Keeping It Fresh

Today I have some music for you by the German rapper known as Cro. I love the way he raps and the style he has. There is something so suave and smooth about his music and his ability. I posted a song by him a little while ago and I might still be very in love with that song. This song is a more R&B side of Cro which is still so catchy. I think one of the things that makes his music so catchy is that he does throw some jazzy flairs into his music which a lot of rappers do not do. He goes beyond just using the saxophone for a cool twist to the song and includes some string work and more brass instruments. This adds a little bit more of a sexy feel to the song but it also adds this James Bond style of charm to his music which I really love. I don't understand any of the words that are said in this song because sadly I do not speak German. The only part that I do understand is the chorus so I think I might be able to glean a meaning off the chorus but it is still a little bit sketc...

Today I have some foreign music for you, in particular, some Bollywood music. I haven't posted a song like this in a long time so I thought, why not? The wonderful thing about Bollywood music is that it has the ability to be something so full of energy and fire and is something you want to dance to. However, it also has the ability to be the most beautiful thing you have heard, whether happy or sad, and it can touch your heart even if you don't untderstand the words. This song is one of those songs that connects to your emotions. This song is just so incredibly lovely and the balance between male and female vocals is perfect. These are two of my favorite Bollywood singers, Atif Aslam and Shreya Goshal. Both of these singers have voices that are like magic. Now I have to say, I do prefer Atif Aslam's voice over Shreya Goshal, however, the two of tehm sound so indredible together. The thing with Indian music is that there must be chemistry within the song and between the sing...

I realized that I have never really posted music quite like the music I am posting today. In recent years, a capella has become a huge part of youth and has entered the realm of pop culture. A capella is the performing of songs using solely the vocal box, no other instruments are used to make the song. I think the concept of a capella is absolutely phenomenal because not only does it take great voices, but it also takes creative genius to make the song work and function and sound as it should. A capella groups really started to make it to the forefront through social media sites like YouTube (thanks!) and has really taken off. So many schools have a capella groups and the best thing about these groups is that it isn't that difficult to start. The pioneer a capella groups are absolutely phenomenal and some of them have gotten quite a bit of fame for their abilities. One of these groups is an all male group known as Straight No Chaser. This a capella group is one of the older and mo...

Today's song is by an incredible singer, Olly Murs. His musical style is old-timey pop. I love this song because the music sounds like it could have come from the 50's, a hint of jazz and swing. It has been quite some time since I have posted a song like this so this is a nice change! Olly Murs has so much skill as a performer for a couple of reasons. First, he knows how to engage an audience really well. He knows how to interact with people in a way that is adorable and fun. Second, Olly Murs has quite the voice. He was a contestant on the X Factor UK so it is apparent that he has quite a bit of vocal talent. One of the things that is really different about Olly Murs is that his voice is a mix of traditional pop and modern pop. In this song you will be able to hear the influence of both eras of pop in his song and on his vocal arrangements. He sings this song with so much energy which is a component of both styles of pop. However, the lyrics and the stylization of the chorus i...

Today  have music for you by the Irish singer known as Hozier. This is the only song I am going to be talking about today because it is that incredible. I have not heard a song like this that has so much depth, so many intertwining layers. There is so much meaning and complexity to this song and it has been such a very long time since a song like this has been released. This song is one of the best songs I have heard this year. Hozier has a voice unlike anything I have ever heard. To be quite honest, I think he sounds even more incredible live. This song has so many wonderfully dark things happening in it and I can't help but really feel the tone of this song when listening to it. Hozier has this very distinct voice that is capable of pulling different sounds out. This song drips with passion and is immersed in the being that Hozier is. His voice is this rich baritone that is so full of soul and he oozes this beautiful huskiness when he sings. He also has this remarkable smoky soun...

Today I have music for you by a punk band out of New Jersey called The Gaslight Anthem. These guys headlined at Austin City Limits which fits in so well with this week of ACL. In particuar, this song has a really sick vibe to it. There are elements of different kinds of rockers and rock bands in this song. I can hear subtle hints of a Springsteen-esque sound as well as a little bit of The Killers. Now this could also be the way the vocals sound. The vocals in this song have this nice gritty and rough sound to them which makes this song have a little bit more of a wild sound to it. I am actually a huge fan of a voice like this. Usually voices like this don't make it into the spotlight which is a total and complete shame because it is very unique. The Gaslight Anthem is another one of those bands that really draws from old school rock and takes that older style to mold it into their own sound. However, because The Gaslight Anthem does draw a lot from Bruce Springsteen, there is more ...

Today's song is by an Australian DJ called tyDi. He started out as a drummer, but then switched to being a DJ so his songs has pretty great drum beats as well. This song has good energy and great vocals! This song is more subdued than usual dance music but it still has a bumping beat! This song is one of those club songs that are more chill and sound more like things you would hear in a European club setting. This is one of those songs that can be used for different situations, like driving in the rain or getting ready to go out. It is one of those chilled out electronic songs but it still has that energetic nature to it. The vocals in this song fit very well with the tone and both the vocals and instrumentals mold the tone of this song. This song does not necessarily have a happy or sad tone to it, but rather more of a state of mind. This is one of those songs that can take you out of the world and reel you back in at the same time. When you imagine those certain club scenes in mo...