Today I am reviewing one of my guilty pleasures.
As a major music lover I absolutely love this show. It is one of the most original shows on television, yes that’s right it’s not another fucking cop/hospital/legal show. Thank fuck! It’s as if the last twenty years of television the producers are as weak as piss and try to feed us the same old shit repackaged to sound brand new (ie Grey’s Anatomy - General Hospital seriously what’s the fucking difference!) Anyway back to the album. I am a big fan of the show so I decided to get the soundtrack, I must admit I felt like shit buying it especially the look from the sales assistant, smug bitch!). The album starts with the song ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ and it is an awesome start. Then it’s ‘Can’t Fight This Feeling’ which is cool and this is followed by ‘Gold Digger’ and I must say I love this version of the song better than Kanye West’s version. I am not a big fan of Kanye i just think he is the quintessential wanker, so far up his own ass I don’t know where he starts and his ass ends. ‘Take A Bow’ is cool but the next song ‘Bust Your Windows’ sung by Amber Riley (Mercedes Jones), really delivers the goods, this song is absolutely awesome, man I don’t know how someone so young can have so much talent but she does, it must be something that those African-American girls are born with. I mean their voices are so powerful that I an in shock and awe! The next song ‘Taking Chances’ performed by Lea Michele (Rachel in the show) is unreal and I expect big things from this girl, her cover of the song is amazing, She is a real talent! ‘Alone’ is one of the best songs on the album sung by Kristen Chenoweth (April) and Matthew Morrison (Will Schuester), it is a truly fantastic song and a stand out on this album. Then it’s ‘Maybe This Time’, ‘Somebody To Love’, ’Hate On Me’ & No Air’ all performed by members of the cast they are really good cover versions and give the originals a run for their money. Then it’s onto one of my favourite tracks ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’ sung by Dianna Argon (Quinn). I would seriously not keep this sexy little cheerleader hanging on why the fuck would you! I really love this song, I mean, I loved the original too (sung by the Supremes) which helps I guess. ‘Keep Holdin’ On’ is OK then it’s ‘Bust A Move’ sung by Matthew Morrison (Will Schuester), I loved this song when it was sung by Young MC with Flea from the Chilli Peppers on bass guitar and I love this version! Next is song by one of my favorite characters from the show Puck (Mark Salling), he reminds me so much of myself, filthy and flirty but the chicks just love it. The song is a cover of Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ and he just OWNS it! The last songs are not my favourites but I still like them ‘Dancing With Myself & ‘Defying Gravity’. All up the The Glee soundtrack is a collection of re-makes of fairly recent popular songs performed by a quite talented group of young singers. I doubt this album will appeal to those who don’t watch the show and as such I will be giving it 3 and a half shots of whisky out of five. I have all the albums by the way! I just thought I would go back to the beginning! Till next week, peace out my bitches! |
Monday, 27 May 2013
Monday Music Monkey Review
Monday, 20 May 2013
Monday Music Monkey Review
 Hello my bitches, Today I will be reviewing last years Australian 'The Voice' winners album. The one, the only Karise Eden and her album with hits from the show called 'My Journey'.Karise is a powerhouse of a singer who has such an amazing voice, which from this album you can see why she actually won the show. What a voice! She is the Janis Joplin of our times. The starts with her first song (which was from her audition it's called 'It's a Man's World', man what a song, it is an absolute killer and her delivery is second to none, it's like she is channeling the late great James Brown, killer vocals, killer sound nothing more to say. Her next song is 'Back to Black' an Amy Winehouse song and I think she actually does a better job! We then move onto 'Nothing's Real But Love' and what an awesome song, she does it so much justice, her voice it sounds so emotional and you can actually feel all the power and emotion that the lyrics have, which is a credit to Karise Eden's abilities to move you. The next song is Landslide (from one of my favourite bands of all time Fleetwood Mac, now I am a harsh critic when it comes to Fleetwood Mac, but she just steps up and knocks out of the park. we then move onto 'Hallelujah' and what a song, her acoustic guitar, that voice, those lyrics a perfect example of why she won. The next song 'If I was your girl' is a Karise Eden original and man what a talent she has, it was written about her mother, it is a great song, it just a taste of what she can do for sure. The next songs are 'Stay With Me Baby' and " You Won't let Me'. Both songs are sheer vocal perfection, soulful, powerful and so emotional what a VOICE! The next songs, 'Hound Dog' and 'Dock of The Bay' only serve to highlight, this woman's amazing talent, the way she jams with the band in Hound Dog is amazing. We then move onto 'I'd Rather Go Blind' shows just how impressive her vocals are. The last song is a Janis Joplin track called 'Move Over' and well, she is the new Janis Joplin, what more can I say. This is a great debut album from an incredible singer whose vocal abilities are off the planet.I highly recommend this album and you should go out and buy it asap. I am giving it four and a half shots of whiskey out of five. I can't wait for her new album, please karise, release it NOW!Till next weekPeace out my bitches! |
Sunday, 12 May 2013
Monday Music Monkey Review
Hello my bitches. Today I will be reviewing the one and only Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. The giant of Hawaiian music. He is one of my all time favourite singers. I absolutely love his music and his singing and ukulele playing, he is the BOMB!
I will be reviewing his album 'IZ the man and his music in concert'. It is a collection of live songs but the audio clarity is amazing!
I can only pay tribute this man as he is an inspiration to me, both as a polynesian/maori and as someone, who suffers from leukaemia I have always found a soothing element to his music it really touches your soul, he was a giant of a man with the most heavenly voice and that is really the only way you can describe his voice.
