karen likes music

karen likes music
halloo there! time to listen to the music! (and i just had to wear my Keane shirt for my profile pic)
listening to music makes me happy! drop a line! let me know if you have a cool song you want to share! woohooo!

martes, 31 de enero de 2012

Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont Mix) - The Killers

Title: Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont Mix)
Artist: The Killers
Album: Single (2004)

Brandon Flowers + Dancey tune = need i say more? haha



~k




jueves, 26 de enero de 2012

Save The World - Swedish House Mafia

Title: Save The World
Artist: Swedish House Mafia
Album: One Night Stand (2011)

Can I just say that this is the cutest dance video ever.


~k



miércoles, 25 de enero de 2012

Heartbeat - The Fray

Title: Heartbeat
Artist: The Fray
Album: Scars & Stories (2011)


Happy beat! Happy song from American rock band, The Fray. :) 

~k





martes, 24 de enero de 2012

Typical - MuteMath

Title: Typical
Artist: MuteMath
Album: Single (2007)

Alternative american band MuteMath performs Typical backwards in their music video. :) 
I like the beat and the lead guitar composition.

~k


domingo, 22 de enero de 2012

Choices - The Hoosiers

Title: Choices
Artist: The Hoosiers
Album: The Illusion of Safety (2010)

Driving while listening to my favorite radio station (Jam 88.3) is so much fun, especially when they play songs that catch my attention.

Choices is a single from the english pop-rock-indie band's album The Illusion of Safety.

~k




viernes, 20 de enero de 2012

Come Here Boy - Imogen Heap

Title: Come Here Boy
Artist: Imogen Heap
Album: iMegaphone (1998)

She was also part of the brit electronic duo, Frou Frou. I've been a fan since 4th year high. :)
Her voice gives of that dreamy feel but still with good vocal quality.


~k




A Bad Dream - Keane

Title: A Bad Dream
Artist: Keane
Album: Under The Iron Sea (2007)

I've been having weird dreams these past few days. So here's a song by Keane (eek). Oh i hope they come to Manila... please? hahaha

~k





miércoles, 18 de enero de 2012

The Night Starts Here - Stars

Title: The Night Starts Here
Artist: Stars
Album: In Our Bedroom After The War (2007)

Here's another song that I like from the Canadian indie band. 


~k

martes, 17 de enero de 2012

You Will Be Mine - Lenka

Title: You Will Be Mine
Artist: Lenka
Album: Two (2011)

I was on a weekend trip to Singapore going in and out of stores, and thanks to my handy blackberry I was able to use Shazam to identify the track playing in the store... wupeee!

I've heard of the Australian singer's songs before and enjoyed watching her quirky videos but this song really caught my attention.
(I hope she comes up with a video soon) :)

~k



jueves, 12 de enero de 2012

So Here We Are - Bloc Party

Title: So Here We Are
Artist: Bloc Party
Album: Silent Alarm (2005)

Let's go back to 2005, when this UK band's single was released! It's a very light song with soft vocals. 
The lyrics are short compared to their other songs (but I like the message it's trying to convey) :)
I caught a glimpse, but its been forgotten
So here we are again
I made a vow, to carry you home... home

I really tried to do what you wanted

It all went wrong again

I made a vow, to carry you home

If you fall sick, if you pass out

I figured it out, I can see again 
 
~k



Paradise - Coldplay

Title: Paradise
Artist: Coldplay
Album: Mylo Xyloto (2011)

Yes, I happen to like Coldplay.
I'm a fan of alternative artists including instruments such as strings and the piano (well duh, they're coldplay). You can hear the violins in certain parts of this song. Plus there's a hint of an electronic piano sound. Nice mix. :) 

~k


miércoles, 11 de enero de 2012

Carol of the Bells (for 12 cellos) - Steven Sharp Nelson


Title: Carol of the Bells
Artist: Steven Sharp Nelson
Album: YouTube Video!

