Our favorite songs are usually our favorites due to many things. These can be the catchy melodies, the instrumentation, or our favorite albums. Yet, the lyrics must speak to us…
How are you doing? How are you feeling? 2020 has been a rough year as everyday seems uncertain and chaotic. As many around the world have been living mostly in…
Next week is my birthday! I'm celebrating with this Battle of the Bands that features songs that were No. 1 in Germany, the UK, the US, and Japan when I…
The songs I featured were from bands that were super popular in the 90s. Ironically, the two songs were released in the same year: 1997. The first song is "Mama" by the world-famous girl group The Spice Girls. The other song is "A Song For My Mama" by the most popular R&B groups of the 90s: Boyz II Men. So, listen to both of the songs and vote for your favorite in the comments below!
The song “Sunset” really embodies a true sunset musically from the first note. It is full of warmth and a laid-back yet positive vibes through each note. My favorite part, the chorus, is one example of how the melody embodies the sun setting. Besides that, the lyrics really demonstrate a deep love through a sunshine metaphor. With the beautiful melodies and well-written lyrics, the “cherry on the top” for “Sunset” is Terrie’s vocals as they are full of warmth, passion, and smooth yet positive vocal tones. “Sunset” is such a relaxing, soothing, and beautiful tune about being madly in love. A must listen to on any occasion.
Welcome to another round of Time to Open Up to Eurovision! If you are new to this series, I talk about the Eurovision each year from March to May as…
Hey guys! Mental Health Awareness Day was on October 10. Although, I was busy with work and couldn’t talk about it on that day, I was nominated by Laura Spoonie to talk about how music helps my mental health and what songs helps me to stay positive. See what songs I picked under the cut!
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Its the end of September! We saw the transition of a hot, sticky summer to the cold, rainy autumn -- well, at least in Japan! This September was a magical…
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It is finally fall/autumn! A magical season that is filled with so many things: fleece jackets, pumpkin spice, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving, and gorgeous autumn scenery.
But, we are missing the most important thing of all: HOT DRINKS!
Yes, ’tis the season for those warm, delicious drinks that fill your insides and soul with warmth. What are your favorite hot drinks? Mine is hot tea, especially chai from Starbucks or flavored tea. Tea is a wonderful drink as it beneficial to our health as we enter the cold and flu season.
If you don’t know the different types of hot drinks, don’t worry. This 80s’ song from a famous American fast food chain got you covered.
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Late last night Japan time, the world experienced the passing of a musical legend. Even before I was born, this legend was a staple of American popular music. In the 20th century and 21st century, you always heard one of her songs anywhere you went: on the TV, on the radio, and in the supermarket. She has been and still will be in the hearts of many. This legend is…
Aretha Franklin.
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