Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Richard's Playlist

One of my friends on facebook has sent out a call for a road trip playlist, and I thought to myself... I might as well write one for him here on my blog! I will try to use all songs from my personal collection, but I might deviate too. So, without further ado, Here is the list of song types he wanted and my responses.

1. Song that makes you think of a National Park:  first song that comes to mind is Biggest Ball of Twine, I do not have this song in my collection. It isn't so much about a National Park as it is about a tourist attraction... but similar! Songs in my collection... I would choose Saturday In the Park by Chicago.

2. Song from your Birth Year: First song I think of is Walking on Sunshine, but I actually can't stand it! My mom said it always reminds her of me... and yet, I do not like the song. Rock Me Amadeus by Falco would be my pick, or from my collection I'd say Take My Breath Away by Berlin.

3. and: Well, I can't decide if this is a typo or not... but lets think of a song with AND in the title. AND If My Heart Should Somehow Stop by James Vincent McMorrow, maybe its not the best road trip fast paced song... but a beautiful song. I think I listened to this song a million times the summer of 2011.  Bennie AND the Jets, Elton John or I would go with Saints AND Sailors, by Dashboard Confessional... though, I have heard on a good playlist you never have the same artist twice, and they are in my next pick...

4. Same song by TWO different artists: Screaming Infidelities by Dashboard Confessional and Joanna. I LOVE her rendition, and it is a classic song, for the 2000's at least.

5. Song of Summer: Crush by Jennifer Paige, No Sleep Tonight by the Faders.

6. A Duet: Come What May by Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman. Beautiful. I also think of You're So Vain, originally by Carly Simon, but I am thinking of the version from How To Lose A Guy in Ten Days with Kate Hudson and Matthew
McConaugheyCome Along by Cee Lo Green and Vicci Martinez.
7. A Friendship Song: Don't Let Your Enemies become Friends by The Spill Canvas, You're my Best Friend by Queen, or Tell All My Friends I'm Dead by New Found Glory

8. Song w/ a Color: Too obvious, Yellow by Coldplay or Dark Blue by Jack's Mannequin. 


9. Song that reminds you of Richard Templeman: I Think I Love You by David Cassidy, in 10th grade Richard and I were in the film class together, and we paired up to make a music video, and we chose this song, though I think we had a different version of it? Either way, it makes me think of Richard and our one day romance... ahh...

10. Song that reminds you of Kelly Tolley: Well, I don't even know this girl cause Richard met her sometime after we had move apart... but the song Legs by ZZ Top keeps coming to my mind... 


11. A Song about Working: All The Small Things by Blink 182, "work sucks! Carry me home..."


12. A song about Vacation: Miami by Will Smith. DUH.


13. Favorite Disney Song: Won't Say I'm In Love by Meg from Hurcules or anything from Tangled.


14. A Medley (aka Mash Up):  Not My Name and Hey Mickey


15. Favorite Broadway Song: SISTERS White Christmas!


16. Favorite TV Show theme Song: Here With Me by Dido, theme song from Roswell. FAVORITE.


17. Traveling Song:
Daisy Cutter or India Ink by 311, not so much songs about vacation, but they make me think of road trips.

18. A Jewish Song: Rich Girl by Gwen Stefani


19. A Grunge or Hipster Song: Elevator Love Letter by Stars


20 A PRIDE Song: Waka Waka by Shakira I don't know why this one makes me think so much of Pride, but it does... Or Wave Your Flag by K'naan

Monday, June 17, 2013

Connect the Dots

Dan and Marie Melody: Sondre Lerche: Dan In Real Life Soundtrack: I should probably just rate all of the songs in this soundtrack together... but I won't. It's a good soundtrack and mostly done all by Sondre, this is a short little song, One star, keeping it with the soundtrack.

Klimbim: Don Ross: This is from a dance show soundtrack, BYU-Idaho Collegiate showcase 2008. It's actually not a bad song, good for background music when you're studying or cleaning, you know how sometimes you need a break from singing and you just need a song to listen to while you're getting nostalgic looking through old photos when you're suppose to be cleaning? Yeah. And I found out the name of this song through using SoundHound, it was free and I basically don't get an app if it isn't free. Haha. One Star.

Another Dumb Blonde: Hoku: Oh Disney channel, you were so good at introducing me to some crazy stuff... This is just a classic song that I won't part with. Especially since I've been a blonde for a long time. The music video is just... perfect. The dancing... so terrible!  One Star, and I am really only keeping this one cause it is funny... and funny that I know all the words. This one goes into the Cheesy Girlie Mix.

Connect the Dots: The Spill Canvas: This song is actually kind of seductive. Makes me think of the movie Serendipity, where she has freckles on her arm in the shape of Cassiopeia, and he traces them, connecting the dots. Two Stars.

