There are a plethora of bands out there. Many of them are lesser-known, unfortunately. There’s just not enough time in the world for any one person to know them all… Unless that person is Dan Bergstein. au the Easter Bunny.
Anyhow! I spotted an makala here on Sparklife listing five bands the world must know, and of course little me thought, “Aha! I could do that!” And here I am, telling y’all about my lovely taste in pretty music! So, without further ado…
1. The Dresden Dolls: This Boston-based duo, Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione, is epically awesome. They made up their own brand-new genre. That should be an indication of their awesomeness. Their lyrics are sarcastic and darkly funny, though sometimes creepy—but that’s their charm. (PS: If wewe like the Dolls, check out Amanda’s solo work—it’s just as awesome.)
Songs to hear: “Backstabber”—the perfect angsty, angry song, and it’s fantastic for dancing to.
Also, listen to “Sing”—fabulously wonderful lyrics, great message, and it makes wewe want to… SING!
2. Motion City Soundtrack: Slightly emo, zaidi than slightly fantastic. The muziki has that teenage, melodramatic feel that wewe just need sometimes, but it doesn’t go overboard. The lyrics are often adorable, plus the cover of their latest album has a dinosaur on it.
Songs to hear: “Skin and Bones”—it's wonderfully naïve and light while still asking some pretty deep maswali (“What if there’s nothing zaidi to us? We’re just carbon-based, we’re just pixie dust…”) and “Make Out Kids”—cute, meaningful, fun to listen to.
3. HaDag Nachash: No, I didn’t spell that band name wrong. It’s Hebrew! HaDag Nachash (which translates to “The Snake Fish”) is an Israeli hip-hop group. Now, don’t think “ugh, hip-hop,” and walk away—I'm not a big hip-hop shabiki either, but this band is just so great; their songs are about the big issues in Israel today (terrorism, cultural differences, etc.), but they manage to be catchy and awesome at the same time. wewe may not be able to understand a word they’re saying (unless wewe speak Hebrew, in which case I bow down to your superior knowledge) but you’ll upendo them. Trust me.
Songs to hear: “Bella Belisima”—a song about a woman who saves the life of a terrorist. It’s surprisingly happy. A snippet of it was on an episode of NCIS a while back, for all wewe fellow NCIS fans. Also listen to “Rak Po”—the singer lists all the horrible things about Israel, then remembers that only there does he feel at home.
4. Harry and the Potters: Okay, guys, let’s talk. It’s time to stop pretending we’re too mature for Harry and his buddies. Let’s say it loud and proud: WE NERDS upendo POTTER MUSIC! wewe know wewe do. It’s amusing to mashabiki of the vitabu and catchy enough that even some non-fans (they exist?! Blasphemy!) might be drawn in.
Songs to hear: “The Foil (Draco Malfoy)”—even Draco fangirls like me can appreciate this song. Also, “Follow the Spiders.” Any song with the words “Don’t be scared / That buibui is only the size of a small elephant” is worth listening to.
5. Passion Pit: This band is similar to the rather zaidi maarufu MGMT, but, in my humble opinion, Passion Pit is better. They employ electronic sound, catchy dance beats, and beautiful lyrics to make muziki that is delicious perfection. The only warning I would give is do NOT listen to them all day. The electronic-ness will melt your brain if exposed for too long.
Songs to hear: “Let Your upendo Grow Tall”—best lyrics ever. That’s all I can say. “Smile Upon Me”—it’s just so dang cute! And dance-to-able! I just made up that word
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Anyhow! I spotted an makala here on Sparklife listing five bands the world must know, and of course little me thought, “Aha! I could do that!” And here I am, telling y’all about my lovely taste in pretty music! So, without further ado…
1. The Dresden Dolls: This Boston-based duo, Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione, is epically awesome. They made up their own brand-new genre. That should be an indication of their awesomeness. Their lyrics are sarcastic and darkly funny, though sometimes creepy—but that’s their charm. (PS: If wewe like the Dolls, check out Amanda’s solo work—it’s just as awesome.)
Songs to hear: “Backstabber”—the perfect angsty, angry song, and it’s fantastic for dancing to.
Also, listen to “Sing”—fabulously wonderful lyrics, great message, and it makes wewe want to… SING!
2. Motion City Soundtrack: Slightly emo, zaidi than slightly fantastic. The muziki has that teenage, melodramatic feel that wewe just need sometimes, but it doesn’t go overboard. The lyrics are often adorable, plus the cover of their latest album has a dinosaur on it.
