Year 2, Day 280

Hey. So today's song is Say Somethin by Austin Mahone.

This guy sounds like he should be in One Direction. The music sounds the same as theirs and I don't mean that in a bad way. It's just interesting to me. It seems like there are more boy band sounding things these days. I guess we always knew boy bands would make a comeback, but I still love my N*Sync and Backstreet Boys. I wanted to put this song up purely because the fan names are hilarious. It's become a thing to name the fans of artists. Some examples are Beliebers, Hopefuls, Galaxy Defenders etc. The fans of this guy? Mahomies. This is brilliant and so funny. I love it. Anyway check out the song, and if you have no idea what some of the examples are from I can let you know. Just ask.

Peace.

Year 2, Day 279

Hello! So today I give you Red Hands by Walk Off The Earth.

This is a song that has gone pretty mainstream. I wish a warm congratulations to the band on that considering they were kind of discovered through YouTube. This is played on the radio a lot in many countries now, including here in Canada...which is no surprise since well, they're Canadian. The video of them all playing the same guitar was a little unorthodox, but it got them noticed and people recognized the natural talent. So I praise them for making themselves known, and getting their music out there. I wish best of luck to these Ontarians.

Peace.

Year 2, Day 278

Hi everybody. So today's song is Call It Off by Tegan And Sara.

I stayed away from their songs for a long time because they kind of popped up out of nowhere and had a mass a crazed fans instantly. I thought that people liked the idea of them more than their music so I wanted to let it play out for awhile before I got involved. It's been long enough. Their music is surprisingly good and I enjoy listening to it, but I also see the appeal of them. Being twins makes them popular initially and the fact that they're openly gay makes them both an icon for followers and a target for haters. After reading up about them a little bit, I'm pleased to see they have been working hard for the fame they have...and I'm proud to say they are from the same place I am! Anyway I just wanted to say that all around they seem like awesome people and they are fantastic at what they do. So play on girls, and tell the rest of the world to suck it.

Peace.

Year 2, Day 277

Hey. So today's song is Inside My Love by Delilah.

The first time I heard this song, it was actually a remix and I liked it, but I thought I should hear the original, and the original is better. In the original you can really get a feel for her voice and it's ridiculously good. I'm glad that more natural talent is finding it's way to mainstream music. Between Delilah, Jessie Ware and Adele, we're getting a good collection going. The video is kind of intimate, as dancing always seems to be, but it's so intimate that it almost feels wrong to watch and experience the intensity. I don't know, I get weirded out about everything so maybe it's just me, but it feels pretty private. Tell me what you guys think.

Peace

Year 2, Day 276

Hi. Today's song is Greatest Day by Take That.

So today I'm trying to be optimistic and make the best of the dumb shit happening. My dad and I have kind of made up for now so I can finish school then run away, my sister and I are closer than ever and I have a friend back so I don't feel so buried in my family issues. Not to mention I cleaned everything in my house and went through all my belongings...I threw out half of them. I need a new start, a new me. This song is helping me to feel good about that and I hope it'll have the same effect on you guys. So enjoy today because it just might be your greatest day.

Peace.

Year 2, Day 275

Hello. So today's song is All The Rowboats by Regina Spektor.

So this girl is American, but she was born in Moscow which I think is pretty cool. I've never been to Russia, but I would love to go sometime and see what it's like. I've noticed lately that my audience is mostly Russian. This makes me really excited because I don't know you guys and yet you are reading my strange ramblings. I just want to say thanks for reading! You guys a pretty awesome. So this song. Regina has an incredible voice. I wish I sounded as good as her, but alas only certain people get the talent. I think playing an instrument helps because I know in the high school band when you were first learning a song you had to hum your part before picking up your instrument. Ideally if you can play, you should be able to sing, but it's not always the case. My sister is proof of this. Sure she can play piano, clarinet, alto sax and a little guitar, but you will never catch her singing. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think playing an instrument helps to learn to sing?

Peace.

Year 2, Day 274

Hello. Today I give you Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show.

Let's balance off the week with a little country. I really enjoy this song. This is what country music was before people like Taylor Swift got their hands on it. Real country wasn't about the glamor, but about the feeling you got, but yeah this is classic. There is a banjo, and guitar and a violin. Today just felt like a good day for a song like this so here you go. I hope you enjoy it, but if not...well you can stick with your Taylor Swift.

Peace.