Phantom Limb: The Shins: I definitely through myself into loving this band because of a guy I dated. I also did like a song they had on the Garden State Soundtrack. And I liked that it was a band my brother also liked, not a common thing for him and me to have similar music tastes. The music isn't bad, I sing along a little, The question is now, do I have any connection? Its smooth and makes me think it would be a good beach tune. One Star.

Cough Syrup: Young the Giant: I don't know what it is about this song that just draws me in, but I love it! It's easy to sing along to. The music video has a lot of elements I really like, the Rorschach fish tank, the speakers with water, the glitter, those swimsuits, the water balloons and tennis rackets and baseball bats! I appreciate the creativity. Three Stars.

Forever: Vertical Horizon: I loved their first album, listened to it religiously almost. And I never took the time or got the chance or something, to do that with this album, I don't recall when I got this one, but I still haven't heard all the songs. This song is sweet, I really like the chorus. One Star.

Waltz #2: Elliot Smith: It's a waltz, and you don't hear many songs like that outside of the ballroom. I like it, its a little sad, a little romantic... Two stars.

Something: The Beatles: this is a slow and sultry type song. Harrison and I really enjoyed this part of the Cirque du Solei LOVE show. Two Stars. (not my favorite, but I do like it.)

At Last: Etta James: Soulful, sultry, classic. It's a great song, incredible vocals, and I have listed it under my Dancing in the kitchen playlist, also a good ballroom song. Three Stars. 

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Hey Stranger

Eyes on Fire: Blue Foundation: Twilight Soundtrack: This song takes me right to the movie, I feel the dark greys, deep greens, and a little red come up around me. It's not really a song I see myself turning to on it's own, but I think it is one I will keep, One star.

Whisper: Evanescence: As soon as this song started I thought, I bet I will delete this one. Evanescence was such a phase of my life... tied to an ex-boyfriend and overall I just don't love how dark their music is to me now.  Her voice is beautiful, I don't argue that. And overall I think this song is a lot lighter than some of her stuff... but I just don't feel like I need to keep it.

Lock Your Heart Down: Churchill: ahhhh! One of my new favorites! It's just fresh and clean and happy, so sweet. It's so easy to sing along to, kind of a kitchen dancing slow song, but a little more country and upbeat, it just makes me happy. Four Stars.

Too Slow To Ride: Nina Gordon: I really do enjoy this whole album by Nina, it takes me back to high school, to reading the Fearless series. It is a lonesome song, I can see myself turning to this when I am feeling sad or moody and need something good to sing along to (if Mandy isn't cutting it ya know...) Three Stars.

Let's Dance: Vanessa Hudgens: Another song that I don't know how I got. No, I am not embarrassed and saying oh how did I get this! but, honest, do not know where it came from. It is kind of fun, but it seems to be a little too much whispering, like I am waiting for it to pop... but it is staying a little subdued. One Star... could be good on a workout mix or as a warmup song for dancing.

Hey Stranger: Mêlée: I like this guy's voice. I learned of this band based off a CD my friend Sarah got from our community college, the song was called Francesca, and I decided to buy this whole cd based off of liking that song. It's a pretty easy song, good for a road trip, Two stars. Oh yeah, it kind of stops and then has a trailing ending... don't totally love that part of it.

Reflections: Mae: This is one of my favorite bands, and mark my words, I will one day name a child with the name Mae. This song is a little slower, but I still like it. I really like the line, "tonight I'll wake up twice and both times find your gone" I like the idea of reflections. Two Stars.

Wait: Get Set Go: This is one from my Grey's Anatomy collection. Kind of a cute and simple song, makes me think of this guy I was obsessed with, Devo, and wanting to run over to his place and like in She's The Man, kiss him, kiss the crap out of him, but I waited. And waited. And he never kissed me, and he was gone. (Which ended up being just fine as I married an incredible man.) One Star.

Cold War Transmissions: Anberlin: I can't tell you how many times I played this on the overnight bus we had to take in Russia one night... One of my favorites, obviously a good road trip song... haha Three stars.

Here We Go: Joshua Radin: Well I got really into Joshua Radin the summer of 2011. My love for a man named "George" turned me to Joshua, and I was almost religious in my listening to him... haha Now, this does not mean I love all his stuff. Luckily I do enjoy this one, it seems like the kind of a song a movie that a couple had a difficult patch would end with. One Star.

 Beginning After The End: Stars: This is actually just an instrumental to start off the CD. It's a nice little instrumental though. With just a little talking at the tail end of the song.  One Star.


