Turns out I DID get to go see the Monkees!
My parents got me tickets for my birthday and we went to see them in Philadelphia at the great Mann Center. I was a great show and I really enjoyed myself, although my mom did immediate ask upon the start of the show "Is it going to be this loud the whole time?" And I was super pleased that they did "What Am I Doing Hanging 'Round" and got "Pleasant Valley Sunday" in during the encore!
But in honor of the Monkees, and one of the songs they did live that made me like it a lot more than I used to, the first song I've been listening to a lot these past few weeks is
1. Steppin Stone - The Monkees
Cuz I'm not your steppin stone!
2. Along Together - Fall Out Boy
I've never listened to them before, but I got a little in the new Fall Out Boy album. This song is definitely my favorite (even if some of the lyrics are a tiny bit weak . . . they are not nearly as weak as some of the other songs).
3. Boyfriend - Marina and the Diamonds
My little sister turned me onto this song and it amazes me. I had to go back to watch the Bieber version and it is basically unrecognizable. This version is so much better! Marina is great.
4. Black Flies - Ben Howard
I had the great great privilege of getting to see Ben Howard yesterday perform in Central Park. It was a night of beautiful music. Probably the best concert I've been to (excepting F+tM of course). Black Flies was a song he just completely rocked out in a transcendent way, so here he is performing it live at the Isle of Wight.
5. The Girl Who Got Away - Dido
I was randomly listening to this while running and it was so relaxing but had a great beat. I felt one with the world.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Music this Week: Some Pop and Some Oldies
Wow it has been a long time since my last Music of the Week. I have picked up a couple new albums but have still been listening to a lot of the same old tunes: Florence + the Machine, Marina and the Diamonds, Billy Joel and I've definitely been having a Monkees Revivial--- probably to console myself that I can't afford to go see them on tour this season.
1. Pompeii - Bastille
(Sorry the music video is a little lame, but song is good!)
First I need to point out this song because I LOVE IT. I was pleasantly surprised when I went to itunes to buy this song and it was itunes' Free Single of the Week last week. I instantly listened to it 10 times in a row. I actually forced myself to take a 2 day break from listening to it as a precaution in case I was getting obsessively insane about it. If you want to check out other songs by Bastille try Bad Blood or Sleepsong. Those are my other two major favorites.
2. I Wanna Be Free - The Monkees
Like I said, been listening to the Monkees a lot. They are great. I really like them a lot. This song has really stuck with me a lot lately. When I was a kid I thought this was lame song about a guy who a lame committment-fobe, but now I feel like it is about actually a much more sophisticated a concept and might be a major part of my philosophy toward love.
3. Casino - Nashville
SURPRISE! Yes, it's another song from Nashville! my favorite new tv show of the season! I can't wait for the next season. Til then I'm going to sing along to this.
4. You'll Be Mine - The Pierces
My sister turned me on to this folky-pop duo, who apparently sing the credits song for Pretty Little Liars. They had a couple songs I really liked so I got their album, and the whole thing really grew on me. My favorite song though has to be their beautiful cover of Simon & Garfunkel's 'Kathy's Song. I find it truly moving.
5. Just Desserts - Marina and the Diamonds & Charlie XCX
New super-fun Marina song! Lyrics are not always outstanding, but who cares? Just dance. (Also I got this as a free download! woooo!)
6. Rhiannon - Stevie Nicks
A classic and such a good song.
7. Ramblin Rose - Nat King Cole
I also have just been really enjoyed belting this out on my commute to work for some reason. RAMBLIN ROOOOOOOSE . . . RAMBLIN ROOOOOOOOSE
1. Pompeii - Bastille
(Sorry the music video is a little lame, but song is good!)
First I need to point out this song because I LOVE IT. I was pleasantly surprised when I went to itunes to buy this song and it was itunes' Free Single of the Week last week. I instantly listened to it 10 times in a row. I actually forced myself to take a 2 day break from listening to it as a precaution in case I was getting obsessively insane about it. If you want to check out other songs by Bastille try Bad Blood or Sleepsong. Those are my other two major favorites.
2. I Wanna Be Free - The Monkees
Like I said, been listening to the Monkees a lot. They are great. I really like them a lot. This song has really stuck with me a lot lately. When I was a kid I thought this was lame song about a guy who a lame committment-fobe, but now I feel like it is about actually a much more sophisticated a concept and might be a major part of my philosophy toward love.
3. Casino - Nashville
SURPRISE! Yes, it's another song from Nashville! my favorite new tv show of the season! I can't wait for the next season. Til then I'm going to sing along to this.
4. You'll Be Mine - The Pierces
My sister turned me on to this folky-pop duo, who apparently sing the credits song for Pretty Little Liars. They had a couple songs I really liked so I got their album, and the whole thing really grew on me. My favorite song though has to be their beautiful cover of Simon & Garfunkel's 'Kathy's Song. I find it truly moving.
5. Just Desserts - Marina and the Diamonds & Charlie XCX
New super-fun Marina song! Lyrics are not always outstanding, but who cares? Just dance. (Also I got this as a free download! woooo!)
6. Rhiannon - Stevie Nicks
A classic and such a good song.
7. Ramblin Rose - Nat King Cole
I also have just been really enjoyed belting this out on my commute to work for some reason. RAMBLIN ROOOOOOOSE . . . RAMBLIN ROOOOOOOOSE
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