Nat King Cole. Enough Said
Nat King Cold - L.O.V.E
Thursday, October 27, 2011
YUCK - NATSU NANDESU
Here is an unreleased track off Yuck's album that was released in February. It was released on their Japanese album that they sold in JAPAN. It is quite a captivating song. It sounds like contemperary japanese music if you could believe it. I just love everything about this song. The girl's voice is peaceful and calming and leads me to a state of zen, if you will. Basically, I just love everything about this song. And so should you. Jk. If you aren't feeling it, just say, "No, that's gay." I will understand.
Yuck - Natsu Nandesu
Flight Facilities - Foreign Language Remix NIG
Oh hiya. Here is one bad A remix of Flight Facilities song, "Foreign Language." When I first heard this song I heard a dubstep remix and was partial on it, then I heard the real son, was partial on it again; this remix has totally sold me on the song. I freakin love it now. It doesn't get too intense at any one part, but it's just intense enough so that I can dance my heart out. Seriously. Prime remix of 2011 in my opinion.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Hey Champ
I got two winners for you today! These songs are great. Enough said. That and I don't really know what else to say other than they are super catchy and I suck with musical diagnoses. Don't hate. Stay green.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
Thinking of You
SoCal Vocal Version
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Bastille
Bastille. Enough said. Or is it? These guys just throw down beautiful vocals on beautiful melodies. Enjoy this as much as I have. Please. Just Please.
Icarus
Laura Palmer
Flaws
P.S. Icarus is my favorite. Then Flaws. Then Laura Palmer. Sorry Laura.
JONSI
First post in a while. I know. But I just wanted to let people in on the musical genius that is Jonsi. He is so flippin good and perfect for chill days like today. Thank you Jonsi for guiding me through this beautiful Sunday.
Animal Arithmatic
Tornado
Friday, June 17, 2011
Times I Want To Be A Famous Rocker
Now these two videos are things that I would love to be doing. I would love to travel around New York, Paris, anywhere and just play my music; play my music and have people recognize it. Wouldn't that just be wonderful? Check out Phoenix doing their thing around Paris and Matt & Kim doing their thing around NYC! Love 'em both. Shout out to PMA for the Matt & Kim vid!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Jhameel - Dance EP
Jhameel does it again. And for free. Again. This guy is so frackin awesome. With his slightly screaming vocals and his contemporary voice, he doesn't over do it on any of his songs, even "Shut Up" which definitely pushes the boundaries for screaming vocals and indie rock. My favorite however on the EP is Foundation. The Game Boy like tune throughout the song mixed with intense percussion, Owl City-esque vocals in the first verse, just blows my mind. This song reaks of chill summer ballin' 100% of the time. "I've seen the world in pieces, the higher powers beating." It even reeks of a good message, which always makes me a happy guy.
Second favorite out of the five is "Love Me Twice." This is classic Jhameel with his rythmic guitar and claps riddling the song and his far out vocals, probably auto-tuned, singing about a second chance and loving again. Deep stuff. Classic classic classic Jhameel. I would have thought this song was on his debut, free, album, The Human Condition.
Foundation
Love Me Twice
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Beirut - Goshen
Beirut once again. He released two songs for his upcoming album The Rip Tide, being released on August 30th. I posted his first song "East Harlem," which was a natural knock out, but this one, "Goshen," has hit my heart even harder. I hope you enjoy it as much as I am.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall
Brand new coldplay! I kinda feel like they are selling out with this one. Nonetheless, it is still catchy and very enjoyable. Dload and enjoy.
Every Teardrop is a Waterfall
Beirut - East Harlem
New Beirut. Now, Beirut has been around for a while and they have just been one of those bands that I kind of listen to, kind of enjoy, kind of want to download, but when I saw/heard this song over at AndygoesdowntoChinatown, I fell in love. This song is new to my ears and new to the ears of the puppies in the album artwork. I love this song. I hope you do also.
Sorry for not providing a downloadable link, I couldn't find one. I also didn't want to buy it. I'm not one to buy my music...
Death Cab For Cutie - Codes and Keys
Death Cab's long awaited album came out a couple weeks ago and it is freakin awesome. It is much less "guitar centric" sounding, as they said, but fully accomplishes the much expected and loved Death Cab sound, much in part to Gibbards stellar vocals. Here are two of my favorite tracks on the album, "Codes and Keys", the title track, and "Underneath The Sycamore." I hope their sound brings you as much joy as it has me.
Codes and Keys
Underneath The Sycamore
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Foster The People - Torches
Foster The People are just plain awesome. Different from any other band out there, they distinctly set themselves apart with their unique instrumental usage. If you haven't noticed I know nothing about music. I just like it. "Call It What You Want" is one, among many others, that is my favorite on the album. If you are cool and read my other post about their song "Pumped Up Kicks" then you know that without a doubt, that song is also one of my favorites. Also, here is "Broken Jaw" a bonus track that came with the purchase of the album through iTunes.
