It’s the 1st of July which can only mean one thing… the July mixtape is here!
This month’s is mostly an R&B affair but with the odd curveball thrown in…
Tag: Phil Collins
Music Monday – Volume Thirty Four
1) Seal – Silence
Such an incredibly beautiful song. I once used this in a drama performance I did and so it gives me lots of fond memories. The acapella introduction proves how amazing Seal’s voice is and I just love the chord progression and the way it builds.
2) Seal – You get me
Pretty song off Seal’s amazing ‘Commitment’ album.
3) Alt-J – Hunger of the pine
One of the most haunting songs ever. Love the moody, melancholic feel to this song and the sample of Miley is genius.
4) Susan Boyle – Enjoy the Silence
Stunning cover of the song by Depeche Mode. I actually much prefer Su-Bo’s version. It imitates the approach Michael Andrews and Gary Jules took to covering Tears for Fears’ ‘Mad World’ by turning a 1980’s electronic/synthpop song into a stunning ballad. Amazing.
5) Nicole Scherzinger – Run
Beautiful ballad from Nicole’s new album.
6) Seal & Heidi Klum – Wedding Day
Catchy number from Seal’s ‘System’ album. Features vocals from then-wife Heidi Klum. Great song.
7) Union J – You got it all
This is one of few songs I’ve remotely liked by this boyband. It takes a few listens but it’s definitely a grower and it’s very pretty.
8) Phil Collins – Look Through My Eyes
I saw somebody mention the soundtrack for Brother Bear on Twitter the other day which reminded me of this song Phil Collins wrote and recorded for the soundtrack. Fantastic song.
9) Ryan Adams – Gimme something good
Heard this and loved it a while back but forgot about it until this past week. Ryan Adams is so talented and this is such an awesome song.
10) Stevie Nicks – Has anyone ever written anything for you?
Stunning ballad which closes Stevie’s ‘Rock a Little’ album. It’s very ’80’s’ but it’s also very beautiful. Love that long ending.
Music Monday – Volume Nine
1) Snow Patrol – Just Say Yes
Forgot what an incredible song this is. Been listening to it loads this week – so catchy, so honest and so different from what Snow Patrol normally do. Love it and I love them.
2) The Castro Family/The 1975 – Chocolate
Everyone knows Chocolate is one of my all time favourite songs. I usually hate YouTube covers as people tend to make it into a ballad which just doesn’t work. Part of its charm is the catchiness! LOVE this interpretation though! A little cheesy but love the harmonies and the arrangement.
3) Roxette – Wish I could fly
One of the most beautiful songs ever and one of my all time favourites. So underrated. Love the pairing of the orchestra and drum machine. Special song for me.
4) Genesis – Throwing it all away
This kept coming on during Shuffle and I love it so much! Love Genesis and Phil Collins anyway but I’m really enjoying this song at the moment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45ZdlFKYd84
5) Prince – Purple Rain
Prince is one of my music heroes. This is so depressing and so long but sometimes it’s so necessary! It’s an incredible song, very emotive and powerful and the length is needed. I used to think it was perhaps too long but these days I appreciate the whole piece. Electric.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYUvCStLYJI
6) The Vamps – Another World
I dismissed The Vamps a while ago but I gave their album a listen and I really love it! The second half in particular. I can’t get enough of this song at the moment. Generic maybe but very beautiful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7tNpUcxrFA
7) R. Kelly – Happy People
I remember hearing this on the car journey home from a theme park when I was around ten years old. It’s just such a smooth, happy song that always makes me feel great. R.Kelly is a musical genius.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Gmaurug0I
8) Coldplay – Oceans
SO in love with this and so excited for the album. Very beautiful and very reminiscent of the Parachutes era.
9) Keane – Bedshaped
So, so beautiful. Keane are one of my favourite bands and this song is just stunning. Love the video too.
10) George Michael – Kissing a fool
Only found this recently but I love it! So jazzy, so chilled. Definitely one of George’s more underrated songs.
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