Music Obsessions [July 2016]

Its July! This past month didn’t have all that much music to work with and honestly, these songs were constantly on repeat because there was nothing else that peaked my interest and these are fantastic in quality and creativity! 🙂

Let’s go!

Lose Control – Hedley

If you asked me 2004 when Jacob Hoggard was in Canadian Idol, I’d say that he was good but not something I’d listen to everyday but in the last few years, Hedley has truly captured my heart. From Crazy For You to Heaven in my Headlights to Hello and now Lose Control, I’m just in love. Its fun and energetic! There’s some charm and charisma going on there that I just can’t resist!

Candyman (with 50,000 M&Ms) – KHS & Citizen Shade (Cover)

This is kind of like a cover video for the 75th Anniversary for M&M’s. The original was by Zedd and Aloe Blacc. While I think that one is fun and upbeat, this one is just so unique. Plus, I already mentioned it before but I love Citizen Shade. The singer’s voice is so awesome!

Delirious Army (Animated Music Video) – The Spaceman Chaos

Okay…call me a nerd or geek or whatever. I admit it! I mean, c’mon, I’m not only a blogger but also a gamer now that I’m a half of Game Warp.

A few years ago, I started watching gaming videos on YouTube. Its been a sort of entertainment that keeps me going. There are my favorites and one of the guys with the best laughs is H2O Delirious. No one knows what he looks like and it doesn’t even matter because I don’t think his laugh as ever not made my day. Especially when he pairs up with his friend Cartoonz or like recently, they did a video of Dead by Daylight with Ohmwrecker and Bryce Games and that was like the epitome of fun because its like all the guys with the best laughs in one place. Point is, this song is really catchy for his subscribers aka the Delirious Army. I listen to it a lot!

Singing Hit Songs from 2000 to 2016 – Michael Constantino (on Kiss 108FM)

That is some talent! And this is super fun! Imagine remembering the lyrics on the go! I just wish that I could listen to Kiss 108FM but I’m not in USA so no access. We need some creative guys here who can pull it off on our radio. There has to be something fun.

Groovy George – Mike Williams & Justin Mylo

I can’t wrap things up without a little electronic music! Amp up the energy with some groovy beats! This one definitely fits the bill! 🙂

That’s it for this Music Obsessions!
Slim pickings, my friends! For what it is, these are all pretty great quality music! That is what counts!

What songs are you listening to now?

Music Obsessions [June 2016]

This month’s Music Obsessions definitely were quite a struggle to work out.  There’s been a lot of obsessions but I think these take the front mostly because I just love how fun it is to listen to.  They make me super happy.  Some nice beats and good lyrics and fun times! Not to mention, the YouTube videos are pretty awesome (and entertaining) for most of them also.

Are you ready? Let’s check it out! 🙂

Sweet Love (Calling Out  Your Name) – Bolier

This might be one of the more unexpected choices. Sweet Love grew on me day by day. Its been on my Favorites for a while and one day, I realized that I just started loving it and then played it every evening. The video is hilarious and a little bizarre, but still, absolutely entertaining.

Evolution of Sinatra – Citizen Shade

I raved about Citizen Shade’s talent in last month’s Music Obsessions. While I do enjoy Frank Sinatra, its not my go-to music frequently.  This medley of Frank Sinatra songs by Citizen Shade is all sorts of classy. I love it so much!

Electric Elephants-Jay Hardway

We’re picking back up the pace a little with Electric Elephants. It starts up with a really energetic beat and that’s what caught me to it. I’ve returned in the last few months back to electronic music and I realized that the way it starts is what determines whether it’ll keep me listening. Its probably the most hit and miss genre so props to the DJ/producers that make this work out. There’s been some awesome finds.

Underground Bakery- CastNowski

Also a new discovery for me since the last post or two, CastNowski have had some really strong music. I like the style quite a bit. Definitely someone to look out for!

Heaven [Live Session] – Shaun Frank & KSHMR (feat. Delaney Jane)

Are you ready for my current huge obsession? I don’t like to play favorites but this one just landed two days ago on YouTube for this live session of Heaven. Delaney Jane has such a beautiful voice and then Shaun Frank on piano. I like their original mix but this live session is so great! I’m totally in love with it! 🙂

That’s it for this Music Obsessions!
What have you been listening to?

Music Obsessions [April 2016]

Can you believe a month has gone by already? I always look forward to the monthly Music Obsessions! There’s always something new or old to listen to.

I have to say that this month might not be so adventurous for all of you unless you like foreign music. After that last karaoke session with my best friends, I’ve found myself falling back in love with listening to some Taiwan/Hong Kong music.  There were still some English music that I just haven’t been able to get out of my mind.  This month’s Music Obsessions will be rather a mish-mash of selections!

Also, I think this is a fixed thing now.  First Sunday of every month will be dedicated to Music Obsessions segment.  It will be a post with 5 to 6 videos (like how the last few months have been done). No more funky titles but rather just monthly issues. What do you think?

Work-Rihanna ft Drake (cover by Citizen Shade & Kurt Hugo Schneider)

I’m not much of a Rihanna fan but that’s besides the point.  I HATE the original of this song but the cover is a completely different story. Citizen Shade have amazing vocalists that just make it so much better.  In any case, I love listening to this so much!

Tao Tai Lang (淘汰郎) -Show Lo

I’m on a high after The Mermaid and it made me want to revisit Show Lo’s music.  If I could find his Taiwan TV dramas, I’d be doing that also but then, all of those are in another drive and I don’t know where I put it. This song is one I used to like and mostly because I enjoy watching the whole dancing bit. He’s know for his dancing in Taiwan, among his many talents. The song title in literal translation is like, Eliminated Guy. Something like that…

Ghostbuster (Original Mix) – CastNowski x WZRD

I’m a huge fan of house music.  Its my go-to, especially after a hard day of work or like late Friday night.  Its great for background writing music.  CastNowski is a fellow Quebecer and he followed me on Twitter and shared this link with me for this track and let me tell you, its pretty awesome! I love the beat drop at 1:12

**I can’t help but sidetrack to talk about how I’m really useless at social media and despite my best efforts to try to make use of my Twitter account…its really not doing much except for retweet all those lovely posts my awesome blogging buddies post up on their sites. I love doing that because they are awesome writers.  On that note, maybe thats what I have to do..just reach out 😉 **

Let’s continue, shall we?

你把我灌醉 (Intoxicated) – G.E.M.

One of the many discoveries from karaoke with my best friend is G.E.M.  While I’ve heard of this singer before, I’ve never paid much attention to them.  Apparently, I was wrong because she has style and talent. Its pretty amazing. Her voice has just incredible texture and range. This is a remake of a popular song back in 1990s (might be 80s, I can’t remember). I love it so much!

The next (and last) two selections are also ones I discovered when I was at karaoke because my best friend is much more updated on the world of Taiwan/Chinese music.

想你的夜 (未眠版) Miss You Tonight -關喆 Grady

如果沒有你 – 莫文蔚 Karen Mok

I know its a lot of Chinese music this time but they are melodically really nice.  I like them a lot. There is always an electronic music choice just because its a nice mood booster and well, cover and whatnot because those appear on my list.  A little change from the normal but its a good change, right?

Happy Sunday, my lovelies! Hope you enjoy!
What music have you been replaying lately?