by Jesse B.
Wow. Just . . . Wow. That's probably about the reaction you'll have after watching "World, Hold On". (I would have posted the video itself, but embedding of this video has been disabled by the record company. Those damn tyrants! *shakes fist*) While it's quite possibly the strangest music video you'll ever see, it drives the point of the song home like a pneumatic nail gun. (And for those of you who haven't stepped out of the stone age when it comes to construction technology, yes, that's essentially mechanical hammer.) Bob Sinclar has created a true masterpiece here.
The vocals are reminiscent of Eric Clapton (in fact, one of Sinclar's aliases is Reminiscence Quartet), and the lyrical content isn't a far cry from his either. The electronic beat is something a bit different though; you certainly wouldn't find it in a Clapton song, but strangely enough, it seems to fit perfectly with this tune.
The video itself starts out simple enough but soon introduces some stop-motion animation. Eventually there's old-school cardboard cutout space ship (like they used in the original Star Trek and Star Wars) flying around. Basketballs substitute for proton torpedoes. If the weirdness doesn't bother you, you'll soon come to appreciate the music video as a whole.
Note: I originally heard the song sans video and loved it. My discovery of the video only enhanced my affection for the song.
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Music Review: Made of Glass
by Jesse B.
This video says so much about humanity's place in the environment. Shots of polar bears on dwindling icebergs are especially moving during this period of global warming. André Tenneberger (ATB) offsets shots of these beautiful creatures with video of (relatively) ecofriendly energy sources: nuclear, wind, solar, etc.
The music itself is suitably harmonious and the vocals are excellent. The lyrics reflect the mood set by the video but also leave room for further interpretation.
This video says so much about humanity's place in the environment. Shots of polar bears on dwindling icebergs are especially moving during this period of global warming. André Tenneberger (ATB) offsets shots of these beautiful creatures with video of (relatively) ecofriendly energy sources: nuclear, wind, solar, etc.
The music itself is suitably harmonious and the vocals are excellent. The lyrics reflect the mood set by the video but also leave room for further interpretation.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Review: Cascada
by Nathan W.
When you think of disco and dance music, you think of 70’s music such as “Stayin’ Alive.” However, Cascada is an up-and-coming dance artist, who is completely unlike the 70’s music. Cascada is a German artist, gaining popularity in the UK and the US. Her music is upbeat and good for dancing with hits such as “Everytime We Touch,” “Ready for Love,” and remakes of “Kids in America” and “Truly, Madly, Deeply.”
Cascada can be found at www.cascadamusic.de or www.myspace.com/cascada. Her new album, “Everytime We Touch,” is now available in stores.
When you think of disco and dance music, you think of 70’s music such as “Stayin’ Alive.” However, Cascada is an up-and-coming dance artist, who is completely unlike the 70’s music. Cascada is a German artist, gaining popularity in the UK and the US. Her music is upbeat and good for dancing with hits such as “Everytime We Touch,” “Ready for Love,” and remakes of “Kids in America” and “Truly, Madly, Deeply.”
Cascada can be found at www.cascadamusic.de or www.myspace.com/cascada. Her new album, “Everytime We Touch,” is now available in stores.
Review: Matt Costa
by Mandi I.
Matt Costa is a great up and coming artist to look out for. Riding on the recent success of Brushfire Records, who feature Jack Johnson as one of their top selling artists, Matt released his first feature length album, Songs We Sing, in 2005 with the record company. His music sounds similar to Jack Johnson’s but with more rhythm. Brushfire Record’s boasts talent like G Love & Special Sauce and other up and comers.
Matt Costa’s lyrics are great and spin through your head all day and this artist is bound to follow in Jack Johnsons simple greatness. Check him out at http://www.myspace.com/mattcostamusic or www.mattcosta.com.
Matt Costa is a great up and coming artist to look out for. Riding on the recent success of Brushfire Records, who feature Jack Johnson as one of their top selling artists, Matt released his first feature length album, Songs We Sing, in 2005 with the record company. His music sounds similar to Jack Johnson’s but with more rhythm. Brushfire Record’s boasts talent like G Love & Special Sauce and other up and comers.
Matt Costa’s lyrics are great and spin through your head all day and this artist is bound to follow in Jack Johnsons simple greatness. Check him out at http://www.myspace.com/mattcostamusic or www.mattcosta.com.
Tea, Kingsfoil, and Simple and Supreem Concert Review
Abby H.
Saturday, November 26th, three amazing bands performed at the JCC in York. The three bands were Kingsfoil, Simple and Supreem, and Tea the Band. This was Tea’s first show back in York since July because three of their members are currently at college outside of York.
The first band to perform was Kingsfoil, and they put on a fantastic show. They got everyone warmed up and dancing in preparation for the two other bands. Next came Simple and Supreem, a band that came all the way from Philadelphia to open for Tea. They really had the crowd moving, and even had quite a few people up on the stage jamming out.
Finally Tea came on and really rocked the stage. They played songs from both of their albums, Anfang and In a State of Undress. Everyone was enjoying themselves and had a fantastic time. It was a funk filled night with tons of glow sticks and a rocking good time. Over 400 people showed up in support of the bands and made the night quite a success.
You can check these three bands out at their websites to find out more about them and to find out when they will be performing near you.
Tea – www.myspace.com/teatheband
Kingsfoil – www.myspace.com/kingfoil
Simple and Supreem – www.myspace.com/simpleampsupreem
Saturday, November 26th, three amazing bands performed at the JCC in York. The three bands were Kingsfoil, Simple and Supreem, and Tea the Band. This was Tea’s first show back in York since July because three of their members are currently at college outside of York.
