It’s December again, so we can begin to plan our perfect Christmas holiday. And what is Christmas without an appropriate soundtrack to get you in the mood for some eggnog and family time? This year, The Rolling Stone magazine wanted to find out which are the best Christmas songs of all time, by inviting readers…
This Halloween, whether you’re watching scary movies, carve creepy pumpkins or plan the most amazing costume, music is always a great addition to the spooky atmosphere during this time of the year. Therefore, instead of your usual playlists, here’s some choices that will make your night just a little more eerie. The Beatles – Helter Skelter AC/DC –…
The best love songs aren’t always the ones played by top of the charts bands and artists. Some keep a lower profile when it comes to their songs and though they may not receive the credit they deserve for those love songs. Here are four of those songs that, in this blogger’s opinion, deserve more…
I’m one of those people who can’t stand the sound of silence. Not even when I’m trying to fall asleep. Because silence, in an apartment building, usually means neighbors deciding to learn how to tap dance at 3 a.m., alarm cars going off in the middle of the night for no apparent reason or ambulances…
My favorite season is upon us. This is when the skies are grey, the days get shorter, the weather is cooler, sleeping gets more satisfying than ever. And besides the sound of rain pouring down your window, there are some other sounds that you may find appealing. This wonderful season influenced songwriters to write some…
Ah, the 90s – a decade that gave us ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ by Nirvana and ‘Creep’ by Radiohead, but also some not so glamorous tunes, such as ‘Ice Ice Baby’ by Vanilla Ice or ‘Macarena’ by Los del Rio. The Rolling Stones magazine wanted to find out which are the worst songs of the…
A symbol of protection for the old Egyptians and a common emblem in heraldry, the lion traditionally illustrates bravery, valour, strength, and royalty. Be it about authority, pride, or Christianity, in coats of arms or on flags, the lion has always been a meaningful figure. Music, filled as it is in many ways with symbolism,…
It’s nice to have a song that reminds you of a certain TV show. I’m not a fan of just showing the main title on the screen. Remember Lost? Or, in the latest seasons, even Grey’s Anatomy? It used to have a brilliant theme song, Cosy in the Rocket, which went amazingly well with the…
No, none of these albums are Buzz Aldrin’s attempts at a greater fame than Neil Armstrong’s, but most of them sure depict variations of the images that made both of them legendary. Crew members of spacecrafts inspire diverse music genres, ranging from ambient to hard rock and artists from all over the world. A top…
‘Rolling in the Deep’, Adele’s famous single from her second album, ’21’, was released in 2010 and was very well received by music critics and fans all around the world. It has reached number one in eleven countries, top five in several other countries and, as of June 2011, has sold over 4 million digital…
Photo source: here. You probably all know by now the hundredth of Hitler parody videos out there, all adding funny subtitles to a (now) worldwide known scene from the 2004 movie ‘Der Untergang‘, making fun of everything, from events to the Harry Potter movies. Well, apparently it’s also fashionable to sing or, in some circumstances,…
Coldplay performing at Glastonbury Festival 2011, photoby Brian Fuller on Flickr. If you spend some time on the internet you should have already seen Coldplay’s new video for Every Teardrop is a Waterfall. It premiered on Wednesday, June 29, and soon became viral. About 40% of my friends posted it on Facebook or Twitter in…