Got a couple reasons for discontinuing this blog...
1: It's kinda... I don't know, stealing? Not really, but, I don't know. I don't post original content, other than my opinions on the videos I share. Basically I just take other people's stuff (music, videos) and post it with my opinion. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's just not original, and I don't think the youtubers I shared from appreciate it (since many of them disabled sharing options from their videos soon after I shared them here). A minor point, but one that has been in the back of my mind for a while.
2: Nobody comes here anymore! Well, I guess some people do, but there's no interaction.
Sharing my favorite music with you is like taking you to my favorite restaurant. I don't just want you to eat something... I want you to enjoy it with me! Tell me how you like it! Suggest similar restaurants that you'd thing I'd like! And that used to happen, but not anymore.
3: I have been re-evaluating some things in my life, and I really haven't had time for this blog (even though it only takes five minutes to make a post). Okay, I had time, but this just isn't high on my priority list. I either need to commit to this, or not.
So there you have it. To be 100% honest with you, points 1 and 3 wouldn't matter to me if point 2 were revoked. :P
But yeah. Here is one last piece of music before I go...
It's a sad piece, but as it plays, I remember all of the fun times I had with you guys over the course of this year. :') Farewell, friends! Never stop loving good music!
Kevin Kiner has really done a good job doing the soundtrack for the Star Wars: Rebels show, and this here is a prime example.
This track retains all the dashing bravado of the Original Trilogy's music, but is bouncy and playful at the same time... though the beginning and end serve to show that ultimately, things are serious. This is Star Wars, after all.
This music plays while Zeb takes out stormtroopers on Lothal:
The soundtrack for Thor: the Dark World has got to be one of the best movie soundtracks out there, due to the sheer weight of emotion it carries. Seriously, it makes me want to cry sometimes! Ew, sorry, I did not mean to sound so fangirlish...
This is actually just the normal John Carter theme, but I call it a love theme because it reminds me of a mix of Leia's theme and the Padme/Anakin love theme from Star Wars, as well as the Indiana Jones love theme. We have the amazing Michael Giacchino to thank for this moving soundtrack.
I feel like being swept away on a romantic and daring quest to save a Princess on a Red Planet...
Lately I've been listening to one of my favorite Christian rappers, Trip Lee. His songs are great! Take this one, for example. Trip shows us that wealth, status, and worldly pleasures will never give us the true satisfaction that Christ offers. And he does it to a beat that just makes me wanna bounce! Or at least bob my head...
I love this song because it reminds me where I came from, and that keeps me humble! I may not have been as bad as some of the guys in this song, but I was still "a wretched sinner in desperate need of His grace!"
The chorus just blows my mind every time:
I realize that I haven't posted any 'real' dubstep so far (it's all been remixes, nothing original). This is also probably the first time I've ever listened to Skrillex, which is supposed to be really popular or something. *shrugs*
Anyway, this music is epic. It actually never played in the actual movie (why not???), but it is sweet nonetheless.
I barely even remember watching Space Jam as a little kid, so don't judge.
What I do know is that this music improves anything you add it too! Working out? Doing dishes? Drawing? Manning an anti-aircraft turret? You can't go wrong with this tune!
A lot of people hate this song due to its annoying nature and uncanny ability to become stuck in your head... But I really enjoy it. The non-movie version of the song is good, but I prefer the version in the movie because the LEGO minifigs make it so much more funny. I mean, watch the arms of that policeman as he directs traffic. XD
"Cheese slopes! Cheese slopes! Come on, everybody!"
I saw Wreck-it-Ralph the other night, and it was awesome. One of the side-effects was that I got addicted to this song!
Most of the lyrics are in Japanese, so here they are translated, not that I really care what they say:
There is a homeschool thingumy called classical Conversations, and my family is a part of it. I don't know much about it, since I'm not involved (due to having graduated), but I do know that it involves a LOT of singing to memorize things. My little siblings constantly play the songs around the house, and as result, they get stuck in my head. The first several minutes of the "timeline" song (Age of Ancient Empires, not the Medieval one or any of the others) is the one that's really stuck in my head. My little sister sings it all around the house.
The first minute or so is kind of weak, but it gets a lot better, to the point where you can't help but sing along with it ("Israel falls to Assyria, Assyria falls to Babylon!), and find yourself repeating the lyrics throughout the day. Myceneaens!