Okay, I couldn't help it, it's my favorite Christmas song and as I was searching YouTube for a song to upload I stumbled upon this one. The genre is quite different from what I usually post but I still like it. Gotta hand it to awesome musicians who can arrange songs like this (shall we call it a classical mashup?) 

Listen! (besides there's still a bit of the Christmas spirit in the air)


~k






Oh and I wikipedia-ed him and here's what I got:

Steven Sharp Nelson (born 1977) is a pioneer in “cello-percussion”—an alternative performance method that combines traditional, lyrical cello techniques with unconventional pizzicato and percussive technique. He was born and still resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. He began studying cello at age 8, percussion at age 12 and guitar at age 17. He has invented a new method of playing the cello that combines elements learned from each of these instruments.

Nelson is well known for his collaborations with pianist Jon Schmidt as The piano guys --most particularly in their mash-up arrangement of Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” and Cold Play’s “Viva La Vida,” a YouTube sensation. Schmidt and Nelson perform regularly together throughout the United States and the world.


More from his official site: Official website 

domingo, 8 de enero de 2012

Velcro - Bell X1


Title: Velcro
Artist: Bell X1
Album: Bloodless Coup (2011)

A song I heard this morning on the radio! 
If you're familiar with Damien Rice, he was the front man of the group when they used to be called Juniper. The band now consists of Paul Noonan, David Geraghty and Dominic Philips. Velcro is taken from their 5th album. They sort of remind me of Snow Patrol.

Enjoy!

~k


Bell X1

sábado, 7 de enero de 2012

Hello - Martin Solveig & Dragonette


Title: Hello
Artist: Martin Solveig & Dragonette
Album: Smash (2011)

For those who know me, I guess you know why I like this video. Haha
Tennis! Roland Garros! Plus cameo appearances! hahaha


Martin Solveig is a french electronic DJ and producer with vocals from Canadian electropop Dragonette. 

As for the song, i would describe it as cute. Hello! :)

~k


viernes, 6 de enero de 2012

You Make Me Feel - Cobra Starship feat. Sabi


Title: You Make Me Feel
Artist: Cobra Starship feat. Sabi
Album: Night Shades (2011)

I like it when artists collaborate, they come up great songs! 
Check out this dancey-song by the synthpop band, Cobra Starship featuring Sabi.


~k

jueves, 5 de enero de 2012

Bette Davis Eyes (cover) - Brandon Flowers


Title: Bette Davis Eyes (cover)
Artist: Brandon Flowers
Album: Eden Sessions, UK 12JULY2011

ohhh hello there brandon flowers!
it's you singing one of the songs i like hahaha!
(thanks to waitingforthewinter who uploaded this on youtube!)

~k


miércoles, 4 de enero de 2012

Shake It Out - Florence + The Machine


Title: Shake It Out
Artist: Florence + The Machine
Album: Ceremonials (2011)

Another new year song!
It's time to start a new and get rid of the past.

Florence + The Machine is another English band. 
I must say Florence Welch's vocal quality is great! Her voice is hmm how do i describe it... big and solid, if you get what I mean?

Check out their previous songs such as Rabbit Heart (Raise it Up) and You've Got The Love as well :) 

~k




lunes, 2 de enero de 2012

Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club


Title: Something Good Can Work
Artist: Two Door Cinema Club (single-2009)
Album: Tourist History (2010)

This is the first single released by the Northern-Irish rock band in 2009. Undercover Martyn was the first song I heard from the band, which I instantly liked as well. The songs are both upbeat, catchy and have a positive vibe. Enjoy! :) 

~k




domingo, 1 de enero de 2012

Kickstarts - Example


Title: Kickstarts
Artist: Example
Album: Won't Go Quietly (2010)

Aha! Another brit band I recently heard with a very catchy beat. (Like!) Makes me want to dance and bob my head hahaha!


Unfortunately I can't embed the video on my blog, so here's the link so you can watch it on you tube >>  Example - Kickstarts

~k