Keeping It Fresh

Today I have new music for you by one of my favorite country artists, Hunter Hayes. I firmly believe that he is genuinely talented, with such a wide range of skills and versatility. Not only is he a great singer, but he can play the drums, his lyrics are meaningful, and the way he plays the guitar is just incredible! And of course, he is a cutie but that's beside the point. Every song of his has a certain meaning and his melodies match what he is trying to say in a way that can really make you feel it. His new album comes out soon so go check it out! Today's instrumental song is from the movie Brave. It has a longer intro, but bursts into an energetic piece filled with bagpipes and excitement. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today I have two versions of the same song for you. This first one is the original version of the song. Now of course, being by Earth, Wind, and Fire, this song has a very groovy feel to it that makes you feel really good and smooth. And the guitar riffs in this song are absolutely amazing. I think the ending is really wicked because the instruments drop out and then the singers continue a cappella style which is something that is not common to music from then. Now this second version is a cover done by the band Jump5. There are definitely parts of this song that I find kind of great! They throw a more modern twist on that disco funk and make it into more of a pop feel while also keeping a sweet guitar riff. Not too shabby of a cover in my opinion! I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today I have an awesome song for you by Diplo. I have to say, I really like the way the snare drum is heavily incorporated into this song. It adds this extra element of being bad ass to it, along with the trap feel. I absolutely love the vocals in this song, which seems to be a common thread in electronic music. But the beat is really sick and the tribal background vocals are pretty darn cool. The intro is just perfect and this song is just pretty freaking awesome! Today's instrumental song is by E.S. Posthumus. Now I know this has no electronic to it whatsoever except for an electric guitar, but I really liked the intense energy of this song and the dark style it has. This is the definition of epic music and I would really love to hear it in a movie. I can already imagine different scenes from movies that this song fits perfectly with. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today I have some music for you by the band Sanctus Real. They have been deemed "Christian rock" but honestly that doesn't matter to me. What does matter, is how talented these guys are. This song in particular is more on the slower, emotional side of things. The back story of the song is quite evident from the lyrics, and I think it beautifully depicts something that everyone goes through at one point or another. The vocals are soft and just gorgeous. This is a voice that presents the raw emotion felt by humanity so well. Today's instrumental song is from the Star Wars franchise, specifically, Attack of the Clones. And let's be honest, Star Wars is pretty freaking great! This soundtrack is phenomenal and this song is very dynamic and emotional. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today I have music for you by the band The Temper Trap. It has been an extremely long time since I have posted a song by these guys which is kind of saddening. This group has a very distinct sound with the combination of vocals and instrumental background. This song in particular has a darker feel to it compared to their other music, but its a feeling that isn't necessarily an angry one. Its one of those sounds that makes you feel the depths of emotion in a way that only music can. Great use of major and minor switches! Today's instrumental song is from the movie Inception. This song absolutely describes the emotional invocation of the first song. Its that one that you can always feel but never describe. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

Today I have music for you by the artist Andrew Belle. His voice and style of music is one that is absolutely spectacular and can sometimes feel otherworldly. And when I say this, I mean that it transports you to another state of mind and emotion. Its one of those songs that evoke feelings of calm, peace, intensity, and power. I love how he can pull all of these feelings from the depths of my soul and bring them to the forefront of my being. His voice, his music, and everything about him is just ethereal and incredible. Today's instrumental song is from the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I have to say, this is one of the best soundtracks and movie scores for an indie film and for the year it was released. I can listen to this soundtrack all day and never get tired of the complexities and simple grace about it. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

It has been such a long time since I have posted a song by this band. The Script is a band that I can never get enough of because their music is soaked in raw emotion and the musicality of their songs is just phenomenal. I won't lie, I definitely like their older music from their debut album and Science and Faith. And on that note, this song is from their self titled album. This song has a really good energy and a beat that thrums really well with the way the song is composed. While the tempo remains the same, the way the instruments are used makes it seem like it slows down and speeds up at certain parts. This song is another example of the skill with which Danny O'Donoghue harmonizes and belts out beautifully. Today's instrumental song is from the movie Avatar. This song has great chemistry between darker and lighter sounds. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!