Keeping It Fresh

Today I wanted to explore a completely different realm of music, one that is often overlooked or never really seen at all. This song is a composition that was made by one of the greatest Indian composers I have had the privilege to hear. Many of you know A.R. Rahman as the man who brought you the score of Slumdog Millionaire. However, as someone who has grown up in the culture of Bollywood, A.R. Rahman is the composer who has brought about some of the most beautiful and unique sounds to both Indian, Eastern, and Western cultures. This song is no different and blends together three worlds which would usually not seen or heard together. In this song, we get to hear an entirely different spin on the phrase "world music." A.R. Rahman is known very well for bringing us beautiful music, with a hint of a religious and spiritual flair. He brings that same flavor to this composition. A.R. Rahman brings together Jordanian, traditional Buddhist, and Indian music to create a truly uniq...

Today I have music for you that is so incredibly unique and weirdly riveting, that I had to share it with you all! This song is by the American gypsy punk band known as Gogol Bordello. Yeah, that's right. Gypsy punk. I can guarantee that this song is going to be on the stranger side of most people's musical taste, yet, it's the kind of music which you can't pull away from. Gogol Bordello is all about making music that intrigues you and leaves you hooked. The entire sound and reputation of Gogol Bordello hinge on this idea of unorthodox instrumentation and melodies. The vocal melody is just so catchy though that you get completely ensnared by the song and have to hear it out through the end. Even for those of you who don't find it to be your cup of tea, you can't deny the intrigue and odd attraction that the song has to the ears The song starts off with the plucking of a guitar in a melody that is clearly influenced by the common chord progression associated wi...