Justin Timberlake channels his inner Michael Jackson in his latest single, 'Take Back The Night'. He also confirmed that Part 2 of his album 'The 20/20 Experience' will be released this fall. This is the second song featuring 'JT and the Tennessee Kids'. The first being 'That Girl', which was released on 'Part 1'. The single is already getting played on radio stations across the country.
Today's song of the day is Disorder by Joy Division. Joy Division is an English rock band that formed in 1976. The band's unique sound has been described as "fairly undistinguished punk-inflected hard-rock". Joy Division's success was cut short by the 1980 death of troubled singer, Ian Curtis. Curtis suffered from severe depression along with personal issues that included a dissipating marriage. He was also diagnosed with epilepsy, which made it very to perform live, as he would often have seizures while on stage. He committed suicide on May 18, 1980. His personal difficulties are the root of the darkness behind the music of Joy Division. This piece of music is not for everyone, but it is brilliant nevertheless. The band's highest charting song, "Love Will Tear Us Apart", was released posthumously in June 1980. Joy Division's two albums were released with immense critical acclaim. After Curtis' death, the three remaining members created the band, New Order.
Lyrics
I've been waiting for a guide to come and take me by the hand,
Could these sensations make me feel the pleasures of a normal man?
These sensations barely interest me for another day,
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, take the shock away.
It's getting faster, moving faster now, it's getting out of hand,
On the tenth floor, down the back stairs, it's a no man's land,
Lights are flashing, cars are crashing, getting frequent now,
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, let it out somehow.
What means to you, what means to me, and we will meet again,
I'm watching you, I'm watching her, I'll take no pity from you friends,
Who is right, who can tell, and who gives a damn right now,
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know,
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know,
Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know,
The debut EP from Philadelphia native Chelsea Mitchell was released last Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Mitchell emerged on the Philadelphia music scene nearly a decade ago. Her style is one that cannot be easily defined. Her music has an honest, folksy quality that is hard to come by in today's music scene. Personally, I have always loved artists like Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, who are the epitome of the folk genre. However, Chelsea Mitchell does not resemble either of these musicians. She is in a league of her own.
Joni Mitchell + Neil Young + Joan Baez = Chelsea Mitchell
The best way to put her style into words is a mix between Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Joan Baez. Despite that, there are still qualities that are only unique to this album. Imagine Joni Mitchell playing a ukelele. That may be a better description. I think that Mitchell will eventually receive acclaim on a national scale, because you can't deny the immense talent she has.
Her advanced methods of making music are apparent throughout the EP, and are impacted by her classical background. Mitchell once trained to become a singer in the opera, allowing her to communicate with listeners in a way most mainstream singers cannot. Unlike most albums, her songs do not flow together in an intentional fashion. Each song creates a distinctive listening experience. I found this to be very refreshing, as it is a testament to her unique musical style.
The first song on the record, "The Chapel", is a hauntingly beautiful instrumental piece that is so intriguing, it practically forces you to want to listen to the rest of the record. The title track, "Married in the Aviary", is the standout song on the album. It features every characteristic that makes Chelsea Mitchell great. From her honest, moving lyrics, to the ukelele that I love so much; it's all there.
Her folk influence is apparent throughout the entire EP, by the use of purely acoustic instruments and powerful, meaningful lyrics. Mitchell's ability to show variety within her own unique genre is a feat of brilliance. This EP has a refreshing feeling of musical bliss as her sound is like nothing I have ever heard before. I ask all of you to please listen to this short EP because it is a remarkable musical accomplishment.
Top Tracks from "Married in the Aviary"
1) Married in the Aviary
2) Nobody's Daughter
3) Don't Be in Love With Me
I can't end the review without mentioning Peter Joseph, the playing partner of Chelsea Mitchell who accompanies her during live performances by playing a wide variety of instruments. Playing instruments like the banjo, melodica, and guitar, he has played an important role in the current rise of Mitchell's success.
~ "A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits." ~
As I'm sure you have all noticed, there has not been any type of content published here in nearly 2 months. However, we are completely prepared to make up for that lost time throughout the summer. There are certain subjects I can't go into much detail about, but I would like to explain to you all why we had to take an extended hiatus. I'm sure you have heard the rumored legal complications of the Taking Notes Music Tour, and our extreme difficulties with Passion Pit. Other reasons include my work with people outside of the writing aspect of this occupation. I am currently the only registered employee at Taking Notes, and it has been difficult finding a writing staff that will please all of you. I learned how picky you can be in March during the famed "LFriday Incident".
