May Week 3: Jazz, Rock, Soundtrack, Electronic, Celtic, and Alternative

Here is week 3 of May! I picked several How to Train Your Dragon songs this week because it is definitely a favorite movie of mine and I find the music (both instrumental and lyrical) to be fantastic. Hope you enjoy!

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Monday: Beyond the Sea - Robbie Williams

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Tuesday: Composure - Real Friends

Special thanks to @nicolep.photography on Instagram for the song idea! 😊

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Wednesday: Touch the Sky - Julie Fowlis

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Thursday: Tidal Wave - Owl City

The other day I was feeling a bit down and so I decided to play this song. I remembered that the lyrics were hopeful, but this time around I really appreciated the line "help is on the way". I thought of the psalm 116 verse: "I love the Lord because he hears my prayers and answers them. Because he bends down and listens, I will pray as long as I breathe!" It reminded me that any time you need help, you need only call upon the Lord. He is always ready to listen. "The LORD is near to all who call on him..."

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I hope that this image serves as a reminder, to anyone who feels helpless, that there is hope ♥️ Give the song a listen if you get the chance. May it inspire you as it did for me!

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Friday: Sticks & Stones - Jónsi

This song never gets old ♥️ and neither does the movie 😆

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Saturday: Where No One Goes - Peter Hollens

Don't get me wrong, the original song by Jónsi is really great. But I just love the extra lyrics Peter Hollens added and the way he arranged the song. And Hollens has a great voice of course! If you have the chance, check out the music video. It's so cute!

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Sunday: Song of the Day: Together from Afar - Jónsi

This song is so bittersweet...

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May Week 2: Soul, Soundtrack, New-Age, and K-Pop

Here is week 2 of May! Enjoy the tunes and photographs.

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Monday: Kiss from a Rose - Seal

This song is so beautiful and mysterious 🥀

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Tuesday: This is Where I Belong - Bryan Adams

One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite movies

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Wednesday: The Dreamcatcher - Ron Allen

My best memories with today's song involve Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort and all the stars in the sky. I was introduced to the album "Secrets of the Dreamcatcher" at the Disney resort and I absolutely fell in love with the soundtrack. After purchasing it, I found myself playing it every cold winter night when the skies were clear and I could see every star. 

Because of those fond memories, I needed a matching photograph of the time of evening when the stars appear, as well as the type of scenery surrounding the Wilderness Lodge. The image I chose was taken when I visited Yosemite National Park. The sun had just set and the sky could be seen glowing brilliant colors through the trees. It was enchanting! I couldn't have found a better match for the enchanting flutes of Ron Allen's "The Dreamcatcher".

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Thursday: Answer : Love Myself - BTS

I'm very grateful for a band that feels so strongly about empowering the community. I hope that their campaign Love Myself is able reach all those who listen to BTS's music and help make the world a better place 💜

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Sunday: Mama - J-Hope

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers of the world! ♥️ Whether you speak Korean or read the translation, the lyrics of this song are truly touching. I thought it would be an appropriate choice for today's song of the day because of the theme. It's an extremely catchy song and definitely worth listening to for the meaning as well as the rhythm!

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May Week 1: Electronic, Pop, Instrumental, and Musical

Hello readers! I am so sorry for leaving for so long. If you read my announcement from last year, you know that my format has changed. However, that doesn't explain why I stopped posting altogether. It is a lot more difficult posting so frequently than I expected. I do still enjoy creating these images with these songs so much! I just don't always feel motivated to do so because I need the right inspiration for it. I also can't be too busy with real-world stuff. Therefore, I think the best thing I can do is to simply create pictures whenever I'm inspired, for however long the inspiration lasts. So for now, hope you enjoy this time of inspiration. Thanks to everyone who visits my blog! Please enjoy the following summary of this week's posts! I made sure to include the YouTube player for each one in case you haven't had the chance to hear these songs before (or in case you just wanna jam out to them as you usually do). Happy listening!

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Wednesday: Angels - Owl City

One of the most awe-inspiring trips in my life was when I visited Kennedy Space Center for the first time. Since then, I've had this newfound love for all the galaxies and planets and stars in the universe. I definitely believe astronauts have a wondrous view of our galaxy from up there...

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Thursday: Somewhere Only We Know - Keane

Special thanks to a friend for creating this image 😊

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Friday: Lost in the Wild - Jerry Goldsmith

The main theme from "The Edge" is one of the most captivating musical scores. The melody reflects both the beauty and the danger of the great Alaskan wilderness. Jerry Goldsmith did a wonderful job creating the ideal ambiance for this 1997 thriller.

