Blog 7

This week in class we watched The Beatles Hard Days Night, and that was ok, I definitely liked the Beatles first time in the U.S. much better. The reason is because in Hard Days Night I feel as if it's not as real as their first time in the U.S. Hard Days Night just seems so fake and unreal, but in the other one it is more real because they are just being themselves. This week wasn't only about the Beatles it was also about The Rolling Stones, and I did not like them at all. They can't sing, they don't have any harmonies, and their music isn't that good. Overall I would say the Beatles are much better than The Rolling Stones. Plus the Beatles wrote the majority of their songs and The Rolling Stone only wrote one per album.

Blog 6

A band that I like and have recently discovered are the Imagine Dragons. Now from the name you may think that it sounds a little weird but they're not, I really like them and can't wait for them to come out with new songs. What got me hooked on them is their lead singers voice and their sound. One of their songs that is fairly popular is called It's Time, which talks about not trying to be someone you're not and just being yourself not matter what may happen. Here's the video of It's Time by Imagine Dragons.

Another not so popular song by them is called Demons and I really like this song because of what it's about. It's about this guys lover being the only bright point in his life, and worst of all there are demons inside him and he's pleading for her to save him while acknowledging it's better to push her away for her own good. Here's the video of Demons by Imagine Dragons.

Blog 5

This week in class we talked mainly about The Beatles. The Beatles were and still are a very popular band. They were the biggest thing to happen to Rock and Roll. Many people love and praise The Beatles, I'm not one of those people, I mean I like The Beatles I just don't think they are the greatest band ever. Don't get me wrong they are amazing musicians and song writers, but I just don't really like their songs that much. One thing I didn't know about The Beatles is how funny they are, especially Ringo. Although I don't like them that much I still have a couple of songs I do like. For example, I Saw Her Standing There, here's a video. 

That is a great song that I like a lot! Another great classic by The Beatles is Twist and Shout, I especially like the scene in Farris Bueller's Day Off where he's on the parade float acting like he's singing Twist and Shout, and everyone is getting really in to it. Here's the clip from Farris Bueller's Day Off where Farris sings Twist and Shout on a parade float.

 

Blog 4

There is one country band that I can always listen to, and that is the Zac Brown Band. The thing I love about the Zac Brown Band are their lyrics and most of all their sound. The lead singer has such a smooth voice that I love and could listen to all the time. They have fast songs, funny songs, slow songs, and serious songs. Here's and example of one of their more up beat songs that's also funny called The Wind.

All of their songs are definitely not like this one above, but there is one song called Highway 20 Ride that is pretty slow. The lead singer Zac Brown helped write this song along with Wyatt Durette, who got the idea to write the song while driving along Interstate 20 between Atlanta, Georgia and the Georgia/South Carolina state line in Augusta, Georgia to drop off his son so that his mom could pick him up. After one particular trip, Wyatt started to think how his son thought of him as a father and he came up with this song. Here's the video of Highway 20 Ride.

Blog 3

This week in class we listened to Buddy Holly and the Beatles. Out of those two I would have to say I like Buddy Holly more one, because he's from Texas, and two, because I like his voice and some of his songs. Don't get me wrong I like some of the Beatles songs, I would just prefer to listen to Buddy Holly rather than the Beatles. Here's one of Buddy Holly's songs that I really like.

Even though Buddy Holly died at age 23 in a plane crash doesn't mean his songs aren't played anymore. Here is an AT&T commercial with his song Everyday.

Blog 2

If you have never heard The Script, then you are missing out. The Script is an amazing band, that I could listen to anytime of the day. Their lead singer has an amazing voice, but the main thing I love about The Script is their lyrics. Their lyrics have so much meaning and so much depth, and I feel like I can relate to them. They just came out with a new single called, Hall of Fame, which talks about never giving up and reaching your goals if you just believe. Hall of Fame has an awesome piano part and amazing lyrics, which are put together to create a great song! The Script is one of my favorite bands, and I hope they can become one of yours too.

Blog 1

I think Elvis Presley is the reason Rock & Roll became so popular, his pure voice and good looks made him and instant sensation. I think it's funny how back then, parents freaked out when Elvis shook his hips in that way, and now we do much more provocative movements. I wish I had Elvis's voice. When he would sing the girls would faint in awe of how perfect it was. I don't think there has been anybody that has come close to how popular Elvis was.