The first band to perform was Kingsfoil, and they put on a fantastic show. They got everyone warmed up and dancing in preparation for the two other bands. Next came Simple and Supreem, a band that came all the way from Philadelphia to open for Tea. They really had the crowd moving, and even had quite a few people up on the stage jamming out.
Finally Tea came on and really rocked the stage. They played songs from both of their albums, Anfang and In a State of Undress. Everyone was enjoying themselves and had a fantastic time. It was a funk filled night with tons of glow sticks and a rocking good time. Over 400 people showed up in support of the bands and made the night quite a success.
You can check these three bands out at their websites to find out more about them and to find out when they will be performing near you.
Tea – www.myspace.com/teatheband
Kingsfoil – www.myspace.com/kingfoil
Simple and Supreem – www.myspace.com/simpleampsupreem
Music Review: X & Y by Coldplay
Alex D.
After hearing the single “Speed of Sound” on MTV one morning I just had to get my hands on this new hit, X&Y Coldplay’s newest release. Realizing that Coldplay even had a new album out baffled me though. After “A Rush of Blood to the Head” their second album with familiar tracks like “Clocks” and “Scientist” had come out, the band had announced it to be their last album.
When you hear that it’s called X&Y you just think its some weird reference to something the band is trying to tell you. The puzzle aligns when you turn the album over and see that there are two sides to the album X&Y, just like old vinyl baby. In a recent interview Coldplay’s bassist Guy Berryman, explained why they chose this format.
“Our idea of an album, a perfect album, is probably not too long, being about 10 songs. I think when we came to compile all the songs on the record, we tried to pick 10 but we realized there were certain ones we couldn’t leave off, so it was gonna be more than 10 and so just so it seems like a shorter album, or you can listen to it in 2 halves, we split it into a sort of A and B side so mentally it prepares you and that was the idea.”
You may not think an album is nothing more than songwriting, adding instruments and getting signed but its so much more that that. Being unaware of all of the layers the album is made of, you may not realize how important the track listing is. If songs are in different orders than people may or may not like it depending just on the song number. Will Champion had something to say about this during a recent interview
“It’s crucial. Track listing is important. You can re-arrange the songs and make it sound like a completely different record. The 1st record was done in a specific order originally and we gave it to some people and they came back saying it was the most miserable record they’d ever heard, good but incredibly depressing and so changed it around a bit and everyone’s like, ‘Oh it seems like it’s so optimistic!’. So, it’s just a way of steering people down the journey of the record and whether it makes sense or not. Certain tracks go well into each other and just trying to get the right journey through the songs.
Even though Coldplay’s new album took 18 months of studio time and work, it was worth waiting for. When a band or artist is passionate about music, they will do what ever it takes. Chris Martin, Coldplay front man explains what this album stands for in a recent interview.
“In mathematics X and Y were always the answer, but in life no one knows… to me this album is about those unanswerable questions, and what you should do about the fact, that you can’t explain all unknown variables.”
Coldplay’s new album X&Y, was amazing. I really enjoy this new album though, and was happy hearing there was more Coldplay to come. However, if you have just gotten over a break up- I wouldn’t recommend this album. Its romantic lyrics about love and loss might break your heart again and trigger those tears.
After hearing the single “Speed of Sound” on MTV one morning I just had to get my hands on this new hit, X&Y Coldplay’s newest release. Realizing that Coldplay even had a new album out baffled me though. After “A Rush of Blood to the Head” their second album with familiar tracks like “Clocks” and “Scientist” had come out, the band had announced it to be their last album.
When you hear that it’s called X&Y you just think its some weird reference to something the band is trying to tell you. The puzzle aligns when you turn the album over and see that there are two sides to the album X&Y, just like old vinyl baby. In a recent interview Coldplay’s bassist Guy Berryman, explained why they chose this format.
“Our idea of an album, a perfect album, is probably not too long, being about 10 songs. I think when we came to compile all the songs on the record, we tried to pick 10 but we realized there were certain ones we couldn’t leave off, so it was gonna be more than 10 and so just so it seems like a shorter album, or you can listen to it in 2 halves, we split it into a sort of A and B side so mentally it prepares you and that was the idea.”
You may not think an album is nothing more than songwriting, adding instruments and getting signed but its so much more that that. Being unaware of all of the layers the album is made of, you may not realize how important the track listing is. If songs are in different orders than people may or may not like it depending just on the song number. Will Champion had something to say about this during a recent interview
“It’s crucial. Track listing is important. You can re-arrange the songs and make it sound like a completely different record. The 1st record was done in a specific order originally and we gave it to some people and they came back saying it was the most miserable record they’d ever heard, good but incredibly depressing and so changed it around a bit and everyone’s like, ‘Oh it seems like it’s so optimistic!’. So, it’s just a way of steering people down the journey of the record and whether it makes sense or not. Certain tracks go well into each other and just trying to get the right journey through the songs.
Even though Coldplay’s new album took 18 months of studio time and work, it was worth waiting for. When a band or artist is passionate about music, they will do what ever it takes. Chris Martin, Coldplay front man explains what this album stands for in a recent interview.
“In mathematics X and Y were always the answer, but in life no one knows… to me this album is about those unanswerable questions, and what you should do about the fact, that you can’t explain all unknown variables.”
Coldplay’s new album X&Y, was amazing. I really enjoy this new album though, and was happy hearing there was more Coldplay to come. However, if you have just gotten over a break up- I wouldn’t recommend this album. Its romantic lyrics about love and loss might break your heart again and trigger those tears.
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