"Hey soul sister. Ain't that Mr. Mister on the radio, stereo, the way you move ain't fair, you know.Hey soul sister, I don't want to miss a single thing you do tonight." The lyrics to "Hey Soul Sister" were sung by America, Kazakhstan, and Australia this week in my car. Having exchange students is an opportunity with benefits you couldn't receive in any other way. For example, the true spread of music in all cultures.
Korean music is played in Mexico, Spanish music is played in the UK, and English music is played in Japan. That is a fact. Music spread internationally is an incredible way to show the spread of information and cultures. Music is not only entertainment, not only joy, not only a life, but it is diplomacy: the source of communication for/of lives.
Eat, breathe, and live music...
musicbytori
musicbytori
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Sublime & The Dirty Heads (REVIEW)
November 19, 2010, Sublime with Rome and the Dirty Heads put together an unforgettable, incredible concert. These are the bands that form the improvement of rock music for America! Together, the concert was full of nothing but screaming and love for music. I personally will add that I've made photos from the concert my computer and phone wallpaper because of it's amazing impact.
Both bands were amazing live. Of course being in Hawaii helps a band's attitude automatically improve :D, but, despite that fact, the audience was screaming for love, making Sublime with Rome AND The Dirty Heads fall into the rock spirit. Everyone at Kaka'ako Beach Park Ampitheatre had an amazing night.
What did you do your sixteenth birthday? A 5-hour concert isn't so bad, is it? My friend's birthday was the cause of attending this concert, and boy is she lucky. It was outstanding in every way. The entire weekend following the concert included me listening to The Dirty Heads and Sublime with Rome albums...non-stop. Now, that's the life.
Eat, breathe, and live music...
musicbytori
Both bands were amazing live. Of course being in Hawaii helps a band's attitude automatically improve :D, but, despite that fact, the audience was screaming for love, making Sublime with Rome AND The Dirty Heads fall into the rock spirit. Everyone at Kaka'ako Beach Park Ampitheatre had an amazing night.
What did you do your sixteenth birthday? A 5-hour concert isn't so bad, is it? My friend's birthday was the cause of attending this concert, and boy is she lucky. It was outstanding in every way. The entire weekend following the concert included me listening to The Dirty Heads and Sublime with Rome albums...non-stop. Now, that's the life.
Eat, breathe, and live music...
musicbytori
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving fellow music lovers and bloggers!
I hope you all have a GREAT Thanksgiving and eat lots of turkey :)
I'll have a post this week Sunday on the Sublime & The Dirty Heads concert (Review) so check it out then! :)
Have a good day!
Eat, breathe, and live music...
musicbytori
I hope you all have a GREAT Thanksgiving and eat lots of turkey :)
I'll have a post this week Sunday on the Sublime & The Dirty Heads concert (Review) so check it out then! :)
Have a good day!
Eat, breathe, and live music...
musicbytori
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Music in the Movies
It's about time I bring up the importance of music in movies, don't you agree? Sounds change the way a movie is viewed, and the way the audience is impacted by it. Whether it's sound effects or a theme song, music affects a movie's capabilities and success.
Sound effects bring meaning to an action. That is music's way of exercise. Sound effects bring impact to a movement, changing the way one will look at it. For example, if a loud "BANG!" sound is heard when someone shoots a gun, the audience will fly back in their seats. However, not all sound effects have to be loud and obnoxious. A slight squeak when someone is walking, coming from their shoes, gives the audience an idea of what shoes the star in the movie is wearing. If a head-shot was all visually given to an audience, the sound effects from shoes will give them a bigger picture of the scene.
Music also affects a movie's capabilities and success in a theme song. We all recognize Harry Potter's theme "tune" when we hear it, making it a trademark. Another example is for a TV series. Every TV show today has a theme song that is played at the beginning of an episode. This little song presents/ explains the show in a minute. Without a theme song, most TV shows would have little recognizable material. A theme song makes, or breaks, a video.
Now, when you add sound effects to a movie with a theme song, you get a genius invention ready for any audience to enjoy. When you go out to make your own movie, remember the importance of a little squeak from a shoe or a minute-long song in the beginning. Once you've included these aspects, your movie is on it's way to the big screen.
Eat, breathe, and live music...
musicbytori
P.S. This Friday I am going to Sublime & The Dirty Heads concert for my best friend, Kelsey's, birthday...stay tuned for that review!!! :D
Sound effects bring meaning to an action. That is music's way of exercise. Sound effects bring impact to a movement, changing the way one will look at it. For example, if a loud "BANG!" sound is heard when someone shoots a gun, the audience will fly back in their seats. However, not all sound effects have to be loud and obnoxious. A slight squeak when someone is walking, coming from their shoes, gives the audience an idea of what shoes the star in the movie is wearing. If a head-shot was all visually given to an audience, the sound effects from shoes will give them a bigger picture of the scene.
