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AOTW [59]: CSS

source: rollingstone.com

source: rollingstone.com

Gonna keep my promise and try to update regularly despite the thesis writing..so keeping things short….No, we are not talking about Cascading Style Sheets here but the Brazilian band “CSS”. This song is their lead single from their 3rd album “La Liberación”. What attracted me most was this video that was shot in Barcelona, where they are teaching the dance moves at the same time! It’s quite a fun laid-back song to groove to and so…sit back and enjoy!

Hits Me Like A Rock – CSS

Oh, oh-oh-oooo
Oh, oh-oh-oooo
Oh, oh-oh-oooo
Oh, oh-oh-oooo

It’s been so long I heard that song
It made me sweat when I sang along
And even after all this time that went pass by
It hits me like a rock and I still don’t know why

Take me on your motorcycle
Run with you through the hairs
We don’t care for what’s wrong and what’s not
I liked to be with you, without a view of what’s real

But then you say we always loose our edge
But baby, baby is that too bad?

You know I like you a lot
It still hits me like a rock (Ooh, oh-oh-oooo)
It still hits me like a rock (Ooh, oh-oh-oooo)
It still hits me like a rock (Ooh, oh-oh-oooo)
It still hits me like a rock (Ooh, oh-oh-oooo)

It’s been so long since I’ve heard that song
It made me cry when I sang along
And even after all this time that went pass by
It hits me like a rock and I still don’t know why

You took me if we ever collide again
You would not my brain a million times
We have too many bruises from too much kissing
And the only pain would be from too much missing

But then you say we always loose our edge
But baby, baby is that too bad?

You know I like you a lot
It still hits me like a rock (Ooh, oh-oh-oooo)
It still hits me like a rock (Ooh, oh-oh-oooo)
It still hits me like a rock (Ooh, oh-oh-oooo)
It still hits me like a rock (Ooh, oh-oh-oooo)
Hits me like a rock

It’s been so long I’ve heard that song
It made me sweat
And still after all this time
Hits me like a rock and I don’t know

But then you say we always loose our edge
But baby, baby is that too bad?

You know I like you a lot (but)
Rock, rock, rock
Hits me like a rock (hits me like a rock)
Rock, rock, rock
Hits me like a rock(hits me like a rock)
Rock, rock, rock
Hits me like a rock(hits me like a rock)

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02/16/2013
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AOTW [58]: M83

credit: starpulse.comM83 is a French electronic/shoegaze (a subgenre of alternative rock) formed in 2001 by Anthony Gonzalez and Nicolas Fromageau. After splitting up, M83 now has Gonzalez remaining, along with 4 others (Jordan Lawlor, Morgan Kibby, Loïc Maurin and Ian Young)

I find their music rather inspired by Sigur Rós, with a cross between Arcade Fire and Röyksopp. I like the feeling of how the melody washes over and you feel like you’re drifting in and out of the music (or maybe it’s just me dozing off at times..haha just kidding)

Be sure to watch the follow up videos “Reunion” and then “Wait” after this, the trilogy idea is brilliant I must say – especially when Midnight City is such a great song.

M83 – Midnight City

Waiting in a car
Waiting for a ride in the dark
The night city grows
Look and see her eyes, they glow

Waiting in a car
Waiting for a ride in the dark
Drinking in the lounge
Following the neon signs

Waiting for a roar
Looking at the mutating skyline
The city is my church
It wraps me in the sparkling twilight

Waiting in a car
Waiting for the right time
Waiting in a car
Waiting for the right time
Waiting in a car
Waiting for the right time
Waiting in a car
Waiting for the right time
Waiting in a car
Waiting for a ride in the dark

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02/09/2013
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AOTW [57] : The Black Keys

