Yes a bit of a deviation from my normal alternate rock and pop but lately I have been under the spell of Rebekah Del Rio's acapella cover of Crying (Called 'Llorando') used in the soundtrack Mulholland Drive.
So here are my top 10 songs in languages other than English.
Llorando, Rebekah Del Rio, acapella cover
Time To Say Goodbye, Andrea Bocelli and Sara Brightman
Ne Me Quitte Pas (cover of 'If You Go Away') by Nina Simone
Sua Gan, a welsh lullaby, by the Ambrosian Boys Choir
Sukiyaki, any traditional performance, but it is worth remembering Oranger did a rock version (its in English)
Sola Otra Vez, (cover of All By Myself) by Lara Fabian or perhaps if you are so inclined Il Divo
La Vie En Rose, by Edith Piaf
She, the French version by Charles Aznavour, the original artist of this song.
Vincent (Starry Starry Night), Italian cover by Roberto Vecchioni
Ganz Allein, the German version of the Beach Boys 'In My Room'
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Lyred You're My Hero!
Well I am one crazy dame when it comes to pursuing the music I love. I even have scraps of paper in a drawer with lyric snatches from songs I love but have no idea the vintage, artist, or title....
I have a niece who rings radio station djs and sings or hums bits of mystery songs until they tell her what she wants to know. I don't do that,
but I do spend hours searching on the internet until I A) identify the song and B) get my own copy of it!
I used to use lyricsfly but I have discovered lyred (www.lyred.com) you can type in any amount of lyrics in inverted commas and then search the entire google world for lyric matches, I have had a much higher success rate now, and have some hot little songs in my music player thanks to them!
so if you have a mystery song bugging you, get onto lyred and you'll be all set!
I have a niece who rings radio station djs and sings or hums bits of mystery songs until they tell her what she wants to know. I don't do that,
but I do spend hours searching on the internet until I A) identify the song and B) get my own copy of it!
I used to use lyricsfly but I have discovered lyred (www.lyred.com) you can type in any amount of lyrics in inverted commas and then search the entire google world for lyric matches, I have had a much higher success rate now, and have some hot little songs in my music player thanks to them!
so if you have a mystery song bugging you, get onto lyred and you'll be all set!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Patrick Watson CD
I am a happy girl, my Amazon order arrived on Tuesday, with my four cds, Cat Power 'The Greatest', Cat Power 'The Covers Album', Brooke Fraser 'Albertine', and Patrick Watson, which I bought because I had to have the song 'The Great Escape' fortunately I love the other songs on the album.
I also have to mention Eisley, and thank my friend April Atrocity for recommending them to me!
I also have to mention Eisley, and thank my friend April Atrocity for recommending them to me!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Famous Mis-Hearings
Last week my ear was blocked (sorry) but it gave rise to some mis-hearings, that made me laugh, most notably an ad on television for dvds of Nipple House On The Prairie, whoops, make that Little House..... tea nearly sprayed out my mouth, then I realized of course, that I had misheard.
Over the years I have misheard a song lyric or two as well. Why can't I remember these mistakes now?
What about unintelligible singers? Sometimes they sing clearly but you can't understand a word they say in an interview! (Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Petty...)
Over the years I have misheard a song lyric or two as well. Why can't I remember these mistakes now?
What about unintelligible singers? Sometimes they sing clearly but you can't understand a word they say in an interview! (Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Petty...)
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Elton John is a Faithless Thorn
Elton John, this is what I think, you are a faithless thorn! Imagine writing a song, Candle In the Wind, for one person, Norma Jean aka Marilyn Monroe, and then decades later, ever so slightly changing it and dedicating it to a totally different person!!!!
It would be like me dedicating a poem to someone and then later, publicly dedicating it to someone else because I was too insensitive and lazy to write an entirely new one.
As a writer I think its terrible, poor Marilyn! and what assurance does the Princess Diana have that you won't come along and rewrite for yet another soul?
Ugh, ugh, this has been on my chest for so long, had to vent.
I hope I never have to have this argument again with another person ('I like it' they say!)
It would be like me dedicating a poem to someone and then later, publicly dedicating it to someone else because I was too insensitive and lazy to write an entirely new one.
As a writer I think its terrible, poor Marilyn! and what assurance does the Princess Diana have that you won't come along and rewrite for yet another soul?
Ugh, ugh, this has been on my chest for so long, had to vent.
I hope I never have to have this argument again with another person ('I like it' they say!)
Friday, March 20, 2009
I Was Made For You - Rivers Cuomo
My song of the day, is I Was Made For You, by Rivers Cuomo, I discovered him through iLike music but had to buy this song as it wasn't one of the free downloads.
He has a lot of good songs but this is the one that has struck a chord with me.
I have progressed to not wishing things will work out with Lenny and instead am mentally preparing to date someone else....
I am sure the happy songs will return to me soon.
He has a lot of good songs but this is the one that has struck a chord with me.
I have progressed to not wishing things will work out with Lenny and instead am mentally preparing to date someone else....
I am sure the happy songs will return to me soon.
Friday, March 13, 2009
The Lenny Music Diet
I met Lenny in January. There was music - cool, relaxing, happy, music. There was She's A Rainbow (the Rolling Stones), I'm Yours (Jason Mraz), You (Wes Young), Whole Wide World (Ben Elys Radio 5), Wohoo/Song 2 (Blur), and more.