The Taking Notes Music Tour put a lot of pressure on us, and the expectations were something that we just could not live up to. Fortunately, the rest of the Tour should continue on schedule. I will upload an updated schedule shortly, because the original timetable is now completely inaccurate.
Our merchandise store is still set to launch shortly, so stay tuned for more news regarding that. Are there any albums or songs you would like to see me review in the next few weeks? Let me know in the comment section below!
Thanks again to all of the devoted fans of TNMR. We have continued to maintain a strong amount of viewers even during this long break, and I am very appreciative of all of your support. --DW
Rock On is a song that was written and performed by English rocker, David Essex. It served as the title track for his 1973 debut album. Rock On is the most famous song by Essex, topping many charts in 1973. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, while topping the charts on both the Canadian and UK singles charts. Also in 1973, Rock On was featured in the film, That'll Be The Day, in which David Essex played the lead role. The song is extremely popular, and is still played frequently on Classic Rock radio stations throughout the country.
The lyrics to the song is one of the main reasons why this song has been admired so much. Essex pays homage to the significance of early rock and roll and the rebellious youth that followed. Specifically, he frequently makes references to the ultimate rebel of the 1950s, James Dean. The musical aspects of this song are exceptionally unique as well. It features a slow paced vocal performance that is backed predominantly by a bass-driven accompaniment. A powerful string section and an occasional blast from the horn section make this the quintessential song of nostalgia. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the music.
Lyrics:
Ooh Hey, kids, rock 'n' roll, rock on Ooh, my soul Hey kids, boogie, too, did ya? Hey, shout, summertime blues Jump up and down in the blue suede shoes Hey, kids, rock 'n' roll, rock on And where do we go from here? Which is a way that's clear? Still looking for that blue jean baby queen Prettiest girl I've ever seen See her shake on the movie screen, Jimmy Dean (James Dean) And where do we go from here? Which is the way that's clear? Still looking for that blue jean baby queen Prettiest girl I ever seen See her shake on the movie screen, Jimmy Dean Jimmy Dean Rock on Rock on Rock on Hey, kids, rock 'n' roll, rock on Rock on Hey, kids, rock 'n' roll, rock on Rock on Hey, kids, rock 'n' roll, rock on Rock on Hey, kids, rock 'n' roll, rock on Rock on Hey, kids, rock 'n' roll, rock on Rock on Hey, kids, rock 'n' roll, rock on
Before we get started, I AM aware that we are starting out of order. If you checked the schedule for The Taking Notes Music Tour, you may have noticed that the first show was on Friday, March 22, with Taylor Swift. That concert went incredibly well, and we will write about it very soon. However, Passion Pit is fresh on our minds and we decided to write this article first.
There is so much we want to share about this fantastic show. This concert was held at the very small, Davidson College. Davidson, North Carolina is a town of just 11,000. In such a small town, you may be wondering where they held this event. Belk Arena is the home to the Davidson College basketball team. This venue is not used to managing large crowds or holding concerts. Before the concert began, we experienced some difficulties with an uneducated Davidson College Event Staff. However, once we were allowed inside and the opening act started to perform, everything went smoothly.
The opening act for Passion Pit's concert in Davidson was We Barbarians. If you aren't familiar with the work done by We Barbarians, you should. Their most recognized song is their single, Chambray. At the show, they announced that they will have a new EP release in "Early Summer". Their set was fairly short, lasting about 20 minutes.
There was a short 10 minute break between the end of the performance by We Barbarians and the start of the headliner, Passion Pit. At this point, the small arena really began to fill up and crowd with people. As a member of the Press, I was able to get around the arena with ease. The small venue was not even close to selling out. There were plenty of empty seats around the outside, with plenty of space available on the floor. I spent the majority of my time on the floor, where I could fully experience the emotions the band poured out on the spectators.
The concert was really fantastic. For such a great band to play for such a small crowd was unsettling to me at first. I didn't know how the band would be able to control this little, seemingly quiet crowd. I was completely mistaken. Passion Pit was able to electrify the crowd with ease and had the entire crowd (including me!) jumping and singing along with the music. Before the concert in Davidson, I was a small Passion Pit fan. I knew more than just Take a Walk but I hadn't gone into too much depth, when listening to their albums. For the 72 hours following the concert, I listened to nothing but Passion Pit. The way the band was able to electrify the crowd was phenomenal. Lead singer, Michael Angelakos, took no time getting the show started with Gossamer track, I'll Be Alright. They continuously switched between playing songs from their debut album, Manners, and their latest album from 2012, Gossamer.They ended their set with Sleepyhead, which was the song that allowed for Michael to make a name for himself. This had the crowd going crazy, after another thrilling performance. Honestly, there was never a lack of energy in that building. A large part of this was the way the setlist was put together. It was really fantastic. Here is a copy of the complete setlist:
Ultimately, it was one of the best concerts I've been to in a long time. Most performers of this genre struggle to bring the same sound to the live stage. Passion Pit definitely did not have that problem. They played just as good, if not better than the recordings. Angelakos' vocal ability proved to be extraordinary. If I ever have the opportunity to see them perform live again, I will definitely go. If you see that Passion Pit is coming to a city near you, I definitely recommend that you do your best to be there. I can guarantee that you will have a good time. It was a great show, and I am glad that they decided tothe show, to give you some unique insight into the Passion Pit Concert at Belk Arena in Davidson, North Carolina. I hope you enjoyed our first edition of The Taking Notes Music Tour; if you h be a part of The Taking Notes Music Tour. Below I have included a number of pictures and videos from ave any suggestions for how we should write these reviews in the future, please tell us in the comment section below!