The Black Keys The Black Keys is an American rock band formed in Ohio in 2001, it consists of Dan Auerbach who plays the guitar and vocals, while Patrick Carney plays the drums. Their popular single “Tighten Up” was probably the breakthrough for them in 2010 where they won 3 Grammy Awards. I love this song that I’m featuring in this post because Johnny Depp *fangirl mode* performed it together with The Black Keys at the MTV Movie Awards 2012! Actually I find The Black Keys reminds me of Steppenwolf (think “Born to be wild”), anyone else? Smile

The Black Keys – Gold On The Ceiling

Down in the waves
She screams again
Roar at the door
My mind can’t take much more
I could never drown in

They wanna get my…
They wanna get my
Gold on the ceiling
I ain’t blind
Just a matter of time
Before you steal it
It’s alright
Ain’t no guard in my house

Clouds covered love’s
Barb-wired snare
Strung up, strung out
I just can’t go without
I could never drown in

They wanna get my…
They wanna get my
Gold on the ceiling
I ain’t blind
Just a matter of time
Before you steal it
It’s alright
Ain’t no guard in my house

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02/02/2013
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AOTW [56] : Gusttavo Lima

Gusttavo Lima

So being in foreign land usually opens you up to more kinds of music, especially when you have friends who speak different languages.

This 23 years old Brazilian gained fame through this song “Balada”, full title is “Balada Boa (Tchê Tcherere Tchê Tchê) 2 years back and the song became such a hit in the European market till it has a bilingual Portuguese/Spanish version last year. So apparently  ”Balada” is a slang word for “Party” if I’m not wrong (my Brazilian or Portuguese speaking friends please correct me!) and I was told that “Tchê Tcherere Tchê Tchê” doesn’t really mean anything but just catchy…I must say the song is really catchy and some of the Beijing party places play this song too! I guess it’s in the Brazilian culture but with music like this, I bet everyone is always in a dancing mood! Enjoy Wink

 

 

Eu já lavei o meu carro, regulei o som

Já tá tudo preparado, vem que o brega é bom
Menina fica a vontade, entre e faça a festa
Me liga mais tarde, vou adorar, vamos nessa

Gata, me liga, mais tarde tem balada
Quero curtir com você na madrugada
Dançar, pular até o sol raiar.

Gata, me liga, mais tarde tem balada
Quero curtir com você na madrugada
Dançar, pular que hoje vai rolar.

Tchê tcherere tchê tchê,
Tcherere tchê tchê,
Tcherere tchê tchê,
Tchereretchê
Tchê, tchê, tchê,
Gustavo Lima e você

Se você me olhar vou querer te pegar
E depois namorar, curtição
Que hoje vai rolar…

Gata, me liga, mais tarde tem balada
Quero curtir com você na madrugada
Dançar, pular até o sol raiar.

Gata, me liga, mais tarde tem balada
Quero curtir com você na madrugada
Dançar, pular que hoje vai rolar.

Tchê tcherere tchê tchê,
Tcherere tchê tchê,
Tcherere tchê tchê,
Tchereretchê
Tchê, tchê, tchê,
Gustavo Lima e você…

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08/03/2012
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AOTW [55] : Jamiroquai

Like I’ve mentioned before, having youtube banned in China is a pain for me to do my Artist Of The Week (AOTW) posts but hopefully my VPN doesn’t screw me over again when I am back this time. So for now, just sharing a song from Jamiroquai‘s seventh album, Rock Dust Light Star. I would say I like his previous albums more, songs like “You Give Me Something”, “Love Foolosophy” and “Little L”, but still groovy, enjoy!