Music also affects a movie's capabilities and success in a theme song. We all recognize Harry Potter's theme "tune" when we hear it, making it a trademark. Another example is for a TV series. Every TV show today has a theme song that is played at the beginning of an episode. This little song presents/ explains the show in a minute. Without a theme song, most TV shows would have little recognizable material. A theme song makes, or breaks, a video.
Now, when you add sound effects to a movie with a theme song, you get a genius invention ready for any audience to enjoy. When you go out to make your own movie, remember the importance of a little squeak from a shoe or a minute-long song in the beginning. Once you've included these aspects, your movie is on it's way to the big screen.
Eat, breathe, and live music...
musicbytori
P.S. This Friday I am going to Sublime & The Dirty Heads concert for my best friend, Kelsey's, birthday...stay tuned for that review!!! :D
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Crash Kings: Brothers Together with Music
When brothers play music together, they are bound to make unique magic made to be expressed. Alternative/Rock's history includes countless amazing bands, and, today, I am adding Crash Kings to the top. Antonio (Tony) Beliveau and Michael (Mike) Beliveau; Tony on keyboards and vocals, Mike on bass make up Crash Kings. The Beliveau brothers have a past of music. Their dad played piano, and grandma played organ, and Tony and Mike have played in five bands together prior to Crash Kings. These guys make magical music together. Then again, that’s what happens when you’ve been doing something together for a long time, with passion.
Jason Morris, the perfect drummer, makes Crash Kings come together. This is Jason’s third band experience with siblings, so he brings that brothers feeling to it. "Brothers have a much closer relationship and are much quicker to fight than strangers or friends who get into a room together to make music. At the same time things move faster because brothers tend to think similarly and ideas get out more quickly."- Jason
With writing songs, it's a strange how nature is involved in Crash Kings. Tony says, “I visualize a place where I feel complete peace – usually a place of natural beauty, immersed in nature. Songs like “Mountain Man” and “Come Away” came out of me being out in nature. Most of the songs start with a chorus. When I find a strong chorus, I start building the song, writing verses and eventually a ‘middle eight’ comes. Then Mike, Jason and I work out the arrangement. It’s really important for us to make every verse, every bridge, every part of every song as important as its chorus."
This three-man-band brings the level of "family" bands to a whole new level. Very aggressive and hard-hitting, yet meaningful and highly tuneful, Crash Kings have a loving, strong-supporting audience. Tony's vocals are absolutely amazing and soar above the average band's capabilities. Crash Kings are full of real passion, and you will know they've got talent when you hear their magic.
Eat, breathe, and live music...
musicbytori
Sources Cited:
http://crashkingsmusic.com/home/blog
Jason Morris, the perfect drummer, makes Crash Kings come together. This is Jason’s third band experience with siblings, so he brings that brothers feeling to it. "Brothers have a much closer relationship and are much quicker to fight than strangers or friends who get into a room together to make music. At the same time things move faster because brothers tend to think similarly and ideas get out more quickly."- Jason
With writing songs, it's a strange how nature is involved in Crash Kings. Tony says, “I visualize a place where I feel complete peace – usually a place of natural beauty, immersed in nature. Songs like “Mountain Man” and “Come Away” came out of me being out in nature. Most of the songs start with a chorus. When I find a strong chorus, I start building the song, writing verses and eventually a ‘middle eight’ comes. Then Mike, Jason and I work out the arrangement. It’s really important for us to make every verse, every bridge, every part of every song as important as its chorus."
This three-man-band brings the level of "family" bands to a whole new level. Very aggressive and hard-hitting, yet meaningful and highly tuneful, Crash Kings have a loving, strong-supporting audience. Tony's vocals are absolutely amazing and soar above the average band's capabilities. Crash Kings are full of real passion, and you will know they've got talent when you hear their magic.
Eat, breathe, and live music...
musicbytori
Sources Cited:
http://crashkingsmusic.com/home/blog
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Sweet Serendipity
Well, first off, Happy Halloween, everybody! Now, back to business....
"Something's watching over me like sweet serendipity." Lee DeWyze has finally come out with SOMETHING to remind us of our love for him. It's been a while since we've heard from Mr. DeWyze and it's about time he's released some music from his new album to be released on November 16, 2010. Sweet Serendipity, his first single since his big song from winning American Idol. It is currently #56 on iTunes' top 200 which is nothing to sneeze at, but we can make it higher than that!
