Welcome to another edition of The Lion’s Tunes.
At the suggestion of a close friend, I decided to put my
love of music to good use.
She pointed out to me that since I love music and listen to
so much of it, I should share what songs I’m currently jamming to.
If I can sum up this week’s collection of music it would
have to be sensual, sexy and basically if you had to analyse what all of these
says about me, it would be that I need to get some.
If you follow me on twitter then you’d know I usually tweet
about what music has got me all caught up and catching feelings.
I’m by no means a music expert and I won’t pretend to be.
Most of what will be written here is information I’ve learned on the net and
just my personal opinions on the songs. So have at it...
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Song: Wilderness
Artist: Nick Jonas
Album:
Description:
Let’s be serious about life, we all knew
that Nick Jonas was going to be the most successful Jonas Brother. He always
had that “It” factor. He has been making a lot of waves recently with his new
RnB sound and I must say, this sexy hot white guy got soul. Like Robin Thicke
(the early 2000s version) and Justin Timberlake before him, Nick has proven
that when you got it, you got it.
Also it does help that he has this relaunch
of his brand where he showed us how much of a “big boy” he was with his photoshoot and the tribute to those Marky-Mark (Mark Wahlberg) photos.
Sidenote: He also proved he is quite the
triple threat in his TV show “Kingdom” (which each and everyone should be
watching because it’s a damn superb show about MMA fighting)
His songs “Jealous” and “Chains” have
showed just how grown up and talented he truly is. Mentioning that he was
inspired by his relationship with former Miss Universe winner Olivia Copeland,
you can see that his music has only benefited from the relationship so good on
him. I am truly excited for wherever Nick Jonas goes next if this new sound of
his is the direction he continues in.
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Song: Do Not Disturb
Artist: Teyana Taylor ft Chris Brown
Description:
Apparently I need to get laid if my first
two songs selections are indicative of anything but I digress.
I love this song, sure it does give off the
“sex background” music vibe but it’s a damn good song. Good RnB can make you
fall in love with sex songs and just not care about what you’re singing because
it’s just so good. This song by newcomer Teyana Taylor is such a song, and
again while Chris Brown may be ubiquitous in terms of pop music these days –
largely due to his probation that kept him Los Angeles bound, he does add to
the song instead of detracting from it. It’s so good and sensual. You’ll be singing “please don’t disturb” and
you wouldn’t want to be either when listening to this great song.
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Song: When
It’s Alright
Artist: Juun ft Sam Smith
Description:
I expected something with heavy vocals from
Sam Smith when I heard about this song, and so I was disappointed when I heard
the song because it wasn’t the soaring Sam Smith vocals Ii expected but the song
is still great.
I still can’t decide if it is Sam Smith
singing or he just supports vocals for the “I give my life to you” because if
it his then I’m impressed – he certainly has a different dimension to his
voice. The song is still a great dance song. It has that retro vibe to it, I
feel like the song would be a hit in Galaxy (which is a local club where lots
of people enjoy the old school soulful music vibes).
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Song: Electric Love
Artist: Børns
EP: Candy
Description:
If Mikky Ekko and Mika had a child together
then Børns would be it - which is impossible since they are both dudes but
granted they seem like the type to be the first to achieve such a thing. Børns
(also spelled Borns) is an unusual artist but his music works. His originality
is very apparent and it makes him the better for it. His song “Electric Love”
has a bit of that 80’s feel to it but so cool.
Additional Mention: Borns – 1000
Emerald Pools
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Song: All of You
Artist: Betty Who
Description:
I first heard of Betty Who when a lovely guy
on twitter (@HeyRynhardt) introduced me to her. He told I should go give her
song “Better” a listen, and I did so with an open mind. It was slow and
emotional but so very cool. It speaks to having that person who just makes your
day better after you feel particularly shit.
The song “All of You” speaks to that theme
of love but does it in an opposite way to “Better”. I love how much more upbeat
the song is and it’s just a great song. I thoroughly enjoyed the music video
and it quickly had me singing along to the song so if you got the time go give
some Youtubing.
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Song: Hey Mama
Artist: David Guetta & Afrojack ft. Nicki Minaj
Album: Listen
Description:
I heard this song when I was on Instagram
and Nicki Minaj instagrammed a bit of it. I went in search of the full thing it
is truly great. I don’t usually include a lot of commercial EDM music on here
but that is because the radio stations tend to murder them to death, but this
song hasn’t been picked up yet as much. I really like it so don’t be scared to
give it a listen.
I think it’s pretty cool that two big EDMs
got together for this track – of course it doesn’t hurt that Rap slayer Nicki
Minaj does her thing on the track, just adding to it.
