I’m posting this Sound of Arrows remix because it came on during shuffle and I love it. I’m also posting because I can. It very well may be my favorite remix of a Lady Gaga song. It’s a couple months old and there’s a decent chance that you’ve heard it if you were reading blogs a couple of months ago. If you have, fall back in love with it. If not, take a listen now.
The Sound of Arrows took the 2010 sound out of it and subdued it with a 1980′s sound. It’s got a dream pop sound instead of the dominatrix vibes.
The Sound of Arrows is a Swedish electronic music group consisting of Oskar Gullstrand and Stefan Storm. They’re from Gävle, Sweden. You can check out some of their original material at their website.
I’m one of those people that hates the creeping approach of Christmas. I mean, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet and it’s all about Santa and lights and trees. So it’s with great hesitation that I kick off the holiday song season on 1146 miles. With that being said, I really like Owl City’s Peppermint Winter.
Adam Young isn’t veering away from the sound that makes Owl City original. In fact, if you’ve heard one Owl City song, you’ve got a pretty good idea what this song sounds like. It’s the same template with a holiday theme. I think that’s why I’m more comfortable posting it–you can listen to it anytime of the year, even though it’s definitely for this time of year.
If you’re an Owl City fan like I am, it’s a good way to ease your way into the season of holiday songs.
Through a We All Want Someone To Shout For post, I was introduced to the duo, Oh Stereo. The pair from Nashville, Tennessee is one part Scott Marquart and one part Mason Hickman. And the recipe is delicious synth pop. Their first album, Oh Stereo, will be released December 2nd.
Waiting For The Sun is the first single off the self-titled album and it’s a positive harbinger. The song starts with a chimey intro that sets the mood of a magical sound. We All Want Someone To Shout For tossed out a Passion Pit comparison–that’s not the first comparison that came to my mind but after listening to Waiting For The Sun a couple times, I can definitely understand where that comparison comes from. Suffice to say, the future looks bright for the electronic duo.
Check out their website and Facebook before their album is released December 2nd on Bandcamp. Oh, and don’t forgot to listen to them.
Adele debuted Someone Like You on Later…with Jools Holland recently and delivered a powerful performance. In fact, she delivered such a powerful performance that everyone was buzzing about the emotionally wrought second single off her upcoming second album, 21, and those outside the UK were posting the video of the live performance. Her first single, Rolling In The Deep, is definitely good but Someone Like You is the song for me.
Like I said, I’m personally in love with the song. The lyrics hit pretty close to home and I can’t get over how the lyrics like That for me, it isn’t over yet describe how I feel and then she launches into Nevermind, I’ll find someone like you. It’s a rite of our age to feel this way I guess. It’s always hard to believe that such a soulful voice is so young but Adele’s only 22. Regardless of anyone’s age, it’s a song that appeals across generations. She has a huge voice and puts it on display in the live performance of the song.
I never got into the new retro soul of a couple years ago that featured Adele, Joss Stone, Duffy, and the Beehive so much but it wasn’t like I didn’t like it either. She’s still got the credibility from then. She’s got a Grammy from it for heaven’s sake but she’s tacking a little more towards pop here and it’s alright by me.
Here are the complete lyrics:
I heard that you’re settled down.
That you found a girl and you’re married now.
I heard that your dreams came true.
Guess she gave you things I didn’t give to you.
Old friend, why are you so shy?
It ain’t like you to hold back or hide from the lie.
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn’t stay away, I couldn’t fight it.
I hoped you’d see my face and that you’d be reminded,
That for me, it isn’t over.
Nevermind, I’ll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don’t forget me, I beg, I remember you said:
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah.
You’d know how the time flies.
Only yesterday was the time of our lives.
We were born and raised in a summery haze.
Bound by the surprise of our glory days.
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn’t stay away, I couldn’t fight it.
I hoped you’d see my face and that you’d be reminded,
That for me, it isn’t over yet.
Nevermind, I’ll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don’t forget me, I beg, I remember you said:
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah.
Nothing compares, no worries or cares.
Regret’s and mistakes they’re memories made.
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
Nevermind, I’ll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don’t forget me, I beg, I remembered you said:
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead
Nevermind, I’ll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don’t forget me, I beg, I remembered you said:
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah.
Happy Friday to everyone. I’ve got a special surprise today. Mike Getches has been gracious enough to answer some of my questions. Mike and his friends Ryan Hassell, Adam Burnett, and Fred Esquivel make up the independent SoCal-via-Boston band, Research Material. I wanted to get some of his insights into music and the band. I previously posted about Research Material because I loved their pop sound. Jumping into things:
I’m always intrigued by the way musicians and bands describe themselves. So, in three words, Research Material is _____ _____ _____?
Mike Getches: Clear-eyes, Full-hearts, Can’t-lose.
When you guys started out, did you have particular sound in mind or did you just go with what was natural and sounded good?
