Schools finally out! Personally, it was a stressful year, but I'm really looking forward to next year. And also to the rest of this summer! I got a job, so I'm pretty excited about that. The only things I'm going to miss from school this summer are friends and Chinese class. I had it first hour, and I really don't think I could have gotten out of bed with out knowing I had an amazing class and teacher waiting for me. (I'm not 'a morning person,' even when I want to be.) It would be painful to be a morning person- It's three in the morning right now.
Now that school is out, and I am at my mom's house, I am in the presence of a piano 24-7. My mom would disagree though, considering I'm not always home. I have been playing it a lot. And I'm trying to learn a few K-pop songs along with a few easier songs that are more commonly heard in the States. I'm not good, I just have to throw that out there, and I will not be attempting the titles with five flats for quite some time. On the down side, I had to leave my electric guitar and amp at my dad's house. Sad day.
Anyway, 'Lotus' turned out to be pretty awesome.I was really impressed when I discovered Die was the one to come forward with the beginning concept of 'Lotus.' And Dir en Grey is about to release 'Different Sense' as a single in the next week. I have once again procrastinated in pre-ordering it. I'm going to try and do that tomorrow. Not to mention, 'Dum Spiro Spero' is the new album ready to be released to shelves in August! The album art is fantastic, too. I love it.
As for that Cranberries album (To the Faithful Departed, 1996) I received over winter break, I like it. I know it's not the most favorite among people who are familiar with their work. There is some repetitiveness that I was able to identify; and not just in the song names, but also the music itself. The best example is probably the opening to 'Electric Blue' was a new version of the ending to 'Daffodil Lament.' While it I do like 'Electric Blue,' I feel the 'Daffodil Lament' original just had more character to it. 'Hollywood' was a great way to start the album. The lyrics are have a realization to them. I also really enjoyed the guitar part. And Dolores's voice, just as I do in every song. This was probably my first favorite song off this album, but after that I did go on to really enjoy 'Electric Blue.' It's a progressing song. At the moment, the last track, 'Bosnia,' is my favorite. The lyrics are meaningful, and the melody is nice. A brass section is brought eventually as well, along with a younger choir. It's a little slow in the beginning like 'Electric Blue,' but it progresses a little farther with the multiple voice parts and instruments. 'Joe' is very sweet and content song. It has a lightly breezy summers day feel to it; something that involves water as well. 'Forever Yellow Skies' is possibly the most upbeat song on the album, in contrast to 'I Just Shot John Lennon,' which is not meant to be a sad song. 'I Just Shot John Lennon' is closer to 'Salvation' in style. The sad songs included 'When You're Gone' and 'War Child.' Overall I really liked this album. And that could just be because I just like the Cranberries, and if their sound varies from album to album it doesn't bother me as much for some reason. They are one of my favorite bands. 'To the Faithful Departed' didn't surpass 'No Need to Argue' as an album, but there where a few tracks that are worth remembering. I hadn't listened to a lot off the album before I got it, so it was nice to listen to something that came after 'No Need to Argue' and 'Everyone Else is Doing it, So Why Can't We?' Definitely glad I have this album.
Recently I have been found bliss in K-pop mash-ups. Especially DJ Masa's mixes; he has quite a few songs put together. And I have enjoyed some of them, more than the originals, or equally the same. Like 'Bad Nobody'- Lady Gaga vs. 2NE1. It's addicting.
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