The album starts with Ahi Wela/Twinkle Twinkle Little Star which has the most magical vocals and awesome ukulele playing such a beautiful song. The next song is E Ku'u Morning Dew again it is divine, it takes you to Hawaii but in the eyes of a native Hawaiian just amazing. The same could be said about the song Kamalani which is based on a love story, worth listening for the amazing voice of IZ. Then we move onto Kaleohano a slow majestic song sung with a fragile intensity that only Brudda IZ could sing.
We then move onto a more uptempo song Margarita and it is one of my favourites, it is such a happy song that you can't help but smile and it makes you want to get up and dance to the awesome music. The next is an introduction to IZ called "This Hawaiian Man" Intro it really sums up Brudda IZ and all that he stood for. The next is a Chant which to me is everything that the Hawaiians are about, their history, their culture and for those that don't know, chants were used to invoke the gods, nice to see that this rich history is still be kept alive, may it NEVER die.
Then we move onto E Ala E which is another classic song about Hawaiian people and it will move you like it moved me. He sings it with such passion that you can't help but be moved by the plight of the native Hawaiians. The next song is such a light hearted and upbeat song called Hene Hene Kou 'Aka, which takes you to another place, as does the next song Lover of Mine beautiful, is all you can say.
We then move onto White Sandy Beach a song that takes you to Hawaii. Then we have 'Opae E a song a based on a traditional Hawaiian legend and the way IZ retells the story is magical. Then we have n Dis Life which is a darker song with the most haunting vocals and one of my all time favourite lyrics, which goes "n Dis Life I was loved by you". wow, just pure joy and magic. Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man what a song, I know that a friend of mine that published a book called the "Legends of Maui" check it out below , and I must say that it is one of my all time best song ever written, what more can I say.
Hawai'i '78 is the best song on the album, the pain and suffering that the Hawaiian people of endured is all brought to life and you can get a sense of what makes them so special, although the message is sad, it is a song that is so full of hope for a better future for all Hawaiians. The last song is Hawai'i Aloha and it is such a beautiful way to end the album.
Do yourself a favour and get this album and if you are like me, you will go out and buy all his albums. For you are truly getting to listen to a gift, a special man with a message to all and a voice that you can't get enough of, just get it!!!
Till next week Peace Out my bitches!
I will be reviewing his album 'IZ the man and his music in concert'. It is a collection of live songs but the audio clarity is amazing!
I can only pay tribute this man as he is an inspiration to me, both as a polynesian/maori and as someone, who suffers from leukaemia I have always found a soothing element to his music it really touches your soul, he was a giant of a man with the most heavenly voice and that is really the only way you can describe his voice.
The album starts with Ahi Wela/Twinkle Twinkle Little Star which has the most magical vocals and awesome ukulele playing such a beautiful song. The next song is E Ku'u Morning Dew again it is divine, it takes you to Hawaii but in the eyes of a native Hawaiian just amazing. The same could be said about the song Kamalani which is based on a love story, worth listening for the amazing voice of IZ. Then we move onto Kaleohano a slow majestic song sung with a fragile intensity that only Brudda IZ could sing.
We then move onto a more uptempo song Margarita and it is one of my favourites, it is such a happy song that you can't help but smile and it makes you want to get up and dance to the awesome music. The next is an introduction to IZ called "This Hawaiian Man" Intro it really sums up Brudda IZ and all that he stood for. The next is a Chant which to me is everything that the Hawaiians are about, their history, their culture and for those that don't know, chants were used to invoke the gods, nice to see that this rich history is still be kept alive, may it NEVER die.
Then we move onto E Ala E which is another classic song about Hawaiian people and it will move you like it moved me. He sings it with such passion that you can't help but be moved by the plight of the native Hawaiians. The next song is such a light hearted and upbeat song called Hene Hene Kou 'Aka, which takes you to another place, as does the next song Lover of Mine beautiful, is all you can say.
We then move onto White Sandy Beach a song that takes you to Hawaii. Then we have 'Opae E a song a based on a traditional Hawaiian legend and the way IZ retells the story is magical. Then we have n Dis Life which is a darker song with the most haunting vocals and one of my all time favourite lyrics, which goes "n Dis Life I was loved by you". wow, just pure joy and magic. Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man what a song, I know that a friend of mine that published a book called the "Legends of Maui" check it out below , and I must say that it is one of my all time best song ever written, what more can I say.
Hawai'i '78 is the best song on the album, the pain and suffering that the Hawaiian people of endured is all brought to life and you can get a sense of what makes them so special, although the message is sad, it is a song that is so full of hope for a better future for all Hawaiians. The last song is Hawai'i Aloha and it is such a beautiful way to end the album.
Do yourself a favour and get this album and if you are like me, you will go out and buy all his albums. For you are truly getting to listen to a gift, a special man with a message to all and a voice that you can't get enough of, just get it!!!
Till next week Peace Out my bitches!
Penguin Group New Zealand, Limited, 21/07/2005 - Maori (New Zealand people)
He has the strength of a god, the cunning of a seasoned warrior and the determination of a superhero. he is Maui - legendary trickster, champion weapons-master and protector of the people. Legends of Maui is Jason Te Puia's first book depicting two well-known tales - Maui Slows the Sun and Maui Attacks Tuna Roa - in comic strip form.
He has the strength of a god, the cunning of a seasoned warrior and the determination of a superhero. he is Maui - legendary trickster, champion weapons-master and protector of the people. Legends of Maui is Jason Te Puia's first book depicting two well-known tales - Maui Slows the Sun and Maui Attacks Tuna Roa - in comic strip form.
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