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Lyrically Related With Chevi Red
The above link is episode two of "Lyrically Related with DJ Chevi Red. This feature is a special submission by Gezus Zaire to Winners Only and Vocal Media.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Beat
Songs To Sooth Our Anti-Love Hearts
My Anti-Valentines Day playlist spans several decades of musical genius and talent, seeming all the way back to the days where I wasn’t even an idea in my parents minds. I would say my playlist starts with good ole fashioned Patsy Cline, an original queen of Country music, with her famous words to the song Crazy. I have definitely had many moments in my life where I could sing the lyrics to this song in my head over some guy who I felt “crazy for loving”. Looking back, I was definitely “crazy for feeling so blue” over almost all of the dudes who weren’t worth even a single teardrop.
By Adrienne Elizabeth5 years ago in Beat
The Mechanisms
Look no further for your anti-valentines playlist than The Mechanisms, a ragtag crew of immortal steampunk space pirates rattling through space, time, and dimension in their trusty starship Aurora. A musical group responsible for some of the greatest Neoclassical Steampunk Space Shanty music ever created. Together since 2010 they have formed a cult following of adoring fans all over the internet by retelling myths, legends, and classic stories through a lens of queer futurism and dystopian steampunk space travel. "Some say they're from a steampunk future, others claim they're from a cyberpunk past, a few even whisper that they may be from a dieselpunk alternative now." -themechanisms.com
By Wren5 years ago in Beat
The True Tragedy of Taylor Swift's 'Champagne Problems'
'Champagne Problems' is the second song on Taylor Swift's second album of 2020 entitled "Evermore". In my opinion, the song is one of the strongest on the record and became an instant classic. Set to the back drop of a cautiously optimistic piano and tender melody, the song tells the story of a woman looking back her past, specifically with a ex-love that she came very close to marrying in a past life. Presumably lovers all through out college, she talks about how they were in love and how their love had not been perfect, but was always worth it. She talks about how her boyfriend is so excited he tells his family super early in the relationship and would sometimes take the night train to see her.
By Max Amber5 years ago in Beat
Bullet for the 14th February
Let’s be real here – who even celebrates Valentine's Day? Seriously, it is just the one day a year couples put on their fakes smiles and pretend to be nice to each other. I have an idea: instead of having one day of the year where your relationship is perfect and not a train wreck, let’s do the opposite. Let’s be consistently happy people every other day of the year for a damned change and spend one day a year throwing ourselves into songs that accentuate pain, angst, betrayal, depression, hatred and all vile experiences that tear us up inside (sounds like fun, right?).
By Eloise Robertson 5 years ago in Beat
Driver's License
I got my driver's license last week Just like we always talked about 'Cause you were so excited for me To finally drive up to your house
By Susan Lee5 years ago in Beat
"Mercury" Asks the Big Questions
There will always be certain questions that resonate with almost everyone. They stick to our hearts because of the universality of uncertainty that targets our shared humanity. Everyone asks questions, and everyone wonders what their purpose is. The repeated phrase “Where do you run to?”, reverberates off the cosmic walls that make up “Mercury.” Injected between verses of contemplation interspersed with narrative in a sort of AB poetic format, Sufjan Stevens’ beautifully synthesized voice carries the question that gets to the core human issue.
By Jess Nadine5 years ago in Beat
Playlist of my Life, 2021 Edition
5 songs. I'm one of those girls that's all about new music and hearing what's been put out to analyze immediately, however if you made choose 5 songs to listen to, I could manage to pick a few that put a smile on my face. Buckle up, keep your Apple Music or Spotify app opened, and fingers ready to add some new music.
By Kam5 years ago in Beat
Classical GAS
Classical Gas, a classic from the late 60’s. Some of you may know it well and others have probably, never heard it, or heard of it. It is an instrumental piece composed and originally performed by Mason Williams. The 1968 hit was recorded by Mason, an American guitarist, with instrumental backing by members of the Wrecking Crew.
By Tim StiX5 years ago in Beat
Band vs. Band: Linkin Park, Hoobastank, and P.O.D.
Back in the days of MySpace, Windows 2000, and Napster, little 11 to 14 year old me was playing real time strategy games like Command and Conquer and Age of Empires, coming out of a long-running LEGO phase (which has since been revitalized by the way), and moving away from the music I grew up listening to which includes but is not limited to: Parliament Funkadelic, James Brown, Paul Wilbur, CCM in general, the local radio station B97.5 that played at the local public pool. I started getting into something heavy and rebellious, where heavy hard-rock post-grunge guitars met rapped and sung vocals, with themes of inner turmoil and heartbreak.
By Asher5 years ago in Beat
Flux Pavilion - '.wav': Worst to Best
I'm back again. Two articles in the same week? Who is he? Where did his work ethic come from? Shall we just begin... 16. 'Breathe'
By Cronan Parry5 years ago in Beat
Idris Muhammad - Could heaven ever be like this
In this acticle I will be discussing the recording of Idris Muhammad (1977) - Could Heaven Ever Be Like This - its social and political, as well as musical content. Referring to Richard Dyer’s ‘In Defence of Disco’ (1979) and Susan McClary’s ‘Same As It Ever Was’ (1994) essays, I will discuss ideas of rhythm being the most sensual aspect in the song, the blending of genres, and what could be considered romanticism (emotionalism) in music.
By Gabriele Liutke5 years ago in Beat