“White Knuckle Ride” – Jamiroquai

Yeah! Gonna make it better

Yeah! Gonna make it right
Here it is, there’s no way to make it better
Yet you do, It’s pressure (pressure)
I’m serious, trouble genie’s on the way
Gotta little something for you, it’s pressure (pressure) it gets yaNow we need what you know
But I do that anyway
I can’t let this pressure go
This pressure’s here to stayYeah! White Knuckle Ride
Gonna make it better
White Knuckle Ride (I want it baby)
Yeah! White Knuckle Ride
Gonna make it right
White Knuckle Ride (I want it)
It’s not so easy to control (pressure)
It’s not so easy to control (pressure)
There’s no easy way to make it better

There it is (there it is)
Gonna change it if I wanna
Taste it all the time
It’s pressure (pressure)

Yeah-hey! Oh baby
Step into the light
Don’t know if I can recover (don’t know if I can recover)
Got me round it’s little finger (got him ’round it’s little finger)
Pressure (pressure)

There it is (there it is)
Gonna change it if I wanna
Taste it all the time
Step into the light
Don’t know if I can recover
Taste it all the time
I taste it all the time (yeah!)

Yeah! White Knuckle Ride
Gonna make it better
White Knuckle Ride (I want it baby)
Yeah! White Knuckle Ride
Gonna make it right
White Knuckle Ride (I want it)
It’s not so easy to control (pressure)
It’s not so easy to control (pressure)
There’s no easy way to make it better (I want it baby)

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02/13/2012
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AOTW [54] : Civalias

As most of you would know by now, I have a habit of sharing music under AOTW (Artist Of The Week) which…well, disappeared for many weeks. Now that I’m over the other side of the Great Firewall, it is even harder to find the videos to share ! But let’s try to pick it up again by starting with something I’ve shared in my Facebook group “Myy #nowplaying” ! Feel free to join and share good music with the rest too! (purely English and preferably not too mainstream too please!)

Adam Stidham is the mastermind behind Civalias, a solo project that started off in California. The sounds of  Civalias are both engaging and infectious. A tinge of Aqualung and Radiohead in his music but that’s probably why I am drawn to it. Check out his other track “We’ve Got Company” that I really like from his EP “You, Me, We” too!

 

 

 

Civalias – Something Real

Oh, don’t let this go, don’t turn your head
If there’s something left to show
Hold it in your arms and in your fingers
‘Til its strong enough to know

We can run and break the stillness
One by one- can you feel it, can you feel it
And we can live without the worry
‘Cause we survive on something real

We walked on wires, through the burning fire
Just to prove that we belong
And oh, still in my head, a rising choir
And it goes on and on and on, singing

Oh, and its never gonna let me go
Its calling out my name, and washing me away
Oh, no its never gonna let me go

And what to doubt, can’t figure out
And I’m still waiting

And we can run and break the stillness
Can you feel it, can you feel it
My heart is a long long road to you
And we survive on something real (2x)

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03/10/2011
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AOTW [53] : Hot Chelle Rae

I have been neglecting my blog recently as I’m in my remaining 3 weeks of undergrad life (mad rush to submit essays and projects) and juggling between 2 part time jobs. Really hectic schedule but I’m pretty much a workaholic and I love how being busy takes my mind off things. (Such irony – because I actually have even more things on my mind! But mostly work and ideas)

Of course I did not forget my love for music, I do regularly post up songs on my “myy #nowplaying” facebook group (do join us if you’re interested in following my music taste or contribute to the group like some other members!)

This week’s Artist Of The Week shall be Hot Chelle Rae ! I came across their song while listening to an online radio weeks ago. Decided to feature them as I was down at Timbre this week and someone among the audience requested for the local band,Goodfellas to play one of their songs (obviously they had no idea who Hot Chelle Rae is, such shame!) I really love this song from the band as it has such a happy catchy tune – always bring a smile on my face! Enjoy and have a good weekend!

