So, it's Monday. It's my day off and I have nothing to write about for blog. At least, nothing that jumps to my mind as interesting enough to post. So, here are a few of the songs that I'm listening to right now. Literally right now. Like, as I am writing this sentence.
Guren Yo Yumiya by Linked Horizon
Ok, so yeah. This is the opening theme for an anime. Yeah, it's in Japanese. Yeah, it's freaking awesome. The visuals of the opening are little bit of an anime fever dream, but, gosh dang guys, watching all those people rise above the rooftops in a giant mass of epicness still gives me goosebumps. The song is set at an incredible and out of control pace that gets the blood pumping even if you are, like me, stilling on your bed typing on your laptop. I've experimented with watching animes before but nothing has quite stuck yet in the way that most well-crafted American, Canadian, and European television shows have. But, if animes could all have freaking epic songs like this as openers, consider me a fan.
Heart and Soul by Twin Atlantic
I discovered Twin Atlantic a couple of years ago with the release of their fantastic album "Free," which I dutifully recommend. They are amongst a group of pop rock groups from Scotland that I have been very fond of the past few years. Heart and Soul is their new single for their new album coming out sometime soon, but this song has caused quite a buzz amongst fans. It is a much more mainstream-sounding effort from the guys in the band and that has sent the "selling out" allegations flying from every corner of the fanbase. I personally see no problem with a more accessible sound from Twin Atlantic, especially when the song is this catchy. So, if you'd like, take a listen to some of Twin Atlantic's old stuff, compare it to Heart and Soul, and form your own opinion.
This Too Shall Pass (Marching Band Version) by OK Go
I don't know what it is about OK Go that has had me so fascinated by them these last few weeks. I randomly popped in one of their older albums on my way to work one day and now I've listened to their entire catalogue several times over. They have a new album coming out soon as well and the clips that they have put out sound fantastic. OK Go, as I mentioned in a previous blog, have a reputation for making unique and eye-catching music videos for their hit songs. It has gotten them a lot of attention and I believe it is rightfully so. The marching band music video for This Too Shall Pass I think is a great demonstration on how a big budget production isn't always the best way to succeed with a music video. All it takes sometimes is some enthusiastic participants, some great coordination, and a willingness to have fun on camera to make a music video memorable.
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