One Day I'm Gonna Whistle!

I truly believe people underestimate the power of YouTube. One of my favorite new bands has received a lot of exposure thanks to one adorable video of a little girl and her father. Perhaps you are one of over 11 million people that have watched the video of YouTube, but if you haven’t seen it, here it is:

The adorable little girl, Alexa and her talented father, Jorge, have become a true YouTube sensation. They have covered artists from Alicia Keys to 4 Non Blondes. This YouTube duo are truly unstoppable, but I’m not here to discuss them (although I truly do love them, especially Alexa, who is truly talented and is full of charisma). I am here to discuss the band they helped become more well known. That band is Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes. As I’ve done in the past, I’ll let you hear their music before I go on and on about them:

They are true modern day hippies! Their music reminds me of the past. It reminds me of true pure unique music. They are not synthesized, and they are NOT electronic. They are band who plays their own instruments. For me it is always refreshing to see a band play real instruments. I feel like our society is too consumed with technology, that we have broken away from the purest form of music. Don’t get me wrong I do love Daft Punk, but my true love is real instruments.

Their songs have a whimsical feel to them. The lyrics to “Home” hold a very dear place in my heart. “Home is whenever I’m with you,” are lyrics that fill my heart with love and at the same time sadness. Being away from a person you love is NOT EASY! Trust me I speak from experience.

The video I want to share with you all today is their performance for the NPR: Tiny Desk Podcast. It’s music at its purest stage! Make sure to watch the whole video. My favorite song “40 Day Dream” is actually the last one. Now please sit back, press play, LET THE VIDEO LOAD, and then simply relax and enjoy the music.

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Some One Like You...ADELE

Since I was young music has always been my passion. I thrive on discovering new artists and loving their music way before they go mainstream. Some may consider that being a music snob, but simply put, I just truly LOVE music!

A couple years ago, I heard a voice that truly gave me chills. A voice that sounded so unique yet so familiar. A voice that truly reached the depths of my soul.  I used to describe her as “what Amy Winehouse would sound like if she was not on drugs,” but there is no sense in comparing her to anyone. She is a talented young girl, and her music speaks for itself. If you still have no idea who I am talking about, I guess now would be the time to tell you, but you know what, I’m going to let you listen to her voice first:

Yes I am talking about Adele. In 2008 she released her first album, “19.” Her first US single was “Chasing Pavements.” I think many people did become fans of Adele during this time, but it wasn’t until her newest cd “21” was released that she truly became a super star. If you don’t agree with me, then simply go to billboard.com and check that stats for her first single off the new CD “Rolling In The Deep.” This single has been #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for weeks, and the album remained at #1 on the Billboard 200 until this past week, once Lady Gaga’s new album was released.

I could go on and on about how great I think Adele is and how I want her to be my best friend! Tell you how much I want to see her live (which sadly she had to cancel her US tour due to laryngitis), show you countless of stats proving her Super Stardom, and even tell you that two of her songs have even been featured on the most amazingly "gleekiest" show ever, Glee. In my opinion, one was a great performance, and the other one (as much as I love Glee), they should’ve left it alone. The truth is I don't need to tell you all this. All you have to do is listen to her music, and you will know why I am proud to be an Adele fan! Please don't just listen to the singles, but TRULY listen to her music. Here are two of my favorite songs for you to fall in love with her voice. Close your eyes and let the music take you far away from reality. 

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