Songs to hear: “Skin and Bones”—it's wonderfully naïve and light while still asking some pretty deep maswali (“What if there’s nothing zaidi to us? We’re just carbon-based, we’re just pixie dust…”) and “Make Out Kids”—cute, meaningful, fun to listen to.
3. HaDag Nachash: No, I didn’t spell that band name wrong. It’s Hebrew! HaDag Nachash (which translates to “The Snake Fish”) is an Israeli hip-hop group. Now, don’t think “ugh, hip-hop,” and walk away—I'm not a big hip-hop shabiki either, but this band is just so great; their songs are about the big issues in Israel today (terrorism, cultural differences, etc.), but they manage to be catchy and awesome at the same time. wewe may not be able to understand a word they’re saying (unless wewe speak Hebrew, in which case I bow down to your superior knowledge) but you’ll upendo them. Trust me.
Songs to hear: “Bella Belisima”—a song about a woman who saves the life of a terrorist. It’s surprisingly happy. A snippet of it was on an episode of NCIS a while back, for all wewe fellow NCIS fans. Also listen to “Rak Po”—the singer lists all the horrible things about Israel, then remembers that only there does he feel at home.
4. Harry and the Potters: Okay, guys, let’s talk. It’s time to stop pretending we’re too mature for Harry and his buddies. Let’s say it loud and proud: WE NERDS upendo POTTER MUSIC! wewe know wewe do. It’s amusing to mashabiki of the vitabu and catchy enough that even some non-fans (they exist?! Blasphemy!) might be drawn in.
Songs to hear: “The Foil (Draco Malfoy)”—even Draco fangirls like me can appreciate this song. Also, “Follow the Spiders.” Any song with the words “Don’t be scared / That buibui is only the size of a small elephant” is worth listening to.
5. Passion Pit: This band is similar to the rather zaidi maarufu MGMT, but, in my humble opinion, Passion Pit is better. They employ electronic sound, catchy dance beats, and beautiful lyrics to make muziki that is delicious perfection. The only warning I would give is do NOT listen to them all day. The electronic-ness will melt your brain if exposed for too long.
Songs to hear: “Let Your upendo Grow Tall”—best lyrics ever. That’s all I can say. “Smile Upon Me”—it’s just so dang cute! And dance-to-able! I just made up that word
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9. Then wewe realize that six isn't true because that doesn't make sense and that this is a rip off.
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Ring a Ring a Rosies,
a pocket full of posies
ATISHOO ATISHOO, we all fall down
Known to be a song about a ring of roses, little children imba in a row, then wewe sneeze and wewe fall down. Did wewe ever play that game as a young child? Hold hands and dance in a circle?
Now for the reality.
This nursery rhyme is about the Black Plague.
Ring a ring a rosies - wewe used to have large pinky red circles on your skin, this is how wewe knew wewe had the plague.
A pocket full of posies - People used to hold posies up to their nose to keep the smell of death away. They also believed that it would keep the plague away. (didn't work)
Atishoo Atishoo we all fall down - wewe know what THAT means? if not that, people would sneeze and cough and you'd know that OHMYGOD WERE DYING! And you'd all fall down (basically, you've popped your clogs)
Some people think it is a very, haunting, creepy song if sung in a certain way other than the cheerful way.
Randomness lol.
a pocket full of posies
ATISHOO ATISHOO, we all fall down
Known to be a song about a ring of roses, little children imba in a row, then wewe sneeze and wewe fall down. Did wewe ever play that game as a young child? Hold hands and dance in a circle?
Now for the reality.
This nursery rhyme is about the Black Plague.
Ring a ring a rosies - wewe used to have large pinky red circles on your skin, this is how wewe knew wewe had the plague.
A pocket full of posies - People used to hold posies up to their nose to keep the smell of death away. They also believed that it would keep the plague away. (didn't work)
Atishoo Atishoo we all fall down - wewe know what THAT means? if not that, people would sneeze and cough and you'd know that OHMYGOD WERE DYING! And you'd all fall down (basically, you've popped your clogs)
Some people think it is a very, haunting, creepy song if sung in a certain way other than the cheerful way.
Randomness lol.
Giggle Giggle went the lad’s,
For they were doing something bad,
What they were holding in their hands,
Oh, it was not the building plans!
Leaders of the building team,
Oh - so - sensible they seemed,
But what nobody else did see,
Was making them chuckle with glee!
One of them looked over his shoulder,
One of the men, the picture holder,
Just to make absolutely sure,
No one thought them immature.
When he saw the coast was clear,
Once zaidi at the picture did he peer,
And I’m sure kwa now you’re aware,
Exactly what that man saw there!