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Post by tigerlily on Jul 24, 2008 10:35:27 GMT -4
What are five songs that you never get tired of listening to? Which ones inspire you, or pick you up on an otherwise bad day? Why did you choose these particular songs? Mine change on a daily basis, but here are a few that I've been listening to fairly obsessive this week: 1. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars - It's just really pretty, and somewhat soothing 2. Cass Elliott - Make your Own Kind of Music - Desmond's theme! This song instantly puts a bounce in my step, and makes me walk confidently. 3. David Cook - Time of My Life - cheesy, I know, but terribly addictive 4. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love - Just a gorgeous song. 5. Keane - Somewhere Only We Know - One of my all time favorites; it's a little haunting and melancholy, yet still somehow uplifting. Now it's YOUR turn!!  |
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Post by raksha on Jul 24, 2008 11:04:35 GMT -4
Ah ah, tigerlily, you're going to kill me for answering this BEFORE... you know what. Anyhow, here's a top five, except it's not a top five at all, just 5 of my favorite songs, i have thousands others, lol. [Hum... let's say 5 artists... LOL] 1 - Paul McCartney: Maybe I'm Amazed - OK that one was pretty obvious... look avatar  2 - Rufus Wainwright: 14th street, Dinner at Eight, One Man Guy (from his father Loudon) and a couple more others, including... his version of #3 - Sorry, how exactly do you want me to choose one song?  3 - Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah - Just take the time to listen to this song once and you'll be forever hooked. 4 - Jean Leloup: Le Dôme, La chambre, Le monde est à pleurer, and many others - artist from Quebec you'll probably never hear about, but he's amazing... those songs are actually a bit depressing but yet awesome 5 - WHAT? ONLY ONE LEFT? --- hum, gotta be careful... let's say... --- Simon & Garfunkel: A Hazy Shade of Winter - "But look around / Leaves are brown / And the sky / Is a Hazy Shade of Winter"... what a nice song!!! Damn it, just don't get me started on music, I could go on and on for hours! I have work to do!!! LOL... EDIT: and now I'm hunting the web for *your* songs...  |
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Post by tigerlily on Jul 24, 2008 11:07:14 GMT -4
I really love Rufus Wainwright, too!! I actually prefer his 'Hallelujah' to Leonard Cohen's. It's so GORGEOUS!!! My favorite Paul song is probably 'Let it Be.' It's so comforting. Now get to work on your Paul report!! |
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Post by raksha on Jul 24, 2008 11:13:24 GMT -4
I really love Rufus Wainwright, too!! I actually prefer his 'Hallelujah' to Leonard Cohen's. It's so GORGEOUS!!! I used to agree with you on that, but then, I saw the Cohen hommage this summer at the Montreal's Jazz Fest, and now I can't choose between the two versions. I mean they are so different! Both of them are fabulous. Did you know that both singers are from Montreal? Well, technically, it's a Beatle's song, written by Lennon/McCartney, but we all know it was written by Paul ;D EDIT: Rufus is from Montreal too ;D EDIT2: Oops, you edited your last post too... *runs to hide in a corner to do an important phone call before doing my report* |
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Post by tigerlily on Jul 24, 2008 11:16:20 GMT -4
Did you know that Leonard is from Montreal? Well, technically, it's a Beatle's song, written by Lennon/McCartney, but we all know it was written by Paul ;D I didn't know Leonard was from Montreal! I actually am not terribly keen on the solo Paul songs...but there are a few exceptions. I absolutely love 'Jenny Wren,' and of course 'Maybe I'm Amazed' and 'Live and Let Die.' He has some real gems, but I don't think any of them compare to his artistry as a Beatle. |
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Post by raksha on Jul 24, 2008 11:19:34 GMT -4
I actually am not terribly keen on the solo Paul songs...but there are a few exceptions. I absolutely love 'Jenny Wren,' and of course 'Maybe I'm Amazed' and 'Live and Let Die.' He has some real gems, but I don't think any of them compare to his artistry as a Beatle. Are you familiar with *all* of his solo albums? I could point you quite a few others I could listen to 50 times on a loop without getting tired of them... (Jenny Wren is a gem, you're right!) (and the pirotechnics on LALD were cool sunday night - oops. slipping to my report)... ... this thread is starting to look like a dialogue ;D |
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Post by tigerlily on Jul 24, 2008 11:28:53 GMT -4
ROFL! No, I can't say I'm familiar with all of them. It seems an iTunes shopping spree lies may be in my future... |
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Post by raksha on Jul 24, 2008 11:33:17 GMT -4
ROFL! No, I can't say I'm familiar with all of them. It seems an iTunes shopping spree lies may be in my future... LOL, I'm taking this conversation to PM, it is getting ridiculous ;D - please, just somebody else, answer original question hee hee hee |
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Post by foldslinus on Jul 24, 2008 16:52:58 GMT -4
