Keeping It Fresh

Today's song is by one of my favorite bands of all time-Anberlin. I am so sad to say that they have decided to move forward from Anberlin. However, I am not going to let that stop me from loving Anberlin any less and they will always be at the top of my list. This song in particular has a really good feel to it, especially with the way the guitar meshes with the vocals. Everything about this song pieces together in such a perfect but unique way. This feel good song is so great for any time and any feel. Today's instrumental song is from the Dark Knight Rises, one of the most epic movies and movie trilogies of all time. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today's song is an absolutely beautiful song by the biggest boy band in the world right now. I won't lie, I did have my own not so great opinions about One Direction, but their new album Midnight Memories is absolutely incredible. You can really hear the maturity in their voices and it is quite easy to hear how they have evolved in such a short time. They don't have that typical boy band sound as much and this song exemplifies that amazingly. This song is absolutely poignant and moving and just heart wrenching. The melodies and harmonies in this song adds such depth and experience to the song, making it such a wonderfully brilliant song. Today's instrumental song is from the movie Cloud Atlas. This song has so many emotional movements even though it is a short piece. I have to say, this is one of the best movie soundtracks I have ever heard. Absolutely beautiful. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

It has been such a long time since I have posted a cultural song. So today's song is a song by Luis Enrique, and I have to say, it is such a great song! This has a very Latin American feel with the trumpets, and that specific percussion beat. But it also has a very tropical feel to it, and that tropical feel mixed with a Latin American background makes quite a good combo. I really like this song, especially the chorus, and if you understand Spanish, you will hear how great the lyrics and how meaningful they are. Today's instrumental song is from the movie The Mask Of Zorro. This song is also a very typical Latin song, especially since it meant as a tango song. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today I have some slower, more acoustic sounds for you. This first song is a more popular one by Ben Rector, and its one of my favorites by him. This song has so much emotion poured into the writing, composition, and melodies. His voice is so soothing and is able to really make you feel what he is feeling. I love how simply moving and beautiful and calming this song is. Today's instrumental song is from the movie French Kiss. I love the harp work that is happening and the soft wind solos. This is also a very calming and tranquil piece that makes me reflect and think deeply about everything. Beautiful! I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today I have a pretty awesome song brought to you by Far East Movement. I really like how this group has evolved their sound while also keeping a unique, trademark sound. This song in particular has a really good trap twist to it which I find pretty sick. The beat is really great and it works well with the stylistic nature of this song. I think its is so fresh to see an artist going out of their normal comfort song while still incorporating their original style and not including what is considered "popular." While trap is becoming more popular, the way Far East Movement handles this song is very unique. Today's instrumental song is the instrumental version of one of my favorite Kendrick Lamar songs. You can't ever go wrong with this song. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today is all about them boy band style songs. This first song is by the band called 5 Seconds Of Summer out of Australia. This song has very boy band-esque sounds, including the lyrics and style of performing. The topic matter is the usual stuff about girls and what not. However what I found very different and unique about this was the type of melody and use of minor keys. That somehow makes this sounds more mature which is pretty cool! I like this song and find it a good mix. Today's instrumental song is by one of the greatest boy bands of all time- NSYNC. I have yet to meet someone who has no idea who these guys are. They will never get old and will forever be a classic love of mine. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today's song is probably the best cover I have heard of this song, and one of the most incredible covers of all time. I have never heard a hip hop and rap song turned into such a cool, acoustic, and smooth song with such perfection and pristine. Every note is beautifully done and the whole song was arranged in such an incredible manner to where it maintains an R & B beat while still being an indie song. Words cannot describe how sick and phenomenal this song is! Today's instrumental song is from the movie The Bourne Identity. It kind of has the same low key tempo and feel to it. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!