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- Top Story - November 2018
Beyond the Mainstream: YouTube
I get pretty tired of the radio. Not the content so much as the format of it. They take a good song and proceed to viciously stomp its every beat and tempo switch into your brain to entice you to keep returning to that specific radio program—which, yeah from a business standpoint, I understand but as a music lover, it just kind of makes me tired. So most days I actually connect to my phone Bluetooth and cruise some channels on YouTube that I stumble upon at home when I've got the proper amount of time to coast the search results for whatever music style I'm digging at the moment. I've come across some real gems on YouTube, and I always suggest these channels to my friends when they admit to wanting to find some new music different from the overplayed "Top 40 hits."
Delise FantomePublished 5 years ago in Beat The Voice Inside My Head: What We Can Take from Blink 182’s Self-Titled Album 15 Years Later
The early millennium saw a change in America, the world, and Blink 182. If you were coming of age in the turmoil that was post 9/11, growing up in uncertain times, when the usual narratives disintegrated into dust, Blink grew right beside you. They released their self-titled album, usually meant for a debut, but one could easily call this a re-birth. The early part of the decade forced us to move, to think, to grow and Mark, Tom, and Travis did that on this album, without hesitation. It was 2003, two years after the towers fell. The war in Iraq was caught on camera, the Lord of the Rings movies were the biggest films in the United States, and Blink dropped an album after a hiatus. The world was still shook in the aftermath of 9/11. Fear, paranoia, and darkness flowed from newsstands to newsfeeds, while war and xenophobia bounced in and out of thoughts and conversations. This album wasn’t meant for the world though, it was meant for you, and you alone.
Kendra Brea CooperPublished 5 years ago in BeatReview of 'Narrated for You' by Alec Benjamin
Alec Benjamin had recently tasted mainstream success with his single "Let Me Down Slowly," which isn't his first hit, but was definitely his biggest hit to date. In 2016, Benjamin released a song, or the demo of a song, called "Water Fountain." This track, the story of girl that is in love with a boy who only wants her for her body from the point of view of the boy who truly loves her, currently has 11 million YouTube views and is steady climbing.
The Game of Music
George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy roller-coaster, Game of Thrones, has been quite the heart embracing tale to all its fans so far. As new fans begin flocking around this high budgeted dramatic saga, the anticipation for the final season is growing exponentially. The internet is overflowing with fan theories and prediction videos soaring through every nook and cranny to try and disentangle the plot of the much-awaited conclusion. The grand finale to the game of houses battling against each other for the iron throne and the war against the white walkers from the far north.
Sam WijesinghePublished 5 years ago in BeatAn Alternate Winter Playlist
If you’re like me, then, despite the fact it’s November, you’ve already found yourself bored by the sheer amount of Christmas songs sneaking their way onto the radio and television screen. No, I’m not the 2018 answer to Scrooge, but there’s only so much Band Aid I can listen to before I never want to hear the supergroup again. This year, I’ve reached my limit in mid-November.
Nathan SartainPublished 5 years ago in BeatOn the MGK/Eminem Beef
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve been regularly posting on my website, and if there was anything I should have addressed already it is the MGK/Eminem beef. As you’re probably aware from a previous blog post... I am OBSESSED with Eminem—which I will admit gives me quite a bias in the MGK vs. Eminem debate.
Rob StarzecPublished 5 years ago in BeatTop 10 Rip-off Songs
Good composers borrow; great composers steal. Some composers get caught. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 rip-off songs.
The Prohibition
It has been a while since I have been inspired enough to write a blog post and thank goodness I have been given the urge to write about one of my favourite up and coming bands in the Bath/Bristol area.
Maddie ChristyPublished 5 years ago in Beat'Simple Man' - Klaus Nomi
Klaus Nomi's fascinating discography is short; two studio albums and a handful of compilations after he passed away, along with singles that seem to be out of print. I think the guy had terrific talent and bravery.
Chloe GilholyPublished 5 years ago in BeatWhat Happened to the Old Legends?
Whether it was in the past or in the present, there wasn't any celebrity who people claimed were "perfect." Actually, there probably were people who did say that but had little to no knowledge of that person. I realize talking about this topic is sort of controversial but it all comes straight from my opinion. What I really noticed from this topic is that the old singers put passion into their music, not so people could relate, or so they could get big money, but so they could make themselves happy and sing their heart out. Now, don't get me wrong, there are singers who do put passion into their music, but I have seen more singers that you can just tell put very little effort in their music and didn't write it themselves. A good majority of the popular songs today that I hear have no creativity or anything, shouting out at you to love the song—while all I hear is a decent tune with an auto-tuned voice.
Audrey MaddenPublished 5 years ago in Beat'The Greatest Showman' Songs: Worst to Best
Before we get into it I'm sure we all know this film is historically inaccurate and P.T. Barnum is far from the loveable music man that is Hugh Jackman. Also, this film is perfectly serviceable but it's the songs that stand out more than anything.
Cronan ParryPublished 5 years ago in BeatWithin Temptation - 'The Heart of Everything'
Dutch rockers Within Temptation have to be one of the most daring groups in music today. With every album, Within Temptation add something new to their music and their fanbase increases. Following the success of Mother Earth and The Silent Force, the group released The Heart of Everything in 2007. It has a lot of similarities to their album before this one, The Silent Force, but the group upped their game. The strong use of orchestral vibes were present, but also a lot more acoustic was, as well as epic sounds that were perfect for their next live albums, Black Symphony and An Acoustic Night at the Theatre.
Chloe GilholyPublished 5 years ago in Beat