I just found this little program a few minutes ago and I already love it! It automatically displays the lyrics for songs you're playing in your music player. The days of misheard lyrics are over!
http://www.evillabs.sk/evillyrics/
There are supposedly also other good lyics programs that I haven't checked out yet:
http://www.viewlyrics.com/
http://www.leoslyrics.com/winamp.php
Monday, November 14, 2005
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine
Thanks Todd for reminding me to comment on this album! There is a lot to say about it. I've read a number of articles online about what all happened behind the scenes and I recommend anyone with interest in the music industry to do a little research on this album.
My favourite articles are the following:
- Allmusic.com's album review
- Rolling Stone interview with Fiona
- FreeFiona.com
It turns out there are two different versions of the album - the first was produced by Jon Brion (who also did When the Pawn) and the second by Mike Elizondo (who's known for his work with Eminem, 50 and many more). The CD you'll find in a music store is produced by Elizondo. But with a little effort you might be able to tickle the Brion version out of Mr. Interweb.
I downloaded the Brion version early this year and wasn't too excited at first. I liked the concept (lots of classical instruments and a fair share of dissonant tones) but it didn't strike me as something refreshingly new. Now recently when I heard the album was actually being released I started to listen to it again. And proving my inability to judge the quality of someone's work, I began to realize it was the some of the best music I've ever heard. People tell me they like beer because of the taste. I don't enjoy beer because I can't get over the taste which I interpret as bitter. But I agree that if I drank more beer I would probably learn to love it. It's not really "bitter" it just has a very strong unique character. It appears bitter to those unfamiliar with it. I think I've ranted about this before on this blog (oh right - Joanna Newsom!), but there's a lot to be said about things that give huge payoffs after investing some time in understanding them. Be it Joanna Newsom's voice, Jazz, beer, or Brion's version of Extraordinary Machine.
(Dear people with writing skills: I'm trying hard to impress you, but writing is not one of my talents. I hope I'm not appearing like an elephant in a tutu to you. If so, let me know and I'll take off the tutu and just write as the elephant that I am)
Elizondo's version of Extraordinary Machine is quite different. He uses less exotic instruments and comparably straightforward percussion, making the album more "accessible" to listeners - and quite frankly I think it sucks in comparison to Brion's version. At least for now. As I've learned, my opinion of albums changes over time. So I'm giving Elizondo's mix a second and probably even a third chance. Being the elitist snob that I am I doubt his work will satisfy my fine tastes. Mu ha ha ha...
Lyrics: I like them. She's good at writing stuff. I like listening to stuff that is well written. It is good. She's also funny.
Or how about
Hehehe... The remaining 90% is probably completely lost on me as an illiterate engineer/computer geek. Some of the words have more than 7 letters! What does she expect of me?
Final verdict: Go out and buy this album if you enjoyed her last two. If I can get myself to enjoy the Elizondo version (the one sold in stores) I might even do so myself.
Also - go to fiona-apple.com - click on Video - and check out all the clips available. I especially like the NYC Virgin Megastore live performances.
My favourite articles are the following:
- Allmusic.com's album review
- Rolling Stone interview with Fiona
- FreeFiona.com
It turns out there are two different versions of the album - the first was produced by Jon Brion (who also did When the Pawn) and the second by Mike Elizondo (who's known for his work with Eminem, 50 and many more). The CD you'll find in a music store is produced by Elizondo. But with a little effort you might be able to tickle the Brion version out of Mr. Interweb.
I downloaded the Brion version early this year and wasn't too excited at first. I liked the concept (lots of classical instruments and a fair share of dissonant tones) but it didn't strike me as something refreshingly new. Now recently when I heard the album was actually being released I started to listen to it again. And proving my inability to judge the quality of someone's work, I began to realize it was the some of the best music I've ever heard. People tell me they like beer because of the taste. I don't enjoy beer because I can't get over the taste which I interpret as bitter. But I agree that if I drank more beer I would probably learn to love it. It's not really "bitter" it just has a very strong unique character. It appears bitter to those unfamiliar with it. I think I've ranted about this before on this blog (oh right - Joanna Newsom!), but there's a lot to be said about things that give huge payoffs after investing some time in understanding them. Be it Joanna Newsom's voice, Jazz, beer, or Brion's version of Extraordinary Machine.
(Dear people with writing skills: I'm trying hard to impress you, but writing is not one of my talents. I hope I'm not appearing like an elephant in a tutu to you. If so, let me know and I'll take off the tutu and just write as the elephant that I am)
Elizondo's version of Extraordinary Machine is quite different. He uses less exotic instruments and comparably straightforward percussion, making the album more "accessible" to listeners - and quite frankly I think it sucks in comparison to Brion's version. At least for now. As I've learned, my opinion of albums changes over time. So I'm giving Elizondo's mix a second and probably even a third chance. Being the elitist snob that I am I doubt his work will satisfy my fine tastes. Mu ha ha ha...
Lyrics: I like them. She's good at writing stuff. I like listening to stuff that is well written. It is good. She's also funny.
...I don't understand about
Diamonds and why men buy them
What's so impressive about a diamond
Except the mining...
Or how about
I opened my eyes
While you were kissing me once more than once
And you looked as sincere as a dog
Just as sincere as a dog does,
When it's the food on your lips with which it's in love...
Hehehe... The remaining 90% is probably completely lost on me as an illiterate engineer/computer geek. Some of the words have more than 7 letters! What does she expect of me?
Final verdict: Go out and buy this album if you enjoyed her last two. If I can get myself to enjoy the Elizondo version (the one sold in stores) I might even do so myself.
Also - go to fiona-apple.com - click on Video - and check out all the clips available. I especially like the NYC Virgin Megastore live performances.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Signed, Sealed, Delivered!
Man - this track is going straight to my personal top 10 of this year. I'm talking about a remix of Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by DJ Smash off of "Motown Remixed." Find this song, crank up your stereo and rock out! It's got more soul than a dump truck full of shoes, hehehe...
I've always liked Stevie Wonder's stuff though some of it can be quite cheesy. There's little cheese to be found on this track though. It's just tight funk with a disco groove. I want to see this song played after a wedding cermony as the newly weds leave the chapel! Somebody help me out!
I've always liked Stevie Wonder's stuff though some of it can be quite cheesy. There's little cheese to be found on this track though. It's just tight funk with a disco groove. I want to see this song played after a wedding cermony as the newly weds leave the chapel! Somebody help me out!
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