What happened between Rihanna and Chris Brown is really none of my business. Although I may be a little intrigued by the recent scoop of the latter pleading 'not guilty' to charges of assaulting and threatening the former on the night of this year's Grammy's. I can imagine the drama, the ire of the women's movement, the Rihanna backlash (if she testifies and denies the allegations) and so forth.
But can I just say that, I really, really like Brown's song, "Forever?" Not only because of its chart-topping melody, but also because of the lovely New York summer memories it evokes: a last-minute road trip to Rockland wherein the song kept playing in the car and we couldn't figure out the title and lyrics ("Willow? Is he saying Willow?"), happy bonding times with friends (imagining anecdotes from the small town they grew up in), and that carefree feeling of all being well (because I was practically fired two weeks after that drive). By the time we'd reluctantly embraced the chill of autumn and braved the cold winter season, unforgettable lessons had been learned, and indelible memories, formed.
That said, I truly am curious about people's personal anthems. Other than "Forever," I have quite a few on my iTunes playlist (yes, Fade). But how about you guys? What makes you stand up and move to the beat? What makes you belt out tunes, from Sinatra to Britney (you know you love her)? As you can tell, I am eager to beef up my MP3 directory.
Mariel!!! Visited your blog to see what you've been up to and I read this! Awww... :)
ReplyDeleteGirl to Jason: (Slap) You broke my heart!!
2nd Girl: Jason, this is your son.
Hahahaha!
But unbelievable what happened to Riri and Chris B. I am seeeww turned off. Anyway hope you're having fun there. Wait for me! Might go home for good by end Aug. =)
Recently, Lady Gaga makes me go gaga. (haha how corny)
ReplyDeletePoker Face and Just Dance just make me want to booty shake :)
Had to stop and think about personal anthems, but Eraserheads is definitely on rotation on a summer's road trip!
ReplyDeleteI doubt you're into Japanese and Korean music but I'm pimping my playlist anyway ^^
ReplyDeleteMy favorite boys recently released their third album so Sorry Sorry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QO6SjMsmY8) and Why I Like You are currently on repeat for me. Nick Bass and Trent Dickens choreographed for them :D
Lollipop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WAL10MhhIk) by Big Bang and 2NE1 (look, it's Sandara Park haha) is also on my playlist, along with Utada's Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - FYI, Come Back To Me, and Apple And Cinnamon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI67McuGm-I) (*gasp!* I listen to English songs?)
And other stuff I'm not going to bother you about anymore XD
I must say, I quite like some of Chris Brown's song, but oh I feel like I should boycott it after all he's supposedly done to Rihanna. :(
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I love music and I especially love how songs often end up being attached to a memory for me, for instance if I suddenly hear the Backstreet Boys or Aaron Carter, or Britney Spears, etc... again, it's like flashback to being 10 years old and rocking out to their songs in my friend's basement in the dark with a the strobe light on! :D
Great post! <3
xoxo,
S-C
Donna! Oh my gosh let's talk about your apartment! (Kapal! Hahaha :p) Aww... but seriously? Well the good part is you're still staying for the summer, hope we get to hang out then!
ReplyDeleteJen, thanks for the song suggestions, Lady Gaga's songs are quite catchy, I noticed. Poker Face here we go ;)
Chinachix, ooh... summer road trips are just the best. I took one 10 years ago and you're right, you just remember the songs. Hey, I'm curious, did you also work in Summit before?:)
April! Hmm... okay, in Cartimar I bought Japanese lemon soda and Korean dumplings, so maybe I should also check out your Korean and Japanese music hehe! Thanks for the YouTube links! :)
Hi, S-C! Lovely to see you here, thanks for dropping by. Sigh, yes, the whole Rihanna-Chris Brown thing is unnerving :( And still shocking for me.
Aww, what a cute memory :D Oh-kay, now I now I really am older because Backstreet Boys songs remind me of college!
Not Summit, but for its competition, ABS-CBN :). At the risk of dating myself, I believe that was before your time hahaha...
ReplyDeleteI will always have unconditional love for The YeahYeahYeahs. You might wanna check it out? Though it might be a little loud though. Hehe. But I just can't help but admire Karen O's (the vocalist) passion and oozing energy when she performs on stage. And oh, I must not forget to mention how they have a very unique style, unique even as compared to their rocker colleagues. ;)
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