and i will update this post tomorrow with my thoughts b/c i have too many fucking tests tomorrow ok byE
Showing posts with label kpop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kpop. Show all posts
Sunday, February 16, 2014
뛰뛰빵빵!!
and i will update this post tomorrow with my thoughts b/c i have too many fucking tests tomorrow ok byE
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Hanna's Top 20 K-Pop [February Week 2]
[2/7/14 to 2/14/14]
I want to document my most-played / favorite songs of the week from now on, just so I can reminisce later in my life and see how my music taste has changed over time. I might have a hard time putting my favorites of the week into order, but I'm going to do my best ^^
I also think it will be fun to see how this changes week to week. I'll try to make sure they're all relatively new releases, and not just songs that I've liked in the past that I've rediscovered, but you never know lol~~ A lot of people make videos but I just don't have the time or ability for that so I'm just going to list them like a lame person.
This week, there are a lot of jazzy-styled songs, which I think is kind of one of the new kpop trends lately and I really enjoy it. So, these are my top twenty songs of the week :)
I also think it will be fun to see how this changes week to week. I'll try to make sure they're all relatively new releases, and not just songs that I've liked in the past that I've rediscovered, but you never know lol~~ A lot of people make videos but I just don't have the time or ability for that so I'm just going to list them like a lame person.
This week, there are a lot of jazzy-styled songs, which I think is kind of one of the new kpop trends lately and I really enjoy it. So, these are my top twenty songs of the week :)
- 썸남썸녀 (Feat. 휘성) - Mamamoo & K.Will
- 놀고 싶은 Girl (Feat. 현아) - Hyunseung
- 도미노 게임 (Domino Game) - Kiss & Cry
- Something - TVXQ
- Yes Or No - A Prince
- 너를 노래해 (Feat. 쇼리) - Roh Ji Hoon
- 썸 (Feat. 릴보이 of 긱스) - Soyu & JungGigo
- Where You At - Louie of Geeks
- 상남자 (Boy In Luv) - Bangtan
- You Don't Love Me - SPICA
- 1004 (Angel) - B.A.P
- 너의 남자 (Your Man) - TVXQ
- Body & Soul - B.A.P
- 살만찌고 - 4minute
- Drawing the Line - Royal Pirates
- Lonely (없구나) - B1A4
- 노래가 늘었어 - Ailee
- You - Royal Pirates
- AB City - Alphabat
- Twilight - Louie of Geeks
*notes*
Mamamoo is promising; SPICA deserves to win once, their song is climbing higher, I really really really think Something by TVXQ is an amazing song. Something by Girl's Day isn't on here because I haven't really been listening to it although I do like it~ B.A.P has been better tbh but I love the song Body & Soul a loooot. Soyu's song has been in my head all day long lolol and Jhope's first part in Boy in Luv is literally the best thing everbye~
Sunday, January 26, 2014
10 Favorite Debuts
Obviously I haven't been around long enough to witness everyone debut but it's been over four years so I figure I would list my favorite Korean debuts from January 2010 to January 2014.
**Also, I think I am going to start making more lists like this instead of just recommending songs. I might do that once in awhile but this is kind of more fun**
So, the thing is...it's extremely difficult to impress me, especially with a debut song. I don't know why but I don't suffer from that whole "rookie disease" or anything. So on the rare occasion that a debut does impress me, it really really sticks with me for a long time. All of these that I chose are songs that I still listen to or find dear to my heart. And some of them have become my favorite groups now. So, rather than finding them "catchy" songs or obsessing over the members early on, these are songs that really caught my attention as good songs and groups with potential. Some of them haven't lived up to this expectation but others have only improved since and yeaaah anyway here are what I /think/ my top 10 debuts are!
10. CN Blue - I'm a Loner
Besides the fact that their debut song is still one of my favorite of their songs, their debut performance was impressive and different, and despite the fact that they don't dance, they showed charisma and vocal and instrumental talent. In an industry filled with pop music they were able to become successful as a more rock group. Anyway, this song is a classic now and I really am thankful for their debut.
9. BB Boys - We Will Be OK
A lot of people don't know them at all but I absolutely love their debut album and song; I never get bored of their songs. Even though they don't promote anymore, I appreciate them a lot for their past songs. They really caught my attention with their album.
8. History - Dreamer
When History debuted, there were a lot of groups debuting and it was getting repetitive, but their debut song was different and incredibly impressive. I love their harmonization and the interesting concept of their music. I hope to see them do more in this style in the future.
7. NU'Est - Face
I think anyone could agree that NU'Est's best era was Face... Honestly they haven't really impressed me since, but I absolutely love this song and its message.
6. Miss A - Bad Girl Good Girl
Most people would place this #1 on lists of debuts, and while it isn't for me, I still think Miss A's debut was one of the best of all time. They haven't lived up to its standards but the dance, the song, the live performance...everything about their debut was golden.
5. EXID - Whoz That Girl
I was really sad when EXID broke up, but now that three members are in Bestie it's not so bad I suppose. Anyway this song really spoke to me for some reason, and I think it's great that they could be so good without going for an overly cutesy or overly sexy image. They found the right balance and they're very impressive vocally. Great song.
4. B1a4 - OK
This song means a lot to me. B1a4 was the first group that I followed since debut and kept up to date about for a very long time. Their debut caught my eye because it was different but good and the song is happy and catchy and just fun. I really love OK and feel like its still one of the best debut songs ever. No one really gave them credit for it but I'm glad that now they are earning their fair share of recognition with Lonely.
3. BTOB - Insane
I know I know what you are thinking. Btob isn't #1? Well honestly, Number 1 through Number 4 are all kind of the same level for me in terms of how much I appreciate them. I hadn't heard anything about btob's debut until I saw the video on my Youtube homepage, and I watched and I fell in love with the song. They impressed me instantly, which is why I think they are so dear to my heart now. They are, along with VIXX and Boyfriend, the only group that I love every single song, and along with VIXX the only group that I really feel a true connection to the members. I love Btob sooo much now and I think it is all thanks to their debut. Now Lee Changsub is my ultimate bias even. omg sobs T T
2. AA - Because I'm Crazy
I loved this song when it came out, and it doesn't have as much of a personal connection to me than Insane does but I think this song is stronger and impressive and different. I don't know why AA isn't more popular. I love them dearly and all of their songs are amazing but this is their best, in my opinion. Great performance, so much sass, and great song!
1. VIXX - Super Hero
For me, this is one of my favorite songs of all time. I can't explain the connection I have to it, nor do I really want to talk about it but VIXX's debut was my favorite of all time. I love them to death now, but nothing compares to the first time I watched the Super Hero music video. I think VIXX will always be in my heart and it's this song that started it all. I was a little late to getting into them for real, which is why btob is my #1 group above them, but their debut song beats all others for me.
Anyway, that's that.
You might disagree but hey this is just one opinion? What are your favorite debuts? Comment~~~
No one reads these posts but if you do!!! i wanna know.
I was going to add C-Real's No No No, EvoL's We are a bit different, Bangtan's No More Dream, Infinite's Come Back Again, Cross Gene's La Di Da Di, and Block B's Freeze but the ones I chose are more notable for me.
**Also, I think I am going to start making more lists like this instead of just recommending songs. I might do that once in awhile but this is kind of more fun**
So, the thing is...it's extremely difficult to impress me, especially with a debut song. I don't know why but I don't suffer from that whole "rookie disease" or anything. So on the rare occasion that a debut does impress me, it really really sticks with me for a long time. All of these that I chose are songs that I still listen to or find dear to my heart. And some of them have become my favorite groups now. So, rather than finding them "catchy" songs or obsessing over the members early on, these are songs that really caught my attention as good songs and groups with potential. Some of them haven't lived up to this expectation but others have only improved since and yeaaah anyway here are what I /think/ my top 10 debuts are!