Epiiiic. Mythos is some kind of band/composer (haven't researched them yet) and Purity is one of heir albums. Icarus came on Pandora the other day while I was working with my older bro, and let me just say, it was awesome. Still is. Let me know what you think.
Just ignore the weird slideshow and enjoy the music. :P
I had somehow posted this without the video. It's fixed now. :P
Charlotte
church is very talented, and very pretty... not sure which of those is
more important to me. ;) JK. She was 15 years ago, not so much today. :P
In
any case, her version of Habanera from Carmen was the first version of
Habanera that I've actually been able to enjoy, mainly because I HATE
Habanera, because I've heard it in English and it grosses me out. But
this version? It's AMAZING. The beat, combied with Charlotte Church's
unmatched voice, makes it a pleasure to listen to.
Okay, so I might have lied... there is one other version of Habanera that I like. Though, heh heh, it doesn't really count...
Whoa. The Stargate SG-1 soundtracks are amazing. I can hear elements that remind me of the Halo, Sta Wars, Avatar, and even Lord of the Rings soundtracks. Which, coming from me, is a huge compliment.
At the very least, you need to listen to 3:50-5:50. It is THE BEST part.
I really like the may different themes you here in the Stargate soundtracks. You'll have militaristic themes with drums going; space-ey battle themes with lots of brass; theme that echo Egyptian, Celtic, or Norse culture... it's pretty awesome if you ask me. Give the Stargate soundtrack a try.
Wow! This is one of the best songs I've heard in a while!
It's amazing to know that even though I fail constantly, God is still patient with me. I really needed this.
This is one of those pieces that gave me chills the first time I heard it. One thing I really like about it is that the beginning suggests a rising evil, and the second half suggests that the evil has been defeated by good.
I am not familiar with the lyrics of the song this is a parody of (La Bamba?), but I am familiar with the tune. It was another one of those songs that sat around getting stale on my parent's computer back in the day. In any case, Weird Al's version is much more fun, and quotable... since I am a fan of Italian food.
The original title of this track is called First Day of School, but I like my title better. Finding Nemo was one of my favorite movies as a kid, and the music is just amazing. I really like the sense of curiosity, vibrance, and color that this soundtrack evokes.
I don't know why it's called "Red Gem Redemption." All I know is that it's made by Waterflame, was put in a game called Castlestorm, and that it's really good.
There is a level in Halo CE where you walk out onto a bridge between two mountains, and there is another bridge parallel to it with two "hunters" (large aliens with heavy armor and weapons) on it. This epic tune begins to play as you try to make your way across the bridge without getting shot by the hunters...
This is slightly different from a music challenge. Instead of finding four songs that display specific aspects of a certain theme, you simply have to find your four favorite pieces of music from a certain subject. Today's subject is Disney! It's up to you to come up with your four favorite Disney songs (not soundtracks)... and rank them! Here are mine:
#4: Once Upon a Dream
Now before you make fun of me, you have to admit that the tune is really catchy and that Aurora is the prettiest Disney Princess besides Anna. In any case, when you have a little sister who watches this movie a trillion times, the song kind of grows on you.
#3: I've Got a Dream
Fun, hilarious, heart-warming, you can't beat this song!
#2: For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)
Anna, we were just talking about you! All good things, all good things... Anyway. No list would be complete without "Let it Go", but because it's so mainstream, I'm going to go with a different Frozen song instead. I really like how Anna is trying to repair her relationship with her sister, even though it's hardly her fault that it got messed up in the first place.
#1: I'll Make a Man Out of You
The most ultimate Disney song. I only saw Mulan once when I was really little, for good reason (the message was terrible), but this song has got to be at the top of anyone's list of best Disney songs. Very few songs are able to be catchy, funny, and epic at the same time, but this one nails it on the head.
I honestly have no idea where this piece of music comes from. I searched and searched, but couldn't find out who originally made it.
I really like how it starts out softly with just the piano, and then adds new instruments one after another, until we've got a really good [insert technical music term] going on. Plus, the Battle of Umbara automatically makes everything better. Kinda like Bacon. So yeah.
