I don't know if Ozone sang this song, but here is the numa numa song or "Dragostea Din Tei in English. Might be a bit cheesy for some, but ignore the lyrics and focus on the beat if you don't like it. Enjoy!
Bonus!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not sure if you have heard of it. Old news, but apparently... Dell laptops can explode on your lap or suddenly catch fire. Here is the parody.
I find the... "My pc... my ah.... my pc.... my ah" part very catchy... maybe its that simplicity factor eh. Whether this is an amateur home creation or a professional one, its all good! The support being the awesome beat... make this song good no matter the lyrics. In addition, the flute sound and the remixed melody make this version a bit different in a good way that is catchy in its own way.
This is a far more enthralling song than Dragostea Din Tei. When the song fires up, the melody that sounds like a controlled scratch sound from a broken record in the high pitch range instantly grabs your attention. In the video, that sound seems to be created by the electric guitars, but I am pretty sure it is just a synced sound for video effect. This song simply conveys a good mood and is a very good song to dance to or bob your head to. To me, the most interesting part lies in the whistling. The simplicity of the short phrase can be easily whistled by the listener. Since everyone can make a noise by blowing wind through their mouth, this song in a way commands you to do so also. In a way, this song sneaks up behind you and takes on the role of a favorite song that you tend to hum when it plays on the radio. If not immediately after the first listen, maybe after the second repeat. In addition... in trance music... you rarely hear whistles as part of the ambient.
Another good aspect is the part where the guys go "WOAAAAAA....... HEYYYYYYYYYYYYY!" at the end. I'm sure everyone has a favorite song that contains some very high pitched notes that they attempt to sing out loud for the heck of releasing the tension built up from the song. This little detour also has that same effect, I mean you can't help but try to yell out WOAAA and HEYYYY and then throw in song whistles. By the time you realized, you are creating your own version of the song. Most probably, you are in a very blissful mood after a few listens.
Another thing I need to touch on is the simple "la la, la la lay!" parts of the lyrics. It is also something simple that you can also sing out with ease that is actually quite enjoyable to do so. I think its mainly the way its sung that makes it especially enticing. I mean... the guy sounds like he's got something stuck in his throat that makes him sing his lungs out.
Overall, this song is beyond captivating, it is more like a song that lets you become your own musician for the duration of the song. The catchy beat and simple lyrics make this song fun and addicting. Dragostea Din Tei and Despre Tine are the only two songs by Ozone that I have listened to repeatedly non stop for 10 to 15 repeats in one sitting before I notice and change tracks. Not that it is bad or anything, but any good song becomes boring and annoying after 15 repeats. Enjoy!
Since I received a comment from a post from last week which suggests that I don't know my 'numa numa' songs, here is a dedicated post. Have fun reading!
This song is called Dragostea Din Tei by Ozone from the Republic of Moldavia (East of Romania) and almost naturally, the lyrics are Romanian. You don't need to understand what is being sung about, all you need to do is listen. The non-lyrical aspect to this song is anything but boring, it is very engaging and different. A few years back, if you visited the countries surrounding Romania, this was the song that you'd be listening to everywhere you went. It was simply contagious... especially when this happened...
Mr. Brolsma here single handedly popularized this song in America for all of those who do not usually listen to this genre of music. At that time, the exciting and positive energy you get form the song and a kid dancing wildly in front of his web cam got America hooked.
The way the lyrics are sung sound like as if the singer have a voice that is very robot like and that he is singing very casually and have not particular notes to aim for. The beat simply won't let you go. Combined with the awesome "numa numa" line, you will be singing this song for the rest of the day. Personally, I prefer the song without the music videos by Ozone and by Mr. Brolsma. The videos are pretty... "happy".
I believe there is one version not many people have heard of and in my opinion, this is the best version out there since I simply prefer female vocals to a guy's.
Overall... the video is better and the vocal abilities of Haiducii is simply astonishing... listen! She can hit those high notes and at the same time... blow you away with her breathtaking low notes that sounds like a guy... ironic eh? Either way, the beat and melody of this song is still surprisingly fascinating. If you listen carefully, I think the key part to the attractive beat is the very electronic sound you here that is synced with he drum beats. It sounds like what you hear when there is a constant stream of electricity from one tesla coil to another. Again, the "my ah he" and "numa numa" parts help in the captivating process. As good as this song sounds... it does get annoying after the 10th repeat.