10. CN Blue - I'm a Loner
Besides the fact that their debut song is still one of my favorite of their songs, their debut performance was impressive and different, and despite the fact that they don't dance, they showed charisma and vocal and instrumental talent. In an industry filled with pop music they were able to become successful as a more rock group. Anyway, this song is a classic now and I really am thankful for their debut.
A lot of people don't know them at all but I absolutely love their debut album and song; I never get bored of their songs. Even though they don't promote anymore, I appreciate them a lot for their past songs. They really caught my attention with their album.
When History debuted, there were a lot of groups debuting and it was getting repetitive, but their debut song was different and incredibly impressive. I love their harmonization and the interesting concept of their music. I hope to see them do more in this style in the future.
I think anyone could agree that NU'Est's best era was Face... Honestly they haven't really impressed me since, but I absolutely love this song and its message.
Most people would place this #1 on lists of debuts, and while it isn't for me, I still think Miss A's debut was one of the best of all time. They haven't lived up to its standards but the dance, the song, the live performance...everything about their debut was golden.
I was really sad when EXID broke up, but now that three members are in Bestie it's not so bad I suppose. Anyway this song really spoke to me for some reason, and I think it's great that they could be so good without going for an overly cutesy or overly sexy image. They found the right balance and they're very impressive vocally. Great song.
This song means a lot to me. B1a4 was the first group that I followed since debut and kept up to date about for a very long time. Their debut caught my eye because it was different but good and the song is happy and catchy and just fun. I really love OK and feel like its still one of the best debut songs ever. No one really gave them credit for it but I'm glad that now they are earning their fair share of recognition with Lonely.
I know I know what you are thinking. Btob isn't #1? Well honestly, Number 1 through Number 4 are all kind of the same level for me in terms of how much I appreciate them. I hadn't heard anything about btob's debut until I saw the video on my Youtube homepage, and I watched and I fell in love with the song. They impressed me instantly, which is why I think they are so dear to my heart now. They are, along with VIXX and Boyfriend, the only group that I love every single song, and along with VIXX the only group that I really feel a true connection to the members. I love Btob sooo much now and I think it is all thanks to their debut. Now Lee Changsub is my ultimate bias even. omg sobs T T
I loved this song when it came out, and it doesn't have as much of a personal connection to me than Insane does but I think this song is stronger and impressive and different. I don't know why AA isn't more popular. I love them dearly and all of their songs are amazing but this is their best, in my opinion. Great performance, so much sass, and great song!
For me, this is one of my favorite songs of all time. I can't explain the connection I have to it, nor do I really want to talk about it but VIXX's debut was my favorite of all time. I love them to death now, but nothing compares to the first time I watched the Super Hero music video. I think VIXX will always be in my heart and it's this song that started it all. I was a little late to getting into them for real, which is why btob is my #1 group above them, but their debut song beats all others for me.
Anyway, that's that.
You might disagree but hey this is just one opinion? What are your favorite debuts? Comment~~~
No one reads these posts but if you do!!! i wanna know.
I was going to add C-Real's No No No, EvoL's We are a bit different, Bangtan's No More Dream, Infinite's Come Back Again, Cross Gene's La Di Da Di, and Block B's Freeze but the ones I chose are more notable for me.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Girl Group Songs
Update: It has been a very, very long time since I have blogged because my laptop has been broken, but now it is fixed so hopefully I can update more often. I'm back in school though, so it won't be as frequent as I like. I thought instead of writing a post about what's gone on in my life lately I would make a music post since those are more fun and interesting.
Lately, I have been going through a "girl group stage" and I've been listening to a lot of these songs lately. I list a lot on here, purely because these are all of the ones that I have been listening to repetitively lately, despite the fact that they have been released at different times or whatever. I really, really like all of these songs so take a listen!
짝 1호 (Soulmate No. 1) - Five Dolls
I'll never understand how these girls sing that high. Anyway this song is great and catchy and just a really fun and different style of song. Great!
We Don't Stop - Fiestar
I don't honestly like Fiestar that much but this song I couldn't help but like, no matter how hard I tried not to. That's kind of a trend with a lot of these girl group songs to be honest. This song is catchy and addictive and even though the beginning is annoying as hell I have come to really like it for some reason. This is like my /JAM/ in the car I swear. Anyway, good song, very interesting and pretty. I love love love the chorus and their voices are really actually very good.
I Like That & Party (XXO) - Glam
When XXO came out, I found it really annoying and stupid, but for some reason I really like it now. I think it's catchy and I've come to terms with their style. When I Like That came out I was immediately impressed by it; that song is sooo good and the music video is really interesting and unique. I love it, the dance, the melodic surprises and all of it. Anyway these two songs are both really good in my opinion.
예뻐 예뻐 (Pretty Pretty) & Hate You - Ladie's Code
At first, I honestly really, really hated both of these songs. Pretty Pretty I found to be annoying, but it's annoying in a really catchy way, and I honestly find it pleasing to listen to now. I think Ladie's Code have amazing vocals, and Pretty Pretty shows them off well. It's one of those songs that you find yourself singing to yourself. Everyone I've talked to loves this song and finds it annoyingly addictive. You can tell in the line in the chorus "예뻐예뻐, 머리부터 발끗까지" that the singer is really talented. As for Hate You, I thought it was also kind of annoying but now it's soo addictive. It reminds me of Lee Hi's "Rose" a lot, but I don't think that fact detracts from the song at all.
연애의 조건 (Love Options) - Bestie
I find this song hilarious. I look at it as a criticism of girls' picky attitude when considering dates, and thinking they are too good for everyone. Honestly I believe it to be satirical, because it kind of plays on the fact that females have all these qualifications and then still ask "Why am I single?" I'm not offended by it either, because it's sooo true. Anyway, the song is besides very catchy and I love it!
Singing Got Better - Ailee
Ailee always releases extremely powerful songs with great melodies and this is no exception. Out of all the female soloists out there, I personally think she has been the least disappointing from the debut song until now. She's very consistent, and consistently good.
In the Night Sky - After School Red
Ok, I'm aware that this song is from awhile ago, but it's still gold. I think the video concept is original, the dance suits the song, and even today the song is still catchy and interesting to me, so I find myself still listening to it.
Something - Girl's Day
This song is great because it got Girl's Day a first win!!!! I'm so proud of them. I think this song is melodically irresistible; even if you don't want to like it you'll find yourself to, and Minah's vocals are really really impressive. The dance is seductive but not in a trashy way and I absolutely love all of them. So glad they are doing well.
물 좋아? (Is it Poppin') - 4minute
This is my favorite girl group song of 2013 and might be of all time? I absolutely love this song. I can't get tired of it and I love the video and the girls. Their style, the dance, etc it's just a really adorable and good song and I love it! I don't think it got enough recognition. I really do think it's a well done song and Cube did a great job of matching the song to their style, even if it isn't something they would normally release.
차 마실래? (Would You Like Some Tea) - Hello Venus
The beginning of this song made me think it would be a really lame love song but honestly this song is just absolutely adorable. I love the concept and the dance and I think their vocals are impressive as well. This song is addictive in a way you wouldn't expect. Great song!
I Got A Boy - Girl's Generation
Aside from the fact that SNSD are the most famous girl group of all time, this song has a lot of really impressive musical elements that make it a really catchy, fun song. To be honest, this song is one that I really didn't want to like, because I'm not very interested in the group, but inevitably, I've come to really enjoy the song [especially when VIXX dances to it ㅋㅋㅋ].
Well that's it ^^ Hope you enjoyed!
Lately, I have been going through a "girl group stage" and I've been listening to a lot of these songs lately. I list a lot on here, purely because these are all of the ones that I have been listening to repetitively lately, despite the fact that they have been released at different times or whatever. I really, really like all of these songs so take a listen!
짝 1호 (Soulmate No. 1) - Five Dolls
I'll never understand how these girls sing that high. Anyway this song is great and catchy and just a really fun and different style of song. Great!
