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Essentials by the Dozen — The Velvet Underground in 12 Tracks
With respect to The Velvet Underground, if you’ve ever made statements worthy of a solid facepalm, such as “This overrated group basically just made noise, yet critics worship them”, or found yourself listening in on some conversation that had you asking “How in God’s name are they arguably America’s most important band if I’ve never heard a single song from these people?”, then this next list should serve as a good starting point if you wish to expand your knowledge on one of rock’s most important groups.
By Gabriele Del Busso4 years ago in Beat
Essentials by the Dozen — The Who in 12 Tracks
With respect to The Who, if you’ve ever made statements worthy of a solid facepalm, such as “Their song ‘Teenage Wasteland’ is good”, or found yourself listening in on some conversation that had you asking “The… Who?”, then this next list should serve as a good starting point if you wish to expand your knowledge on one of rock’s most famous groups.
By Gabriele Del Busso4 years ago in Beat
Essentials by the Dozen — Stevie Wonder in 12 Tracks
With respect to Stevie Wonder, if you’ve ever made statements worthy of a solid facepalm, such as “He’s that blind guy that made ‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’ and ‘Ebony and Ivory’”, or found yourself listening in on some conversation that had you asking “Did Stevie Wonder ever make anything as good as ‘Superstition’?”, then this next list should serve as a good starting point if you wish to expand your knowledge on one of music’s most creative minds.
By Gabriele Del Busso4 years ago in Beat
An Interview with Pop Rock Singer-Songwriter Tatum Quinn
Montreal’s own “powerhouse in a little package” Tatum Quinn is a 25-year-old, Pop Rock singer -songwriter. She was trained at Berklee College of Music and featured twice on Ubisoft's massively successful game, "Just Dance." Tatum Quinn has opened for Kool & the Gang, The Pointer Sisters, April Wine, and Boy George. Tatum Quinn’s goal is to inspire the world through her music as well as give her fans a place where they belong in a world that wants you to fit a stereotypical mold. Tatum Quinn is no stranger to bullying due to a learning disability, dyslexia. She struggled to get out of high school alongside teachers who would tell her “she’ll never amount to anything," and to “give up on music and get a real job," which only pushed her closer to music! Music saved Tatum Quinn and continues to be there for her everyday! That's why it's so important for Tatum Quinn to create a safe and fun environment where everyone could be exactly who they are with zero judgement! She wants her listeners to know that whatever they’re going through, they’re not alone because she’s right there with them.
By Meikhel Philogene4 years ago in Beat
A Comic Playlist
This is the result of a prompt from my friend Bill O'Neil when I said I couldn't write anything related to comedy. I can’t actually write comedy and find reading some comic books difficult sometimes. Spike Milligan's “Puckoon” and Harvard Lampoon’s “Bored of the Rings” are books that burn out way too soon. Having said that I always find the writing of Douglas Adams very entertaining so I can take some comedic writing.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
Song Review: 'First Class' by Jack Harlow is Another in a Long Line of Mediocre Number 1 Hits
I am truly baffled, what is the appeal of the current number one song in America, First Class by Jack Harlow? Now, the song is not repellent, for the most part, but it is remarkably uninteresting. First Class takes Fergie’s 2006 chart topper, GLAMOROUS, and re-imagines it through the lens of hip hop star Jack Harlow reflecting on his rather remarkable and immediate success in the world of pop music. And that’s really it. There is nothing insightful or new about it, Harlow humblebrags and Fergie’s producers have already done most of the work. At least the work that wasn’t already, already done by Sheila E’s producers back in the 1980s.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Beat
Did I Help Make Ooga-Chuka a Top 40 Hit?. Top Story - April 2022.
Now, I’m not Forrest Gump, but I have had a few minor brushes with history in my life and, oddly enough, one of them involves Blue Swede’s cover of BJ Thomas’ classic song, Hooked on a Feeling, known for its Ooga-Chuka, Ooga-Ooga-Ooga-Chuka chant. You see, in 1974, I was a sophomore at The University of Chicago, living in one of the dorms: Thompson House in the now-demolished Pierce Tower. Believe it or not, Thompson House claims credit for making Blue Swede’s version of Hooked on a Feeling a hit in the United States. Yep, we claim credit for making a song a #1 hit.
By Donald J. Bingle4 years ago in Beat
The lyrical legacy of "Don't Cha" by The Pussycat Dolls
In 2019, Ariana Grande released her single Break up with your girlfriend, I'm bored, a song about a woman wanting a man to end his current relationship to date her, instead. Among the mixed reaction, a small group of fans jokingly commented: "hey hey you you, I don't like your girlfriend", obviously quoting Avril Lavigne's 2006 single Girlfriend, which follows a similar storyline. While they were right, however, an older song came to my mind, namely, Don't Cha by The Pussycat Dolls (feat. Busta Rhymes), released in 2005.
By Simona Rosso4 years ago in Beat
Live Reaction: Inhaler by Foals
I don’t know what to expect! Very kind of jazzy rhythmic introduction – longer instrumental opening than a lot of songs. Sorry, I paused and lost my train of thought when the lead singer started singing - instant connection to his voice startled me. I really like the slight echo on his voice and the tone of his voice. There’s a slight growl but it’s also a higher pitch . It’s cool. It’s heavier than I expected from the opening. Oh, I like the way it broke and changed tempos and rhythm (or are those the same thing? I don’t think so, although I think one is essential for the other maybe. Music experts can pitch in here. I love to learn).
By Shelly Slade4 years ago in Beat
The Joy of The Penguin Café
Introducing The Penguin Cafe Orchestra and Simon Jeffes Many years ago I saw a video featuring penguins and loved the music that was used as the soundtrack. The piece was “Beanfields” by The Penguin Café Orchestra, who up to that point I had been totally unaware of.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
