Hiya!
Good morning, afternoon or evening! Today, I felt it was right to share some of the music I listen to. I listen to quietly a lot of current chart songs and some old chart songs. These are songs that I have prepared for my long car journeys to London, Nottingham etc. Having grown up listening to a variety of music from my families interests I'd like to say I have quite a flavorous taste in music. At the end of this post there is a link to the songs listed.
Happy listening!
1.) 7 Years Old - Lukas Graham
This song is sooo current right now! The song reflects and predicts about his life with a gradual increase of age, however the key age in this song is '7 Years Old'. Lukas Graham is a Danish pop band who started uploading songs to YouTube where their friends shared on Facebook these videos and eventually a record label (Copenhagen Record). They're now under Warner Bros Records and are predicted to do very well this year. My favourite lyric is "It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger". It's ironic because when you're 7 years old you feel so free and bigger than what you actually are but in reality you really aren't.
2.) Irresistible - Fall Out Boy
I know the lyrics by heart to this song and sing it to myself when I'm bored. It's a catchy song that sticks in your head for days! 'Irresistible' is about a break up one of the band members experienced, and you know what they say, where there's heart break there's a hit... it's not just a Taylor Swift thing! Fall Out Boy was formed by friends Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman in the Chicago suburbs, from there, band members have came and gone. They're now about to start touring the USA over spring and summer and they do sound incredible live- you should watch their set from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Norwich.
3.) Kiss You - One Direction
Even though 1D are on a hiatus I still love their music, especially the cheesy songs. One Direction released 'Kiss You' in late 2012 two years after making it big on the British show 'X Factor' with Simon Cowell as their mentor. After the show Simon Cowell offered the band a record contract and since then the boys have stolen the hearts of many teenage girls. The band were a 5 piece but after a band mates reconsideration of fame he decided to go solo and the band continued as a 4 piece. One Direction are currently on a well deserved break and people hope they'll return in 2017.
4.) Chandelier - Sia
Have you heard of the crazy singer who wears wigs that cover most of her face? That would be Sia. Sia is a Australian singer songwriter who emerged as a singer in 2011, featuring on David Guetta's Titanium. However, she did reveal she was just a songwriter many years ago but fell heavily into drugs. Her song Chandelier expresses her feelings of a care free life, living for today forgetting about tomorrow. My favourite lyric is 'I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist'. This is a example of her care free feelings and makes me think that tomorrow may never exist so I might as well live for today. Sia recently did a carpool karaoke with James Corden - check it out!
5.) Part Of Me - Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She wrote this hit in anger of ex hubby Russell Brand. The song describes the period she left Brand to become herself again. The music video shows her storming into an office, ripping her wedding ring off and throwing it at the ex lover. Furthermore, she then changes her appearance to become herself again and joins the army for a fresh start. The video shows a strong influence of America, feeling very patriotic. With a good beat it's very catchy!
6.) Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson
If you don't know this song I'd like to know where have you been? Uptown Funk is so recognisable, people love it! Written by Mark and vocals from Bruno Mars, the public fell in love with it. The song was released in 2014 but wasn't a hit until January 2015. The now 3 time platinum single is the best song to start a party. The music video features essence of 'funk' and 'soul' with funky choreography and outfits. The song makes me instantly happy as it has a good feeling vibe to it.
7.) Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
The amazingly talented, Stevie Wonder is a blind pianist and singer, from Michigan. Stevie wrote this hit about his first born daughter Aisha Morris. Aisha inspired his musical career to grow and blossom. After going to the Hard Rock Café in Florence, Italy they had lots of his merchandise (outfits, instruments, records) which made me appreciate his music even more. My other favourite song by Stevie is very well known, 'Superstition'. The instruments and vocals create a uplifting atmosphere which makes me want to party! His daughter Aisha is also a singer and wants to follow in his fathers foot steps.
8.) Tiny Dancer - Elton John
I remember this song being covered by many bands in movies but I love the original. I've also heard this song in adverts on TV and when I was younger on the radio, but recently found a love for his music. Elton John's music has been featured in movies like 'The Lion King' and covered by many other artists like 'Ellie Goulding'. Elton John has also performed many concerts including Queen Elizabeth II 's jubilee celebrations and the 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
9.) When We Were Young-Adele
Adele's new song 'when we were young' expresses her thoughts about being young and how she remembers them. This song is from her new album '25' which is sensational, its a must buy. Her albums are numbered after her age and recently she did a carpool karaoke with James Corden. James asked if she will name all her albums after her age, she replied with "No, because I believe in trilogy's so this will be the last album named after my age". It's a fantastic album, great to listen to when doing chores or when you have some down time.
10.) Imagine - John Lennon
This song always hits me hard, puts life into perspective and make me think more carefully about my choices. John wrote this song about all the problems in the world and tried to create a visual effect of 'perfect' and 'normality'. Sadly he was shot dead 4 times by Mark David Chapman. I remember this song being played at the Olympics opening ceremony with projections of John around the arena, it was an emotional fitting tribute to the singer. My favourite lyric from the song is "I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one". This is because the John wanted people to come together to create peace and become one.
AND that's all my favourite songs! I hope you liked this blog post, let me know if you would like to see something like this more often. Below are all the links to the songs.
Love ya! Xxx
1.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jErJimwom94
2.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lb2BiUC898
3.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4cdfRohhcg
4.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vjPBrBU-TM
5.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuwfgXD8qV8
6.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPf0YbXqDm0
7.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2WzocbSd2w
8.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al8UHnjusq0
9.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV8NqiYjuIc
10.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVg2EJvvlF8