I don't honestly like Fiestar that much but this song I couldn't help but like, no matter how hard I tried not to. That's kind of a trend with a lot of these girl group songs to be honest. This song is catchy and addictive and even though the beginning is annoying as hell I have come to really like it for some reason. This is like my /JAM/ in the car I swear. Anyway, good song, very interesting and pretty. I love love love the chorus and their voices are really actually very good.
When XXO came out, I found it really annoying and stupid, but for some reason I really like it now. I think it's catchy and I've come to terms with their style. When I Like That came out I was immediately impressed by it; that song is sooo good and the music video is really interesting and unique. I love it, the dance, the melodic surprises and all of it. Anyway these two songs are both really good in my opinion.
At first, I honestly really, really hated both of these songs. Pretty Pretty I found to be annoying, but it's annoying in a really catchy way, and I honestly find it pleasing to listen to now. I think Ladie's Code have amazing vocals, and Pretty Pretty shows them off well. It's one of those songs that you find yourself singing to yourself. Everyone I've talked to loves this song and finds it annoyingly addictive. You can tell in the line in the chorus "예뻐예뻐, 머리부터 발끗까지" that the singer is really talented. As for Hate You, I thought it was also kind of annoying but now it's soo addictive. It reminds me of Lee Hi's "Rose" a lot, but I don't think that fact detracts from the song at all.
I find this song hilarious. I look at it as a criticism of girls' picky attitude when considering dates, and thinking they are too good for everyone. Honestly I believe it to be satirical, because it kind of plays on the fact that females have all these qualifications and then still ask "Why am I single?" I'm not offended by it either, because it's sooo true. Anyway, the song is besides very catchy and I love it!
Singing Got Better - Ailee
Ailee always releases extremely powerful songs with great melodies and this is no exception. Out of all the female soloists out there, I personally think she has been the least disappointing from the debut song until now. She's very consistent, and consistently good.
Ok, I'm aware that this song is from awhile ago, but it's still gold. I think the video concept is original, the dance suits the song, and even today the song is still catchy and interesting to me, so I find myself still listening to it.
This song is great because it got Girl's Day a first win!!!! I'm so proud of them. I think this song is melodically irresistible; even if you don't want to like it you'll find yourself to, and Minah's vocals are really really impressive. The dance is seductive but not in a trashy way and I absolutely love all of them. So glad they are doing well.
This is my favorite girl group song of 2013 and might be of all time? I absolutely love this song. I can't get tired of it and I love the video and the girls. Their style, the dance, etc it's just a really adorable and good song and I love it! I don't think it got enough recognition. I really do think it's a well done song and Cube did a great job of matching the song to their style, even if it isn't something they would normally release.
The beginning of this song made me think it would be a really lame love song but honestly this song is just absolutely adorable. I love the concept and the dance and I think their vocals are impressive as well. This song is addictive in a way you wouldn't expect. Great song!
Aside from the fact that SNSD are the most famous girl group of all time, this song has a lot of really impressive musical elements that make it a really catchy, fun song. To be honest, this song is one that I really didn't want to like, because I'm not very interested in the group, but inevitably, I've come to really enjoy the song [especially when VIXX dances to it ㅋㅋㅋ].
Well that's it ^^ Hope you enjoyed!
Sunday, December 15, 2013
2013 Christmas Kpop Songs
My personal favorite 2013 Christmas songs
Did SM release a Christmas song yet? idk. if they did or do I'll add it later. I hope I don't miss anything but for 2013, these are my personal favorites:
1. Cube United: Christmas Song
Oh my goooodddd this is just perfect and I swear it's not because I'm Cube biased (its bc im changsub biased tbh no jk i promise) ok it's just such a good song and Junhyung and Ilhoon's raps are so good sobs this song is so fun and spirited and just perfect okay I sing it all the time and my younger sister gets so annoyed but it's just a really really good Christmas song ok!!!
2. Jelly Christmas 2013: Winter Propose
Ok I might be biased again because of VIXX but this song is really addicting. They all have such great voices and I can't get enough of it. I love listening to songs like this one and it feels so happy and sweet and Taekwoon's voice is so sweet omg.
3. Starship Planet: Snow Candy
I might be biased.....again.......because I love Boyfriend, love K.Will and love Sistar but this song is adorable anyway and I love their family ^^
4. Jonghyun & Juniel: Love Falls
They go sooo well together. What a Christmasy song I love it. I think the whole world is starting to really ship them ahaha. The lyrics of this song are so cute too omg idk sobs.
5. Boyfriend: Pinky Santa
Another adorable Japanese Boyfriend song sobs I love them so much. This was released kind of early but it's just so adorable I want to cry. I don't know why there is a giant bunny in the music video and I also don't understand who decided to style Jeongmin's hair like that because it's always perfect but in this video it just looks so funny ugh but that's not the poinT the point is that this is a really cute Christmas song!!
6. BESTie: Jjang Christmas
Bestie have great vocals and are very cute! This song is such a good holiday one~ It was just released earlier today I think buuut it's nice!
7. 2Bic: Lonely Christmas
They always sound beautiful so this song is no exception and I also find the music video incredibly adorable. I could probably listen to their voices all day long~
8. Mystic Holiday 2013: Christmas Wishes
Lim Kim's voice is mesmerizing and this song is really cute and very Christmasy haha idk how else to describe it.
9. Shin Bora: Frozen
Bora has such a beautiful voice & this song is really touching and beautiful and I love it. To be honest I just listened to this song earlier today but it's a really nice song~
10. EXO: Miracles in December
They have good voices and this is a pretty ballad song just not really what I would choose to listen to with holiday spirit lol still a good one. I think I just hear it too often because everyone is just so EXO biased.
11. Crayon Pop: Lonely Christmas
When...will...they...take...off...the...goddamn helmits... Idk I'm just over Crayon Pop's silliness to be honest. I thought it was clever and unique at first but now I'm just tired of it. This song is like, exactly like all their other songs and it doesn't even sound Christmasy idk it bothers me but yeah that's why it's last.
So yeah I feel like I forgot something but hopefully I didn't because there are ten on this list how fucking cool is that right [edit: added BESTie's song] but anyway i really don't know how to rank songs in terms of 'favorites' but I did my best. Kpop Christmas songs are my favorite thing ever so YEA I'm going to probably make a "Top 10 All Time Favorite Kpop Christmas Songs" post later but I'm lazy so this is good for now plus I've been posting a lot of music recs lately oopS
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Did SM release a Christmas song yet? idk. if they did or do I'll add it later. I hope I don't miss anything but for 2013, these are my personal favorites:
1. Cube United: Christmas Song
Oh my goooodddd this is just perfect and I swear it's not because I'm Cube biased (
2. Jelly Christmas 2013: Winter Propose
Ok I might be biased again because of VIXX but this song is really addicting. They all have such great voices and I can't get enough of it. I love listening to songs like this one and it feels so happy and sweet and Taekwoon's voice is so sweet omg.
3. Starship Planet: Snow Candy
I might be biased.....again.......because I love Boyfriend, love K.Will and love Sistar but this song is adorable anyway and I love their family ^^
4. Jonghyun & Juniel: Love Falls
They go sooo well together. What a Christmasy song I love it. I think the whole world is starting to really ship them ahaha. The lyrics of this song are so cute too omg idk sobs.
5. Boyfriend: Pinky Santa
Another adorable Japanese Boyfriend song sobs I love them so much. This was released kind of early but it's just so adorable I want to cry. I don't know why there is a giant bunny in the music video and I also don't understand who decided to style Jeongmin's hair like that because it's always perfect but in this video it just looks so funny ugh but that's not the poinT the point is that this is a really cute Christmas song!!
6. BESTie: Jjang Christmas
Bestie have great vocals and are very cute! This song is such a good holiday one~ It was just released earlier today I think buuut it's nice!
7. 2Bic: Lonely Christmas
They always sound beautiful so this song is no exception and I also find the music video incredibly adorable. I could probably listen to their voices all day long~
8. Mystic Holiday 2013: Christmas Wishes
Lim Kim's voice is mesmerizing and this song is really cute and very Christmasy haha idk how else to describe it.