The video contains some similarities to the movie "The Italian Job" (The Mini Cooper and mafia?). Just watch and listen, this song is very fast paced and it keeps moving you forward. I'm not sure who the vocalist is, but her voice is absolutely stunning and the way the lyrics are casually sung goes with the video perfectly to keep moving. This song is a musical road chase, the curvy beat gives the feel of driving on a winding road at high speeds. At the more blissful moments, the video reflects that by increasing the tempo and changing the beat to a faster one, as everything cools down and the pressure is off, the beat slows down to match the mood.
Throughout the song, you are probably "stuck in the groove" and do not really focus on all the details: the beat, lyrics, and the video. It's okay, just watch it a few more items if the song has captivated you. Not sure about you, but the 3 and a half minutes of this song feels a lot shorter than the declared time. I guess this is a good way to show that a song is gripping and exciting, when you do not feel it is taking forever and the song flies by and you want more by repeating it. I think the perfect word to explain this song would be that it is very unpredictable. The beat changes without you ever expecting it and the transitions between the slow and fast beats are so smooth, you do not really feel a change in the song. Overall, this is a very simple song that is very intriguing. Have a listen. Hope you had a great holiday. =)
Not all piano trance music is made like this, but this is definitely a starting point. Other equipments are required to add the crazy ambients and beats you get from a professionally mixed trance track. This is a very simple method to create trance music since the basic ingredients for a dance track is a 110+ bpm beat and a very simple melody that evolves throughout the song be it a different instrument or a change in tempo. After some working out with the beat and figuring out the types of instruments you want to use to change the sound of the track throughout the play, you will get something that will sound like this.
You will need to trigger those beats when you want them to play and continue to play the melody. Throw in some time to practice playing the piano and then some emotion and feelings into making the song... and you will be able to make a audience at a club go mental such as this one in the video. One thing might be in the minds of the audience... "how did he do that on a keyboard?"
To Sum things up on how to play trance on a keyboard or even a piano. Imagine a classical piece of music. Take a measure or two of it and continuously play those measures while adding a beat of any kind, be it drums or even another piano beat as the ambient. As the song progresses, in between the notes in those measures, add in notes that flow with the overall rhythm. Sounds simple enough, but like the videos suggest, it is quite the feat to accomplish. Have fun and good luck if you ever decide to make your own music... I'll leave it for the pros.
Back in the days, at the dawn of the new century... can you imagine this song playing on the radio on your favorite idea Bryan Adams was not a dance music artist. Who would've imagined Bryan Adams to have a dance song, especially such a praiseworthy dance track. On a general scale, most if not all tracks by Chicane are highly uplifting, this song is no exception especially since it has Bryan Adams in it. If you cannot make any connections between the music and a lifted spirit, then simply watch the music video. The video is nicely synced with the beat, so it is quite pleasant to watch the video and read the captions that appear every now and then.
The lyrics: "Don't give it up, you know its true... Gotta do what you gotta do.... yea....." blend really well with a dance beat. I'm not really a Bryan Adams fan... but his voice, which is quite wavy, goes really well with the 4-4 drum beat and the bass line. A reason for the successful blend of the genres is that Bryan's voice is very similar to male vocals in older dance tracks in that they sound like they are a bit blurred out or as if underwater. If you are familiar to older dance tracks, such as those by Deepest Blue (which I did a post on a few weeks ago), you will notice that only a male voice that sounds like the wind can go well with a dance tune. Today, most male vocals are deep and aggressive. There are exceptions however... such as the song commonly known as 'the numa numa song'. I believe this track was good enough to make top 10.
If you don’t like the ambient sounds, just listen or read the lyrics, they are near the level of an anthem. They are very encouraging and I believe a lot of young adults going through the education system, career obstacles, and other personal problems should listen to this song and follow the vocals. The trancy ambient sounds and melodies plus Bryan’s voice = a reminder to not give up and escape depression and find happiness by yourself. I mean… literally… don’t give up! If Bryan Adams can groove it up, I’m sure YOU can doanything.
Whether you are a fan of Chicane or Bryan Adams, the addition of the other should only be an improvement to the other artist. Have a listen and a nice day.
