Well, this posting is a bit late, as I went to see Wicked last night and wasn’t able to type up a blog posting once I got home. So I’ll be telling you what I listened to on Wednesday on this Thursday, the first of December. I’ve once again been listening to an eclectic mix of music, so hopefully one or more of these options will introduce you to something worth adding to your regular mix.
Here are my choices this week:
1. Fly- Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. Nicki just received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, and listening to her it’s obvious that she’s made quite an impression on the hip-hop and music scenes. Nicki is very vibrant, edgy and fun all mixed together. With her latest single, she partners with Rihanna on a mid-tempo song that shows off more of her heart. It’s a positive message song about going for your goals, and Rihanna’s soaring vocals on the chorus really compliment the melody and Nicki’s raps. Definitely a highlight from an album full of hits.
2. Countdown- Beyonce’. I will admit that when Beyonce’ released her latest album, “4” I didn’t go quite as overboard as several of the critics claiming it was her best work yet. However, over the past few months this album has really grown on me and I appreciate the artistic choices Beyonce’ has made as she continues to grow in her career. “Countdown” is one of my favorite songs on this album (after Love on Top, which I can play on repeat for days if I choose to) and the syncopated rhythms in this song get stuck in my head every time I hear it. Plus, the lyric “Me and my Boo and my boof-boof ridin’” is silly and also gets the repeat treatment in my mind. If you ever catch me nodding my head randomly, it’s quite possible that I’m singing this in my head.
3. On the Street Where You Live- Willie Nelson. On a recent trip to the library I picked up the soundtrack to the movie “Valentine’s Day.” The soundtrack is full of an eclectic mix of love songs, but original numbers and covers of classics. One of my favorites is definitely the cover of “On the Street Where you Live,” which is famously known from the musical “My Fair Lady.” Willie lends his unmistakable voice to this classic, and it’s a really lovely version of the song. I can be a sentimental fool when it comes to love songs, and this song just makes me happy. To hear someone sing that they are content just knowing they are on the same street where you live is a very nice sentiment in my book.
4. Defying Gravity- Idina Menzel. Well, I told you I went to see Wicked last night, and this is my favorite song from the entire show. There are several stand-out numbers in the production, but this show stopper from the end of act one always gets me. The lyrics and message are so powerful, and Idina’s voice is a classic. Putting the two elements together makes for one amazing experience.
5. Don’t Stop (Color the Walls) – Foster the People. I know I posted a song by FTP a few weeks ago, but I can’t stop listening to this CD. I’ve lately been listening to this track, and it also puts me into a good mood. The song is also used in a commercial, so I hear it on TV as well. I can’t remember the exact commercial at the time, but that isn’t important anyway. I enjoy the rhythm of this song and the chorus is catchy and repetitive, which means it also gets stuck in your brain. I wouldn’t be surprised if I eventually recommend every song on this disc, so keep that in mind. Or do yourself a favor and just get the disc now. It makes a great Christmas present!
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