Let’s talk music videos today. I’ve had some of these thoughts built up for awhile so I’ve got to get them out!
I’ve now seen the video for Christina Perri’s new song “Arms” from her upcoming new album release lovestrong. available on May 10, several times. I am really starting to like this song. It definitely grows on you.
The arrangement for it is incredible and makes the song even better! It starts out with acoustic guitar, and then the tempo switches to a running octave piano beat with tremolo guitar and randomly accented snare drum hits. The melody is derivative from Coldplay – which is a great source to draw on for good melodies.
At least I know that Christina will not be a “oneder.” (A “one hit wonder.” Yes, yes, I know you would have known what that is. Sorry.) When “Jar of Hearts” was released, I checked out whatever else she had available and every thing she had sounded very similar to that song. What a difference in six months! I will also credit producer Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, The White Stripes), with helping in the transformation!
As far as the video is concerned, Christina says that she did all of the stunts herself – which involves many scenes of floating and flying. It’s another one of those ugly blue-gray dream sequence videos that doesn’t show any natural colors. That only makes her look tremendously prettier in person! Stick with the song instead. Now I can’t wait to hear the rest of the CD!
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I want to revisit “The Big Bang” by Rock Mafia. I have sort of watched the video several times and thought that the girl in it looked pretty hot. I had no idea that it was actually (are you kidding me???) Miley Cyrus!!! – and I am very happy that I didn’t know that! (I guess I didn’t watch it that closely.) And now that I know who it is, she still looks pretty hot! Man, Hannah Montana has grown up!
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Just saw the new video for “Save Me San Franciso” by Train from the album of the same name. IT IS GREAT!!!! It’s a mid-tempo rocker (about as hard as they ever rock!) with a good melody. As usual, it features singer Pat Monahan in the starring role having relationship problems with his girl friend. Of course, there is plenty of beautiful sunny San Francisco scenery! The main plotline centers on a spoof of “The Graduate.” I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t viewed it yet, but YOU HAVE TO SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Until next time, take care of yourself, and take care of each other!
Peace!
Q