The photograph I chose to complement today's song choice was taken in Alaska. While on a trip to that beautiful state, I found myself in awe of the vast, untouched landscape. Playing "Lost in the Wild" while surrounded by all this truly enhanced the experience. I highly suggest listening to this track the next time you find yourself immersed in the beauty of nature.

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Saturday: Luke and Leia - John Williams

Shout out to all my fellow Star Wars fans out there! May the 4th be with you!

And also a shout-out to one of the greatest composers of all time, John Williams: Thank you for creating the most wonderful soundtracks for all these classic movies! Hope I will be able to attend a concert of yours one day!

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Sunday: Rainbow Connection - The Muppets

Who doesn't love this classic Muppets tune!

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December Week 2: Holiday, Instrumental, Rock, Country, Movie Soundtrack, and Disney

Hello there! Sorry for the delayed post. If you are following my Instagram and Twitter, I post there even if I miss a day here. This week I picked some more obscure Christmas tunes and 4 different movie songs. Tuesday is from The Muppet Christmas Carol (one of my favorite Christmas movies), Wednesday is from Annabelle's Wish (an adorable and yet very melancholy movie), Friday is from Tarzan (gotta love that Disney classic), and Saturday is from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (the first Christmas movie I see every year). As for the song "A Mad Russian's Christmas", if any of you ever got to see the Hollywood Studios (MGM) lights, you've probably heard this tune played to an amazing light show. If you never got the chance to see that, I suggest looking it up. If not, just close your eyes while you listen and imagine a cold wintery night with snow falling and Christmas lights flashing to the melody. Hope you enjoy listening to these songs! Have a great week.

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Monday: Christmas in My Home Town - Charley Pride

Tuesday: It Feels Like Christmas - The Muppets

Wednesday: The World From Way Up Here - Alison Krauss

Thursday: A Mad Russian's Christmas: Trans Siberian Orchestra

Friday: Two Worlds - Phil Collins

 Saturday: All Alone on Christmas - Darlene Love

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December Week 1: Christmas, Country, International, and More!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays to all! This is the first time I'm posting with the new format for the blog. Below you will find 6 days of the week listed with a song, image, and link for each. Since it's the holiday season, 5 out of 6 of the songs will be holiday themed.

If you click on the title of the song, it will take you to Amazon where you can purchase the track and support both the artist and this blog. You may also take the opportunity to start your Christmas shopping! I know many of my gifts will be bought through Amazon this year. Don't get me wrong though, shopping in person still has something special an online store will never have, but the selection of options on Amazon make it great for specific and custom gifts at an affordable price. Pretty convenient for the holiday season if you ask me...

Anyways, for those who follow the blog's Instagram or Twitter, I will be posting these song choices one by one throughout the week. Hope you all enjoy my song choices for this first week of December. ☺


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Monday: The Carpenters - Christmas Waltz

Tuesday: Louis Jordan / Ella Fitzgerald - Baby, It's Cold Outside

Wednesday: Vince Guaraldi Trio - Hark, The Herald Angels Sing

Thursday: Alabama - Tennessee Christmas

Friday: Taemin - さよならひとり (Sayonara Hitori) [Non-Holiday Selection]

Saturday: Josh Groban - Believe

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Hello readers! I apologize for my long absence. It has been a bit difficult for me to post these last few weeks, and so I have been thinking about the format of my blog and how I can make it simpler for me to post. The solution I have come up with (at least for now) is to simply choose a song of the day and create images containing a quote from or related to that song, rather than write about it. I really enjoy photography, nature, and music, so this will be a great opportunity for me to focus on those three things and combine them in a unique way. You may see some examples of this in my recent blog posts or on the blog's Instagram and Twitter pages @asongaday_ktba. But instead of posting daily to the blog, I will post once a week with 6 song choices. However, on the blog's Instagram and Twitter, I will post daily (except for Sundays). I know this is a little confusing right now, but it will make more sense as I actually begin to post. I hope all of you enjoy this new method of posting, as well as the new song choices I have coming up. Have a wonderful day and never forget that: a song a day keeps the blues away!

NOTE: With the holiday season now here, you can expect many holiday song choices! And don't worry, I will still choose non-season related music as well.

