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I love music videos... So much so that I would love to make trillions and trillions of music videos...
So I decided to list of some of my favorite music videos. Enjoy!

We Used to Wait/ The Wilderness Downtown by Arcade Fire

So this first music video isn't just a video; it's a virtual personal experience. It's stunning, emotional, and also interactive. The only way you can experience it is to go here.

Take On Me by a-ha

An awesome mix of animation and live action. It's pretty mind-blowing how the glimpses of animation and live action synchronize perfectly. That's some editing talent. And hey, who doesn't love a great 80s pop song?

Bad Romance by Lady Gaga

Okay, I know I'm kinda biased when it comes to mother monster, but this is a seriously fantastic music video. From it's newly famed dance moves and outrageous outfits, "Bad Romance" makes everyone want to be a little monstah.

Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win by Beastie Boys

Remember that Nickelodeon show "Action League Now"? This is pretty much that show but in a music video form. It's so funny, and also super clever. Maybe cuz Spike Jonze directed it... hmmmmm

Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes

Another completely mind-blowing music video. Plus this is one of my favorite songs ever, and one of my fave bands! This would be one seriously badass screensaver.

Muppet Show Theme Song by OK Go

Omygawd. I can't help myself. I love OK Go and the Muppets dearly and I truly loved this video. If u love either you'll love this too.

Short Skirt/Long Jacket  by Cake

Talk about market research. While it may seem like it's just about interviews with random people, this video really shows how music is ultimately subjective, like all forms of art. I also thought some of the responses and reactions were super funny.

Bytheway, I shall discuss the VMA awards in a later blog entry. :)

rock me amadeus

Recently, I've been fascinated with alternative/electronic/classical groups. "What the Gucci does that mean?" you may ask. Imagine an electronic group covering classical music, or an orchestra covering alternative tunes, or a rock band covering electronic classical music. Since I can't seem to explain the awesomeness in words, here are some songs:

Ebla -- E.S. Posthumus

Holy guacamole. Seriously, the music of E.S. Posthumus is the type of epic music that would make any action movie/video game fanatic happy to die to. It is the epitome of monumental action flick soundtrack music. In fact, their music has been used in pretty much every action/adventure movie, including Avatar, The Matrix, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Other cool songs by them: Lepcis Magna and Unstoppable.

Time is Running Out (Muse)-- The Section Quartet

This awesome song was originally created by Muse, who I also love dearly. Honestly, this song is even more quirky, yet beautiful when performed classically. I guess I just love the drama and artistry of Muse and The Section Quartet. :) Other amazing songs by them: Such Great Heights (The Postal Service) and Black Hole Sun (Soundgarden).

Music for a Found Harmonium -- Patrick Street

Whether this song is done by Patrick Street or Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Music for a Found Harmonium is a fantastic tune. It's folksy/familiar sound always makes me think of my childhood when I would run around and pretend I was a creature of some sort. Anyways, you should totally check out both versions, and you might recognize the song from Napoleon Dynamite. Another wonderful song by Penguin Cafe Orchestra: Perpetuum Mobile.

Epoca -- Gotan Project

Gotan Project has a totally different take on the electronic/classical genre by incorporating Latin sounds and familiar tunes. Their songs are also quite popular in Hollywood, and have been featured in such movies and TV shows as Ocean's Twelve, So You Think You Can Dance,Chuck and Top Gear. They're also the perfect songs to tango too! Other great songs by them: Mi Confesion and Diferente.

Born This Way (Lady Gaga) -- Aston

If you ever wonder what any of your favorite pop songs sound like all instrumental, you should definitely check out Aston. They have done Telephone (Lady Gaga), Rude Boy (Rihanna), and even Toxic (Britney Spears). It's simply mesmerizing to listen to them.Other songs by Aston: Viva La Vida (Coldplay), Only Girl (Rihanna), E.T. (Katy Perry), and  Bulletproof (La Roux).

Well that's it for now! :)

música

Haven't talked about music in a while! Here we gooooooo....

