Can't You Hear The Music?!

I don't know about you, but for me, music is my life. Sure, not all music, but when that certain song comes on, something clicks in my brain, and suddenly music takes over. The beat becomes synced with your heart beat, and if the song is perfect, it's one of the best feelings in the world when you listen to it in that state of mind. No matter what people say, we all can connect to some form of music, a genre, a period, whatever, everybody gets taken over, and it can change lives. So, what do you think?

Laura On Missy Higgins

Taking what Jackson said and putting my own spin on it: this woman is my absolute idol! Ever since I bought her album The Ol' Razzle Dazzle I've listened to it 17 times so far. As for On A Clear Night and Sound Of White I lost count.

Her lyrics are so different and tell a story without being too much like a powm. Her music and instrumentation changes from album to album. I have to say, my favourite songs from the new album are Temporary Love, Cooling Of The Embers and Set Me On Fire. I know Everyone's Waiting and Unashamed Desire were hits and I truly love those songs but I think on an album, there is a lot of unheard greatness that most people can't be bothered searching for- the same goes for unheard artists. People just like to stay 'mainstream' because it's easier. Well I disagree!

I'm so glad she decided to start writing and recording again because to be honest, in my opinion, it's what she was put on this Earth to do: write music for the pleasure of people like me who once we start the album, have it on rotation!

Laura

The World Of Gaga

Now everyone thinks that Lady Gaga is just one of those pop artists who can't sing, can't write for themselves and are signed just to be sold. But having read Gaga's book, it's interesting to see her roots and how she comes to sell so many records.

Lady G was born into a Christian household and raised as a nice Italian girl on the Upper East Side of New York. She is a classicaly trained pianist and writes all of her songs as slow rock ballads and then unfortunately the record company changes it up a bit. It takes Gaga between 4 and 6 minutes to write one of her songs. In her music she speaks English, French and German. If that isn't a smart girl then I'm not sure how any other artists make it in that industry.

People really underestimate Lady Gaga and the fact that she stuck to her dream, went through drug stages in her life down on the Lower East Side and being rejected by record labels so many times. But she made it. And she is an idol to many young talents around the world.

Laura

Jackson On - The Final Aussie :)

So now I'm going to do a couple Aussies in one blog, and I'll be doing it quick and easy :P

1. Powderfinger - Great band! I've seen them in concert and it was an awesome concert too! Check out there greatest hits, and if you like it, check out the other albums. I like "My Happiness" "These Days" "(Baby I've Got You) On My Mind" and many others.

2. JET - Another amazing band, although unfortunately they are split up now. I've seen them in concert, put on a great show. Check out the songs "Seventeen", "She's A Genius", "Look What You've Done", "Cold Hard Bitch" and "Are You Gonna Be My Girl."

3. ACDC - Quite obviously the most iconic Australian rock band ever, with Australia's greatest guitarist Angus Young. Well, he's definitely up there. You should know songs. If not, shame on you. Listen to them!!!

Also, check out people like Eskimo Joe, Paul Kelly, John Butler (John Butler Trio) and other artists. Australia has such diversity in its music, and some really incredible talent, so check it all out!

A Bit of Billy

I was surprised the other day finding out that, thought many people know Billy Joel, not many people know "Goodnight Saigon." In my opinion it is his best song, along with Piano Man of course. But I have to say its an absolutely amazing song!! And may I suggest reading the lyrics, this song is meaningful, and the lyrics, well they're perfect. It's about the Vietnam War, and do a little search for yourselves on the history of it, and listen to this song!

Jackson

Hi - An Update

Hi, sorry we haven't done anything in a while, we have both been very busy lately, but in the next few days we'll get back into the swing of things.
Now, in terms of myself, I've been busy with school, as Laura has too, and work for me as well but unfortunately for laura, she has been lying on the couch sick since thursday. I've just about finished my Aussie Ons, the last one will be a couple artists in one, so look forward to that :P

Jackson

Jackson On - Aussie No. 7.5

Back onto Missy Higgins, I recently heard her new album "The Ol' Razzle Dazzle" and firstly, it's a change from her usual style. The songs that stand out to me are the first two really, then I guess I got used to the new style. I suggest listening to the whole album, because it's really good, and I couldn't stop listening.

Jackson