Creative songs for the music fan
Dani Minehart
Issue date: 4/22/09 Section: The Edge
There are many artists and bands that come out with exceptionally creative and intricate songs, instrumentally and lyrically. This is a top five countdown of the most creative songs to be sure to listen to.
"God" by John Lennon
"God is a concept by which we measure our pain. I'll say it again: god is a concept by which we measure our pain. I don't believe in magic. I don't believe in I-ching. I don't believe in Bible. I don't believe in tarot. I don't believe in Hitler. I don't believe in Jesus."
The list of what Lennon doesn't believe in makes the listener gather his or her own conclusion to what Lennon is singing about, until he reveals it at the end. "I just believe in me, Yoko and me, and that's reality."
The message shows that fame, money and idols are not what should be controlling anyone's world. Only you and people you love surrounding you are what truly matters. This song gets number five for its lyrical content and the inspiring, meaningful concept buried within those lyrics.
"Riders on the Storm" by The Doors
"Riders on the storm. Riders on the storm. Into this house we're born, into this world we're thrown. Like a dog without a bone, an actor out on loan.
Riders on the storm."
This song doesn't just have alluring lyrics. Its instrumentals are, simply put, beautiful. The song opens up with the tranquilizing sounds of a thunderstorm, then the keyboard chimes in and soon Jim Morrison's voice joins. The long instrumental in the middle of the piece features the keyboard with a jazzy, improvisational feel, with storm sounds toward the end to accompany it.
The crescendos, decrescendos and dynamics all flow together as one, making it so peaceful and easy to listen to. This song gets number four for its beautiful, delicate and intricate instrumentals.
"Satan Said Dance" by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!
"How did I arrive in a place like this? Red right hand does the alligator kiss. My hair turns white and my face turns green, but my feet are still moving if you know what I mean. Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan. Said dance."
"God" by John Lennon
"God is a concept by which we measure our pain. I'll say it again: god is a concept by which we measure our pain. I don't believe in magic. I don't believe in I-ching. I don't believe in Bible. I don't believe in tarot. I don't believe in Hitler. I don't believe in Jesus."
The list of what Lennon doesn't believe in makes the listener gather his or her own conclusion to what Lennon is singing about, until he reveals it at the end. "I just believe in me, Yoko and me, and that's reality."
The message shows that fame, money and idols are not what should be controlling anyone's world. Only you and people you love surrounding you are what truly matters. This song gets number five for its lyrical content and the inspiring, meaningful concept buried within those lyrics.
"Riders on the Storm" by The Doors
"Riders on the storm. Riders on the storm. Into this house we're born, into this world we're thrown. Like a dog without a bone, an actor out on loan.
Riders on the storm."
This song doesn't just have alluring lyrics. Its instrumentals are, simply put, beautiful. The song opens up with the tranquilizing sounds of a thunderstorm, then the keyboard chimes in and soon Jim Morrison's voice joins. The long instrumental in the middle of the piece features the keyboard with a jazzy, improvisational feel, with storm sounds toward the end to accompany it.
The crescendos, decrescendos and dynamics all flow together as one, making it so peaceful and easy to listen to. This song gets number four for its beautiful, delicate and intricate instrumentals.
"Satan Said Dance" by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!
"How did I arrive in a place like this? Red right hand does the alligator kiss. My hair turns white and my face turns green, but my feet are still moving if you know what I mean. Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan. Said dance."
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Dr. Mike G. Beech
posted 4/23/09 @ 4:41 AM CST
Suffice to say I do not know this Dani Minehart who wrote this rather weak piece of journalistic rubbish, but would strongly suggest that said person listens to a few more tunes before making judgement, which presumably is inpartial, but to the madding crowd surely makes no sense whatsoever. (Continued…)
MattJ
Matt
posted 4/23/09 @ 3:36 PM CST
I loved this article because it brought to light great songs more people should listen to. I also want to point out that The Great Gig in the Sky is about dying, and that is what they told the singer to try and capture with her voice. (Continued…)
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