An epic song which is to be expected from Radiohead off of their 1995 album the bends. The song is mostly about materialism and industrialization taking over nature hence the title. All I can really say is to sit back and enjoy.
Off of Death Cab for Cuties 2000 Ep titled “The Forbidden Love EP” Song for Kelly Huckaby is a mix of their usual indie pop/emo sound with an almost psychedelic vibe to it. The singers voice is somewhat peaceful while the instruments seem to have a distant sound to them with a nice violin line played continuously in the background. This is my favorite Death Cab song but sadly when I saw them live at Boston University they neglected to play it. Despite this single disappointment they played all of their other greatest hits and I couldn’t even tell that it was a live performance. I highly recommend if given the chance you see this band live.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nu0cXHiqM0&feature=related (sorry about the sappy titles and images but I couldn’t find a better one)
Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there, including my own father, and what better song can be chosen to honor dads then “Father and Son,” by Cat Stevens (Yusaf Islam). “Father and Son,” is off of his 1970 release Tea for Tillerman and it played a large role in establishing Cat Stevens as a recognizable voice in the music of the time. In the song Stevens sings of a conversation between a father and a son, where the son is attempting to branch off and shape a new life and the father does not understand why the child would want to do this. Stevens uses a crafty vocal and sings in a deeper register for the father and a higher, more emotional, voice for the son portion. This interesting dynamic adds an exciting element to the great song. So, on this father’s day, take a listen to this song and enjoy the day.
Check it Out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlGLuRlhW3c
Yeah, yeah I know now a days that these so called Emo bands get a bad rep for being “pussys” with whiny lyrics and no real talent. But people that say that have not actually given it a chance and are probably lying, and that is apparent by such songs as this. The Spill Canvas can really not be seen as anything but Emo. Their songs are pretty emotional but unlike other Emo bands these songs seem to have the emotional backing of the lead singer to make them legitimate especially since he was the sole performer on this entire debut album “Sunsets and Car Crashes”. They are even reminiscent of old songs from Nirvana where you could tell Kurt Cobain was going through the pain and angst he was singing about. Yes, it’s a bit of a cliche; a boy heartbroken over a girl and crying about it, but the lyrics are pretty intense and they are put to a great tune that creates a great 5 minutes and 8 seconds of song. The song starts off as an acoustic with a little drum beat at the end and continues in that way with a little band play throughout until the end when the lead singer belts out the chorus to a great jam in the background ending with the title of the song uttered for what I consider to be one of the best uses of a song name in the song, having to wait until the last moment to hear it.
When I started the Song of the Day section my intention was to provide readers with some crafty selections with particular meaning to the day or post number. Yet, I also wanted to leave ample space for songs that were currently stuck in my head or songs that are simply amazing and do not get the publicity or respect. For today’s song of the day I would like to focus on a song that does not get enough credit by English singer-songwriter David Gray.
Much of Gray’s music has been featured on television shows and movies. They are catchy and melodically pleasant which makes for a great combination. “Slow Motion,” which appears on his 2005 release Life in Slow Motion encompasses elements of a “epic” song. The overused title of epic does not have to refer to a gigantic work with numerous parts, heavy guitar riffs, and an amazing voice. Epic, in this sense, is referring to every aspect of the song working together to create a hauntingly beautiful sound. The song is actually incredibly simple. Slow piano riff mixed with some simple drums. What really makes this song is Gray’s harmony. At the end of each verse the lyric culminates into Gray and his back-up singers stringing out a few words powerfully. You are immediately shocked by the emotion. The calmness of the song that builds up, like a brewing wave, and crashes on the surface to wash over your ears. It is a piece of art that one can stare at forever and still pick out new portions that they did not realize on first glance (listen). I cannot say much more about the song. It just strikes a chord and that is what real good music does.
Check it Out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUdFshNl4U4
The Music Court 