11 Songs rated in this post

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Ola Chica

I'm Real: The Starting Line: Such a classic part of high school, the (pop) punk music obsession... It's a fun song and I like their take on this Jennifer Lopez song. But overall it isn't my favorite and it seems to be missing something, so it goes...

Solid Ground: Ms. John Soda ?? : This is the type of song that could put you in a trance. It is smooth and kind of floats, and I love the orchestra/wood wind? instruments in it. Two Stars.

RoofTop: Dave Matthews Band: Already I am apprehensive to rate this one... because my husband loves DMB, and I only sometimes do. So, lets listen and see what to do... If I do delete them I know he still has them so it won't be the end of the world... I am actually kind of digging the earthiness of the song, in the chorus. Okay, this one stays. Two Stars.

Never Give Up On The Good Times: Spice Girls: I think the flute in here makes me think of Anchor Man... I think it is time to give up on this "good time" love you spice girls, but this isn't your finest! haha...

All I Want Is You: Barry Louis Polisar: It's a cutesy little song from the movie Juno, which I felt was the epitome of Indie music in movies... and the harmonica is nice... but I will let it go.

Warwick Avenue: Duffy: Such a good song to croon along to... Note to self, look up more from Duffy. The music video started as what I was expecting, and stayed the same, I expected a little more than just her in the car, but it is still good. Two Stars.

Sun Hands: Local Natives: already reviewed, loved, Four Stars (because of the sweet drop and option to rock out!)

Dirrty: Christina Aguilera: I must admit, this is a mainstay on my workout playlist. I love that they say "Ring the alarm and I'm throwing elbows" Three stars.

Many The Miles: Sara Barellis: this is a sweet and fun song, just nice and sunny. Seems like a great road trip song when you are driving to see your love... Two stars.

Ooh La La: Goldfrapp: this song seems thin, but it's fun. One Star.

Tarantula: Smashing Pumpkins: I am very tempted to just delete all of the pumpkins... I kind of said I liked them due to one guy I dated... And this song particularly seemed like our song, but he was a cheater... This song does seem to have high energy. But, I don't really like the pumpkins as a whole... this song is gone.

You'll See: Bedroom: When this song came up I said, I don't even know how I got this song. Do you have any of those in your collection? Well, it is a light and tinny song, it is kind of enjoyable, but also kind of so high pitched that it's hurting my ears, it seems like a simple song, one you would hear in a movie soundtrack while someone is driving along the coast. I'm going to cut it since I don't know where it came from and it didn't really spark anything within me.

Journey To The Past: Aaliyah: First off, it is from Anastasia and is a classic, and I like it. I do think I like the version in the movie a little more, but I am keeping it. It's a soundtrack anyway... One Star.

SuperStar: Nina Gordon: My mom first had a CD by Nina, and I would listen to it as a read a series of books and they always make me think of that character... then a few years ago I decided to look her up again and she had one or two songs on an album that I liked so I bought it, burnt it onto my computer and sent it to my mom. Haha... this song is kind of slow and sad but hopeful... I am deleting it though.

Ola Chica: Chico Fernandez: What a great way to wrap up today's post! This is one of my all time favorite Cha Cha songs. This use to be my ringtone, my dear friend David bought me a CD just for this song, it was one of the first songs I remember seeing performed to at BYU-I, and I later coached a team and taught the same dance that Ron Montez (THE Montez!!) choreographed for BYU-I. So much love for this song, the dance department at BYU-I, it is just a fun and happy song, and one of my favorites. FIVE STARS!!!!!




Friday, May 24, 2013

Midnight Bottle

Midnight Bottle: Colbie Caillat: Speaking of Midnight Bottles, I've found a smoothie that helps me sleep deep and through the night! It's delicious! 1/4 c frozen cherries, 1 c almond milk, 1 TBSP peanut butter, splash of vanilla, half a banana, ice cubes, and I add some flax and chia seeds for fun. And sometimes some cocoa powder to make it chocolatey! And it totally helps me to sleep well. Back to the song...It's a fairly light and breezy song, a good rumba, makes me want to be in a hotel room on the beach with the wind blowing through the curtains. One Star.

Payphone: Maroon 5: First off, this song shouldn't really be about payphones cause I never see any anymore... but anyway. It's a catchy and pop song, the Husband loves it so I'll keep it (though I like it too) One Star.

Die Alone: Ingrid Michaelson: It might be my copy of the song, but it is a tinny sounding copy... but I kind of like it. It works with the song to be that way. It;s a good song for a commute, when the sun is shining and you're enjoying the day. One Star. 

To The Moon & Back: Savage Garden: Savage Garden was such a futuristic yet perfectly contemporary band. I'm a little sad they are no longer a band... but I am also okay with it. I can't entirely decide what I think of this song.. I know every word, but it isn't quite a good pump up song, I don't think it has enough to stay on as a road trip song because it isn't as well known... well, when it doubt, throw it out!

