorite songs by them so you can make your own opinion:

Living In Twilight

Take It From Me

Vegas Baby

Not Dead Yet

Red Red Rose

All This Beauty

Ok, I'll stop or I'll just be posting their discography...

Nobody Else's Problems - Jay Everett Band

One night, my friend and almost next door neighbor Grace brought me to a cafe to see this band. I was not expecting much, but I fell in love with them right then and there. They are amazing live, even on that tiny stage. I bought the album that night, the first physical CD I ever bought, and I've gotten a lot of use out of my purchase. I'm satisfied.

P.S. One song they played that night was not on the CD, but I loved it so much. Fortunately, I found it on Youtube!

Love Me - Jay Everett Band

Effigy - Andrew Bird

I have no idea how I found Andrew Bird, but I'm glad I did. He has a great sound that sometimes frightens me, but I like a little fright in my life.

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This may be a long post, but it's my first real post, so I may need to just vomit a bunch of songs out right now to give this blog some weight in my mind. I'm just going to go into my iTunes and see what songs pop out to me at the moment to give you a taste of what I like.

Theme - Jon Brion (from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind)

Of course, I will need to first post my #1 played song (is it #1 because it's a short song?). I love Jon Brion's music, and I hope you go search for more after you see this post. I find him very quirky and whimsical, and find him great when I'm in a daydreamy kind of mood (a mood I am found in most often). Although I first heard the song in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, I first was turned on to the genius of Jon Brion when I saw his song performed on So You think You Can Dance. I'll post a link to the performance:

Jose and Allison - Contemporary

After I saw that, I found everything I could find by Jon Brion to get a feel for his music as a whole.

Breathe Me - Sia

I always liked this song, especially when I saw the stop-motion Polaroid video that accompanied it. However, I really fell in love with it when I saw the series finale of Six Feet Under. I don't want to ruin anything about the show, so go watch it in its entirety and then we can talk. Seriously, go watch it. Click the link, you'll see on IMDb that it's rated 9.0/10. Seriously. WATCH IT.

Threnody - Goldmund

I found this song through an awesome video I found while surfing YouTube:

I found this a great song to listen to while creating art with a melancholy mood. It's also good for just relaxing and staring at the stars or something. Do with it what you please.

When I saw the title, I wondered what it meant, so, I obviously googled it. It turns out that a threnody is "a song, hymn or poem of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person." That definition made me listen to the song in a whole new light.

Intro

So I have been consuming a lot of media lately, and thought it was about time I started a blog. I always flood my Facebook with links to animations, short films, music, and youtube videos. I try to post the best I find, trying to be a curator of the Internet. Hopefully, I will take this blog seriously and actually post often.

Hopefully I can keep this area of my internet life reserved for quality material instead of the tornado of internet noise I experience on a daily basis. Granted, I definitely enjoy internet memes and videos of people falling down, but let's keep it classy, shall we? Or maybe I'll have a Sassy Slacker Saturday for all you with trashy class (shout out to our favorite trash-classy queen, Ke$ha - when does her new album hit shelves?)

Here's to the beginning! Cheers mates!