There was the music on my MP3 when I took the train to our first date, I particularly remember Mercy (Duffy).
The first time he sent me an email addressed 'Hey Babe' I was singing Aint No Other Man (Christina Aguilera).
I didn't have to worry about what I said to Lenny, you know some guys you have to make sure you don't look clucky around babies, or ogle rings in shop windows. Lenny talked about doing things months ahead in our future, including going camping at Easter, and doing the city to surf fun run together late this year.
Then it was time to tell him that I am bipolar, he seemed fine, we were sitting on a bench by the water, he didn't ask me any questions though which in retrospect is unusual. Most people have questions even if they are shocked or alarmed by the news. We stayed there talking a while longer then it was time for him to take me home so he could drive the long way north to where he lives. When we parted it was just a quick kiss on the cheek, and I didn't think about it until I was out of the car, then I wanted to hop in and give him a proper kiss goodbye.
So he hadn't been gone long when I texted him 'I wish I'd kissed you properly when I had the chance' I thought that might almost make him turn around and come back (mostly that is my experience) but I got a text back saying 'Nevermind' that was it, just the one word.
The next day I texted him to thank him for the fish he had given me, I had cooked it up for the family and after we had all enjoyed it I texted him a quick thanks. No reply. I started to have that little nervous feeling but put it aside.
By Thursday I hadn't had a phone call, a text, or an email (very unusual for us) I thought back to the conversation we had with a really bad feeling. Lots of sad music, and staring at the photo of him on the bench by the water, ironically where things came undone.
Friday was his birthday, I emailed him a special greeting, nothing, and no hint of him making plans around the idea of us going to the Mandurah Crab Fest together.... no thanks for my birthday wishes, and I had made him a card I now looked at with a feeling I would never get the chance to give it to him.
Saturday, Sunday, Monday - the full Bridget Jones-underwear-singing 'All By Myself' and eating donuts-black hole. There may also have been some Toni Braxton 'Never Breathe Again', Ella Fitzgerald 'Someone to Watch Over Me', and 'The Greatest' by Cat Power. But as a measure of my coping I'd like to point out I didn't sing Sinead O'Connor's 'Nothing Compares To You'.
Monday - officially a week of silence, I felt officially desserted now, and Brandi Carlile's 'The Story' was a big hit. Really helps get the pain out that's for sure. Ate nine iced donuts in 24 hours.
Tuesday to Now - new music to mope to including Why Are You Leaving Me Behind (David Hopkins) and Selfish Goodbye (can't remember who now, forgive).
So there you have it, the music and donut diet.
There was the music on my MP3 when I took the train to our first date, I particularly remember Mercy (Duffy).
The first time he sent me an email addressed 'Hey Babe' I was singing Aint No Other Man (Christina Aguilera).
I didn't have to worry about what I said to Lenny, you know some guys you have to make sure you don't look clucky around babies, or ogle rings in shop windows. Lenny talked about doing things months ahead in our future, including going camping at Easter, and doing the city to surf fun run together late this year.
Then it was time to tell him that I am bipolar, he seemed fine, we were sitting on a bench by the water, he didn't ask me any questions though which in retrospect is unusual. Most people have questions even if they are shocked or alarmed by the news. We stayed there talking a while longer then it was time for him to take me home so he could drive the long way north to where he lives. When we parted it was just a quick kiss on the cheek, and I didn't think about it until I was out of the car, then I wanted to hop in and give him a proper kiss goodbye.
So he hadn't been gone long when I texted him 'I wish I'd kissed you properly when I had the chance' I thought that might almost make him turn around and come back (mostly that is my experience) but I got a text back saying 'Nevermind' that was it, just the one word.
The next day I texted him to thank him for the fish he had given me, I had cooked it up for the family and after we had all enjoyed it I texted him a quick thanks. No reply. I started to have that little nervous feeling but put it aside.
By Thursday I hadn't had a phone call, a text, or an email (very unusual for us) I thought back to the conversation we had with a really bad feeling. Lots of sad music, and staring at the photo of him on the bench by the water, ironically where things came undone.
Friday was his birthday, I emailed him a special greeting, nothing, and no hint of him making plans around the idea of us going to the Mandurah Crab Fest together.... no thanks for my birthday wishes, and I had made him a card I now looked at with a feeling I would never get the chance to give it to him.
Saturday, Sunday, Monday - the full Bridget Jones-underwear-singing 'All By Myself' and eating donuts-black hole. There may also have been some Toni Braxton 'Never Breathe Again', Ella Fitzgerald 'Someone to Watch Over Me', and 'The Greatest' by Cat Power. But as a measure of my coping I'd like to point out I didn't sing Sinead O'Connor's 'Nothing Compares To You'.
Monday - officially a week of silence, I felt officially desserted now, and Brandi Carlile's 'The Story' was a big hit. Really helps get the pain out that's for sure. Ate nine iced donuts in 24 hours.
Tuesday to Now - new music to mope to including Why Are You Leaving Me Behind (David Hopkins) and Selfish Goodbye (can't remember who now, forgive).
So there you have it, the music and donut diet.
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