Music Monday(Tuesday)__Miley Cyrus Wreking Ball

 (Original)

 

(Director's Cut)

So I know that I haven't posted much lately and that I am late for the music monday this week but I thought I would talk about Miley Cyrus's music video for Wreaking Ball. The Directors cut was released today and I will have to say that I love it a lot more than the original. The reason is that I feel more of a connection to what Miley was trying to portray through the song. Don't get me wrong, the original has some interesting aspects to it, but I think that she tried to be too sexy for the type of song that it is. Something that is just simple and raw has more of an impact than showing our body naked on an actual wreaking ball.

Music Monday__Waist of Time

This song was recommended to me a few times on youtube and I had just ignored it before. But then I thought, why not expand my music knowledge and I am glad I did. Not only is the song great, but the music video fits it too.

Music Monday_Fever

I don't think I have put a cover of a song as my song of the week, but once I heard this rendition of Fever, originally by Peggy Lee, this girls version was able to stand very close to it in ranks. This girl, Addie Hamilton really needs to get recognized more, having only 2 songs on her youtube channel covering Blurred Line in the similar vintage sound, she is someone I would love to follow in her music career.

Music Monday__Applause by Lady Gaga

I will have to say that I use to be a huge fan of Lady Gaga. However, the last album she had release was not my favorite and I had lost interest in her. With the new song, I am excited for her again. This song is catchy fun, and the video is amazing. I can't wait to see what else she comes out with.

Music Monday__Renaissance Girl by Oh Land

I will have to say this song is really cute. I feel like Oh Land is channeling her inner Audrey Hepburn and it works great for her. Also the fashion in this video is great. Have a Happy Monday Everyone!!

Music Monday__I'm Out by Ciara ft. Nicki Minaj

So I have been loving this song recently. It very girl empowering. No I have not been through a break up, but it just makes me want to go to the club and just dance, or just dance in my room.

Music Monday__James Blake

So I have listened to James Blake not knowing who he was on Spotify radio. His voice is so melodic that I could listen to him on repeat for hours and just be in a good tranquil state. I hope you enjoy him as much as I do. The two songs I chose are "Retrograde" which is on his newest album and "CMYK" which is some of his older work.

Music Monday__Skylar Grey

So some of you may know of Skylar Grey for her collaborations with Dr. Dre in "I need a Doctor" and in Diddy's song "Coming Home." I have been loving her melodic voice, however I haven't acknowledged her as an individual artist. So I had stumbled across her new song on Youtube "Wear me Out," (third video) which lead me to "Final Warning" (first video), and finally "C'mon Let me Ride" ft. Eminem. I think she has a fresh sound to her and likes to have a combination of serious and silly songs which I like in an artist.

Music Monday__Charli XCX

So this woman has a very electric dirty bubblegum pop sound to her. I found her with the song "You (Ha Ha Ha)," in which she is sampling from another song that I like "You" by Gold Panda.

The Next Song by her that I am loving is "Take my Hand," which was produced by Urban Outfitters. Her whole vibe reminds me of a futuristic 90s era singer. Her songs will keep you happy and wanting some more. 

Music Monday__Drifting In and Out by Porcelain Raft

So this has been a song that I have been listening on and off for the past couple of weeks. I am loving the melodic beat with the continuous electric guitar picking that is happening in the background.

Music Monday___Great Gatsby Soundtrack

So I couldn't just choose one song for this week. The Great Gatsby soundtrack has been on repeat for me in the past week. I love the artists they took and modern music and made it sound like it could have been made in the 20s, if the 20s was now. Go listen. Here are a few songs from the soundtrack that are my favorite.

Young and Beautiful__Lana del Ray

A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All we Got)__Fergie, Q-Tip, GoonRock

Back to Black__Beyonce and André 3000