Hi everyone,
Hope you're all good - working hard and playing harder!
As I'm sure you're all aware, Adele released her highly-anticipated sophomore album on Monday. For those who follow my tweets will know how much I love and admire Adele - I was so excited to buy the album. I had been waiting for that day to come since the release was announced in December.
For anyone remotely interested in music, save yourself the trouble of reading reviews and just buy this CD. It does not need any comparisons with '19' or the work of other artists. This is a standalone album - probably in hindsight it will be one of, if not the album of the decade. The songwriting and production are amazing, and it comes with emotional highs you will struggle to find elsewhere. Too late for Christmas, but an inspirational start to 2011.
Having already sold and incredible 100,000 copies in the U.K since its release two days ago, Adele has shown that there are people out there who appreciate real, good music. I salute every one of you!
'21' is a real music lover's album - forget all this tacky pop rubbish (Yes, you, Kesha). '21' is an album to cherish and immerse yourself into. I usually buy downloads, but I knew that '21' would be such a special and rare album that I had to buy the physical CD so I could touch the magic and pop it in the CD player whenever I feel like some great music. When I first played 'Set Fire To The Rain' I nearly cried as it encompasses so much emotion, with the sound so moving yet so enchanting and inspiring.
'Someone Like You' is such a calming track - just close your eyes and let your imagination guide you as Adele's powerful, yet soft, voice gives the song multiple dimensions.
This album really is worth the money - it's the best £7.99 you'll spend this year! Support great music.
Share you thoughts on '21' with me on Twitter. Tell me your favourite track etc.
Peace and love.
Until next time!
X :)
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Monday, 10 January 2011
True Talent Shines Through
Hey y'all,
Hope your new year is going well so far!? Been following my advice in the last blog no doubt?! hehe, yes, I'm a part-time agony aunt.
I was in the car the other day and was listening to a radio interview with Jessie J. She was talking about her struggle to get where she is, but also her success as a songwriter - she co-wrote Miley Cyrus' 'Part in the USA' - and she's only 22. To date, she's written over 150 songs - really inspirational (I have to confess, the ink has run dry lately) Some of you may not be a fan of Jessie's first single 'Do it like a dude' (I LOVE it) but her next single 'Price Tag' is more toned down and has a great meaning to it - I can relate to it so much, as it voices my opinions so accurately. Check it out!
For me artists should be able to sing properly, but also write their own songs, and perform effectively too - these are the artists who get my money. I am a huge believer in artists writing their own songs, as music is about telling a story, and you can only do that if you've written the song yourself. I have big respect for Adele as she writes DEEP and is a great singer. She may not create pop stompers but she really sells the emotion.
On the other hand, I have no respect for Cheryl Cole as an 'artist' as she doesn't write her own songs, can't sing, but scrapes by in the performing stakes. She swans up to the recording studio, lays down some vocals and then vanishes off in her private jet to LA whilst the producers save the day with auto tune. Cheryl has been extremely lucky to be where she is - in theory she should still be a waitress in Newcastle. I'm probably just traditional, and not in touch with the modern way of music, but i love raw, spontaneous music from the heart. It seems these days, you no longer need to be able to sing to have a Number 1 just the right personality and a mainstream pop song - it's sad really. Like Jessie J says, music shouldn't be about money, it's a way of expression.
I love Alexandra Burke too, as she, in my opinion, is the best female vocalist in the UK.
Jessie J can write, sing and perform! I love the story behind her, it's really humbling.
Share your thoughts on this topic!
All for now people.
Adele's new album '21' is out on the 24th - support real music, forget Cheryl bloody Cole!
Peace and Love
xXx :)
Hope your new year is going well so far!? Been following my advice in the last blog no doubt?! hehe, yes, I'm a part-time agony aunt.
I was in the car the other day and was listening to a radio interview with Jessie J. She was talking about her struggle to get where she is, but also her success as a songwriter - she co-wrote Miley Cyrus' 'Part in the USA' - and she's only 22. To date, she's written over 150 songs - really inspirational (I have to confess, the ink has run dry lately) Some of you may not be a fan of Jessie's first single 'Do it like a dude' (I LOVE it) but her next single 'Price Tag' is more toned down and has a great meaning to it - I can relate to it so much, as it voices my opinions so accurately. Check it out!
For me artists should be able to sing properly, but also write their own songs, and perform effectively too - these are the artists who get my money. I am a huge believer in artists writing their own songs, as music is about telling a story, and you can only do that if you've written the song yourself. I have big respect for Adele as she writes DEEP and is a great singer. She may not create pop stompers but she really sells the emotion.