Dj Tiesto – Sensational!!! This is called Eyal Barkan and Yahel-Voyage(Dj TIesto Magikal Remix)
In this song by Tiesto, you as the audience is once again faced with a colorful bass line which tends to get you very jumpy as the video suggest. In my opinion, a Tiesto track usually turns out to be a really enjoyable trance track that you can listen to over and over again, or it is something that is just horribly bad to listen to. I like to say that maybe my sound system may be good as the one in concert halls, but it is decent enough to fully play out the bass. Actually, it is actually too good… the bass’s repetitiveness gets very irritating and boring after about 2 minutes of hearing it. That’s whenTiesto’s trance tracks shine like the sun after the rain.
Listen to this song, check out that idyllic yet over joyous melody that gets the crowd jumping up and down. I’m not a big fan of Tiesto, but this song just has all the elements of a good trance track: fast paced melody that changes throughout the song and a steady beat that is not mainly bass but other instruments such as a dense and rich hovering sound. Wow! IT is really magical and I mean if you know your music... this song has an increased beat to 142 bpm and not the original 140 bpm. Do not underestimate the effect of 2 more beats per minute, to some that means a few more dance moves and head bobs every second.
Thrillseekers - Synaesthesia [En Motion Mix]
The title itself may be extremely difficult to understand and pronounce, but the song itself is nowhere as complicated. The En motion mix is my favorite. It possesses a few more elements that make it more emotional than the other mixes. The melody itself is composed by middle to high pitched string sounds. In the back ground, you have chimes and crystal like instruments playing loops and loops of cool feeling sounds. As a result, this song is very wintery and every time I listen to it, I get this chilled feeling. Quite literally, I get a but colder and my mood is not as hot. This is simply a very uplifting and chill-relaxing song after a long day of work or a nice cruise on the roads in the summer.
The Alaska mix has an even more chilling effect. The added piano ambient and echoed sounds create a scene in my mind: that of a frozen lakes and a tall ice mountain in the background. My mind may be biased by the very title of this remix, but just give it a listen and see for yourself. Especially since it is cold out, it is quite easy to imagine how it feels like to be chilled right now.
Well if not icy and frozen images then you may see a very rich variety of colors in different patterns that appeal to you in some way or another. Personally, I like this songs simple yet enjoyable melody and a dense and upbeat bass line that gets you very jumpy at times. If anything, this is one of those old school songs that hooked many people onto the trance music genre today. Sorry to say, today’s trance tracks are no where as good as the old ones, but eventually, some talented mixers will bring back the old with a superb remix.
If no one told you and you don’t know your trance history, you will think that this is a modern track due to its jumpy and upbeat elements. Incredibly, this song is very old school it came out in around 1996, more than a decade ago. I’m no music historian, but I can tell you that this is one of the first trance songs ever created and it is one of the best if not the best.
My mind may be influenced by the title of this song, but when the piano melody kicks in, I am reminded of the sweet innocence we all enjoyed when we were a child. This will be the first time I have seen this clip and I think the video fits the music perfectly. In this song, you can see why it is quite enjoyable to listen to a very chilled trance track while driving. However, it is slightly better to be listening to trance while being driven. Anyways, a chill and relaxing trance track plus the world outside your car windows equals a lightened mood which does everything but remind you of your stressful day.
This is the first trance track I have heard many years back that has a piano melody. I was instantaneously hooked on dance music at that point. The simple 4 – 4 beat and string solos in addition to a gratifying melody makes this song… pleasing to the ears. So pleasing to the point that my brain seems to loosen and a burst of creative juice seems to flow.
It was very undisturbed and unruffled since it was the first of its kind. Soon after this song was remixed at least a dozen times or have been used as the ambient sounds to a song. Listen to a sample remix here. Really, this song’s melody is the most attractive part of this song, any addition to it just takes away from the focus of the song. It is great that some DJs are thoughtful enough to use different instruments for the melody. However those other instruments lack that innocent factor that high pitched piano notes possess. It is a sound that pierces through the human body, processed by the brain, and directly affects your mood. Rarely in other remixes of this song do you get reminded of those sweet innocent days as a child where the world seems to revolve around you. Listening to this song, you can’t help but crack a smile at the thought of a childhood moment that is unique to you.
To wrap up the season's round of blog posts, I'd like to leave a few words to remember when thinking of jazz and the awesome world of music.
First of all, the idea that jazz is based around improvisation is a critical thing to know when listening to jazz. Unlike the majority of any other genre of music, jazz artists perform extensive solos that they make up on the spot. Next time you're listening, keep this in mind. Not only are the solos incredible, but they're also a one-time thing that's being created as the song is recorded or performed.
