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. ☺
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
