A WORLD CUP AND A WAVIN' FLAG

Okay. So, I will be using these ratings. It's either 5 stars or one. I will not bother with the 'in-betweens'

Five bright stars

***** Hot and fresh

One miserable star

*Junky junk

Now that I've got my rating yardstick out of the way, let's go to the musical dish of the day. In the spirit of the ongoing world cup, I choose to serve you the theme song of the FIFA World Cup 2010 hosted by South Africa called 'A waving Flag' by K'naan.

Shakira's song "Waka Waka" was composed for the 2010 World Cup as well, but come on, there is nothing original about this song. This is a song I remember vividly from my childhood. I remember chanting it as a Girls' Scout. High energy musicianship and Shakira's simulated African (looks more Indian to me) dance did not add a wow factor. Personally, I don't think it was performed with much 'heart'. It lacked the peculiar natural African essence.

Welcome, Canadian-based hip-hop artist K'Naan who carefully crafted a theme song that reflects the celebration of soccer with a universal appeal. The lyrics are well thought out and very relevant to all cultures. It is inspiring, positive and meaningful. When you listen to this song, you will be taken to a different place. You will be enraptured by the excitement and anticipation of the convergence of nations proudly waving their flags. Click on the link below and take a listen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVyb5c_jcDw

It is no surprise that the remix of the "Wavin' Flag" became part of Coca-Cola's global integrated marketing campaign "inspired by the joyous dance celebrations familiar to Africa."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTJSt4wP2ME&feature=related

I will give this song a 'hot and fresh' 5 star rating. It certainly deserves it.

If Music be the food of love, you know what to do!

~Tosinger~

I SERVE YOU MUSIC

Hello Friends and Music lovers,

I am excited to embark on this journey of serving you different recipes of music. Oh how I love music, I 'eat' music, I breathe music, I live music. Thanks to my New Media class, this imagination of mine turns into reality, to contribute my own musical opinion, which I am entitled to, to the ever growing blog-world.

You may be wondering why I use food related terminologies and references to this phenomenon that is a passion of mine. William Shakespeare said it all " If Music be the food of love, play on.." and that is exactly what I intend to do. I will be your waitress, suggesting specials for the day, what's healthy and what's junk, and why you just can't live without feeding your soul with good music.

I do understand, everybody's taste is different, so I will be very aware of this and try as much as possible to balance the deal here.

Music has always been an integral constituent of human life, a universal language at that, that binds us all together. Many, including yours truly, believe that music is a language in itself, capable of influencing emotions and creating expressions, while others think it’s just something that sounds good. With all our varying theories, there remains no earthly explanation for humans’ obsession with music; the bewitchment we all enjoy is simply divine.

There is music of nature (which I will refer to as 'organic music' -definition - Organic music; Music that deals with natural, percussion, acoustic based instruments) or even music that nature itself sings.."Observe the trees, undulating in perfect synchrony...At the conducting of the wind, to natural acoustics"....

I will touch on the different genres of music, Rock, Soul, Country, Pop, RnB and the list goes on.We will take each morsel of synchrony and eat it slowly..

Till then..be still; relax and feel the rhythm.

If Music be the food of love, you know what to do!

~Tosinger~