Secondly, try branching out with the music you listen to. When you turn on the radio, it's easy to find a popular music, rap, rock, or country station, but beyond those genres lie a lot more music that's waiting to be found. I'm not talking only about jazz this time. Like my fellow writers on the Soulflex blog, techno and electronica are genres that are as full of great music as any other. Focusing on one genre is not as good as you might think it is. Try a new genre sometime.
The last thing I'd like to say is to always remember "the music". Don't allow the anyone to brainwash your ability to recognize amazing music. (Sometimes people get so caught up in what's rated as 'good' by the rest of the world that they forget about enjoying the music themselves) Always remember the characteristics that musicianship, talent, ingenuity, creativity, and quality bring to creating great music. Always listen to music that you enjoy; it has more mental effects than it may seem to be able to provide. Finally, always keep the spirit of the music. If you enjoy listening to music, never let that change. If you play an instrument, never allow yourself to quit. If you collect music from a genre, continue listening. If you love going to concerts, keep going to them. Never allow yourself to lose touch with "the music".
Following a post about drum solos, it's almost no surprise that I'd mention the works of Buddy Rich. Buddy Rich is one of the most famous jazz drummers of all time. It would definitely be safe to say that if you know anything about jazz drumming, you've heard of Buddy Rich. Buddy is known for his incredible displays of technique, and also the mind-blowing speed that he plays at. Personally, when I watch Buddy, I notice how fluid his movements are. Nobody looks as comfortable with playing drums as he does. Nothing comes out as forced, unless he's really trying to fit in that last 64th note into his solos.
It's hard to talk about Buddy Rich without seeing him firsthand. When you watch the following videos, notice how easy he makes some of the most difficult rhythms come out. Also notice how much he sweats and looks like he wants to kill the drum!
The first video is of Buddy in action with his Big Band. If you've ever seen West Side Story, you'll recognize the following song, but I bet you've never looked at the song this way before. This is one of my favorite Buddy Rich solos of all time, for the fact that it shows his ability to play with a band, along with being able to bust out an outstanding solo.
This second video I posted because it displays his amazing speed. If you want proof that he's fast, compare him to another very fast drummer: Ed Shaughnessy (from the Tonight Show) This is a drum battle, where one drummer plays something and the second drummer attempts to one-up it. Seriously, just watch the speed!
The third solo is another fantastic solo. In the song "Channel One Suite", which is an incredible song, Buddy's drumming is featured a lot. It opens with a solo, has another short solo soon after, and ends with three more solos. The solo here is the very last solo, which is the longest in the suite. I love this one because it's so "diverse". He changes a lot of things while he's drumming. At one point he'll be doing a lot of tom drumming. Then he'll focus only on the cymbals (one of the only people I know to play an amazing cymbal solo). Then all of a sudden he'll do a solo with just his drumsticks! After that, he'll switch to showing off his snare skills. In my opinion, it's one of the best solos he's ever done.
Of course, anyone who knows of Buddy Rich has probably also seen the Animal vs. Buddy Rich video off of The Muppet Show, but I'll just make a link for that one. Though, it is definitely worth watching.
This is a very simple song from that past that sounds like a modern hip song. This song gives me the feel that I should pick a day, sit back, and reflect on something I have neglected for a majority of my life... breathing. The house elements, a happy melody and simple vocal, easily makes this song a very chill song for a lazy day until something happens to distract you from knowing that you are breathing.
A goal of this song is to send the message to the audience that they should believe... just as they believe. "Just" breathe" and "just believe" is trying to tell you what Nike ads tell you, just do it! Well, just have a listen for yourself, there is nothing to lose.
Compared to the BT love song from the previous post, this is by far a better trance love song. One reason is that there is no J.C. Chasez in this song. I got caught by the lyrics even after the first verse:
" The sun will always shine on you You turn my ocean deepest blue I'll never hide my thoughts from you You're my deepest blue"
The whole deepest blue theme to me roughly translates into someone or something deep inside your body or mind. Through the years, the human mind or consciousness is compared to an 'ocean' of memories. If you feel that deepest blue relates to love in some way, that is probably the reason why. With that in mind... even though the word deepest is directly associated with the depth of the ocean where it is dark and cold. The delicate lyrics and smooth beat makes the listener feel pretty warm.
The melody and lyrics are slightly echoed for that wavy feeling to allow the listener to rally feel as if they are really by the ocean. This is a great song to sit back and chill as you dream about the summer of your dreams where you are with that special someone or something in your mind. Really does crack a smile on your face if you imagine the beach of your dreams and accompanied by something special.