1. Anyone else but you, The Moldy Peaches or the Ellen Page/Michael Cera version - It's just so sweet and simple.
2. Best Imitation of Myself, or Brick, both by Ben Folds Five - The first is so witty and upbeat, while the other is about Ben Folds's girlfriend's abortion.
3. If you want to sing, sing out, by Cat Stevens - I just love this song. It's very inspiring.
4. Loose Lips, by Kimya Dawson - Just a great song for a bad day.
5. Island in the Sun, by Weezer - Makes me think of just me and Ben, alone on the island...
Honorable mentions:
We're gonna be friends, by The White Stripes
Northern Downpour, by Panic at the Disco
Disenchanted, by My Chemical Romance
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Post by tigerlily on Jul 24, 2008 21:26:04 GMT -4
1. Anyone else but you, The Moldy Peaches or the Ellen Page/Michael Cera version - It's just so sweet and simple. oooh I LOVE this song too!! Great choices! |
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Post by melissaq9 on Jul 25, 2008 18:04:19 GMT -4
1. "Just Like Murder" by Maktub. I never get tired of this song, it is sad and sweet at the same time.
2. "Mordred's Lullaby" by Heather Dale. In one word, haunting. Mordred is one of my favorite characters from the lore and this song is perfect for him.
3. "Don't Come Around Here No More" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. This one is always at the top of the list. I don't know why but I find something kind of sexy about it. Maybe it is the way Petty sings it.
4. "Honey, Honey" by Amanda Seyfreid. This is from the Mamma Mia: The Movie soundtrack. I've always been a big fan of ABBA and can't get enough of the movie.
5. "Thursday's Child" by David Bowie. Besides being a major Bowie fan since I was very young I've always felt I identified with this song.
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Post by tigerlily on Jul 26, 2008 12:26:30 GMT -4
YESSSS to David Bowie!!! He's so classic! ;D
I'm not too familiar with the others, though. This little exercise is definitely expanding my horizons!
I don't know why, but I've always been drawn to haunting, melancholoy music and lyrics. I'm generally a very optimistic person, so it really doesn't make much sense. But, I guess it's beautiful melodies, more than anything, that draws me in.
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Post by mrspremise on Jul 27, 2008 15:14:50 GMT -4
This is hard!
I will probably have a different 5 next week but at the moment i am mostly listening to-
We Can Dance - the Feeling
Ballad To Forget - Soulwax
Spiiting Games - Snow Patrol
A-Punk - Vampire Weekend
Our Velocity - Maximo Park
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Post by Charlotte on Jul 28, 2008 11:51:12 GMT -4
I really love Rufus Wainwright, too!! I actually prefer his 'Hallelujah' to Leonard Cohen's. It's so GORGEOUS!!! I used to agree with you on that, but then, I saw the Cohen hommage this summer at the Montreal's Jazz Fest, and now I can't choose between the two versions. I mean they are so different! Both of them are fabulous. Did you know that both singers are from Montreal? I really love Jeff Buckley's version of the song ;D |
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Post by tigerlily on Jul 28, 2008 12:17:17 GMT -4
This is hard! I will probably have a different 5 next week but at the moment i am mostly listening to- We Can Dance - the Feeling Ballad To Forget - Soulwax Spiiting Games - Snow Patrol A-Punk - Vampire Weekend Our Velocity - Maximo Park I've only just discovered Snow Patrol - I think I'm falling for them!! The others I'm not at all familiar with. What genre do they belong to? |
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