Last night my friends and I went to
country night at a bar in Bowling Green. Aside from how obviously fun
it was, we ended up hearing a lot of country music. Go figure.
Normally I would gag at the idea, because I hate listening to country
music stations on the radio, even though I actually love the genre. I
just can't stand most of the crap that gets played on the radio these
days. Period.
However, in light of the fact that I do
love country, here are some of my all time favorite songs mixed with
some newly found loves. Any of these on your all-time-favorites list?
Country
music is completely punk-rock. It's the original punk-rock.
- Neko
Case
Music. It's such an awesome of a
concept that it can stand on its own. I have met a lot of people in
my life who say they love music, but few actually mean it. I am
passionate about my music: I like it to build me up and to break my
heart. If I can't feel some real emotion in the voice of the singer,
they may as well not open their mouth. If I can't hear real passion
in the guitar, they should have never strummed or plucked. Same goes
with any other instrument. I also can't stand to go see live music
where the whole group just looks bored with themselves. If you're
bored with your music, what do you expect me to be? I can go watch a
violist in the Toledo Symphony Orchestra with more vigor and passion.
I can honestly say that I listen to all
music. Every type. I will admit though that I go through phases of
what types I obsess over. I also know music dating back far before my
arrival in this world, lost music (and otherwise), most of which
could have stayed lost and no one would have cared. I remember
several road trips with my mom where we sang The Carpenters songs,
and listening to Aerosmith, Sheryl Crow and Jewel when I was little.
In high school I went through an Outkast, Kanye, Alicia Keys and
Beyonce phase. Currently I listen to Neko Case, Fleet Foxes, MirandaLambert . . just to name a few.
Today, however, I would like to share a
few of my favorite jazz/blues songs. I love Billie Holiday and Ella
Fitzgerald and even though I don't listen to much of the instrumental
pieces, I really enjoy the whole experience a jazz work can give you.
Oh, and who doesn't LOVE jazz drums!?
Sometimes I like a song just for the drums. Check out these songs and
let me know what you think. What kind of music are you listening to
these days?