Broken Jaw
Monday, May 9, 2011
Avicii - "Levels" & "Silhouettes"
Avicii. I don't know much about him but found his song "Levels" on The Hype Machine the other day and have been listening to it ever since. My friend says its too repetitive, but that is of the reasons I like it. It's a good repetitive. With an upbeat repetitiveness to it, it makes me want to get up and dance, and dance the night away.
His next song, "Silhouettes," is like "levels," in that he uses the same type of electronic/synth sound but does it with less repetitiveness and more vocals. His in the middle voice, or whoever's it is, provides a break from the constant beeps and boops in his music. Not saying that it is a good thing that we have a break, just that it is there, and a nice change. It does continue with a majestic, eerie, daunting, musical layering at 2.25, and 5.00, showing the artists different abilities in changing the way his music formulates. Good work, Avicii. I'm on the lookout. Enjoy.
Silhouettes
Levels
Friday, April 29, 2011
Quick Fix
Although it is not warming up where I am, it is warming up somewhere and in joyous celebration I have some quick picks that may or may not remind you of the distant winter, or the not so distant. Really this is just some picks that I have been enjoying lately and I would like to share them. Don't hate, enjoy.
The Morning Benders - Mother and Child Reunion(Paul Simon cover)
Dream Jefferson - The Ghosts of San Simeon
Frankmusik - Complete Me
Norwegian Recycling - Lights
P.S. - And yes, that picture is what I am looking at right now. Basically. I got it off the internet. It is of the city that I am in. Same thing, right?
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wolf Gang - Suego Faults sampler
Here is a sample from Wolf Gang's upcoming album to be released on June 27th. Without a doubt it is one of my most anticipated albums ever since I first heard "The King And All of His Men" back last summer. The version here is a different one than what I heard so long ago. I like this version better. O_o. Enjoy! I know I am...
Suego Faults Sampler by wolfgang
Monday, April 25, 2011
Swedish House Mafia - Save The World Tonight
Save The World Tonight sounds like your typical poser douche bag song that would air on the radio every other play. When you listen to it all the way through, you realize that it is this way for good reasons, and not for your typical bad ones. Swedish House Mafia bring the beat straight from the beginning. Never letting up until the end, when you think it's over, but it ISN'T! Thank you English radio host. But with this song, they remind me of Shiny Toy Guns, who is ready for some new STG? Huh? I know I am. But SHM, bringing the beat back to your speakers on the double. Enjoy.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Edwin Van Cleef - Lisztomania (feat. Jane Hanley)
Cover of Lisztomania. It starts of great and only gets better. Jane Hanley's voice, I'm assuming, is a magical layer over Van Cleefs beats. At first I was digging the tunes enjoying the song, thinking of how it would actually be a cover of phoenix, then her vocals hit, and I realized that it WAS a cover. and not some cheap rendition. THEN 1:30 hit and I fell in love. She is magical. Magical I say! Mesmerizing? Momentous? Musical? Take your pick at the adjective that starts with M, any will work to describe this song and her voice. Props Van Cleef for picking this chick up to work with you. Nailed yourself a spot on Hypem's "popular" list.
Friday, April 15, 2011
EXAMPLE! THIS IS NOT A TEST!
Enjoy.
Paired up with Skream. Shot Yourself in the Foot Again.
Enjoy.
Check out them Bans....
Rubblebucket - Silly Fathers
Rubblebuckets!!!! Sounds like something Mr. Krab would say when he stubs his toe... Oh, that sailor talk. NEVER INDULGE!
Silly Fathers is a freaking awesome song. I have no other words to describe it. The first time I listened to it, I was a bit skeptical, but after listening to a couple other songs, my mind couldn't stop referring to the catchy sample and loops that were used. Trying to figure out where it was that I had first heard the song, I searched my blogroll and finally found it. Oh My Rock laid down this sweet track and I couldn't stop listening. The brass and loops that are used are very catchy with this chick, or guys, voice(sometimes I just can't tell). I now have it on repeat and won't be surprised when it pops up in my Top 25 playlist in iTunes. I just hope you can enjoy it and appreciate it for what it is like I am trying.
Young Digerati - The Dauphin
Reading the title of this song always leads me to think of this:
http://www.kingdom-travel.com/Walt_Disney_World_Resorts/_ResortAssets/Swan_Dolphin/Disney_Swan_Dolphin_RESORT_2.jpg
That is the Walt Disney Dolphin Resort. Weird, I know. Don't stop reading because of it, please.
