Third Year Tunes : Feelings, Green Lights & Awakenings
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here's a little post on the music i've been loving!
Sundara Karma – Loveblood
Loveblood was a song I found through my Discover Weekly on
Spotify, and boy how glad I was to find it. I love the first few lyrics at the
beginning of the song too. The band hails from the UK and are actually named as
artists similar to one of my favourite bands All Tvvins. The song makes me a
little emotional at the opening of the words, because it reminds me of a couple
falling in love. Music has the power to make you feel strong emotions you may
not understand. It’s a song I would like to see in a film, just to add to the
scene. The instrumentals are the beginning are what caught me when I heard the
song for the first time. The lead singer’s voice is beautiful, a little rough
on the edges but that’s how I like it. It kind of reminds me of the confusion,
blindness and the overwhelming passion you can feel when you’re in love. I’ve
been there once and it was heavenly. Other songs from this band that I like are
: Olympia and She Said.
Waiting with my arms out
Whisper then a loud shout
Lost in the way she says my name
Dub Phyzix – Never Been
This was a song I actually heard while out at a rave in
Limerick city. Flow Night to be exact, held monthly by the art college. Dub
Phyzix is one of my favourite Drum and Bass artists. I think was drew me was
both the deep, unusual voice. I have yet to learn all the words to it and I
really wish I could because it would be a massive achievement in itself. Dub
Phyzix songs are electic and have crazy names, so I’m glad I found them. I’m a
stickler for really loud beats and this song has it. It’s strange, but I found
myself listening to this song in the most weird of moments: while working on
articles in the library, lying in bed with my boyfriend and also before heading
on a night out. Three very different scenarios yet the song somehow fits. I
loved it when I was out raving, swaying and really enjoying the atmosphere with
it.
Dub Phyzix songs you should check out are : I’m A Creator
and Marka.
Kodu – Awakening
I discovered these guys through Instagram and when I
realized they were a local band in Limerick I was delighted. I was extremely
lucky to see them live at my university (UL) when they played battle of the
bands. They were honestly phenomenal and the atmosphere was amazing. Awakening
received a great reaction, the bass and the rest of the music was so loud that
I could feel it in my chest. It was such an amazing experience that I got in
contact with Kodu themselves and asked them to explain the process behind their
songs:
“The inspiration for the music in short I would say that its
inspired by what some would call a “Spiritual Awakening”. Most of the songs are
meant to sound like what it would feel like to have a significant insight or a
moment of “enlightenment”. It’s that uplifting feeling that one can feel in
these moments or through meditation. Saying this though we do want to keep
things sounding fun and danceable as much as introspective. Musically it is
highly influenced by hip-hop, psychedelic, ambient, jazz and even house music.
It’s a highly collaborative project, at the moment almost all of our members
are UL MMPT students and we all live in a house together full of other
musicians and jam together all the time.
Our methods for coming up with music usually involves myself
coming up with a beat or Darren or one of the other lads coming up with
guitar/bass parts and we’ll all just plug into my audio interface and jam for
hours over it with a drum machine and synths”
soundcloud:
Bearcubs – Touch
This is a song that has an electronic vibe that I absolutely
love and it has a sort of dreamy vibe. I listen to it when I’m doing work or
even just relaxing. The opening sounds really drew me on, it gives me a sort of
jungle vibe that I’m really into at the moment. The beats in the background as
the lead vocalist sings are really groovy. I discovered this song through Ciaran who actually has a really electic taste in music and from whom I have
found a lot of pretty cool songs. Bearcubs is an artist from London actually,
26 years old. You can find more of his tracks on soundcloud.com.
(Loss) is a lesson loved in your mind(uh), in your mind
Always said we never run out of time, oh oh
Like a vanishing point coming into view
And now I contemplate the thoughts that you
Contemplate the thoughts that you imbue
Jeremih – Amsterdam
Again another song from Ciaran. I developed an
interest in these type of songs when I was living in America last summer. I
lived in Bay Shore, Long Island and I was surrounded by young people who played
these kind of songs. I really opened my mind to the beats and I am no longer
for liking songs with this kind of vibe. Listen to the first few seconds of the
song and see if you can guess why I like this particular song. If you’re a
regular to the blog you’ll know what draws me in
(one hint: drops) I would like
to hear this song out as I think it’s got a really interesting vibe going on
and it’s something to get you dancing.
Blossoms – Honey Sweet
You might imagine this to be a sweet little ballad, based on
both the name of the band and the title of the song. However, it is misleading.
But don’t worry, it still is a fantastic, catchy song. This band were
introduced to me properly by my friend Aidan. I believe I may have heard some
of their songs before through Spotify though. What is with me and the openings
of songs lately? But again, the little groovy instrumentals at this song’s
opening are excellent, one I would love to hear live. I find the lead singer’s
voice kind of unusual but I like it all the same. I can imagine this song being
fantastic being played to a crowd. It sort of reminds me of two people at once,
courtesy of my unique brain. I really the harmonies towards the end of the song
also, it adds an emotion to it and the instrumentals are so fabulous.
CHVRCHES – Lies
I am an avid fan of CHVRCHES so when I heard the first few
seconds of this tune I was hooked. I adore the synthesized elements in their
music, so this song was no exception. For me this song could be something you
could relax to, dance to and also be something that would be incredible in
concert. Lauren Mayberry has a very unique voice, her accent slips out here and
there, reminding of Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro. I would love to know the story
behind this song because it has me thinking. Usually with songs I find I can
link them to a moment or emotion within me, yet I’m unable to do so. Other than
being a really catchy song, I don’t have an emotional link with the song.
Faster, faster, you won't go far
Shouldn't leave, feeling faint, we both know why
You got to show me, both knees, cold I lie
Hold me, slowly, hide me, 'til I can fight
Lorde – Green Light
I have to admit I didn’t enjoy the song the first time I
listened to it. My sister Una recommended that I listen to it more than once
and while disbelieving, I did so, realizing I did in fact like the song. Apart
from loving the song title, the song is a lyrical and musical masterpiece in my
eyes. It is all Lorde. She is a genius when it comes to tapping into moments
with lyrics. I can totally relate to this song, especially with certain lyrics.
The song is slow to begin with, when the piano and the beating drum beat hits
then it gets so much more exciting. The chorus is what makes my chest ache a
little bit because I can relate to it a lot. The song is detailing life after a
break up, which I find very interesting. The chorus lyrics are just amazing, I
think it’s something people can relate to, you can hear Ella’s emotion
throughout the song. Ella worked with Jack Antonoff (a genius behind Taylor
Swift’s album 1989), which I personally credit for helping with the excellent
chorus/beat.
But honey I'll be seein' you down every road
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
'Cause honey I'll come get my things, but I can't let go
I'm waiting for it, that green light, I want it
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