Oh, just a note: the music stops about halfway, and you get to hear Rex, Fives, Tup, and the rest of te 501st legion yell at each other while fighting off an Umbaran militia ambush. Fun stuff! The music starts over a few minutes late, and we get to watch General Krell steam-rolling the 501st and 2012th. Not so fun. :P
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?
Whoa! I was recently introduced to Lindsey Stirling's album Shatter Me (thanks Mongoo!), and I must say: it is awesome. Roundtable Rival is my favorite song in the album so far, due to some epic violin playing! Listen for yourself!
Something about it makes me want to fight a war out on an alien frontier with a rag-tag band of freedom fighters and speeder-bike cowboys. At least, that's what this music brings to my mind...
MaestroRage is another one of those epic internet composers (like Waterflame) who makes music for online games and such. This track was featured in the game Siegius.
This little piece isn't super impressive, and is also very short, but I love it just the same. I really think someone should take the basic theme and expand it into a longer, more complicated piece, but that's just me. This version is really fun to loop. :)
Here's a cool song by Flame that I've been enjoying lately. It's about God's power: some of the amazing things God has accomplished in people's lives, and the things He can accomplish in yours!
Lyrics:
[Chorus:]
He got power man, You ain't never seen it like this
He got power man, His words make the world exist
He got power man, He can turn your situation 'round
I've seen Him do it, do it, do it, do it, do it [Verse 1:]
I've seen the Lord do a lot of things in my day
Time after time, He blows my mind and He blows my faith
I like to read, and see what He's done in the past
He can do in the present, if His people would ask
I've seen Him shut a whole strip down
Full of strip clubs, now the dude's a Christian now
Wow, now that's power like you've never seen
How He dug in the man, and made his soul clean
Oh, I've even seen Him heal a broken home
Couple couldn't get along, now you be like, 'get a room!'
Man, I'm so impressed with His slate
I want to trust Him more and more, and strengthen my faith
Yes, I hope you know it's true, all power's in God's hands
What can't you make it through, the proof is the God-man
Nobody took His life, but Jesus He laid it down
And three days later, yes, He popped outta the ground [Chorus] [Verse 2:]
Now for the record, we're talking about Almighty God
Please don't forget, what He did with Moses' rod
Please don't forget, when He split the Red Sea
What is a light bill, or a deadly disease
What is a marriage problem, or one that's on the rocks
To the One who speaks to storms, and storms stop
To the One who got Lazarus outta the grave,
Not after one, but two, three, four days
He is the Life, and the Resurrection
You give Him your filth, and get His perfection
I'm trying to get you to see, if He can save a soul
Defeat Satan and sin, all else is micro
And if He chooses to not grant a request
It's not because He lacks power, but He's seeking our best
It's not because He lacks strength, but He's seeking our good
Now go and walk through that trial, like Jesus would [Chorus] [Verse 3:]
I know some people in my hood, that's been struggling with some things
They've been addicted for so long, they don't think that they can change
Then I tell them about Jesus, and how He can set them free
But they choose to stay away, man now that's just unbelief
But He's worthy to be trusted, He's a keeper of His word
But it's either you don't believe in Jesus, or that's just scared
Now what you're scared of, you shouldn't be scared of your sin
And not trusting in His name, that's the danger you're in
But you ain't gotta stay that way, you can pray and confess
Live a, life of repentance, receive Jesus' best
Himself, His love, His grace, His power
Give you strength in the darkest hour, so you won't be devoured
Give you strength against temptation, because He's stronger than sin
He's much stronger, than your corruption, erupting within
He's much strong, than your addiction to sex or a drug
To alcohol, or a club
Homie, that's what He does [Chorus]
I saw Captain America: The Winter Soldier back on Mothers' Day, and I must say, it was a great movie. The soundtrack was really good too. This track, aptly named Taking a Stand, plays during the scenewere Cap disobeys the order to "stand down."It's my favorite part of the soundtrack, and my favorite scene in the movie.
This soundtrack oozes anticipation, magnitude, and importance. It sounds like history is being made, or like you're arriving at a magnificent castle, or an armada is setting sail, or a special mission is getting underway, or an experimental new spaceship is preparing for launch, or reinforcements have just saved the day, or you've just crested a hill overlooking a scene of grandeur.
