A COOL SONG FOR THIS HOT WEATHER

Hello Friends,

It’s been really hot here in Atlanta this week. I need me some cold refreshing drink with a serving of a cool song from one of my favorite artistes. That will do the trick- :-)

You probably heard this song in a commercial on TV. Yes, it’s that good. A song doesn’t make it to the adverts if it’s not.

I serve you healthy and refreshing musical goodness from 33 year old Jason Mraz. Singer/Songwriter from Virginia who released his debut album in 2002. He hit the airwaves big-time and commercially in 2008. His single “I’m yours” topped the charts on the Billboards. It remains one of his best. It was nominated for ‘Song of the Year’ 2009 at the 51^st Grammy awards.

Jason’s musical influences are widely drawn from reggae, pop, jazz, folk, rock and more. He blends with all, culturally and appeals to all, globally. I personally love the simple chords and the addictive ‘sing-alongness’ of the hook of “I’m Yours”. It is mature yet youthful, danceable yet easy listening, reggae-ish yet pop-ish feel. It’s just plain, plain cool.

The lyrics are believable, encouraging and soul soothing. The music is lined with acoustic ingenuity; he has a unique way of playing with his syllables when he sings. His voice is unique, the type you will recognize with earplugs plugged in. What makes a good song? The music, the lyrics and I will say the personality of the singer too. Jason comes across as sweet and down to earth, and that comes through in his songs.

This song is a 5-Star, healthy and fresh all the way. I call it an everlasting summer song, you call it 'COOL'!!?. You are entitled to my opinion, anyday :-) .

Take a listen here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkHTsc9PU2A

So what do you think? You have a great week ahead and...

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

~Tosinger~

WHO IS JUSTIN BEIBER?

Hola everyone!
I hope your week is going good?
Did you get some spare time to listen to some good music?
Yes? No? Maybe so?
Hmm. I wonder.
So what's on the menu today?
I am in between on this one, I am going to have to coin a new rating, let's call it 'snacky snack' and it will be
*** 3 stars!
I teach music to a mixed class of kindergartners to 5th graders at a summer camp.
So, this day, I power up my laptop so we could go on YouTube to listen to the different styles of music we just talked about.
And all the girls are screaming 'Justin Bieber, Justin Beiber', Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease! Ms T.
They look in horror at me when I ask "Who is Justin Beiber?"
I see why. Justin Beiber, a 16 year old Canadian R&B/Pop singer who sings a lot about girls and love, (strategic audience right there) is hot cake among tweens and teens!
If you trust Wiki, read more here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Bieber

Talk about the power of New Media, YouTube played a big role in shooting him to the stars. He is signed under Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), a label partly owned by Usher. He has collaborated with other popular R&B, Pop and Hip Hop artistes. With his voice going through puberty transformation, he is still on a high demand for features, shows and concerts.
His 2009 single 'One time' topped the charts in many countries. It seems to remain a favorite even now. The lyrics are basically talking about the usual boy meets girl, butterflies flying and all that 'gooey' stuff. The catchy hook says: "Me plus you, I'ma tell you one time...Girl, I love you..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHVhwcOg6y8

This menu? It's just OK. The lyrics are right for the audience it targets, the music, well produced I must say. I will probably attempt to be a little sentimental and give it a 3 star 'snacky snack' stamp. Is that because my teenage days are way way gone? Maybe so :0).

If Music be the food of Love, you know what to do!
~Tosinger~