The Covers, the Remixes and the Oldies:
There might not always be this section within future posts
but I thought I would add it in this one nonetheless. These songs aren’t new
(and may or may not exactly be well known) but yet are still banging. I also
decided to add in a few covers as well that I have loved.
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Song: 'Little Jinder - Youth Blood'
Artist: 12th Planet and Flinch Remix
Description:
I heard this song when I colleague
suggested it. We were busy working and to help us I decided Youtubing some
background music would be fun. I played everyone some of the tracks I been
jamming the others did the same (of course there had to be that one person who
threw in a 80’s track because they think those were the glory days of music)
but then another gave this song. I really enjoyed it which is why you are now
reading about it now.
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Song: Drunk in Love
Artist: Katy B (Rinse Sessions X
Metropolis)
Description:
I had no clue what to think when I heard
that British singer Katy B did a cover of Drunk in Love by Beyonce... and if im
being honest, I love it more than Queen B’s version (just don’t tell the Bey
Agency I said that).
It’s slower and sultrier, adding some soul
to a pop song. In some ways she made the song more sensual, like background sex
music that just makes you want to thrust in rhythm or if you’re in a club grinding sensually up
against something (or someone); which if
you knew me, you’d know how funny that sentence is coming from me –but I
digress.
It’s a great cover and I like it.
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Song: Sugar
Artist: Marron 5 ft Nicki Minaj
Description:
Was this remix of the song featuring Nicki Minaj
really necessary? Probably not. Will it change your life hearing it? Probably
Not. Is it different enough that you’ll enjoy, but still similar enough to have
the same spunk of the original? ABSO-FRIKKEN-LUTELY.
I really like what Nicki Minaj adds. I
thought their collab would be something less of a tag on but it’s not, and I
really don’t mind. Nicki does her thing while Adam and the boys do their thing
and it’s a lovely version nonetheless.
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Song: Chandelier - Acoustic
Artist: Sia
Description:
Listen, it’s pretty obvious that Sia has
one heck of a voice on her, but you truly can just not realise the full power
and talent this woman has because of the nature of pop music to dull even the
most talented of voices.
Please do yourself a favour and give a
listen to the piano cover of Chandelier that Sia did. It is on Youtube if you
need to find it because my goodness. I got goosebumps listening to her. You
become soo spellbound and entranced by all the little idiosyncracies her voice
has. She doesn’t hold back and you truly hear how talented she is with the
piano there to show you the keys but her voice telling you the story.
Additional Mention: “Titanium”
The versions of Titanium that are online
vary in video quality because she performed them at intimate events but my
good, if there is anything consistent in the videos it is that Sia’s voice is
no joke. She takes the monster banger she did with David Guetta that had
everyone singing along to, and schools you in how to truly sing it.
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Song: No Angels
Artist: Bastille ft Ella Eyre
Description:
“No Angels” is a cover of TLC’s “Scrubs”.
There should be no way that this cover
works, really but it does and it made me love Bastille all the more for it.
Dan’s voice on the song just works so well. Also it did make me hope that he
was gay because he sings it so convincingly that it made me feel like I would
stand a chance to be better than the fictional Scrub he sings about.
Did that make sense? I might have gone on a
tangent there. Oh well.
The song works so well too because there
are so big changes done to the song. Adding in bits of movie lines from
“Psycho” and the use of singer Ella Eyre on the song just adds to it and give
it that Bastille flavour. They reinvent the song while still honouring the
original and its message.
Additional Mention: Brit Award.
At the 2014 Brit Awards Bastille,
Rudimentals and Ella Eyre ended up doing a mash-up of Pompeii and Waiting All Night.
I came across it when randomly Youtubing and boy do I wish I was there. It was
such a great mash up, and also you need to see the video for Dan’s dancing.
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Song: Home
Artist: Daughter
Description:
I heard this song on an episode of Grey’s
Anatomy early last year (yes, I like Grey’s Anatomy), and it was during a very
emotional part (which is like every 5 seconds in that show) but the song just
connected with me and so I hunted for it.
I am so glad I found it because it is a
truly wonderful song. It introduced me to who Daughter is, and I grew to really
like her music. There is something truly haunting about it and it just work so
well.
“I was drunk again, causing accidents.
Oh you’re not a friend, no you’re nothing.
I think I should be a little more confident
In myself,
In my skin.
Take me, take me... Home... home.”
Additional Mention: “Get Lucky”
If you have not heard her cover of Daft
Punk’s “Get Lucky” then I can’t even with you :P.
She gives the upbeat song her own spin and
it’s just as great as the original. I love it.
And that’s it folks.
I’m aware that the tunes aren’t exactly big club dance
tracks but I’m proud of myself for those I managed to find and include. I
promise to keep an ear out for anything else.
If you have any suggestions don’t be scared to let me know
in the comments below.
All tracks are available on iTunes. I think.
Theo. Over and
Out.
