song of 12/12/2010: Hey Soul Sister by Train. This is pretty. I haven’t quite decided if I like it or not but I definitely think it’s pretty. The music video has an interesting use of words. It’s a really pretty font, which caught my eye as it is in theme with the music, and I think it really works. I like that the lyrics are incorporated with the people and the buildings and are a character of the video themselves. It’s also a really pretty song. It has ukulele in it, which is a fascinating instrument. The instrument just sounds delicate, which brings a unique touch to a sweet song. Like I said, I don’t know if I like it. But I did hear today this song was one of the most downloaded songs off of iTunes so far this year so I thought I at least had to give it a try.
Song of 12/11/2010: All I want for Christmas Is you by Mariah Carey. Dear every annoying person or radio station that has gotten into the christmas cheer already this year. Not everyone cares. Not everyone finds your christmas music in stores and your brass quartet at the mall adorable. Some people are not in the holiday spirit and do not find you and your music enchanting or enlightening. No, it is not going to help put me in the spirit and no i will not buy anymore because you’re doing this but I will get angry and leave your presence very quickly.. At least that is the experience I had today and and will probably continue to have until the holiday season passes. I am not in the mood for christmas this year. Or any sort of happiness and cheer. Thank you universe for understanding. Please excuse my grumpiness if you are choosing to ignore this. I will snap at you. Screw you and your holiday cheer. If I can’t have you every day, christmas should be no different. Dammit.
PS: I am not as much of a scrooge as this seems. I’m just really not in the mood for these things this year. I hope everyone else has a joyous and wonderful holiday.
Song of 12/10/2010:Hibi no neiro by Sour. So I can’t seem to find the translation for this video but it is one of the most epic things I have ever seen. This whole video was shot by webcam viewed in the 2010 disposable film festival. It is absolutely amazing and the end will make you smile. Even if you don’t know what the music is saying, the video shows a bunch of fans who care about each other and the band. GO WATCH IT!! trust me, you won’t be sorry.
Song of 12/09/2010: Clair de Lune by Debussy. This music video is reminiscent of the opening number in Fantasia. It’s beautiful and a wonderful way to experience classical music. It brings the song to life with movement and color in a way that your brain does automatically when you listen to it and close your eyes. It’s calming and absolutely wonderful. This makes me sad for personal reasons. But overall it’s not a music video, it’s an experience.
Song of 12/07/2010: Ride on Shooting Star by The Pillows. Nick picked out today’s song. It’s a shoutout to all of the anime nerds in the audience (although I’m not gonna lie, I’m not really one of them. But when all you see is pokemon and dragonball z growing up, your concept of anime is completely warped). I think this conversation pretty much sums up this song.
Me: Why do those teddy bears have mustaches?
Nick: Those aren’t teddy bears.
Me: Why do those hamsters have mustaches.
Nick: Because.
Song of 12/06/2010: I’ll be your everything by Youngstown. Does anyone else remember that seriously crappy Inspector Gadget movie that came out quite a few years ago? This song was from that movie and I LOVED it. I really love the whole inspector gadget franchise. I even wanted to name spock Mad Cat, but nick said it was an obscure reference no one would understand. The one thing I absolutely can not get over is how seriously everyone took this video and this song. Looking back on it, it’s kind of silly. It’s a cute song (ridiculously and secretly dirty), I just don’t know that it warrants all the serious faces this video is getting. Music videos, especially those pertaining to bad movies, should be enjoyed. Not ironically serious. It’s a childhood relic and I will always remember it as such. There used to be a time when I thought it was cool. I guess in a way it’s a good thing that I think this is more funny than I do cool. It’s a sign I’m growing up too. But no matter how old I am, this song and Inspector Gadget will always be fun and hold a special place in my heart.
Song of 12/05/2010: teenage suicide, don’t do it by Big Fun. what’s your damage Heather? today I saw the 1989 classic The Heathers for the first time. It was silly and jawbreaker took way too much from it’s plot. I have to admit we turned it off about an hour in, in favor of playing paper Mario for the wii but I did give it the good old college try. This clip is an homage to the movie that brought me that wonderful phrase. plus it’s catchy and i bet you can listen to it without your head starting to groove along with the beat.
Song of 12/04/2010: Best of Both Worlds by Miley Cyrus. Dear Nicholas. You cannot sit in my car while I am driving, insult my driving and expect me to be a perfect passenger in your car when you freak me out with something you are doing. This is not Hannah Montanna. You cannot have the best of both worlds. Either we both criticize each other or no one does at all. KTHNXBAI <3
Song of 12/03/2010: Hannukah Song by Adam Sandler. What kind of Hannukah would it be if we didn’t take a moment to sit and laugh at ourselves. Oh Man. Thank you Adam Sandler for doing all the dirty work. HAPPY HANNUKAH EVERYONE!!
trust me, you won’t be sorry.