Mike: The mission was clear, but the sound was developed in the studio while recording our new EP. The mission was to take the songs we had written and put them into a setting that was unique, new and progressive. We are a very “song” centered band and we are always trying our best to put out the best tunes possible.
Note:Here’s a purchase link for the new EP, Dictated by Design.
I tend to listen to music that reflects my feelings at that moment in time. So I wonder, how much do other musicians influence you or your music? Is listening to others even a part of the songwriting process with the band?
Mike: Honestly, I don’t really listen to much music outside of making it. There are a few exceptions like Weezer, Say Anything and Billy Joel. Right before we start recording we do listen to the most exciting new records out there just so we can digest their new sounds and just be aware of what is happening out there. This practice has its advantages and downfalls.
Personally love covers and you guys did a great cover of Lady Antebellum’s American Honey. Any others we should look out for? I’m sure I could throw out some suggestions.
Mike: Yeah, we welcome suggestions! Sometimes, our weekends consist of beer and recording covers. We have done covers of Kesha and Taio Cruz, but when we did American Honey, we took it more seriously because we respect their songwriting a great deal. It is a fun exercise for us, and you can expect a lot more where that came from.
For suggestions, I’m just going to throw out Kick Us Out by Hyper Crush and Kiss Me When I’m Down by Gary Allan. Not living vicariously or anything ha. Here’s Research Material covering American Honey:
Kind of following up on the last question, how much do you find yourself listening to music outside of pop and the other genres that Research Material is normally categorized under?
Mike: I listen to a lot of pop radio. Actually, I been really into country pop radio recently. I just watched the CMAs and I loved it. When I was younger I really didn’t like country very much, but my perspective changed about six months ago and now I really do love it. I find turning the radio back and forth between KISS FM and Country is incredibly interesting because the lyrical content is completely opposite. A little off topic, but the answer is no, not for me. I have always loved songs and I am not really into jam bands or “weird” music.
I’m on record as loving Taylor Swift’s music more than any twentysomething guy should. Any guilty pleasures among your listening habits?
Mike: You shouldn’t feel guilty about listening to Taylor, if music is good then it is good. Taylor live, now that is a different story. She sounds great on a record, but it doesn’t really translate to the stage. Good music is good. Katy Perry is awesome and I am not afraid to say it. I guess I am a little guilty about listening to Luke Bryan, his Rain is a Good Thing is a little too country for a city dweller such as myself.
Do you let yourself dream a bit, like about someday when you’re famous? Is that the goal?
Mike: Fame has always been an unfortunate side effect that sometimes comes along with being a band or songwriter. The goal is simple, live to work and not work to live. We will be complete and satisfied persons if we can wake up in the morning knowing our day will revolve around music.
What’s your proudest musical moment (besides, of course, being featured on 1146 miles)?
Mike: Our proudest moment was going out on stage, at The Roxy, and seeing a packed house. There is nothing like seeing a crowd like that. That is probably the most selfish aspect of being in a band because it feels so good. And all these amazing people are there to give you that gift, if feels hard to repay that debt, sometimes just putting out music doesn’t feel like enough.
Outside of music, what are some of things you guys like to do, together or individually?
Mike: Right now, we don’t really have time to have hobbies other than music. It takes up so much of our day to run our own band that our other interests fall by the wayside. We all love movies, we met while attending Film School at Emerson College in Boston. We love to get together at Adam’s house and just enjoy life for awhile and put the struggle of being in an independent band out of our heads.
And this question tells us all we need to know about anyone: Coke or Pepsi?
Mike: coke.
I would like to thank Mike for answering my questions. He’s a good guy for taking the time.
If you want to see Research Material in concert; here are some of their upcoming shows:
11/21 Alex’s Bar – Long Beach, CA 7:30pm $3 +21 Buy Tickets
11/23 Loyola Marymount – Marina Del Rey, CA 12:00pm FREE
The band formerly known as Aushua took on the new identity of Pacific Hurt. I’m glad they did because now I know how to pronounce their name. You see, I struggle with pronunciations because of Hooked on Phonics. I could continue on with this tangent but nevermind. I originally heard of Aushua with the release of the EP, Limbo, which I strongly recommend that you buy it. Here’s iTunes. Pacific Hurt’s members are Phil Newyear, Nathan Gammill, Eric Newyear, and Lee Newyear. I’m betting they might be related.
Pacific Hurt/Aushua is from Santa Ana, California. They’ve received attention from different people in LA and OC. There’s one bootleg of Pacific Hurt floating around the virtual abyss called Daydream. More specifically, Daydream #1 (Red Apartment).
I was recently listening to My Morning Jacket and I was trying to figure out if Nathan Gammill sounded like Jim James and he didn’t. I knew he was similar to someone but it was stumping me. Then it kind of hit me. Nathan sounds like a Liam Gallagher without as much of an accent. Or something hit me and that’s what I thought.
Anyways, you can like them on Facebook. Also, here’s their website.