Sweet Serendipity, though more of a Kris Allen song, suits Lee. I would prefer him to do something harder, and raspier, to show the strength in his voice, but this isn't a bad start for the star. We all know he's had several albums released already, but American Idol has changed his voice tremendously, as it should, being a boot-camp for singers/musicians.
For now, our job, as music lovers, is to wait in anticipation for the release of Lee's album. Then, after the release, we must fulfill our duties and not only buy an album for ourselves, but spread the word and help get Lee back to the top. Crystal Bowersox is, no doubt, going to go far. However, Lee needs our help now more than ever. Listen to that single of his, and jump at the chance to buy his album. Agreed? Agreed. Happy Halloween, music world!
Eat, breathe, and live music...
musicbytori
"Something's watching over me like sweet serendipity." Lee DeWyze has finally come out with SOMETHING to remind us of our love for him. It's been a while since we've heard from Mr. DeWyze and it's about time he's released some music from his new album to be released on November 16, 2010. Sweet Serendipity, his first single since his big song from winning American Idol. It is currently #56 on iTunes' top 200 which is nothing to sneeze at, but we can make it higher than that!
Sweet Serendipity, though more of a Kris Allen song, suits Lee. I would prefer him to do something harder, and raspier, to show the strength in his voice, but this isn't a bad start for the star. We all know he's had several albums released already, but American Idol has changed his voice tremendously, as it should, being a boot-camp for singers/musicians.
For now, our job, as music lovers, is to wait in anticipation for the release of Lee's album. Then, after the release, we must fulfill our duties and not only buy an album for ourselves, but spread the word and help get Lee back to the top. Crystal Bowersox is, no doubt, going to go far. However, Lee needs our help now more than ever. Listen to that single of his, and jump at the chance to buy his album. Agreed? Agreed. Happy Halloween, music world!
Eat, breathe, and live music...
musicbytori
Monday, October 25, 2010
I'm the Boss D.J. (Sublime)
Back to the classics. Change in music in inevitable as curiosity increases as a result of technology advancements. However, the classics will always win. Rock is the best genre for classics that are timeless; Sublime fits perfectly into that category.
Sublime was formed in 1988, and, though thats not SO long ago, it's far enough to be considered timeless as far as music hits can go. Sublime and the Dirty Heads will be performing in Hawaii on November 19th, and without a doubt, I am attending! Stay tuned to see my review for the concert, of course, but for now- enjoy my praises to the CLASSIC rock band, Sublime.
"What I Got", released in 1996, remains the band's only number 1 hit (on billboard alternative songs chart), but the public has got it wrong! Sublime has amazing talent, and despite the break up after their original lead vocalist, Bradley Nowell, died of a heroin overdose, they haven't failed sharing that talent!
Not only has Sublime produced numerous songs made to keep the classic feel of music alive, but they have kept their genuine feel since their first album. Sublime gives you the care-free feeling to let yourself remember the classics. Sublime's impact stays strong to this day. Not only that, but it holds the title of reviving an interest in ska (reggae-like genre) and bringing punk rock to mainstream. With over 17 million units sold worldwide, Sublime is one of the most successful ska-punk acts of all time.
"Life is too short so love the one you got cause you might get run over or you might get shot."-Sublime
Defy gravity, make a memory, and live life with music...
musicbytori
Sublime was formed in 1988, and, though thats not SO long ago, it's far enough to be considered timeless as far as music hits can go. Sublime and the Dirty Heads will be performing in Hawaii on November 19th, and without a doubt, I am attending! Stay tuned to see my review for the concert, of course, but for now- enjoy my praises to the CLASSIC rock band, Sublime.
"What I Got", released in 1996, remains the band's only number 1 hit (on billboard alternative songs chart), but the public has got it wrong! Sublime has amazing talent, and despite the break up after their original lead vocalist, Bradley Nowell, died of a heroin overdose, they haven't failed sharing that talent!
Not only has Sublime produced numerous songs made to keep the classic feel of music alive, but they have kept their genuine feel since their first album. Sublime gives you the care-free feeling to let yourself remember the classics. Sublime's impact stays strong to this day. Not only that, but it holds the title of reviving an interest in ska (reggae-like genre) and bringing punk rock to mainstream. With over 17 million units sold worldwide, Sublime is one of the most successful ska-punk acts of all time.
"Life is too short so love the one you got cause you might get run over or you might get shot."-Sublime
Defy gravity, make a memory, and live life with music...
musicbytori
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