Girl America: Mat Kearney: once it started I said, gone. I'm not much a fan of talk-singing. And then there are some drug references, tossed.

Ladies' Choice: Mandy Moore: Ahh I love Mandy! This is a great tune. reviewed here.  Three Stars.

Spin Around: Josie and the Pussycats: I think my mom bought this cd, and I had seen the movie once and it was terrible and mediocre but the music was fun... it was a good road trip CD in college! One Star.

Will You Still Find Me: Aereogramme: It's a smooth and flowing song, one that makes you forget how time moves. I was able to find the song on youtube.  It's such a watery song, One Star.

Staple it together: Jack Johnson: It's a fun little number, easy going, good for doing the dishes to. One Star.

9 Songs reviewed.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Saturday In The Park

Don't Leave Me: All American Rejects: I enjoy songs that have a little bit of counting and rhyming off of it. This song reminds me of high school and college, road trips and boys. One Star

Do It: Spice Girls: Well I like the Spice Girls... but this song... it doesn't really have anything for me.

I Got You: Train: It's funny, for some reason I had HATED Train for forever! Then I stopped. But that doesn't mean I love all of their songs.. This song is basically a remix of Black Water by the Doobie Brothers. It's a fine song, it's sunny and warm, but I am not loving it. (and I know my husband has it)

Running on Sunshine: Jesus Jackson: Talking about a sunny and warm song! This is a groovy song that makes you want to dance (at least me...) I like the slide on whatever instrument that is... and it is a fun song. Three Stars



Audrey, Start The Revolution: Anberlin: I really like this band! I like the hard way the instruments are played, and then it is soft... This song is really just a love song. Two Stars.

Mother Mother: The Veronicas: I don't recall listening to this song much when I got the CD... and it doesn't connect to me. 

Gold: Owl City: My husband loves Owl City, so I think I got this from him... I like Owl City because one of my nephew's favorite songs was Fireflies and I thought it was adorable how he loved it so much. This song is actually pretty sweet. One Star.

Golden Years: David Bowie: I got this song because I loved it in A Knight's Tale, it's cooky, funky, and fun. One Star.

You Got What I Need: Joshua Radin: Ahh the summer of 2011... magical romances of what could not be... This is a good kitchen dancing song, takes me back to 2007 when I did an internship at a dance studio and me and the other intern would close the studio, turn off the lights and turn the music up... Four Stars.

Crash Course: Spill Canvas: Oh my goodness! I love this song! It's upbeat and fun, it is summer in a song, just fun and sweet, the lyrics are really cute. "Collision unavoidable" Perfect for love.  Four Stars.

Waiting: The Rocket Summer: I don't know how I got this song, but it seems light and cute, his voice is slightly whiny, but I am enjoying the song... One star.

Evidence: Jimmy Eat World: Haven't listened to this song much since I got the CD, well actually haven't listened to Jimmy since I got the cd... It's always good stuff, I guess I just have to be in the mood for it which isn't too often... This seems to be a good song. One Star. 

He's Not A Boy: The Like: This song is spunky and fun, so I got the whole CD... should have just stuck with this song, I really like the retro feel of this one, the music video is just a party. One Star.

Saturday In The Park: Chicago: This is one of my mom's favorite songs, I think I got it one time for a road trip I knew she and I would be taking. It is another fresh and light song, talking of good times and it's just cute. Three Stars.

Pressed in a Book: The Shins: I am conflicted here. This song is kind of fun, but I don't entirely love this band due to an ex-boyfriend who did love them. One Star...

The Forecast: Jason Mraz: I was skeptical when this one came up cause I am not the biggest fan of Mr. AZ... but I enjoy this one. I like all of the talk of the weather (this should have been in my Rain playlist!) It's a light and breezy song, makes me think of sitting in a coffee shop while reading, just content to pass time. Two Stars.


16 Songs Reviewed


Friday, April 12, 2013

Recent Downloads

Because of this dance (you have to watch the back story.. I was crying. She's legally blind, but has a dance internship at Julliard... and is incredible.) I had to get the song, Stars by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. And after having listened to that song, I saw another that I thought I might like cause I typically enjoy songs about Paris, and Paris (Ooh La La) was what I wanted. Part of the background music sounds familiar but I don't know from where...

Love on Top, Beyonce: I love the power behind this song, she seems to attack the song, but it is so good, catchy, and fun.

ZZ Ward's whole CD, Til The Casket Drops

Some free songs, Running for Cover: Ivan and Alyosha and then Dark to Light: Telekinesis

Reviews to come...