9. Shin Bora: Frozen
Bora has such a beautiful voice & this song is really touching and beautiful and I love it. To be honest I just listened to this song earlier today but it's a really nice song~
10. EXO: Miracles in December
They have good voices and this is a pretty ballad song just not really what I would choose to listen to with holiday spirit lol still a good one. I think I just hear it too often because everyone is just so EXO biased.
11. Crayon Pop: Lonely Christmas
When...will...they...take...off...the...goddamn helmits... Idk I'm just over Crayon Pop's silliness to be honest. I thought it was clever and unique at first but now I'm just tired of it. This song is like, exactly like all their other songs and it doesn't even sound Christmasy idk it bothers me but yeah that's why it's last.
So yeah I feel like I forgot something but hopefully I didn't because there are ten on this list how fucking cool is that right [edit: added BESTie's song] but anyway i really don't know how to rank songs in terms of 'favorites' but I did my best. Kpop Christmas songs are my favorite thing ever so YEA I'm going to probably make a "Top 10 All Time Favorite Kpop Christmas Songs" post later but I'm lazy so this is good for now plus I've been posting a lot of music recs lately oopS
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Friday, December 6, 2013
Song Rec Week of Dec 1
omgomgomg I love the songs I'm about to recommend sooo much.
Shinhwa: 그래
I loooove Shinhwa's album The Classic Vol. 11 but especially this song~ They have such powerful vocals I could literally listen to this all day.
Jaejoong: One Kiss
I'm kind of obsessed with Jaejoong right now and ugh this song I just love it. I love the rock feel and the way his voice sounds and how fucking like, powerful his voice is like he just belts it and it's wonderful. Such a unique song and soooo beautiful. I've literally been singing "Why didn't come my wayyyy" to my roommate all week and she probably hates it but oh well hehe
NELL - Boy - X
I've been listening to this all week oh my god it's just one of my favorite Nell songs..so beautiful with really heartbreakingly beautiful lyrics as well...Nell is always amazing but lately this one has been my favorite. I could listen to it in any mood ^^
Shinhwa: 그래
I loooove Shinhwa's album The Classic Vol. 11 but especially this song~ They have such powerful vocals I could literally listen to this all day.
Jaejoong: One Kiss
I'm kind of obsessed with Jaejoong right now and ugh this song I just love it. I love the rock feel and the way his voice sounds and how fucking like, powerful his voice is like he just belts it and it's wonderful. Such a unique song and soooo beautiful. I've literally been singing "Why didn't come my wayyyy" to my roommate all week and she probably hates it but oh well hehe
NELL - Boy - X
I've been listening to this all week oh my god it's just one of my favorite Nell songs..so beautiful with really heartbreakingly beautiful lyrics as well...Nell is always amazing but lately this one has been my favorite. I could listen to it in any mood ^^
Monday, November 25, 2013
131125 Music Rec
idk I just like writing down songs I like when I think of them & hear them after a while you know
1. Bigbang - Top of the World
This used to be my all time favorite song until certain situations changed that buuut anyway this is still one of my favorite Bigbang songs...I especially love how fucking high Daesung can take his voice and still sound beautiful so yeah this is a really impressive and catchy song and it is very dear to my heart.
2. HITT - I'll Always Love You
When HITT debuted I fell in love with them and was extremely upset to find out that they broke up but this song is really pretty and adorable. Their cover of "Just the Way You Are" is also amazing buuut this is actually their song so yeah. Anyway I absolutely love this song because it's sweet & pretty & they have great vocals ^^
3. Matchbox Twenty - How Far We've Come
In junior high/early high school I really liked this song because it always came on during my gymnastics practices and would remind me that I need to go far in life to prove that living is worth it. I still really like this song because of the message it has, and also because it is so nostalgic for me.
4. LED Apple - With the Wind
This is a relatively new song but it's beautiful; Hanbyul's voice is irresistible & he shows off his vocals really well here. Not much else to say except I really like this song.
5. APeace - One
Talk about great vocals & harmonization...I love this song because it's beautiful and makes me feel peaceful. It came on shuffle the other day and I freaked out & felt all warm and fuzzy inside so I had to include it. Beautiful song. I wish APeace was given more attention. I love a lot of their songs but this one especially.
1. Bigbang - Top of the World
This used to be my all time favorite song until certain situations changed that buuut anyway this is still one of my favorite Bigbang songs...I especially love how fucking high Daesung can take his voice and still sound beautiful so yeah this is a really impressive and catchy song and it is very dear to my heart.
2. HITT - I'll Always Love You
When HITT debuted I fell in love with them and was extremely upset to find out that they broke up but this song is really pretty and adorable. Their cover of "Just the Way You Are" is also amazing buuut this is actually their song so yeah. Anyway I absolutely love this song because it's sweet & pretty & they have great vocals ^^
3. Matchbox Twenty - How Far We've Come
In junior high/early high school I really liked this song because it always came on during my gymnastics practices and would remind me that I need to go far in life to prove that living is worth it. I still really like this song because of the message it has, and also because it is so nostalgic for me.
4. LED Apple - With the Wind
This is a relatively new song but it's beautiful; Hanbyul's voice is irresistible & he shows off his vocals really well here. Not much else to say except I really like this song.
5. APeace - One
Talk about great vocals & harmonization...I love this song because it's beautiful and makes me feel peaceful. It came on shuffle the other day and I freaked out & felt all warm and fuzzy inside so I had to include it. Beautiful song. I wish APeace was given more attention. I love a lot of their songs but this one especially.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
VIXX Milky Way Galaxy Showcase in Dallas, TX Fan Account
Today was beyond amazing and omg I really hope I don't
forget any important details I'm still kind of processing the whole thing but
I'll try before I forget things alTHOUGH IDK HOW I COULD EVER FORGET THIS NIGHT
OH MY GOd
Ok so. We got to the venue about 2 and a half hours before
it started which was like, an hour before the doors opened and there were
already a lot of people there...I saw fyeah-vixx and withvixx and they were
giving out cute little banners to hold up after VIXX introduced themselves in
the concert and balloons to hold up during Starlight. We kind of waited around
and admired everyone's clothing (literally everything was kpop related) and saw
some impressive fan arts and it was really adorable because so many people had
gifts and art and were wearing VIXX related clothing and one girl was wearing a
ROVIX dress and I thought that was adorable oh my goodness.
Then I found some friends from UT and said hello and then it
started getting closer to the time when the doors opened so I was kind of
freaking out and trying to contain myself but just thinking about the fact that
I was literally standing outside the building that VIXX were in was just insane
I couldn't take it. I went down and found replayreplayshop and picked up my
order and put it on and oh my god it is comfortable and cute i LOVE it.
Anyway by then it was getting dark and the doors were
LITERALLY about to open we were counting down minutes and everyone was kind of
pressed against the doors and stuff and crowding around them... then this lady
came out with a camera and started videotaping so naturally we all kind of
started chanting and flashing our banners and stuff and the thing was this lady
was literally two feet away from me there was one other person between us oh my
goodness and then the lady was like "Do you know VIXX TV?" and she
pointed to the camera and we all cheered because we realized that she was
filming for VIXX TV and so we did what she told us to and it was a loud crazy
glob of fangirls and she videotaped us chanting for VIXX and if it weren't for
some tall girl in front of me i would have been in the front row.
I really hope they include this in VIXX TV even for just a second because that would mean the world to me. Anyway, after she left a man came out and told us to get into two lines which was impossible...I was squished and uncomfortable for a couple seconds and then finally he opened the doors and let people in.
I really hope they include this in VIXX TV even for just a second because that would mean the world to me. Anyway, after she left a man came out and told us to get into two lines which was impossible...I was squished and uncomfortable for a couple seconds and then finally he opened the doors and let people in.