Summer or not, this song is the perfect dance song for any holiday party. It is very uplifting and cheerful. Unlike most love songs, the vocals of this song are not themed around only dreaming about that special someone, but actually having that someone to call your deepest blue. Joel Edward’s voice is amazingly soothing and fits the beat and melody perfectly.
Deepest Blue - Give it Away
In this song, Joel's voice is infectious. It sounds like a gentle breeze that ruffles the leaves on the trees in a peaceful afternoon by the beach. During those choruses, his vocal and the beat make you want to groove to the song. The whole song is simply mesmerizing. The subtle keyboard in the ambient and the obvious drum beats create multiple layers of dancey tunes that allow you to pick which one to move to.
The chorus:
" When you slowly close your eyes Replay the moment in your mind Just give it away Just give it away When you slowly close your eyes Replay the moment in your mind Just give it away Just give it away"
The way Joel sings the chorus and the music that accompanying it is just pure bliss. It has a very warm vibe and is simply fetching. Deepest Blue is a one out of a few bands that can create music with a perfect balance between beat and lyrics. In addition to the balance, the beat and lyrics are excellent themselves. Have a listen. Enjoy and Relax.
This is a fine example of BT's ability to fuse different genre's and trance them up to create something different and interesting. This synthesized pop, trance track is definitely one of BT's finest tracks. It is very upbeat, the melody is catchy by itself, but combined with a simple and repetitive lyric, this song does not get boring at all. Here is a short excerpt of the lyrics:
" some little joy some little joy...it's complicated some little time some little time....be acclimated some little hope some little hope...and I'm prayin' out with love (yeah) some little time to make some change...been isolating"
If you listen to this song, I believe the only words you will hear are “simply” and “love” since they are repeated a million times. Thankfully, by the end of the song, when the vocals start to get annoying, the song is over. Interestingly, the song is better without the vocals. Listen to the instrumental here. Throughout the track, you get these broken record sounds that I found to be very entertaining because they have this ability to catch your attention. I believe that ability is derived from the fact that it is simply out of the usual and it is human tendency to focus more on new sounds.
Up until this moment when I found the video for this post, I really really liked this song. Simple, catchy male vocals (male vocals that are good are rare in trance tracks) and melody with an uncomplicated beat that keeps the song moving forward. HOWEVER... now that I've finally seen the video, I believe that is J. C. Chasez singing the vocals and I am now in awe. I don't really like J. C. and N'Sync, but BT was able to combine a "happy" (insert synonym that beings with the letter "g" and ends with "y") love pop singer with trance. BT succeeds in expressing love through trance in this track, but only in this track. The music video just ruins it. Just watch J. C... that dance is sooooooooo retarded...
I'll just pretend that J. C. was not part of this song to keep this song as one of my BT favorites...
Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter are the amazing musicians behind Daft Punk's robot masks. They are the incredible talent that drives crowds all over the world, moves clubbers deep inside the discotheque, yet makes music so awesome and so accessible that it's had plentiful radio airplay alongside mainstream pop, even in the USA.
Daft Punk's mix of 70's funk, edgy house beats, and simple yet driving lyrics is not only a very unique sound; it also has so much strong emotion and raw, grooving energy that I easily declare Daft Punk to be my favorite artist of all time.
I want to convert any nonbelievers, and introduce anybody who doesn't even know the name Daft Punk. To start us off, I'm going to be tackling the whole album Discovery, one track at a time. Last month, I posted about Kanye West's Stronger, which uses a track off of Discovery as its basis. If you liked Stronger, take a look at the original, get the album, and immerse yourself in the rest of the tracks on what may well become your favorite album ever.
I haven't been posting much lately, but rest assured that I'll actually get through this album. It's damn hard to convey exactly how awesome each track is, and to do each one justice in a simple blog post with just a short sample of the song, but I'm on a mission from God here so I'll be bringing you the gospel of Daft Punk. Enjoy.
This is an amazingly... insane song with one of the best vocals of all trance I have ever heard. See the lyrics here. I don;'t know if there is an official video to this song, but I doubt any video will be able to perfect match the song. This song dates back from the year 2000 and it is extremely popular among trance DJs and have been remixed a dozen times.
