A few weeks ago I finally got to see Frozen for the first time in forever. I loved it!
This song is kind of dumb, especially since Hans is manipulating Anna and she's totally falling for it, but if you forget about that, it's still a very funny/cute song.
"I mean it's crazy, we finish each others--"
"Sandwiches!"
"That's what I was gonna say!"
I also like coming up with parodies... "Love is a chocolate S'moooooore!!!"
Does anyone else remember that Veggietales Jonah movie? The soundtrack was really good.
Now and then the Newsboys make a song that I really like. This is one of those songs, and it has very high sentimental value for me. Also, the lyrics are hilarious, and that opening is just like... so cool. I love it.
This was another song from that movie... Not very deep, but very true. Plus I really like that worship style.
If there was one song that I would say is the perfect representation of all of Waterflame's music, it would be this one.
What genre is it? All of them. Or at least, all of the Genres Waterflame makes music for, which is several... On his youtube page, Waterflame said: "...if you were to try and put it in a genre: Glitch-step-Orchestral-break-Techno... lol."
It's really good. If at any point in the song you think "I don't like this", don't worry: It'll switch genres in a few seconds! XD
If you've never heard of Johnny Horton, then you're missing out. His songs and ballads, though old, are very good (and often funny).
This song is more serious, and I like it. The Confederate soldiers fought bravely and honorably (for the most part... there were atrocities committed by both sides), and they should be remembered with respect, regardless of which side of the American Civil War you identify with.
This is one of those many pieces by Waterflame that I would love to wake up to every morning. It has that happy feel of a new day full of possibilities. It makes me want to sit up in the sheets with the sun in my face, take a breath of fresh cool air, sigh with a smile, and get up to start the day. :)
The scene this music comes from made me tear up. Seriously. ARC Trooper Fives was was such a good character, and his death was so sad. Framed by the chancellor himself, killed by one of his own brothers, everyone thought he had gone insane... when in reality, he was the only one with the truth.
Anyway, this piece is full of emotion. Kevin Kiner really has done an amazing job with the Clone Wars soundtrack.
I was introduced to this song recently, and my opinion of Owl City suddenly went way up, since I really only knew them from that ANNOYING Fireflies song and It's Always a Good Time. I had no idea Owl City made God-honoring music.
Even if there's not any deep theology in the lyrics, they're still pretty good, and the music is great too.
Ahhh! Nostalgia. It's the best. Those songs that remind you of good times long past... That's what today's challenge is about. You'll have to find 4 pieces of music that make you nostalgic. I'm not going to have categories this time, so the challenge is more open. Just try to keep your music varied...
My first pick is the Hamster Dance. When my brothers and I were little, our parents had a lot of old songs stored on their computer, and this was one of the songs they would play on Saturday morning while we ate pancakes with our hands. I vividly remember making my beanie babies dance to the tune. XD I had never seen the music video until now, and I must say: it is weird. But in a good, funny way.
Next is Hero, by All Insane Kids (who I know nothing about). I first heard it in a 2005 music video promoting LEGO's Bionicle toys... which, even though I never owned any, were an influential part of my childhood. I have Bionicle to thank for my robot-drawing skills. The song is actually pretty good.
Unity! Duty! Destiny! Ahem, er... excuse me.
My next pick is the soundtrack from Medal of Honor: European Assault. My goodness, my friends and I had the most fun time ever playing this game back in the day... 4-player splitscreen was just the best, especially for the "Nemesis" game mode (where one guy runs around with the rocket launcher while everyone else tries to kill him and get the launcher for themselves). We invented so many hilarious catch-phrases and inside jokes from that.
Finally, we have DC Talk's Jesus is Still Alright. This was another one of those songs my parents had on their computer, but we rarely listened to it. I had never seen the music video until now, but seeing it now... well, I can't help but feel that it's a corny attempt to make Christianity seem "cool" and "hip." However, it's sill got good beat, and it's kind of funny, and reminds me of my childhood, so that's why I still like it. :)
And now for a bonus song... um, I'll do two bonus videos, just because. AWWW, WHO AM I KIDDING. THIS WHOLE 'CHALLENGE' IS JUST AN EXCUSE TO POST ALL MY FAVORITE NOSTALGIA-INDUCING SONGS. But hey, it'll make a good excuse for you, too!
The first is the level one music from the game Commando 2. I used to spend hours on that game, which was a total waste of my time, and which I regret doing. I haven't played it in years, but I heard the music again recently, and really liked it. It has a cool 70s/80s action movie/show vibe to it, like Airwolf or A-Team or Rambo.
Last and certainly least, is that ridiculous Taylor Swift song that everyone likes except me. There is nothing I like about the song itself, HOWEVER, the time period it reminds me of was awesome. My parents were gone, me and my bros were cleaning the house and getting ready to leave for PA. While we cleaned, we made up parodies of this song (or at least, I did). After that, we went on the trip and had an awesome time with our friends, despite listening to this song several times over the duration of the trip... including at the end, when we had to leave, and my older bro sang is song with my best friend Blake. It. Was. Hilarious. Sadly, I do not have the video of them singing (I shall obtain it!), but here's the original:
Enjoy! What are your favorite nostalgia-inducing songs?