I was literally one of the first people in the venue so I
rushed to the merchandise table and bought VIXX folders and a lightstick and
recieved a free poster. Then I found a giant VIXX poster and took some selcas
with VIXX's faces and stuff which was fun because I knew that I wasn't going to
get to take a picture with VIXX so this was fine. I especially like the one of
me and Ravi because wow bias.
Then, finally, they opened the doors to the actually stadium
thing and let us in and I was surprised at how small it was; it wasn't that it
was unbearably small it was just a lot smaller than I expected...which also
meant my seats were way closer than I thought. Literally, I could see
perfectly! I was in the second row of the second section but the first row
remained empty the whole time so I had a great view of the stage without anyone
blocking it in front of me (aka perfect seat).
I talked to a couple people and was surprised at how many recent fans there were...I felt like I was the only one who loved them since debut...I know that isn't true but it was weird to talk to people who have only liked them for a couple months and seemed like just as good a fan as me. I saw some fanboys and a couple of them were talking about how they felt out of place hahaha. But whatever anyway they posted on the screen that photos weren't allowed and I heard that they really crack down on this so it made me kind of sad and then the guy announced that if you did take photos you would be asked to leave so I didn't want to risk it. I should've taken like just one just for me but oh well T T
I talked to a couple people and was surprised at how many recent fans there were...I felt like I was the only one who loved them since debut...I know that isn't true but it was weird to talk to people who have only liked them for a couple months and seemed like just as good a fan as me. I saw some fanboys and a couple of them were talking about how they felt out of place hahaha. But whatever anyway they posted on the screen that photos weren't allowed and I heard that they really crack down on this so it made me kind of sad and then the guy announced that if you did take photos you would be asked to leave so I didn't want to risk it. I should've taken like just one just for me but oh well T T
When the show finally started it was such a tease...they
would change the screen and we would go crazy but they wouldn't come out and I
was like oh my god when is this going to start but finally the lights went down
and you could see shadows entering the stage and naturally I was screaming my
lungs out.
Then they performed On & On and when the music started my heart was pounding and I was kind of shaking and it was an amazing performance to be honest I started crying, it was just....they were so real. All of the members were there...in front of me...human...and it was just such a powerful experience I was shaking and screaming and laughing and crying and it was wonderful. I really honestly could not believe it was happening. At that moment I thought, "It's worth it. The years I have dedicated to fandom are worth it." Ravi's rap was perfect and their dance was amazing and powerful and it was unbelievable how good they are. Like seeing them all in flesh and stuff is sooo neat...just like...the way that they move and their dance it was a million times more impressive than it is on my computer screen i don't even know how to put it into words correctly.
They sang Light it Up next and wow Hyuk can really move his hips.
I couldn't help but stare at him during this performance. That song is really
good and it was awesome to see everyone waving their light sticks and singing
along and I was really glad to see everyone so excited. I hope VIXX realized
how many fans they have! Light it Up is such a good song and it was so fun like
it was just this energized performance and it got us all excited and screaming
like crazy.
When VIXX introduced themselves in English it was really
cute and I was expecting Ken to do gross aegyo but he didn't he just introduced
himself as main vocal Ken. We were supposed to sing happy birthday to Leo after
his intro but there was no time!
Hakyeon introduced that Leo would be giving us a present,
and Leo bowed 90 degrees and left the stage. I think N just kind of talked
about the Milky Way Galaxy and asked us to name the showcase and stuff and was
being really cute and talking to us and stuff and it was kind of annoying
because Ravi was trying to tell us about his solo stage and the translator
wasn't being very reliable but Ravi kept laughing when the translator didn't
say anything and repeating himself until it was translated it was really
fucking cute.
At this time they started talking about how it was like
being in the United States and stuff and Hongbin was saying that they were in
Fort Worth yesterday or something filming like they did in Sweden. At this
point there was an old lady sitting in front of me and she turned around and
said that they were in Fort Worth filming and she was their bus driver. She
told us they dressed as Cowboys and then on stage Hongbin said, "Dallas
Cowboys" or something and I screamed because I didn't hear all of what was
being said on stage but combined with what she told me it was like ogsjdkfd; oh
my god. And then she said, "Bet you wish you knew theyda been there
huh?"
Duh.
So Leo's solo stage. He started out just playing piano and
then he got up and walked around and stuff while singing and he was wearing all
black (naturally) and that boy can sing wow. He really put a lot of soul into
it and it was really great to see him doing a solo stage. After he was done he
just kind of bowed and left and it was really cute to be honest.
Ravi's solo stage was PERFECT I cannot begin to explain how
amazing his stage was. His shirt said "YO" on it and he was wearing a
hat and his song was just so party-like and fun and the kind of song you jump
up and down to and stuff and he rapped perfect and I really hope they put this
song on their album oh my goodness. His dancing was flawless; he was doing some
real hip hop moves and like oh my goodness he is just so cool. I couldn't
believe he was there like literally I was screaming so much and nearly crying
the girl next to me was like "Oh my god you're really freaking out!" I
think at that moment I really knew he was for sure my bias LOL. Honestly I felt
like i was going to collapse I could barely keep myself straight I was shaking
and it was really fucking good. I was really getting down tbh and I just kind
of let myself go which I think was the best feeling ever because Ravi was
really into it and I was really into it and jumping and dancing and screaming
and fist pumping and I felt really free. Ravi's performance was incredibly his
style and also very impressive. He looked like he was having so much fun and it
was perfect.
Hongbin and Hyukkie pulled a girl from the audience and
serenaded her, doing a sort of skit where they were "fighting" over
her and it was soooo good. They made use of technology and did cool things with
the screen and stuff and Hongbin flashed his abs....Hyuk nearly grinded on the
girl he was dancing sexy and came up to right next to her and did like a body
roll, hip thrust thing and i was like wow if I were her I would be dead.
Hongbin at one point threw confetti over her and at the end they held roses to
her and asked her to pick one and she picked HongbiN???? WHY??? Ok just kidding
I love Hongbean but like Hyuk was so perfect. His hair was flawless and his
clothes oh my god they were both wearing really skinny jeans and Hyuk's skin is
kind of tan actually? idk he just looked really good and when he smiled it was
adorable. At one point the girl didn't know if she was supposed to get up or
what and he kind of motioned for her to stay put and I was like aww he's cute.
I kept thinking about how he is my age and it made it more real that he is
actually a human being oh my goodness. Since he lost he threw candies at the
audience but he's weak so he didn't throw far enough just kidding but I didn't
catch one.
Ken's stage was perfect as well he was wearing black pants
and black leather shorts over them which was adorable and a plaid red and black
shirt and he was really fucking good. I love Ken but i don't feel like I really
paid enough attention to this performance because I dont' remember it
much....:c Honestly I don't remember much of Ken from the showcase so I feel
bad because I really love Ken!
Last was Hakyeon's blindfold dance and WOW it was really
good....that man is flexible....and he did the whole thing blindfolded I cannot
believe it. He was so good and so sexy and it was just a really good dance I
was impressed because usually I don't think of VIXX as very good dancers but he
nailed it! I noticed he wasn't wearing shoes and like it really felt like he
was a dancer LOL idk.
I think at this point was when they played a video about
their journey...from children to today and it was touching and special and I
was crying because VIXX has come so far and honestly they weren't very
confident in themselves but they just work so hard... and then...oh my
god....they sang Super Hero....I was literally just in shock at how perfect it
was...that song is really close to my heart and I was singing every word with
them and it was one of the best experiences of my life. Their outfits were adorable;
Hyuk was wearing a ROVIX sweatshirt like me except his was red but i was like
ohmygod we match hahaa and Ravi was dressed in some weird sweatpant/Tshirt with
an old man drawn on it/sweatshirt around waist combination which was strange
but so cute. I don't remember what the other members were wearing but they all
looked cute together. Super Hero was the best performance of the night for me
because it made me feel really special ^^
After that I /believe/ was when they brought a corkboard
with sticky notes from fans on stage and members picked questions to read off.
Hakyeon told us, "Firstly, sit down." and we all said,
"Ye~!" it was cute.