Now to the song. Young Digerati met in High School. In detention. Yes. Detention. Where else would you want to form a bad A band like this? I wouldn't want to do it anywhere else. These guys are based out of San Francisco. YES. Our very own San Fran here in the states. When listening please listen to the synth in the background right from the beginning and the sweet Chromeo-esque drop at 1:15.
Enjoy.
Portal 2?
This is the song that is played when you beat the game. I was extremely surprised by the sweetness of this song. I was waiting for a bit more from the game itself, feeling somewhat empty when I destroyed GladOS, hoping for another level. Just one more level to fulfill my desires to conquer the outside world that I KNEW was out there. I didn't get any further gameplay out of it. What I did get out of the end of the game was this song. If more songs are produced like this in Portal 2, with multiplayer? This game will be UNSTOPPABLE.
4/19/11
See ya'll at Gamestop.
Don't forget your cake.
Strange Talk
Eskimo Boy.
Strange Talk.
When you hear them, and when you read about them, you see and hear a mix of Phoenix and Yeasayer. Both two of my favorite bands of the last couple of years and both who have, in my eyes, changed the way we choose music.
Strange Talk brings in their synths and catchy vocals right from the beginning, starting you off at a good position in the song. When the chorus hits, it left me kinda confused and really hoping for more. They did not disappoint. After the first quarter of the chorus, it hits you with yet another catchy hook, making it unbearable to not bob your head.
Good work, Strange Talk.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
James Blake - A Case of You(Joni Mitchell Cover)
James Blake, fresh off his highly acclaimed LP, James Blake, performed a cover of Joni Mitchell's, "A Case of You" on a BBC interview. James Blake is known for his dubstep and electronic influences, but with this track we see a side of him that isn't as widely known. Blake's mysteriously charming voice drags you into a state of repeat, constantly drawing your mind back to this song, demanding you to listen to it over and over until you catch every captivating lyric, every enthralling vibrato, every delicate falsetto of the beautiful deep bass. His voice fits Mitchell's lyrics so perfectly its impossible to know this is a cover unless you were told so, in which case, this is a cover, if you hadn't already read. ENJOY, because I know I sure am. Check it out below, and check out the original also.Joni Mitchell - A Case of You
Monday, February 14, 2011
I Need Me Some Pumped Up Kicks - Foster the People
Alright, I've been sitting on this band for a while and have only stuck with their song, "Helena Beat." "Helena Beat" has been my go to dance/chill song for the past 4 months. It is an amazing track that builds you up until it hits the chorus and is as catchy as any song you will hear. Foster the People really grabbed my attention with this track a while back. Then a couple of weeks ago, they came out with a music video for their song, "Pumped Up Kicks," gave it a listen and didn't quite enjoy it, but I kept seeing it pop up on other blogs. So, the more I saw it, the more I read about it, the more rave reviews I read. Some blogs, e.g. Pigs and Planes, said it was one of the defining songs of Summer 2010. Then, It had to be good, I said to myself. Giving the song, and video, another opportunity to redeem itself, I listened and was extremely pleased. The more listens I gave "Pumped Up Kicks" the happier I got. It's a great song that, had I listened to it in the summer, would have defined my summer also. Thank you Foster the People. Enjoy.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Brenton Duvall, I Love You
Dear Brenton Duvall,
Your remix's and production skillz are 100% amazing. I love the way you do what you do. Congrats on how great you are. I am excited to see and hear much much more from you.Love, Clifford
GUCCI
World Tour(Weezy, Wale, Drake)
Thanks to TBE and Sunset in the Rearview
Jhameel Just Rocks My Socks
This guy, Jhameel, was born in The United States but looks part Asian and/or Indian. Who knows these days, right? Nonetheless, his music is amazing. When I first played his song over at TBE, Bernal Heights, I was pleasantly surprised and definitely enjoyed his music. I just thought he was another artist I would hear and resort to never listening to again due to all the new music that is spread around the internet today. When the song ended, I switched over to the next song that was posted, How Many Lovers, and instantly fell in love. This song is catchy and up-beat making you, well at least myself, want to get up and dance like it's nobody's business about what the heck you're doing with your life.
08 How Many Lovers.mp3
"i wanted you to need me when you made it to manhattan,
call me to tell me how you love me and what happened"
08 How Many Lovers.mp3
Childish Gambino
Welcome, Christian
I would just like to let you know that this is a music blog that i am starting after about, say, 6 months of daily scurrying other music blogs. I have been learning about new rappers and singers on the daily and grow more musically involved every day. I'm excited to finally bring my own name to the game. NIG.
How is that for an introduction?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
About Me
- Clifford
- Hello. Yes, my name is Clifford. That is all you need to know about my personal info. But other than that I enjoy poptarts, salsa, and dancing. It all comes in one big package, wouldn't you say?