‘Tonight Tonight’ – Hot Chelle Rae

It’s been a really really messed up week
Seven days of torture, seven days of bitter
And my girlfriend went and cheated on me
She’s a California dime but it’s time for me to quit her

La la la, whatever, la la la, it doesn’t matter, la la la, oh well, la la la

We’re going at it tonight tonight
There’s a party on the rooftop top of the world
Tonight tonight and were dancing on the edge of the Hollywood sign
I don’t know if I’ll make it but watch how good I’ll fake it
Its all right, all right, tonight, tonight

I woke up with a strange tattoo
Not sure how I got it, not a dollar in my pocket
And it kinda looks just like you
Mixed with Zach Galifianakis

La la la, whatever, la la la, it doesn’t matter, la la la, oh well, la la la

We’re going at it tonight tonight
There’s a party on the rooftop top of the world
Tonight tonight and were dancing on the edge of the Hollywood sign
I don’t know if I’ll make it but watch how good I’ll fake it
Its all right, all right, tonight, tonight

You got me singing like
Woah, come on, ohh, it doesn’t matter, woah, everybody now, ohh

Just don’t stop let’s keep the beat pumpin’
Keep the beat up, lets drop the beat down
It’s my party dance if I want to
We can get crazy let it all out

Just don’t stop let’s keep the beat pumpin’
Keep the beat up, lets drop the beat down
It’s my party dance if I want to
We can get crazy let it all out

Its you and me and were runnin this town
And its me and you and were shakin the ground
And ain’t nobody gonna tell us to go cause this is our show

Everybody
Woah, come on, ohh, all you animals
Woah, let me hear you now, ohh

Tonight tonight there’s a party on the rooftop top of the world
Tonight tonight and were dancing on the edge of the Hollywood sign
I don’t know if I’ll make it but watch how good I’ll fake it
Its all right, all right, tonight, tonight
Its all right, all right, tonight, tonight
Yeah its all right, all right, tonight, tonight

Just singing like
Woah, come on, ohh, all you party people
Woah, all you singletons, ohh, even the white kids

Just don’t stop lets keep the beat pumpin’
Keep the beat up, lets drop the beat down
Its my party dance if I want to
We can get crazy let it all out

Just don’t stop lets keep the beat pumpin’
Keep the beat up, lets drop the beat down
Its my party dance if I want to
We can get crazy let it all out

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01/25/2011
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AOTW [52] : Schrödinger’s Cat

First <Artiste Of The Week ‘AOTW’> for 2011, I have been really lazy and I still have an interview from last year that’s lying in my draft. (oops!) But to begin the year on a good note, I shall feature a local band which I’m really proud of – Schrödinger’s Cat !

According to what I know, or rather what Sheldon Cooper from Big Bang Theory has mentioned, Schrödinger’s Cat is actually a principle in quantum theory of superposition. Interesting choice of a band’s name eh ? Not sure the reason behind it but maybe the band will explain it someday?

The band is pretty new I suppose but their song ‘Anything Goes’ has been featured as the theme song of a Singapore sitcom “Anything Goes” ! (Ok, the main reason why I’m so proud of them is because 2 of my really good friends from poly,GQ and Sek Jhia belongs to this local band too!) Their style is more mellow and I really appreciate it since there are just way too many rock/punk local bands brewing in Singapore.

Enjoy my personal favorite from the band so far ! Looking forward to more originals from them.

Schrodinger’s Cat – Debut performance of original song ‘Hurricane’ on 987fm

And I walked into the rain, chasing hurricanes.
Swinging by your place, to see your lovely face.
Well I know that it’s wrong now….
But I’m still knocking on your door…until the final day.

Feels like I’m afraid, the night will slip away.
Turning in my bed, with you stuck in my head.
I know I should be strong now….
But I….I think I’m gonna fall….

Give me a hurricane, to take my breath away; to tear me into pieces, spread me far away.
Blow me into senses, make me understand; one day you won’t be there….how long can we pretend?

You say, you’re feeling flat today; you’re rolling into space.
A drink will wake you up; it helps to start the day.
Well I’ll just fall asleep now….
While you….you just drive away….

You are my hurricane; you take my breath away; you tear me into pieces, spread me far away. You blow me out of senses, a little by a day. One day you won’t be there How long can we pretend?

Outside the air is still now…
It’s calm before the storm…

Before you go away… Before the you board the plane
And you will fly away now, 13 hours away.
Memories are vague…they’ll just fade away; I’d rather watch you blow your hair for every single day….