I love Pandora. It's a super well-known website that makes customized radio stations based on your favorite artists, songs, etc. I favorite stations are Ok Go, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, The Ting Tings, Miss Li, and Vampire Weekend. Of course, I have numerous other stations, but those are the main ones I listen to.
I have bought so many of the songs that come up on Pandora, it's awesome! Here are some of my fave artists that I found from listening to Pandora:

I've had their "Oh No" album for quite some years, and a lot of Ok Go's other songs come up constantly on Pandora. Not only is they're music awesome, but they take fashion risks. ;) I love their songs, especially: "This Too Shall Pass," "C-C-C-Cinnamon Lips," and "This Will Be Our Year." Ooooh and "WTF" too.


You might not recognize her name, but you will definately recognize Regina Spektor's music. In fact, her songs "Us" and "Hero" were featured in 500 Days of Summer. I'm pretty sure her music was also on Ugly Betty numerous times, but I'm not sure. I love "Radio" and "Fidelity" by her, also.


The Fratellis have been extremely popular in Europe (esp. the U.K.) but only somewhat in the U.S. You probably know they're song "Chelsea Dagger." I love "Flathead," "Whistle for the Choir," and "Baby Fratelli" too. Also, they are partly named after the villainous famiy from The Goonies! '80s movie reference!


Ok, so Daft Punk is super well-known to pretty much anybody under the age of 30. At first, I didn't really like they're songs all that much, but now I truely understand them. Plus, they're so futuristic. I love "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger."


Dan Black is most well-known for his hit single "Symphonies," which fuses the addictive beat from "Umbrella" by Rihanna and Jay-Z, and the clean, crisp voices from a choir. Not only are his songs unique and interesting, but also Black's album covers are quite awesome. "Life Slash Dreams" and "Let Go" and pretty cool too. ;)


Zee Avi uses her Borneo roots to influence her cute songs about love, life, and fun. I love her song, "Kantoi," mostly because I can't really understand what it says, but it sounds really neat. She's like Taylor Swift, but awesomer and unique-er.


Anya Marina is an actress, singer, songwriter, and comic. Her songs constantly come up on Pandora for me (under the Miss Li station), and I especially love her song "Move You." Also, her voice makes her music quite unique.


Lastly, Vermillion Lies is perhaps the least-known group out of this list of performers. They're quirky and crazy songs remind the listener of a Tim Burton movie set under a circus big top. I love "Circus Fish" and "Circus Apocalypse" by the duo. Whenever I hear they're songs I just have to sing along and participate in the awesome kookiness.

There ya go! Please, please listen to these awesome singers and bands.

push the envelope wild child

Futuristic. Psychedelic. Magic.
From Denmark to America, the music of Asteroids Galaxy Tour makes people want to dance, be merry, and go crazy. Not only have their songs been featured on numerous commercials around the world, including an iPod Touch ad, they have been played on the TV show Gossip Girl and in the movie The September Issue.
Now that's enough about their growing popularity. The music and style is the real reason why I decided to blog about them.
Their music is truely unique. The band mixes 60's with electronic with alternative and less we forget pop.
Their style is truely unique. I call it, vintage-hipster chic. But definately with a lovely futuristic twist.
You've just gotta check em out: http://www.myspace.com/theasteroidsgalaxytour

got a song stuck in your head

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head and you don't know where it's from?
Have you ever fallen in love with a commercial's song, but you don't know what it's called?
I know I have. That's how I found the website splendAd.
I absolutely love love love this website, because it has almost every commerical on there along with the song behind the ad.
Pretty much 1/4 of my iTunes library is all songs from various commericals. splendAd is how I found Miss Li, Arcade Fire, Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Ne-Yo, etc.
You just have to check it out: http://www.splendad.com/
Enjoy! ;)

modern gypsy

Most people do not know Miss Li, but through commercials and other forms of the media, they have probably heard her songs.
One of her most popular songs is "Bourgeois Shangri-La," which was featured on an iPhone commercial.
"Oh Boy" was in some Volvo commercial last year, and "True Love Stalker" was in an ad for Desperate Housewives. So, who is Miss Li?

Miss Li, or Linda Carlsson, is a Swedish singer who's style of music has changed from album to album. Her lesser known album "Songs of a Rag Doll" features tunes that may appeal to a modern gypsy, whereas her most recent album "Dancing the Whole Way Home" is more for a modern teenage girl. My favourite songs of hers are "Stupid Girl," "Polythene Queen," and "Ba Ba Ba."

All of her songs are on iTunes and more information about her is on her website: http://www.missli.se/Default.aspx

Miss Li's music is really, really fun so please enjoy! ;)