At that time N kept wiping his forehead and underneath his
eyes and at first I thought maybe he was crying but now I realize he was just
really sweaty! Jaehwan said something to him and he said "Ye?" but I
didn't make out what they were talking about but they appeared on screen
talking to each other and it was kinda cute ^^
Then N kept telling Starlights to be quiet so they could start but we were trying to sing Leo happy birthday so finally he caught ona nd started singign too and Leo at first loked really confused but when he realized it he dropped his head down and got all embarrassed and was hiding his face so that we couldn't see that he was laughing and it was adorable. He was smiling sooo much but he was trying not to show it. It was adorable!
Then N kept telling Starlights to be quiet so they could start but we were trying to sing Leo happy birthday so finally he caught ona nd started singign too and Leo at first loked really confused but when he realized it he dropped his head down and got all embarrassed and was hiding his face so that we couldn't see that he was laughing and it was adorable. He was smiling sooo much but he was trying not to show it. It was adorable!
Then Hakyeon or Ravi or both ? i dont remember but one of
them said something about Hyuk after we sang and the translator didn't repeat
it so we were kind of unsure about what was going on but I think they were
talking about Hyuk's birthday? I'm not sure. Ravi kept laughing because of the
awkwardness because no one knew what they were talking about.
When Hongbin was picking notes from fans to read aloud Hakyeon
kept going "Hmmm....." like he was rushing Hongbin and it was really
funny. Hongbin took forever and all of his were like "VIXX I LOVE
YOU" and he would answer "Me too I love you" and things like
that and he was being really cute when he smiles he looks really asian and his
eyes are really adorable. Hakyeon said, "Why does Hongbin english very
well?" which was HILARIOUS. Hongbin replied, "English is fun."
and at this moment there were a lot of English things going on that I didn't
catch but yeah.
When Hyuk was picking N was doing the same thing except
Jaehwan joined him and was making sounds of cars passing by like he likes to do
and it was cute and funny. Hyuk picked a question that asked him to rap how he
feels right now and he decided to rap battle with Ravi. I think Hongbin? told
Ravi to stand but then everyone stood and they got embarrassed and told us to
sit back down it was cute!
Ravi was like "just Korean " and kind of smiled
and blushed and it was SO CUTE i think he was embarrassed but it was adorable.
He kept smiling and laughing and blushing and I was like oh my dear god you're
adorable. Ravi's freestyle rap was really good as usual..but Hyuk's response
was hilarious. I didn't understand completely but he was kind of just saying
random things at one point he said "If I was your boyfriend" and then
"I'm not afraid" and it was just hilarious it had Ravi almost on the
floor laughing which made it even better. He kind of just said lines to popular
English songs in a row like he was rapping but it was just really funny!
Then Hakyeon said "Me now" or something along
those lines and he picked some questions and one was "N, Will you marry
me?" He read it out and then said, "And then....next... 'Ken,
Hongbin, Hyuk, Leo, Ravi, hello!" Then he made a face like 'annoyed' that
they left him out or something and it was hilarious because I actually thoguht
that the person who wrote it left him out but then he was like "N, will
you marry me? And Ken, Hongbin, Hyuk, Leo, Ravi." Originally he made it
sound like two different sticky notes but it was all on one so it was funny...
So N was like "No!" and we all
laughed. Then he said, "I'm still young," and then you could hear
Jaehwan say, "I'm ready!" which was really funny and we all cheered
lol.
After that, N said there was something we didn't ask but
they would do anyway which was girl group dances...so they asked what kind of
music there is in Dallas and played some girl groups songs and then they danced
to I Got A Boy and oh my GOD Leo was so
awkward. I kept watching him because I knew he didn't do VIXX girls and I
wanted to see how he did but he was lost and kept looking at Ravi for help and
it was soo funny. N stopped and told Leo to do it right so they tried again and
then N got mad again and spanked Ravi for some reason I didn't catch...and then
they tried it again and I think N said, "One more time." and then
that time he stopped again for some reason I don't remember...maybe it was
something Ken did? idk. Anyway, then he was like "Ok one more time"
and they did more of the song but they weren't very good at it save Hyuk who
can really move his hips. I was dying he looked so good. The rest of them
didn't seem to remember the dance or weren't trying very hard but Hyuk and I think
Hongbin maybe were good at it. I thought Ken would be all over that shit but he
didn't seem too into it ?
Then ROVIX came on screen and told VIXX they had a mission
command to show us something never shown before so naturally they made Leo do
kwiyomi. Leo covered his face the whole time and didn't really do it very well
but the rest of VIXX was really into it and Leo was being really cute.
Then Ravi did kwiyomi and he was SO CUTE his face came on
screen and I was dying he's so attractive. The best thing about Ravi tonight
was the fact that he was just smiling...all the time.....
Oh one random note...there was a lot of booty showing
tonight for some reason. Hongbin especially..ahaha and he doesn't even have a
butt! During the I Got A Boy Jaehwan shook his butt and we went crazy lolol.
Anyway, after that ROVIX told them to teach us choreo so N said, "Ravi
teacher!" And Ravi stepped out and taught us one part of Rock Ur Body
which is really easy (the "Rock your body body, rock your body body part
with the arm rolls) and then he said, "It's easy right" and we said,
"Yes!" so he said "Good students." in English!!!! WHICHW AS
SO CUTE I SWEAR RAVI IS JUST ADORABLE. N told us to dance it when they sing it
later.
Also, when N said "Ravi teacher" it made me think
about his name "Ravi" like ok idk why but like I always have the urge
to call him Rabi because it's a cuter version of Ravi and it's kind of how they
pronounce it anyway..but yeah so Rabbi in Hebrew means teacher and I know
they're pronounced differently but I was like OH MY GOD for a moment because it
was cool but yeah idk? I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS COOL.
Next they said they had another gift for us which was the
Starlight song and we all waved our balloons and I'm pretty sure they shined
the light on us so that VIXX could see us waving our balloons in the air and
stuff which was so sweet it was like a sea of yellow and it was touching. I
really love the fact that all these Starlights were all together showing our
love for VIXX ^^
I think next was Rock Your Body, which was really fun
because we were all dancing with them and it is originally a fun song. It was
cool to see the choreography so close; I never realized how awesome it is. It
was really, really very neat! I was jumping around and having fun and singing
along and it was really awesome to hear that song because it is one of my
faves. They put a whole bunch of pacman like graphics on the screen which made
it even better. We all danced the choreo Ravi taught us and you could see him
smiling ^^ IT WAS AWESOME.
After that the stage went dark and they all said thank you
so I was worried that it was over....they had to go change so they took awhile
to come back so we were all kind of worried that it was done you know? Anyway
everone was chanting "WE LOVE VIXX!" and "ENCORE!" and some
people were stomping which I found rude but oh well. They came back on and
performed Hyde but it was a remix Hyde and it was just SO COOL! Everyone was
singing along and I was too and it was just a really good performance of Hyde.
I'm not a fan of the eyeliner look on them so I was happy that it was just a
nice performance idk. Hyde is such a good song and everyone was singing and it
was just GREAT. After that I think they said some things but I don't remember
what exactly it was that they said and then they announced that it was their
final song... T T
They sang gr8u and it was perfect and amazing and Ravi's rap
was great and at this point I was trying to soak up all the VIXX I could in so
little time and it just went by so quickly and I didn't want it to be done and
it was....and I was immediately sad to be honest..they walked off stage and
Ravi went the wrong way (he was headed off stage down to the seats instead of
backstage) and when he realized his mistake he laughed cutely and ran away and
waved goodbye and idk he was just being so adorable tonight i cannot believe
how cute he was. As they were leaving I couldn't help but think this may be the
last time I ever see them....it might be the single time I ever see them..the
only..time...so it made me really sad to see them disappear one by one behind
the curtain.
The announcer then told us that under the seats there were
wristbands for winners of a photo with VIXX and I was really mad because the
girl LITERALLY right next to me got one. :c
I looked through other seats to find one but I didn't and a guy told me to leave so I had to T T sighs.