DJ Earworm - Blame It on the Pop

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I remember when this song first came out I was completely mind-blown. It was all the best hits from the year 2009 mashed into one epic dance song. I didn't think you could mix so many songs and make it still blend smoothly and flow perfectly. Yet this artist, DJ Earworm, managed to pull it off. At the time it was first released, it went viral where I lived. I heard everyone playing it at every event and in every situation. I wasn't sure how many other people had found the song as well until today. When I looked up the video, I saw that the view count was at 50 million. That's amazing! I'm glad this DJ got the attention he deserved.

In case you are one of those people who are not part of the 50 million views, now is your chance to see this awesome mashup masterpiece. Since it's been almost ten years since the songs in the mix were released, it's going to be a trip down memory lane as you listen to these past radio hits. I should mention that the song isn't the only thing that is epic. The music video is also well-edited and very entertaining to watch (Disclaimer: I'd say the video has some mild PG-13 content; just a heads-up). However, if you just want to listen to the mix, that's totally fine. You'll have the opportunity to play guess the song and guess the artist as you listen. Enjoy jamming out to "Blame It on the Pop" today!

Sorry, this song isn't for sale on Amazon, so no link today. You're welcome to check on iTunes though!

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Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone

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Ever since her debut in 2002, I have really enjoyed listening to Kelly Clarkson's music. I can't say I am her biggest fan because I haven't heard many other songs outside her Breakaway album. But from what I have heard, I can definitely say that the girl has talent and deserves much credit for it. She has a strong voice and can sing flawlessly live on a stage (which not many artists can do). Though I love all the songs from Breakaway, I decided to pick the song "Already Gone" from the album All I Ever Wanted. Something about this particular song is so addicting. Every time I'm listening to my iPod on shuffle, and this song starts, I cannot bring myself to skip it. It is just an amazing song. The lyrics are really great, her voice is perfect (as always), and the melody is very pleasant. I can't say much else about it beyond that. It is one of those things you have to listen to in order to really appreciate it. If you haven't heard this song before, play it a few times today and you might just understand why I love it so much.

If you'd like to get the song: https://amzn.to/2RbjwbZ
Or if you want the whole album: https://amzn.to/2S93uR2

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Jenny Lewis - Barking at the Moon

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I'm not a huge fan of the movie Bolt, but I definitely did enjoy watching it. My absolute favorite scene was when Bolt and Mittens are traveling across the country and Bolt is experiencing what it's like to be a normal dog. In this sequence, the song "Barking at the Moon" plays in the background. As they move from place to place, the scenes show famous American landmarks and use a roadmap as a transition to show where they were and where they are headed. For the viewer, it is almost as if they have taken a road trip with the two characters. It's a classic example of the phrase "focus on the journey, not the destination". Seeing the characters enjoy their time hopping from city to city made me wish they could keep journeying forever. The song is also so enjoyable, I wanted it to play longer in the movie.

"Barking at the Moon" isn't just a song for Bolt; it matches in any situation where friends or family are spending time together and enjoying the journey of life. I personally love it for my family road trips or for the season of fall. When autumn comes around, the cool weather inspires me and my family to head outdoors and visit the park, go for a hike, or have a picnic. And if we can all get off time from work or school, we'll take a road trip. That is why I chose the song "Barking at the Moon" to be this week's autumn song. As always, you'll find it on my autumn playlist on Spotify. Have a wonderful day and happy autumn once again!

Get the song of the day: https://amzn.to/2R1d3jy
Get the soundtrack: https://amzn.to/2PK44mR
Get the movie Bolt: https://amzn.to/2R6tlb7

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Hikaru Utada - Hikari KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version

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Be prepared to be blown away by today's song choice. If you've noticed, today's genre is video game, but don't let that deceive you. This instrumental piece may be from a Play Station game, but it is quite the masterpiece. The first few notes start the song with a gentle, magical tone. Yet in a matter of seconds, the orchestra sound grows and it becomes a complex epic melody. Whether you relate this song to the game or not, it is still an inspiring piece that brings emotions of joy and hope, with a tinge of melancholy.

As I've mentioned before (in my first post), I feel very strongly about the significance of instrumental and classical music. People underestimate the power of instruments. An orchestra can easily evoke any emotion in the emotional spectrum simply with a change of key, tone, rhythm, note, or instrument. This track from the Kingdom Hearts soundtrack is one of the many examples of how instrumental music can be so moving. In fact, almost the entire soundtrack has that same quality. I highly recommend you give it a chance.

The composition of this song was a result of two talented people: Kaoru Wada (who arranged it) and Hikaru Utada. Hikaru Utada created the original song from which this track got its theme from. The original song is called "Hikari" and contains lyrics in Japanese. Another version that was created is a remix with English lyrics called "Simple and Clean". I recommend listening to those two versions as well. They may not be as beautiful from an artistic perspective, but they are still very catchy and fun from a musical perspective.