You are my hurricane. You take my breath away. You tear me into pieces, and spread me far away. Keep me in your dreambox when everything is gonna end. And maybe we’ll escape…maybe we’ll escape….

In our hurricane……

[Credits to Ler of Schrodinger's Cat.]
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12/11/2010
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AOTW [51] : OK Go

If you asked me, I am definitely a dogs person as compared to cats or any other animals. My parents used to tease me about loving the exbf’s dog more than I love him (lol, I’d probably agree most of the time anyways.) I have to say, I really do love dogs and you’ll be surprised that I used to be terrified of dogs before Primary 4 – but that’s another story altogether. When I first saw this video from OK Go, I KNEW I had to feature it.

The awesome thing about this ? They are actually supporting the animal rescue ! How can you resist good music with cute doggies in the video ? They are so well trained and so darn adorable ! Love the last scene best with the golden retriever’s barks !

Ok go – White Knuckles

You’ll never get that taste, out of your mouth
You’ll never get the paw prints, out of the hen house now
And you can’t go back, same way you came
Round all the pieces up, but they just dont fit the same

White knuckles
Maybe it’s not so bad
So let your hair down now

White knuckles
Yeah maybe it’s not so bad
Aww go ahead and let it down

So come and let it all out, let it bleed
Did you get what you want? Did you get what you need?
Behind the lines, behind the walls
Tell me what’s the bet you made, was it that bad after all?

White knuckles
Yeah maybe it’s not so bad
So let your hair down now

White knuckles
Aww maybe it’s not so bad
Just let it all come down now

So just have fun, it’s far enough
Everybody needs to sleep at night, everybody needs a crutch
But couldn’t good, be good enough?
Cause nothin’ ever doesn’t change but nothin’ changes much

Yeah, maybe it’s not so bad
So let your hair down now
White knuckles

Aww maybe it’s not so bad
Just let it all come down now

Yeah maybe it’s not so bad
Just let your hair come down now

Oh maybe it’s not so bad
Just let it all come down

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AOTW [50] : Charlie McDonnell

Charlie McDonnell started off by video-blogging on youtube and now he’s one of the most subscribed channel in United Kingdom ! Recently, he produced his very own album which is available on iTunes, so I decided to feature one of his song that I liked (apart from ‘This is Me’  which is a medley of all the songs in his album. Cute way of presenting the song and endearing lyrics too.

I wonder how it’d be like to do my own video-blogging as well..perhaps something new to look into ? What do you think ? Me can has ‘myyissoawesomelike’ channel too ? haha (ok, that’s too long)

A Song About Love – Charlie McDonnell

This is a song about love, and not a very good one
I don’t know enough to tell you about heartbreak
But I know it’s there, and you can avoid it
By listening to your head
Which is just what I’ve done, and it isn’t perfect
But look what I’ve done instead, instead of falling for you

I’ve never really been in love and that is fine by me
I’ll sit at home and refine the person I want to be
‘Cause I’m still young and not yet prepared to waste my time
On chasing girls who are yet to fully form their minds
And I know that there’s a woman waiting, but she’s not a woman yet
So I’ll wait, and make sure I don’t do something I’ll regret

This isn’t just about love, ’cause that’s just one pixel
Of the image I’m speaking of, the one of the relationship
That we share, it’s much more important
That I learn to like you too
Though I guess before that, it’s probably vital
That I try to look for you, at least look for me

I’ve never really been in love and that is fine by me
I’ll sit at home and refine the person I want to be
‘Cause I’m still young and not yet prepared to waste my time
On chasing girls who are yet to fully form their minds
And I know that there’s a woman waiting, but she’s not a woman yet
So I’ll wait, and make sure I don’t do something I’ll regret

I could tell you that I love you all you want till I’m dry
But I can’t force myself to love you so why should I even try
I’ll have to wait, and hold my chin up, and plug away at other things
Until she comes

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