I looked through other seats to find one but I didn't and a guy told me to leave so I had to T T sighs.
One thing I kept thinking throughout the concert was WOW
these guys are REAL. They're human
beings. With Hyuk especially I kept looking at him thinking this guy is
my age. It was really special to be able to experience something like that and I
really hope that VIXX appreciates their USA fans. I had the time of my life and
I am so thankful for the experience and I hope that I get the chance to do it
again.
One thing that I hope happens if I ever go again is sitting
by people I know..
I was worried that it would be scary and crazy and confusing
when I got there but everyone was really nice and we were all just crazy
fangirls so it was easy to talk to the people around me but like
I would rather spazz with people I know ya know
Anyway I'm still glad I got the chance to see VIXX
They're really, really beautiful people and I think they're just adorable and hilarious.
I definitely solidified the fact taht I am Ravi biased but
Hyuk is still, as always, messing with me =3
It made me mad because I heard some girls talking about how
they don't like Jaehwan and it sort of pissed me off the way they said they
didn't like him because of his dumbness on screen? They said he is
"bearable" now after seeing him in person because they know his
dumbness is him joking but I think that's so rude to say...like that's just his
personality he likes to be funny and weird and who are they to judge IDK.
"Bearable" grr.
Ok so yeah this is one really long fan account so I
apologize but yeah that's it!
ask me questions or talk to me about it: ask.fm/changstud !!!!
ask me questions or talk to me about it: ask.fm/changstud !!!!
Monday, September 23, 2013
Week of Sep 15 Song Rec
I know I'm late and I know I missed a week but things have been hectic~
So I'll do ten this time I guess~ Oooooh I included a lot of my favorites ^^
1. Red - Breathe Into Me
This song is done by a Christian rock band and it got me through some difficult times. I enjoy blasting this at full volume and just kind of meditating. The lyrics are about Christ but I think could be applied to anything or anyone you want them to so for that reason I find it an extremely powerful song. I usually don't like really loud songs or screaming in music but in this one I appreciate it because it doesn't feel like I'm being yelled at but rather that all of the things that are troubling me are just being released in song. The lyrics are incredibly applicable to my life and how I feel a lot of the time so it is one of those songs I go back to when I need it! I feel like it is a very honest song and I love it. Especially the line, "And this is how it hurts when I pretend I don't feel any pain." I think this describes a feeling that everyone has at one point in their life and I absolutely love the way RED portrays it in a song.
2. Super Junior - Why I Like You
I'm not a huge suju fan but I love this song because it feels very real in the sense that the lyrics fit the feeling of the song and the way they sing it. I wish they did more songs like this because I prefer this style to the more 'pop' sounding songs. Also, the lyrics are kind of descriptive of why I like people that I like. People can ask you what your "type" is but when it comes down to it you're going to like someone for how they make you feel. I think this song does a good job of describing that.
3. LeeSSang - The Girl Who Can't Break Up, Boy Who Can't Leave
I first heard this song when Onew sang it on Sang Sang a long time ago but now I'm in love with the song; it has a reminiscent feeling to it I guess. I listen to it when I don't feel like keeping up with the popular music or whatever. Also it makes me feel kind of sad but in a good way. Like a nice sad. I don't know how to describe it. Anyway i love LeeSSang and this is a classic song and if you get a chance you should also hear Onew's version!
4. E7 - Don't Let You Go
I don't know why this song isn't more popular...honestly out of a lot of kpop songs nowadays I like songs like this more than the popular comebacks. So for a pop song I just really enjoy this one. It feels sincere and it fits a lot of different moods and it's catchy at the same time. Not much more to say.
So I'll do ten this time I guess~ Oooooh I included a lot of my favorites ^^
1. Red - Breathe Into Me
This song is done by a Christian rock band and it got me through some difficult times. I enjoy blasting this at full volume and just kind of meditating. The lyrics are about Christ but I think could be applied to anything or anyone you want them to so for that reason I find it an extremely powerful song. I usually don't like really loud songs or screaming in music but in this one I appreciate it because it doesn't feel like I'm being yelled at but rather that all of the things that are troubling me are just being released in song. The lyrics are incredibly applicable to my life and how I feel a lot of the time so it is one of those songs I go back to when I need it! I feel like it is a very honest song and I love it. Especially the line, "And this is how it hurts when I pretend I don't feel any pain." I think this describes a feeling that everyone has at one point in their life and I absolutely love the way RED portrays it in a song.
2. Super Junior - Why I Like You
I'm not a huge suju fan but I love this song because it feels very real in the sense that the lyrics fit the feeling of the song and the way they sing it. I wish they did more songs like this because I prefer this style to the more 'pop' sounding songs. Also, the lyrics are kind of descriptive of why I like people that I like. People can ask you what your "type" is but when it comes down to it you're going to like someone for how they make you feel. I think this song does a good job of describing that.
3. LeeSSang - The Girl Who Can't Break Up, Boy Who Can't Leave
I first heard this song when Onew sang it on Sang Sang a long time ago but now I'm in love with the song; it has a reminiscent feeling to it I guess. I listen to it when I don't feel like keeping up with the popular music or whatever. Also it makes me feel kind of sad but in a good way. Like a nice sad. I don't know how to describe it. Anyway i love LeeSSang and this is a classic song and if you get a chance you should also hear Onew's version!
4. E7 - Don't Let You Go
I don't know why this song isn't more popular...honestly out of a lot of kpop songs nowadays I like songs like this more than the popular comebacks. So for a pop song I just really enjoy this one. It feels sincere and it fits a lot of different moods and it's catchy at the same time. Not much more to say.
5. Peacock Green - After All
I actually just heard this today but I think this song is pretty and relaxing. I don't know what genre to call it but I don't think it matters either. It's one of those calm, very musical songs and I just respect Korean underground bands a lot because their music is so authentic and just beautiful. I'm going to look up more from this band because I really really love this one! I am literally listening to it nonstop!
6. Sentimental Scenery - Tune of Stars
This is one of my all time favorite songs and definitely my favorite K-Indie song. It's probably the most popular Sentimental Scenery song and I absolutely love it. The lyrics are whimsical and optimistic and I love the way the song makes me feel. It's beautiful and the instrumentals are outstanding because it IS Sentimental Scenery of course but anyway this song is just like floating on a cloud and it's recovered my mood in a lot of instances. I recommend everyone listen to this even if they aren't an Indie fan.
7. Glen Check - Metro
Glen Check is a recent obsession of mine and this song is my favorite at the moment basically because of the lyrics. "We'll never know the ending we never know" kind of makes me feel like our endings are what we make of them; if we want desperately for something to happen we won't see it any other way. I don't know how to explain it exactly but I kind of connect with this song in the sense that I feel like I am always searching for something but I never find it. My favorite line has to be "searching for the metro heading for the world" because honestly that is how I feel; I want to get out in the world and do things and travel and explore and just learn about the world but I need some sort of path or something to take me there and it's almost like the song is saying that we are trapped by our own ideas of what our 'endings' should be instead of looking at what really truly exists and what is possible for us.
8. Mr. Mr. - Waiting For You
I love this song for its musicality; it has wonderful vocals and the melody is wonderful. It's catchy and I can't get enough of it. It's another one of those kpop songs that I wish had more recognition because honestly it is a lot better than a lot of popular songs these days. I get shivers when they sing up in the registers sometimes hehe. Anyway this song is GREAT!
9. Peppertones - For All Dancers
One of my favorite Peppertones songs and definitely one you HAVE to listen to! I have definitely mentioned it before but I'm including it because I have started to listen to it again this week. It's Korean Indie/Rock? I'm not sure the genre but it's just a fun, very upbeat kind of song. It makes me want to get up and dance so I guess it serves its purpose. Other Peppertones songs are just as good as well!