I know this is a music blog, but I'd like to also add my thoughts about the video game Kingdom Hearts. I have several family members and friends who are big fans of the franchise. I myself am also a fan. And while I am not the best at playing video games, I really enjoy playing this one and following the storyline of the series. It has a lot more depth to it than you would think and contains many beautiful, philosophical thoughts and quotes. My favorite quote is the one I chose to include in the image for today. If you're a Disney fan, this is also a great game because you get to interact with all your favorite characters and visit the places of all your favorite movies. If you own a game console (or are willing to purchase one), I think you should consider giving Kindom Hearts a try. It's a wonderful experience for the whole family. And so you know, I am not saying this just to try and convince you to buy it. I genuinely do love this game and wish to keep supporting it because I really want Disney to keep the series going.

I hope you enjoy hearing this surprisingly beautiful video game instrumental piece. May the melody motivate you today in work, school, or anywhere you listen to it. Have a wonderful day!

Purchase Today's Song: https://amzn.to/2q3fXJi
Full Kingdom Hearts Series Game Link: https://amzn.to/2Cu1v4r <-- (includes all games for a much better price)
First Kingdom Hearts Game Link: https://amzn.to/2CV8ogk

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Celtic Woman - Dúlamán

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When I was in high school, I met a girl who came from an Irish background. I had never met anyone with family from Ireland before, so I loved hearing all the stories she told me about her family's culture and the traditions they had. She explained to me that the language originating from Ireland is called Gaelic (pronounced 'gay-lik'). Then she taught me my first Gaelic word: dúlamán. It means seaweed. It seems very random, I know, but she chose that word because while she was telling me about Gaelic, she also introduced me to the music of Ireland: Celtic music (pronounced either 'keltic' or 'seltic', but most Irish people say 'keltic' including my Irish friend). She showed me a song titled "Dúlamán", and it's the song I chose to share with you today. Since it was my first introduction to Celtic music and Gaelic, I thought it made sense for it to be your first as well (that is if you haven't already listened to Celtic music before).

"Dúlamán" as a song is a very fun, yet beautiful composition with obvious Celtic rhythm and instruments. The artist that sings this song is Celtic Woman. They are a very famous group of women known for their Celtic music sung in Gaelic, English, and several other languages. They are extremely talented and can sometimes be seen on TV performing on stage with an orchestra. I posted a lyric video with a translation for you to hear the song and know what it means, but I highly recommend looking up their concerts and watching them perform live. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Today, I hope you enjoy listening to "Dúlamán" and hearing the wonderful talent of Celtic Woman.

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I recently applied to the Amazon Affiliate program so I can now provide links for purchasing the song of the day! It's a great way to support the blog and most importantly, support the artist that created the amazing music you enjoy so much. So please consider purchasing today's song or any song you're interested in by clicking the link at the end of each post. Thank you in advance for your support and have a wonderful day!

Purchase today's song (or another song you liked): https://amzn.to/2NPp0H1

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Toto - Africa

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I think everyone who has heard the song "Africa" can agree that it is a classic. The lyrics, the vocals, and the rhythm are timeless. The composition of the song is just perfect in every way. The opening drums are so recognizable and follow the theme of the title with an African sound. I find the words to be very special, as they tell the story of a man torn between the lover that is his heart, and the continent that is his soul. The man chooses his lover, and in return has to give up a big part of who he is. The entire song is basically a lament for the place he holds so dear to him. One of my favorite lines in the song is when the man in the story describes how he stops an elder on his way in hopes of hearing some words of wisdom to help him with his situation. To his surprise, the old man replies, "hurry boy, she's waiting there for you". Instead of ancient advice, he heard what he least wanted to hear: it's time to go, your new life awaits.

Though the song has melancholy lyrics, the African rhythm keeps you happy to sing along and enjoy the pleasant melody. If this is the first time you've heard this song, congratulations. Now you'll recognize it next time it plays in a movie, on the radio, or in a store. And most importantly, you'll have the pleasure of knowing a classic tune from the 1980's.