Whatever the case, John Williams has managed once again to captivate my imagination. What do you imagine when you hear this soundtrack?
"breakbeats vs orchestral themes in a epic battle , as always ;D its my
style 8) as usual i try to variate it alot, so the song is pretty um..
chaotic! :D" -- Waterflame
The story of Samson, rapped out from Samson's point of view by iSix5. Personally, I really like this song... mainly for this line: "..I grabbed the first thing I saw... an animal bone: fresh donkey jaw..." XD
The lyrics in the video aren't perfectly accurate, but they'll do. Enjoy!
I'm currently obsessed with Waterflame and listening through all of his songs one by one. So many of them are upbeat and... well, happy! Some make me want to dance, and that's saying a lot. Here's one of the many that I love:
From the video description on Youtube:
"this is a Original track, and not a remake or remix for anything! I made it with a theme in mind, for a fictional hero, 'electroman' that i made up to go along with the song. so this is the theme to a main character of a game that does not exist! (unless you want to make it? ;) enjoy!" -- Waterflame
EDIT: Sorry, I just can't help myself! I had to post Sky Fortress as well!
2:35 really reminds me of my little sister. Probably because I was dancing with her when I listened to it... But whatever. Gosh, I can't get over Waterflame's music. I'm addicted! Help!
A really epic song by our beloved Waterflame. This song doesn't just
float my boat: it makes my boat hover about three feet out of the water;
that's how much I like it.
It
may sound a bit "beaty" at first, but it gets really good about a
minute in... and gets even better at 2:20 and onward. Do yourself a
favor and listen!
Haha! This song is from Man of La Mancha, a musical adapted from the tale of Don Quixote. In this song, Don Quixote explains his quest and the reasons behind it.
This version is performed by the prestigious Andre Rieu and the Platin Tenors.
I still can't decide which word describes this song better: epic or hilarious! I'm sure both work fine. ;)
Here are the lyrics for your enjoyment:
To dream ... the impossible dream
To fight ... the unbeatable foe
To bear ... with unbearable sorrow
To run ... where the brave dare not go
To right ... the unrightable wrong
To love ... pure and chaste from afar
To try ... when your arms are too weary
To reach ... the unreachable star
This is my quest, to follow that star
No matter how hopeless, no matter how far
To fight for the right, without question or pause
To be willing to march into Hell, for a Heavenly cause
And I know if I'll only be true, to this glorious quest,
That my heart will lie will lie peaceful and calm,
when I'm laid to my rest
And the world will be better for this:
That one man, scorned and covered with scars,
Still strove, with his last ounce of courage,
To reach ... the unreachable star
And I know if I'll only be true, to this glorious quest,
That my heart will lie will lie peaceful and calm,
when I'm laid to my rest
And the world will be better for this:
That one man, scorned and covered with scars,
Still strove, with his last ounce of courage,
To reach ... the unreachable star!
The "Last ounce of courage" part always makes my mom laugh. XD
No Monday Music Challenge today, I'm afraid. Due to a bunch of stuff going on in my life right now, I won't be posting much. In fact, I won't be on the internet much at all. I'll still try to get at least two posts done per week, though. :)
Today we have the theme Kevin Kiner composed for the character Savage Opress: probably one of the biggest, strongest, and toughest villains from the Clone Wars show. The theme really matches Opress' character, especially his hard and fast fighting style.
It was especially epic to hear while Opress and Maul were dueling Obi-Wan Kenobi and Adi Gallia on Florrum:
"We're pirates... we don't even know what that means!"
A very cool song I was introduced to lately. It's a little repetitive, but the lyrics are great and so is the music.
There is another version of this song that you've probably never heard before (dons hipster glasses), but it's certainly worth a listen! ;D (link in case the embed doesn't work)
Professional rappers L.E. and Little Lexa give us their remix.
Andy Mineo and Trip Lee are two of my favorite Christian Rappers, and the songs below are probably my favorites when it comes to their music. But here on VERSES, there can only be one!
In the Blue corner, with have Andy Mineo with Let there be Light. Probably my favorite song of his. Let's just say Andy Mineo brings a little "white and nerdy" to the world of Christian Rap and Hip-Hop. ;) The lyrics to this song are really good, though.
