Challenge

T FOR THE FINAL COUNTDOWN – A TO Z CHALLENGE

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T  FOR THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

This is the song from Europe which will pump up your adrenaline and boost you energy levels.

So whenever you are low this is the sure shot song for some quick mood uplifting.

It is also one of those songs that have been used regularly in countdowns, finale, sports events, suspense and esp. the jingle is used widely across in commercials.

My Connect

Can’t recall it but have been many years since I have heard this song across in multiple platforms. We also have a very famous Bollywood movie which lifted the tune in a song and the movie and the song was a big commercial success, enjoy it below:

My Pick

This is my pick from Europe:

(All April I will be posting about my favourite music artist (as part of the A to Z Challenge), songs or bands and my memories around them and this will help us connect and discover new artists and music genres.)

S FOR SOUND OF MUSIC – A TO Z CHALLENGE

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S FOR SOUND OF MUSIC

By far this is the best musical film ever made and it will continue to be.

The Sound of Music – the best sound.

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I love it when my daughter sings Raindrop on roses and whisker on kittens, they created an epic and history was made with the release of the movie and songs.

My Connect

I saw the movie on a TV channel.

My Pick

I love when my daughter is singing these are a few of my favourite things:

(All April I will be posting about my favourite music artist (as part of the A to Z Challenge), songs or bands and my memories around them and this will help us connect and discover new artists and music genres.)

R FOR RICHARD MARX – A TO Z CHALLENGE

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R FOR RICHARD MARX

Richard Marx is among the few who is synonymous with power ballads, hard rock, pop rock, alt rock, writer, singer and composer.

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Although the most successful number includes Right here waiting but the earlier songs which were more inclined towards rock are a class apart and show an altogether different aspect of Richard. These songs includes

  • Heart on the line
  • Don’t mean nothing
  • Hazard
  • Too late to say goodbye
  • Satisfied

The other hits and soft ones are Right here waiting, At the beginning with Donna Lewis from Anastasia, old on to the nights and Angelia.

My Connect

There was a track from him in one of his compilation which prompted me to listen further.

My Pick

I love endless summer night a lot and it talks of soulfulness, what beautiful lyrics and composition, one really feels like – rising in the afternoon making love to you under the moon:

 

(All April I will be posting about my favourite music artist(as part of the A to Z Challenge), songs or bands and my memories around them and this will help us connect and discover new artists and music genres.)

Q FOR QUEEN – A TO Z CHALLENGE

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Q FOR QUEEN 

This Queen is the King of Rock, they are an English rock band and dominated the rock charts in the 80’s. The lead vocalist was the evergreen Freddie Mercury & Roger Taylor also the drummer who created the on screen magic

They created a cliché by their music in hard rock.

It must have been some divine powers which were unto them while they created the legendary Bohemian Rhapsody, no song from today’s genre can even stand near it.

Another one bites the dust a song which is so loved to be played during matches.  Other songs includes We will we will rock you, then there’s The show must go on

My Connect

Another one bites the dust was the one I heard on a TV show long time back.

My Pick

Bohemian Rhapsody will always be my pick.

(All April I will be posting about my favourite music artist(as part of the A to Z Challenge), songs or bands and my memories around them and this will help us connect and discover new artists and music genres.)

P FOR PINK FLOYD – A TO Z CHALLENGE

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P FOR PINK FLOYD

There are only 3 walls which are famous, Berlin wall, Wall of China and The Wall by Pink Floyd.

PAnother Brick in the Wall was the song which hit number 1 instantly. It still continues to reign it’s position and I can listen to it any time, any place and any duration, love it at times when I am driving, it arouses something within.

Another Brick in the Wall all versions (Reminiscing, Education & Drugs) were written by Roger Waters

The wall was an imagination of the wall which was created in the singer’s mind and another brik in the wall would mean that the cause, effect, situation or person just added to the wall and thereby increasing the isolation of the person from society, or relationship etc.

David Gilmour and Roger Waters love you and respect for your music.

My Connect

I still remember when I bought the album The Wall in a fluke, was so impressed with the cover, title and the band’s name. I was at high school during that time probably.

My Pick

Listen to any wall version:

 

(All April I will be posting about my favourite music artist(as part of the A to Z Challenge), songs or bands and my memories around them and this will help us connect and discover new artists and music genres.)

O FOR OM MANI PADME HUM – A TO Z CHALLENGE

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O FOR OM MANI PADME HUM

om mani padme hum,om mani padme hum,

om mani padme hum,om mani padme hum.

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There is a reason behind the repetitions, if you have heard this song you can relate to it. The chant goes in my head as I am typing or even thinking about this song.

This is a very powerful and peaceful Buddhist song, if you ever had the chance of visiting any monastery you will find it written there. It is related to Buddhism and is a very calming mantra for meditation and when you are alone and need some tranquility and peace just play this song in low volume and you will experience magic.

 My Connect

Again youtube suggestion lead me here, the guys in google certainly derserve an applause

My Pick

There are various versions of the mantra, however sharing the one which I find the best and soothing:

 

 

(All April I will be posting about my favourite music artist(as part of the A to Z Challenge), songs or bands and my memories around them and this will help us connect and discover new artists and music genres.)

 

 

 

 

N FOR NIRVANA, KURT COBIAN – A TO Z CHALLENGE

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N FOR NIRVANA

NIRVANA means to rise above and attain the moksha (release, freedom from cycle of birth and death and attain a state of egolessness) It is a state very hard to attain and is difficult to preach or practice.

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The Nirvana band however does very well and helps you to attain Nirvana through their music.The songs in their list includes, Smells like teen spirit, About a girl, Sliver, Stay Away to name a few. The band’s lifeline was cut short following the death of Kurt Cobian which was very unfortunate for them.

Sliver is one of the songs which my small one uses and says to me in a pun Grandma take me home, wanna be alone.

Love you Kurt Cobian for giving us the best grunge,is  there some reason behind so many good musicians dying young, makes me feel sad and bad about it. Anyway the music will always make him live forever. May God give him peace wherever he is.

 

My Connect

I heard Come as you are in one of a CD compilation and thereafter I went on to chase the other songs:

My Pick

Come as you are is one of my favourite, unparalled opening guitar:

Request you to listen the song and read the first comment, I couldn’t resist laughing, very witty people out there with great pun indeed, must check

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGqBM_r932s

(All April I will be posting about my favourite music artist(as part of the A to Z Challenge), songs or bands and my memories around them and this will help us connect and discover new artists and music genres.)

M FOR MOON WALK AKA MICHAEL JACKSON – A TO Z CHALLENGE

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M FOR MOON WALK WHO ELSE THAN OUR MICHAEL JACKSON

When it comes to music how we can forget Michael Jackson. He is the man who gave you the moon walk and still it is one of the best dance steps in the world. He is after all the KING of POP without any doubts.

I have always felt sad about his demise and just imagine what it would have been if he was still between us. Some of his best songs include Beat it, Thriller, black or white, Remember the time. One of his last track which I like very much is They don’t care about it, it was ecstatic

Salute and respect for the king of pop and May he gets peace wherever he is.

My Connect

Michael is to Music what water is to life so it is not possible that someone is not exposed to MJ. It is so inherent and prevalent that you don’t remember when was your first time.

My Pick

Just beat it, one of my favorites

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym0hZG-zNOk

Also I like the thriller version played in 13 going on 30, you can find Hulk shaking some legs here, do check it out

 

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(All April I will be posting about my favourite music artist(as part of the A to Z Challenge), songs or bands and my memories around them and this will help us connect and discover new artists and music genres.)