10. WE - Rainy Days
When it comes to sad songs I am kind of picky but I like this one because the music video is pretty decent and because I love the vocals. Anyway I used to listen to this a lot and I have kind of neglected it lately but it's still a great song. I'm also a fan of WE so I thought I would include it!
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Week of September 1 Song Rec
Oops, I put the wrong date on the last recommendation. Fixed it! Here are five more songs I love!
Sorry for posting this a little early btw! It's technically Sunday but I am going to have a busy day so I thought I would do this now.
1. Wheesung - Over U
This song along with "Insomnia" are my two favorite Wheesung songs. I decided to post this one instead of Insomnia partly because I think more people know of Insomnia and also because Insomnia was originally sung by Craig David so I feel like this song is more original. Anyway, the song seems to me like the speaker is trying to convince himself that he will eventually get over the person he is talking about. I especially love the line (translated) that reads: "The flowers have blossomed beautifully- a beauty overlooked in my obsession for you" which kind of shows that the speaker's life was so focused on loving the girl he speaks about that he didn't 'stop to smell the roses' even, or enjoy the other beautiful aspects of life that would also make him happy. I think it kind of signifies a liberation; he is finally able to be himself and make himself happy without relying on the other person for happiness and I think that is a beautiful thought. I think sometimes we realize after something is gone from our lives that it wasn't actually as great as we thought. Still, the song is sad, so I think it could either show, possibly, the regret for not realizing this earlier or it could show that sometimes losing something or someone can make us feel alone or lost even if it is for the better.
When I found the song, I was going through some rough times in my life, and it was kind of my go-to song when I was sad to comfort me and make me feel like it was okay to be sad. Misery loves company!
Anyway aside from all of that the song is beautiful and Wheesung has a great voice and sound so listen to it!
2. Clazziquai Project - Come To Me
This is kind of one of their old songs but it is always relevant! Honestly I just find this song extremely beautiful and well-done. They don't need anything but the pure instrumental and their voices to make a perfect song. Clazzi has some of the most moving voices, in my opinion. I could listen to them sing all day, in this song especially. I don't think I will ever get bored of listening to this song. I find it often to sneak into my head and calm my spirit. Again, like a lot of Clazzi songs, this one starts out soft and slow and slowly adds more and more layers of sound until it is just a really powerful sound. Gosh, I can't even explain how I feel when I hear this song! It is absolutely PERFECT I cannot even describe. I think sometimes there are no words to describe music.
3. Jinwoon - Walking Toward Me
I absolutely love the way that Jinwoon puts emotion into his singing and his performance. I think, especially in this song, he really shows the fact that he is an artist and not just an idol. I love the falsetto notes in this song and I love what it's saying and if you haven't noticed I am just really a big fan of songs that have a lot of progression and build up and whatnot and this one does. I love the sound as well, it is very beautifully done and the instrumentals are perfect. The melody and the way that he presents the lyrics fit the lyrics perfectly; the way he fluctuates his voice depending on what is being said is very moving. I'm always blown away by this song when I hear it because it is really a powerful song and Jinwoon's vocals are surprisingly a lot less tame than he shows in a lot of 2am songs. I think sometimes they overshadow him but he is a wonderful singer! I kind of like the rocker image better for him than the ballad kpop group image but that's just me! I definitely love this style of Korean rock!
4. Mighty Mouth - Tok Tok
This is my absolute favorite Mighty Mouth song! I love the lyrics; they are extremely adorable and the video is equally cute. I think Mighty Mouth and Soya sound amazing together and to be honest the song is just really cute and fun and when I listen to it I can't help but feel happy. I think when I first discovered this song it was when I was in a phase where I was kind of like ~*~KPOP ONLY~*~ and this song was by a group I wasn't all familiar with but I couldn't help but like it despite that. It really opened my eyes to this style of music. Just an all around good song.
5. DJ Hyo - Can't Erase You
I don't even have any idea how I found this song to be honest, and I'm not usually a techno type person but I absolutely love this song! It's soooo fun and it used to accompany me when studying would get monotonous or when school would be hard to get through. I would turn this on and ignore the hundreds of people in the hallways or the fact that I had hours of shit left to do. I think it's a good mood uplifter and it's extremely catchy! It will now be in your head for the rest of the day muahhaaa.
Sorry for posting this a little early btw! It's technically Sunday but I am going to have a busy day so I thought I would do this now.
1. Wheesung - Over U
This song along with "Insomnia" are my two favorite Wheesung songs. I decided to post this one instead of Insomnia partly because I think more people know of Insomnia and also because Insomnia was originally sung by Craig David so I feel like this song is more original. Anyway, the song seems to me like the speaker is trying to convince himself that he will eventually get over the person he is talking about. I especially love the line (translated) that reads: "The flowers have blossomed beautifully- a beauty overlooked in my obsession for you" which kind of shows that the speaker's life was so focused on loving the girl he speaks about that he didn't 'stop to smell the roses' even, or enjoy the other beautiful aspects of life that would also make him happy. I think it kind of signifies a liberation; he is finally able to be himself and make himself happy without relying on the other person for happiness and I think that is a beautiful thought. I think sometimes we realize after something is gone from our lives that it wasn't actually as great as we thought. Still, the song is sad, so I think it could either show, possibly, the regret for not realizing this earlier or it could show that sometimes losing something or someone can make us feel alone or lost even if it is for the better.
When I found the song, I was going through some rough times in my life, and it was kind of my go-to song when I was sad to comfort me and make me feel like it was okay to be sad. Misery loves company!
Anyway aside from all of that the song is beautiful and Wheesung has a great voice and sound so listen to it!
2. Clazziquai Project - Come To Me
This is kind of one of their old songs but it is always relevant! Honestly I just find this song extremely beautiful and well-done. They don't need anything but the pure instrumental and their voices to make a perfect song. Clazzi has some of the most moving voices, in my opinion. I could listen to them sing all day, in this song especially. I don't think I will ever get bored of listening to this song. I find it often to sneak into my head and calm my spirit. Again, like a lot of Clazzi songs, this one starts out soft and slow and slowly adds more and more layers of sound until it is just a really powerful sound. Gosh, I can't even explain how I feel when I hear this song! It is absolutely PERFECT I cannot even describe. I think sometimes there are no words to describe music.
3. Jinwoon - Walking Toward Me
I absolutely love the way that Jinwoon puts emotion into his singing and his performance. I think, especially in this song, he really shows the fact that he is an artist and not just an idol. I love the falsetto notes in this song and I love what it's saying and if you haven't noticed I am just really a big fan of songs that have a lot of progression and build up and whatnot and this one does. I love the sound as well, it is very beautifully done and the instrumentals are perfect. The melody and the way that he presents the lyrics fit the lyrics perfectly; the way he fluctuates his voice depending on what is being said is very moving. I'm always blown away by this song when I hear it because it is really a powerful song and Jinwoon's vocals are surprisingly a lot less tame than he shows in a lot of 2am songs. I think sometimes they overshadow him but he is a wonderful singer! I kind of like the rocker image better for him than the ballad kpop group image but that's just me! I definitely love this style of Korean rock!
4. Mighty Mouth - Tok Tok
This is my absolute favorite Mighty Mouth song! I love the lyrics; they are extremely adorable and the video is equally cute. I think Mighty Mouth and Soya sound amazing together and to be honest the song is just really cute and fun and when I listen to it I can't help but feel happy. I think when I first discovered this song it was when I was in a phase where I was kind of like ~*~KPOP ONLY~*~ and this song was by a group I wasn't all familiar with but I couldn't help but like it despite that. It really opened my eyes to this style of music. Just an all around good song.
5. DJ Hyo - Can't Erase You
I don't even have any idea how I found this song to be honest, and I'm not usually a techno type person but I absolutely love this song! It's soooo fun and it used to accompany me when studying would get monotonous or when school would be hard to get through. I would turn this on and ignore the hundreds of people in the hallways or the fact that I had hours of shit left to do. I think it's a good mood uplifter and it's extremely catchy! It will now be in your head for the rest of the day muahhaaa.
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