I love Kanye West, he's a great artist which is why I can't understand why he has to synthesize the vocals on his new single "Love Lockdown". Why Kanye, why? Just sing, don't adjust anything. Stop trying to ruin a good thing.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Those were the days...
Not only am I listening to tons of sappy emo pop lately but because I'm currently reading "Fargo Rock City" by Chuck Klosterman I've been listening to tons of 80's metal. Oh yes, I'm bringing it ALL back, Skid Row, Cinderella, the Crue. Actually it's pretty fun listening to all the stuff that my cousins used to listen to which eventually made me crazy for music. The sad thing is that I still remember ALL of the lyrics.
But ya know what? Those metal/glam bands really had a way with words particularly when it came to love songs or ballads. Swooooon! How much heaving petting do you think was had with Motley Crues "Without You" as the soundtrack or Guns n' Roses' "November Rain"? I don't know exactly but I can guess that it was a lot. There's probably a million girls who can say that they lost their virginity while listening to "Every Rose Has It's Thorn". Hell, I'm sure half of that million lost it to Bret Michaels while listening to that song. I mean c'mon who could resist that <---
The more I look at these guys the more I'm reminded of 20 something Japanese guys. They have so many things in common with 80's hair metal rockers:
Until next time, don't take fashion tips from washed up 80's hair metal rockers.
Banana-ator
But ya know what? Those metal/glam bands really had a way with words particularly when it came to love songs or ballads. Swooooon! How much heaving petting do you think was had with Motley Crues "Without You" as the soundtrack or Guns n' Roses' "November Rain"? I don't know exactly but I can guess that it was a lot. There's probably a million girls who can say that they lost their virginity while listening to "Every Rose Has It's Thorn". Hell, I'm sure half of that million lost it to Bret Michaels while listening to that song. I mean c'mon who could resist that <---The more I look at these guys the more I'm reminded of 20 something Japanese guys. They have so many things in common with 80's hair metal rockers:
- Big complicated hair
- Tight pants
- Make-up
- Lots of accessories.
Until next time, don't take fashion tips from washed up 80's hair metal rockers.
Banana-ator
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
I'm a Huge Sap...
Lately I've been a huge sucker for anything with an acoustic guitar or piano particularly accompanied by female vocals. I can't remember how I found her but a favorite of mine lately has been Missy Higgins. Raw, emotional just amazing.
And tonight as I was searching youtube for a video for Death Cab For Cutie's I Will Follow You Into The Dark I stumbled across Kina Grannis, an extremely talent young female with a voice so amazing it sends chills down my spine. It's girls like Kina and Missy (and Trez) that motivate me to pick up the guitar that's sitting in a corner in my apartment and inspire me to become a better singer and I thank them for it.
I know I'll never be in a hardcore band like one of my heros (above) but I will learn to write songs, become a better singer and maybe eventually grow big enough balls to perform said songs in public or at least at jam parties.
Thanks ladies!
Banana
And tonight as I was searching youtube for a video for Death Cab For Cutie's I Will Follow You Into The Dark I stumbled across Kina Grannis, an extremely talent young female with a voice so amazing it sends chills down my spine. It's girls like Kina and Missy (and Trez) that motivate me to pick up the guitar that's sitting in a corner in my apartment and inspire me to become a better singer and I thank them for it.
I know I'll never be in a hardcore band like one of my heros (above) but I will learn to write songs, become a better singer and maybe eventually grow big enough balls to perform said songs in public or at least at jam parties.
Thanks ladies!
Banana
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