"We livin' in a dark world, how they gonna know
If we don't put His glory on display and let it show
So let there be light, let there be light,
Let there be light, let there be light"
And in the Red corner, we have Trip Lee with King Like Mine. My favorite song of his (next to Robot). Trip Lee's voice/accent is hilarious, but really fun to listen to. I don't like this song's lyrics as much as I do the music and the message.
"They ain't got a King like mine - on the front line on the scene like mine Flawless - no he ain't clean like mine Never has another been seen like mine"
Which song do you like better? Vote in the comments!
I've recently discovered the wonderful world of 8-bit music! 8-Bit music is basically made to sound like old video-game music. That may sound unappealing to some, but TRUST ME. These next few songs are AMAZING. You're not going to want to miss out.
As usual, You will have to find 4 pieces of music relating to this week's theme (8-Bit)... this time, I think that making distinct categories would prevent us from having maximum fun... So, just post your four favorite 8-bit songs!
You will have to rank them from best to worst. Here are mine:
1: Duel of the Fates!
LOVE IT! You just can't beat that right there!
2: Pirates of the Carribean!
Epic! Just epic!
3: Concerning Hobbits:
Cuteness level: Over 9,000.
4: The Avengers theme!
Gotta love it!
5: Bonus Category! I'm just going to put another 8-Bit Star Wars soundtrack in here:
Battle of Heroes. Seriously guys, there was no WAY I could leave this out, it's so good.
Sorry this week's challenge isn't much of a challenge. I admit it: It's just an excuse for me to post all my favorite 8-bit music. But it's also an excuse for you to post yours! What are your favorite 8-bit songs? Post them in the comments! :D
I've been listening to a LOT of good Christian Rap lately.
This song makes me want to explode! I wouldn't say I've had a hard life, but I have been through some times and situations that might be considered "tough"... and this song really just brings home WHY I had to go through what I went through! WHY He allowed me to suffer! WHY He did it all! He broke me down, but the man He broke down (if a man he could be called) was a horrible, crooked construction of lies and sin. The man He built back up was a new creation, for the purpose of His glory. He continues to refine me, and though the process may be painful, it's all for His Glory. He knows what He's doing, His plan is good, and He will accomplish it. Praise His name.
Move over, Shai... JK. But wow... Flame has got to be one of my new favorite rappers. This song? It's moving. Extremely powerful. You must read the lyrics:
[HOOK:]
When you were on that cross
I can't believe you died for me
Oh Lord you gave me eyes to see
When I was lost
You showed me which way to go
Oh Lord you even saved my soul
When you were on that cross
[Repeat]
[VERSE:]
Yes, the Lord reigns robed in majesty
The
Mountains melt like wax
Before the Lord cause He's Holy
And it has to be
Nothing but pure reverence
By His wisdom
And understanding He stretched out the heavens
Who can
Endure His presence?
Let us make a joyful noise to the rock
Of our salvation
We praise Him with all that we've got
Even
The seas roar
Let the trees of the forest sing for joy as the
Rivers clap before the Lord
In case you've ever
Wondered
Why was it all done?
What is it for?
My Lord the
Stars moon and sun
Even the skies testify to your
Greatness
Revelation 4:11 praise for all your creation
It's all
For your glory
Through your infinite power
Your intricate
Skill is seen through a blossoming flower
But yet Father you
Were pleased to bruise your own Son
So that sinners could
Come and be redeemed
Amen
[HOOK:]
When you were on that cross
I can't believe you died for me
Oh Lord you gave me eyes to see
When I was lost
You showed me which way to go
Oh Lord you even saved my soul
When you were on that cross
[Repeat]
[VERSE:]
We spend a lifetime looking for satisfaction in
Wrong places
But a blind man embraces whatever catch his
Fall
But if he's spiritually blind and can't see that he's
Falling
Then quite naturally this cat a keep bumping into
Walls
But if a man who was also God offered him sight
Said
He could save him from his behavior and sorry plight
And
Give him eyes to see the beauty of God the creator
Would
He take Him by faith and stop putting up a fight?
Would he
Fall to the ground with his face to the pavement?