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This is unrelated to the song of the day, but I just wanted to talk about my Instagram account for a second. I recently read the terms of the platform and came to the realization that I was not following the rules like I was supposed to. I found out that on Instagram, you are not allowed to post pictures unless they 100% original and copyright-free (Blogger has the same rule, hence why I've never used images before). Therefore, I deleted all my content to avoid any problems. But I don't want to stop posting, because I know a lot of my readers use social media to keep up with my posts. So to solve this problem, I've decided to use photographs I have taken over the years from the many places I've traveled to and pair them with each song of the day. And since I am creating them for my Instagram, I will also be posting them on my blog each day. So please enjoy this image I photographed and edited myself to match today's song choice. Thank you for those who have followed my blog thus far and I'm sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. I wish you all the best and hope you have a wonderful day.

Purchase today's song: https://amzn.to/2S0gXuu

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George Ezra - Budapest

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I should start off by saying: I know absolutely nothing about this artist. In fact, this is probably the first post I'm doing for an artist I don't have several songs of. I actually found this song when I was listening to an online radio. The catchy rhythm of the guitar caught my attention, and when George Ezra began to sing I just had to listen to the rest of the song. Ezra's voice is very unique and very soothing. One thing I do find funny about his singing, however, is that I cannot understand what he's saying at all. I do not think I am the only one though, because when I've shown this song to friends and family, they couldn't figure out the lyrics either. But just because it is difficult to distinguish each word he is saying, doesn't mean it takes away from the song. In fact, it makes it more interesting if you take it as a challenge to learn the lyrics. If you're like me though, you rather just google the lyrics and be singing along as soon as possible. It is a great song to sing to with the chorus having high and low notes so close together.

In general, for the lyric challenge and catchy rhythm and note changes, it is a fun song to add to your music collection if you haven't already. I should probably check out George Ezra's music in the future, but something tells me his other songs might not be like "Budapest". I'm using Coldplay as a reference here, because I know if I liked "Viva La Vida", I wouldn't have much luck finding other Coldplay music like it (I love all Coldplay music, but know that they can't be judged by "Viva La Vida" because that is just one song out of many and not all their songs sound like that). Regardless, I will still check out Ezra's music in case I end up liking it in the end. For now, I'll keep listening to Budapest and I hope that you will give it a chance as well. If you're a George Ezra fan and can recommend some good songs of his, feel free to leave a comment below. It would be very much appreciated!

Purchase today's song: https://amzn.to/2RZKZ1q

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Celine Dion - To Love You More

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Celine Dion is loved by people all over the world for her spectacular voice and outstanding talent. The Canadian singer has multiple songs that have made it to the top of the charts for a week or longer. Some of her most famous ones include "The Power of Love", "It's All Coming Back to Me Now", "Because You Loved Me", and "My Heart Will Go On". Composed by movie composer James Horner, "My Heart Will Go On" is probably most well-known by movie fanatics because it was featured in James Cameron's Titanic.

My song choice for today, "To Love You More" is from the same album as the songs I mentioned above. That album, All the Way... A Decade of Song, is a mix of her greatest hits along with several new tracks. It is a wonderful compilation of Dion's best, both old and new, and I would recommend it to anyone discovering her music for the first time. While I do love all the tracks on the album, I had to pick this one to share for two reasons. One, it is not as famous as the others, and like I've said before I like to give my readers new music by familiar artists to add to their song libraries. Second, the instrumentation is absolutely beautiful. I love the strings in this song and especially love the opening violin melody. Add Celine Dion's incredible vocals to those instruments and you have an enchanting masterpiece of a song. I hope you enjoy listening to one of my favorite Celine Dion songs today.

Purchase today's song: https://amzn.to/2yMNb3A

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Taylor Swift - Getaway Car

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The change of genres from Taylor Swift's first album to her most recent album is drastic. There are some fans who really love her old stuff and hate the new stuff. Other fans love her new style and hate the old one. And there are those, like me, that have loved her music all the way and think she excels at every style she tries. In my opinion, she really is a talented artist that is capable of turning any song into a lovable, catchy tune regardless of genre.

Today I chose a song from her newest album Reputation. The song "Getaway Car" stood out the most to me when I was first giving Reputation a try. I found that it had the perfect balance of her previous album's style with her newer pop style. I also really enjoyed the lyrics of the song. I can't say I know what she was trying to symbolize with her words (I'm not good at interpretations as I've established in previous posts), but I can tell you it centers around a Bonnie-and-Clyde-type story. I thought it was interesting how she used classic crime phrases such as "every man for himself", "put the money in the bag", and of course the repeating chorus phrase "getaway car". I really enjoy themed songs so it was a pleasure listening to how creative she could get with her word choice. I hope you especially enjoy this song today if it is your first time listening. Have an wonderful day!

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