Keane is another in a long line of bands from the United Kingdom. The group struggled for recognition for a number of years before 2003...the year they recorded their first record to garner any recognition. The band released its first full album in 2004, Hopes And Fears, which sold over five million copies.
In 2006, they released their second album, Under The Iron Sea. The following is a sampling of their music. Let me know what you think of them.
Daniel DiRito | April 29, 2007 | 6:30 PM |
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After disbanding in 1999, The Jesus And Mary Chain are reuniting for an appearance this weekend at Coachella, a three day music festival in Indio, California. The song Just Like Honey was featured in the movie Lost In Translation. Given the violent history of The Jesus And Mary Chain, it seems like an odd coupling but, in many ways, the song is perfect for the disaffected and detached theme that runs through the movie.
For those unfamiliar, performances by the Scottish group often involved band members facing away from the audience, concerts lasting less than a half an hour, and most ending with the destruction of the bands equipment and audience rioting.
Daniel DiRito | April 25, 2007 | 11:46 AM |
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Kiss You Off is the latest video from Scissor Sisters. I think it is one of their best. It has a real retro feel. Some of the band on stage scenes remind me of a combination of the set of the Mike Douglas Show and Hullabaloo. Yea, I know...where did I come up with that? See what you think and let me know. Enjoy.
Daniel DiRito | April 22, 2007 | 1:23 PM |
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Regina Spektor was born in Russia and now lives in New York City. Her musical background and influences range from classical piano to Queen and The Moody Blues. The following clip is the music video for her song Fidelity from her album Begin To Hope. I think she has an interesting sound and her songs demonstrate a mix of musical styles.
Daniel DiRito | April 17, 2007 | 6:23 PM |
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Listen To Your Heart was originally released in 1988 by the Sweedish duo Roxette. In 2005 D.H.T., a group from Belgium released a remake of the song. This video is one of the dance versions that got a lot of play in clubs. I've always liked trance music and this version has a good riff towards the middle of the song. Makes ya wanna dance.
Daniel DiRito | April 12, 2007 | 9:04 PM |
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The following video offers another example of what I would call the classic freestyle sound. This song - One More Try by Timmy T was a hit in 1991. To see more about the history of freestyle as well as video of the latest in freestyle by Nelly Furtado, see this prior Thought Theater posting.
Daniel DiRito | April 7, 2007 | 12:10 PM |
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Daniel DiRito | April 3, 2007 | 5:08 PM |
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Daniel DiRito | April 3, 2007 | 12:59 PM |
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