Our recent announcement of The Taking Notes Music Tour has sparked some curiosity amongst the Taking Notes team. Yesterday's post is on pace to be our most popular article of all time! We also received a lot of feedback from our viewers. With the website reaching nearly 200,000 views since October, we are very curious as to how we have been able to grow so quickly. There will be a poll on the right hand side of your screen with some of the more popular responses. If your answer is not listed in our poll, or if you just want to share your story about TakingNotes, please share in the comment section below! I really love reading all of the comments from our readers and am so glad that we are reaching out to so many people. We are working extremely hard here at TNMR and are so glad that you are all so grateful.
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As we have mentioned in the past, we have recently obtained official media credentials. I have found a way to utilize this in a way that greatly benefits our readers. From March 2013 through the end of Summer 2013 (Dates TBA) Taking Notes will be working with some of the biggest names in the music industry. We will be providing you all with exclusive content regarding the biggest tours of 2013. We have spent the last few months working extremely hard to make this happen. You may have noticed that we have not been posting as often as we used to. This will all change very soon, as we have finalized all of the details concerning The Taking Notes Music Tour.
All of the content that will come out of The Taking Notes Music Tour will be completely one-of-a-kind. On the internet, it is easy to find information about the details of your favorite artist's tour. However, it isn't as easy to read about what would be important to you. Why should you go to this concert? We will tell you. We will give specifics about what happens at each of these concerts, while giving you unique information about the music scene in North Carolina. Our headquarters are based in Charlotte, North Carolina, so The Taking Notes Music Tour will focus on this region. That doesn't mean there won't be any surprised ;)
Below, you will find a list of all of the performers that have decided to be a part of this exciting event! We sincerely hope you enjoy this remarkable event.
Breaking News: Beyonce Released Her First New Song From Upcoming Album
This literally just happened. On her SoundCloud account, Beyonce has just released her first new song in anticipation of her latest album, which is due out sometime this year. The song is called "Bow Down/I Been On. I haven't even listened to it more than once, but we wanted to share this with the fans of Taking Notes as soon as possible. After just one listen, I don't have a good feeling about "Bow Down." It is very different from the Modern R&B genre that Beyonce usually sings. Right now, I'm really disappointed. We might edit this post tomorrow with a full Song of the Day-Style review of this song.
This is what I know so far:
The artwork for this single was posted on Beyonce's Instagram account. We also know that it was produced by Hit-Boy. He is the man behind some of the biggest songs in the mainstream music industry right now. He has worked with Beyonce's husband, Jay-Z, on his hit song "N****** in Paris" with Kanye West. The song is definitely more risqué than the public image she has built due to her appearances singing the national anthem and performing at the Super Bowl.
All we are trying to do right now is share this exciting new music with all of our readers. We have embedded the SoundCloud track in this article so you can tell us your opinion of new song. Do you like it? Does this song make you excited for her upcoming album release? Let us know everything in the comment section below!!
In case you didn't know, this album does not release to the general public until March 19th. However, we at Taking Notes have gotten our hands on a copy before its scheduled release date! Our review won't go live until sometime around the scheduled release date. This is because we would like to listen to the official release also. For all we know, the copy we received may be an early press release that contains some important differences from the version you will all hear. We are expecting to have an exciting couple of weeks here at TNMR, so stay tuned. I know that is a lot to ask after our unannounced periods of inactivity (We will explain all of that nonsense soon).
I'm not going to reveal too much here, but we are planning on working some of the biggest names in the music industry in the next few months. This list of artists include Taylor Swift, Passion Pit, and Eric Clapton. The full list, with dates, will be announced this week.
Stay tuned for a great review of the most anticipated album of the year! This is the place where you will find the full length review, as soon as it is published.
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