Just to
Worship the man who was God making His payment
For the
Sin he was born in that made him blind
And the debt he
Accumulated for loving lying
And bringing peace between
The one in which he has beef
And sins against every week
When he's hugging the streets
And bring him close by the
Power of the Holy Ghost
The same God who crushed His
Son 2000 years ago
[HOOK:]
When you were on that cross
I can't believe you died for me
Oh Lord you gave me eyes to see
When I was lost
You showed me which way to go
Oh Lord you even saved my soul
When you were on that cross
[Repeat]
[VERSE:]
Listen...
Every step Jesus took on the way to
Golgotha
Echoed throughout the universe - for you
Father
For the glory of God is of infinite worth
And his
Death'll justify many and bring new birth
And every blow to
His hands every thrust to his side
Every heave on the cross
Is for the glory of God
And now the murderer the prostitute
And even the thug
And average person can now be
Cleansed by blood?
[HOOK:]
When you were on that cross
I can't believe you died for me
Oh Lord you gave me eyes to see
When I was lost
You showed me which way to go
Oh Lord you even saved my soul
When you were on that cross
[Repeat]
Today we have 2 music requests from Tabby Hollowell.
I LOVE the music for I See Fire, but HATE the voices. I'm sorry. But what irks me the most about it is the third and fourth lines of the song:
"And should the sky be filled with fire and smoke
Keep watching over Durin's sons"
Does that bug anyone else? Am I the only one? They should've said "Durin's FOLK" and they could've at least made the lyrics rhyme! But nooooo...
Come on, seriously. Put a little effort into these things, people.
Okay, so onto My Dear Frodo...
Very nice. I like it. Especially the ending, with the Thorin-esque theme. I love that theme.
EDIT: I found a longer version of this track on youtube. It's much better in my opinion, especially since it has the Shire theme in it:
So what did you think of today's music requests? Have a request of your own? Simply place it in the contact form on the right sidebar, and send it to me! Or, if that's too complicated for you, Leave a comment! :)
Those of you that don't live under a rock know that yesterday was "Star Wars day" (May the fourth be with you)!
In honor of that, and since today is technically "Revenge of the Fifth," and since I am a huge Star Wars fan, this week's challenge is Star Wars-themed!
As usual, there are four categories. You must find a piece of music for each category, and submit your picks in the comments or on your own blog (just remember to link back here!)
Even if you've never seen Star Wars (uncultured potato! JK), you would do well (extremely well) to listen to some of the music. Honestly, you have no idea what you've missing out on. Forget Pirates of the Caribbean; this is the good stuff!
5: Bonus category! Again, you can post whatever piece of music you want, just as long as it's related to this week's theme. My suggestions: Favorite Star Wars music video, favorite Clone Wars soundtrack, overall least favorite Star Wars music, or favorite romantic theme (even though there are only like, 2 or 3 to choose from).
Here are my picks!
1: Favorite battle music: Each large-scale battle scene from Star Wars had a unique soundtrack; from Yavin, to Hoth, to Endor (just to name a few from the Original Trilogy). It was a tough choice, but I'm going to have to pick the Battle of Naboo. I'm really disappointed that the best version on youtube is 18 minutes long and has such a ridiculous thumbnail. I doubt any of my readers are brave enough to play it (please prove me wrong!).
2: Favorite Lightsaber Duel music: Duel of the fates is what most people would pick. But personally, I think the theme for Anakin and Obi-Wan's duel on Mustafar was much more dramatic. I'mma have to go with that. Like, seriously: this is probably some of my favorite music from the entire saga. Gives me chills.
3: Favorite character's/location's/faction's theme:
Every single planet, person, and army had it's own theme. Star Wars was revolutionary that way, and John Williams (may he live forever) was the first composer to do this for a movie, much less a movie series. Now, there was a lot to chose from, with the Imperial march and the Droid Army theme being way up there with Darth Vader and Luke's theme, but... In the end, I had to go with General Grievous' theme. It's just so... epic! Sinister! Combative! I know the video is a long one, but t least listen to the first five minutes worth.
4: Favorite Overall piece of music:
Oh gosh. The main theme, of course! One of the most recognizable soundtracks in history, and one of the only soundtracks that is instantly recognizable from the first note!
5: Bonus Category: The award ceremony music! Why? Because it will play at my wedding, of course! ;D
JK. I can only hope.
This has, for me at least, been the hardest challenge yet! I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!