"Give me release Witness me I am outside Give me peace Heaven holds a sense of wonder"
I believe this would a very good opener for the Olympic opening ceremony since the lyrics asks for peace and freedom. The lyrics give that profound feel to the song while the changing beat and melody provide the rich texture to this song. Check out the extremely upbeat version by Tiesto:
Amazing how a simple bass line addition can make a song so much more upbeat eh. Technically, Tiesto didn't just add more beats, he threw in very house trance elements which are generally characterized bya 4-4 beat at about 130 to 140 beats per minute (which is also about the heart rate of a person on the dance floor in a blissful mood), simply yet misty or happy melodies, a snare drum hit in between the bass drums at time, and most importantly... female vocals. Guy vocals RARELY work out in a trance song. You may not notice in all the excitement going on during the song, but Tiesto threw in long extended string notes (I think extended notes are a favorite of Tiesto since a few of his best songs contain extended notes). Compared to the original, only short guitar notes are played along with a hovering sound melody.
This song is so good that the remixes are said to be better than many original songs out there. The original makes the audience feel very much at peace by the end of the song by featuring placid vocals and a pacifying vibe that is actually followed through in all of the remixes. Even if the song is upbeatted, the most basic elements that make this song good is kept. As a result, remix or no remix, this song beats out many more modern original tracks.
Technically, a solo is defined as a piece of music played by a single player.Whether this played on its own or within a break from a full band’s song, it’s considered a solo.However, even though a single artist is performing during a solo, the artist can still be backed by multiple other artists (which is most common in jazz solos).
The great part about solos is that they are ridiculously unique.Nothing about a song is more diverse than the solo.I don’t mean only the differences between genres of solos, nor solos performed by different instruments, though they differ nearly as much as anything else would.Solos performed on one instrument are unique within themselves.The main reason behind this is “improvisation”, which was discussed in my latest blog.When an artist improvises, they invent whatever they are playing right on the spot by combining past experience with creative ideas in the present.This in itself makes every solo impossible to be the same as another one.Specifically (for the purpose of this post), I’ll be introducing the drum solo.
A drum solo is most commonly recognized as a break in the middle of the song where the drummer starts showing off his skills.Though this is somewhat true, this isn’t the entire truth.A drum solo is just like any other solo on any other instrument, but it’s usually found as something entirely separated from the played song.This is simply because drum solos don’t work well with instrument backbeats in most genres.Though, it can be easily argued and proved that there are cases that drum solos work amazingly well with a bassist holding the backbeat or with a full rhythm section and brass line playing along with their chord progressions.There are even cases which drum solos occur during the melody and “head” of the song being played (where the rest of the entire band is playing the most recognizable part of the song).
A rock drum solo will almost always consist of the band dropping out and “featuring” the drummer, as if blatantly showing off his abilities, rather than fitting in a solo that keeps the entire feel of the song together.I don’t mean to bash rock solos, I actually love and respect them as much as any other one, but I just mean to display the difference between a rock solo and a jazz solo.Another distinct feature of a rock solo is that they are usually developed and composed before recording or performing the song.The drummer will sit and practice different beats that would normally be impossible to invent on the spot.This creates a more impressive display of the drummer’s talent.It also proves how much time the drummer puts into his work.
A jazz solo will almost always focus on the beat and rhythm given by the song.When the drum solo starts, you are still able to feel the song is still going, rather than sitting there asking “so, does that mean the song is done?”Jazz solos are also frequently based on improvisation (like any other jazz solo on another instrument). The most impressive factor of a jazz solo is the ability to invent rhythms in fractions of a second.
I would normally go on to describe what a drum solo consists of and the structure that builds it, but that would be impossible.Every solo is different.That’s the simplest way of putting it.
Here’s a video of three of the greatest drummers of all time playing a collaborative solo.It’s rare to find more than one drummer playing together, probably because it’s incredibly difficult and frustrating to arrange it, but in this case there are three drummers playing side by side.Notice the structure of the solo.Dave Weckl starts out with his own solo, then Vinny Colaiuta plays, followed by a solo by Steve Gadd.After Gadd plays, all three of them start playing a simple beat that combines to form a great groove.Over this groove, each of them take turns soloing.Also notice how each of the drummers are different from each other.This might not be easy to distinguish, but Dave Weckl and Vinny Colaiuta play with very different styles.Here is one of the best collaborative solos of all time:
This is an absolutely beautiful song (released in 1995)... in a more emotional way. I first heard it in the movie "The Matrix" (released in 1999) and I was hooked onto this song. I felt that the song relates to how one person is trying very hard to put some truth into his life or the world, but it is just so hard and death must come sooner for this person compared to others around him. That was my initial thought when I first saw "The Matrix" and hearing this song, but this video sort of confirms it since the guy in the video is defying what society is doing.