On the other hand, I have no respect for Cheryl Cole as an 'artist' as she doesn't write her own songs, can't sing, but scrapes by in the performing stakes. She swans up to the recording studio, lays down some vocals and then vanishes off in her private jet to LA whilst the producers save the day with auto tune. Cheryl has been extremely lucky to be where she is - in theory she should still be a waitress in Newcastle. I'm probably just traditional, and not in touch with the modern way of music, but i love raw, spontaneous music from the heart. It seems these days, you no longer need to be able to sing to have a Number 1 just the right personality and a mainstream pop song - it's sad really. Like Jessie J says, music shouldn't be about money, it's a way of expression.
I love Alexandra Burke too, as she, in my opinion, is the best female vocalist in the UK.
Jessie J can write, sing and perform! I love the story behind her, it's really humbling.
Share your thoughts on this topic!
All for now people.
Adele's new album '21' is out on the 24th - support real music, forget Cheryl bloody Cole!
Peace and Love
xXx :)
Sunday, 2 January 2011
New Year Motivation
Hey Guys,
I hope you all had a fun and relaxing Christmas and partied hard at new years - I know I did!!
I just wanted to write to you all to spread some inspiration and motivation for the next 12 months (and beyond)
We should all live our lives as if today was our last - do what you want to do, when you want, and don't let others get you down! Don't hold grudges either - especially with the ones closest to you - imagine if they died or became ill, you would regret ever holding a grudge against that person. Try hard to iron out any conflicts as soon as you can - let the ones you love, know that you love them. Treat others how you would want to be treated yourself. My approach to how I treat others is simple: Imagine one day that you got seriously ill and needed a blood transfusion or a bone marrow transplant for example, you should treat that stranger in the street as if they could be a potential life saver - show respect and thought - even if you don't know them. That doesn't mean to say you should let others walk all over you, but you also shouldn't be cruel. You should should respect to others all the time, not just around Christmas. Christmas time is proof that strangers can be thoughtful to others, so why not extend your kindness to all year round?!
Everyone has dreams, but not everyone chases them and achieves them. You all have the power to achieve whatever you want to. I always look at my goals like this: "Why should YOU have this job/lifestyle and not me?" That gives me the determination and motivation to achieve my goals and prove people wrong. Fellow humans are the only ones who stand in the way of you achieving your dreams. Why should they and not you? Prove to them that you are the best and don't ever give up! Hard work and determination is more important than bits of paper. It's not always about what you know, it's about who you know - so keep others on side. Remember, you can do whatever you want, and no one can stop you achieving what you want. Make the right decisions everyday - don't act without thinking - this way your 2011 can be the best year ever!
That's all for now
Peace and love
xXxXxXxX << :)
I hope you all had a fun and relaxing Christmas and partied hard at new years - I know I did!!
I just wanted to write to you all to spread some inspiration and motivation for the next 12 months (and beyond)
We should all live our lives as if today was our last - do what you want to do, when you want, and don't let others get you down! Don't hold grudges either - especially with the ones closest to you - imagine if they died or became ill, you would regret ever holding a grudge against that person. Try hard to iron out any conflicts as soon as you can - let the ones you love, know that you love them. Treat others how you would want to be treated yourself. My approach to how I treat others is simple: Imagine one day that you got seriously ill and needed a blood transfusion or a bone marrow transplant for example, you should treat that stranger in the street as if they could be a potential life saver - show respect and thought - even if you don't know them. That doesn't mean to say you should let others walk all over you, but you also shouldn't be cruel. You should should respect to others all the time, not just around Christmas. Christmas time is proof that strangers can be thoughtful to others, so why not extend your kindness to all year round?!
Everyone has dreams, but not everyone chases them and achieves them. You all have the power to achieve whatever you want to. I always look at my goals like this: "Why should YOU have this job/lifestyle and not me?" That gives me the determination and motivation to achieve my goals and prove people wrong. Fellow humans are the only ones who stand in the way of you achieving your dreams. Why should they and not you? Prove to them that you are the best and don't ever give up! Hard work and determination is more important than bits of paper. It's not always about what you know, it's about who you know - so keep others on side. Remember, you can do whatever you want, and no one can stop you achieving what you want. Make the right decisions everyday - don't act without thinking - this way your 2011 can be the best year ever!
That's all for now
Peace and love
xXxXxXxX << :)
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