Everything I listen to this song, that thought goes through my mind. It is kind of like watching a very emotional movie... sad, happy, or scary. The point is it gets me thinking. Give it a listen, see if it gets you to start thinking. The piano melody looping over and over again seems to get me thinking and thinking until suddenly the song ends and I snap out of the trance like state. When I listen to this song when the stress level is moderately high, I keep thinking of the decisions I have to make and think about alternatives... which all leads to the logical analysis part. Conclusion: Tomorrow is another hard working day. You can read all those inspirational, motivating quotes all you want, but this song tells the truth. No matter how hard you try to hide those things you want to put aside, you have to face them sooner or later. If you choose to confront them, you might fail and if you put it off, you are even in more trouble. (By the way... if you feel the statements are getting a bit profound... blame the song.)
The song overall gives a very rock-ish feel due to the drum beat and the heavy accents of each note. The heavy notes make the song very powerful, especially using a piano. The mix between rock and orchestra turns out to be pretty evened and surprisingly... the rock aspect does not overpower the piano and the strings.
"About This Video This Is Stadium Style Gig - Tiesto with 25.000 ... This Is Stadium Style Gig - Tiesto with 25.000 Fans In This Gig , U Can See Tiesto Come Out From His DJ booth. Video Made By TERENCETRANCE - MALAYSIAN"
This is actually my favorite song by Tiesto. Reason is that this is one of the few songs that have a nice melody to it after a long bass-filled intro. I was very impressed the first time I listened to the song. The second time I heard it, the intro built up to the body extremely well, I guess I expected a good melodic body in the first place. The primary instrument in this song, if I remember correctly was literally called 'suburban train' or hovering sounds trying to give that 'trainy' feel. Long extended notes of some type of horn and screeching sound makes it sound very much like a train... musicalized. When those long extended notes hit, I feel a surge of energy as if I grabbed onto a train and is involuntarily propelled forward. That is how uplifting and energizing this song is to me. Give it a listen even though the quality isn't so great on youtube.
Here is the song with vocals:
After the vocals are added, I believe it was unofficially named "Urban Train". I believe it was because voices tend to be associated with the more urban areas and if it was just the train, it would be more suburban since there are mroe of those there. Back to the song... The original is better compared to the one with the vocal in my opinion. The high vocal notes fit the music perfectly and add to the 'trainy' sound, but I feel that a song titled after a piece of machinery should not use vocals, but instead everything should be synthesized. Another thing I dislike is that the vocals are no where near energizing as the synthesized melody. Have to applaud the singers for creating a close bootleg version, but it just isn't the same even if it is a good bootlegged version.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Armin Van Buuren – Serenity
Listen to it here.
This song’s focus is on bass. The title being “serenity” is very ironic. The bass in this song is very aggressive. A constant drum beat with a high volume makes this song very upbeat, but the serene aspect of this song comes in the form of a more soft melody. This song is for trance concerts and allows the audience to dance to the long, constant heavy beat of the song. The breaks and loops of the soft melody is long enough to let the listenerget a break and rest up before the next set of drum beats get introduced.
Listening to this song with a decent sound system and subwoofer, this song’s bass is strong enough to shake the floor. However, the bass is sometimes distorted due to a low quality music file… at least that is what I heard when I listened to it at home on a set of 5.1 surround sound speakers. The song sounded very obnoxious and is nothing close to being serene. I then took the song and played it in my car during one of my car rides. When the song came up, it sounded a dozen times better than it was at home. I have 9 speakers and a sub in my car and I started to think that the song is recorded in a 5.1+ setting. As a result, the sound system at home is not capable of bringing out the full potential sound of the song.
In my car, the subwoofer was pounding as the bass beats played during the song. The melody and bass sounds were crystal clear and the vibration I got in the car was very strong. I imagine my car to be a small concert hall and the song really played well in this mini concert hall. Hearing the song in my car, the bass line is energetic and calming at the same time. When the melody hits, the calming effect reaches its maximum. When that happens, the peace of mind one experiences is what actually propels the audience to dance even harder. On a side note, the melody does still act as a breather for some people if they choose to not use the sudden surge of energy, derived from peace, to dance.
