Bon Iver!!!

I have to dedicate an entire music post to Bon Iver. I can't even contain myself- they are so good! I've been a fan for awhile, but i'm listening to their music a lot more now because it's such great music to study/ work in, it's calming, and it's great for when it rains.

The first song is Skinny Love:

The natural feel to this song is so calming. Also, his vocals are perfect.

Secondly, Flume is another great song. Every note speaks for itself, and the song itself is so moving and has so much meaning. Their is a wonderful overtone of profound loneliness that is touching.

Holocene is a song from his 2011 album. Their is a bit more background sound to this, but it sticks to their previous works of meaningful lyrics combined with striking lyrics and complex and breathtaking sound. 

Lastly, this song is also from their recent album. "Can't make you love me" is a cover of Bonnie Raitt's original song. I already loved her version- I actually did a cover of it myself and I know how hard it is to convey the meaning of the song. The lyrics of this song have always spoken to me and I can easily relate to them. Bon Iver has taken the song and made it completely made it their own- and I love it. It sends shivers down my spine! 

It's really hard to choose songs from Bon Iver. I listen to whole albums daily(you can listen to all of the first album on youtube in a single video)- which is rare for me because I tend to not like listening to entire albums. Bon Iver is a musical masterpiece and genius of this age. 

With love, 

Natasha

Summer Music

Now that summer is nearing its end (sadly), here are some of my favorite hits!

#1: Some Nights by Fun.
Such a great song! I'm slowly becoming addicted to Fun.'s music. Not only is the tune catching, the the lyrics really spoke to me when I first heard them. Also, the music video is Civil War themed. I have so much respect!

#2: Pontoon by Little Big Town
Just a fun, relaxing to listen to by the beach! Also, I love the instrument backing.

#3: Want U Back by Cher Lloyd

I'm currently obsessed with this song! A great "dancing around your room" song! 

#4: Beez in the Trap by Nicki Minaj

Alright, I'm normally not a Nicki Minaj fan at all, but this song is so catchy and a great song for raves.

#5: Young, Wild, & Free (feat. Bruno Mars) Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg

A great, chill song! Reminds me of good times this summer! 

It's been a great summer of music so far!! And still one month to go! 

With Love, 

Natasha

Olympics and such

Why are the Olympics so important? I'm a sports fan, but only in moderation and only when the sport includes baseball, basketball, or football. So why is it that i'm glued to the TV yelling at the US Women's rowing team? Or currently why am i watching men's beach volleyball? I think one of the great successes of the Olympics is that they make sports that aren't normally "high-interest" or "high-grossing" and they make ordinary citizens invested in them. Without the Olympics, we would never hear about Michael Phelps or Shawn Johnson because swimming and gymnastics aren't necessarily "huge" sports outside the Olympics (although they probably should be). Do American families camp out in front of the TV with their hamburgers and other fattening foods to watch the swimming championships? Unless you are an avid swimmer or are obsessed with swimming, most likely not. The Olympics brings different cultures together and allows different athletes to take center stage for once. And, because of this reason Olympic athletes are so relatable. Missy Franklin is 17 and from a small suburb outside Denver. She is 6 foot 1. How is she any different from myself? We see these people fighting for their dream and then living those dream out- and that is what the Olympics are all about (or maybe these sappy commercials are getting to me). Nevertheless, I will still watch Women's kayaking and will cheer on Men's rowing until the 12th when it's all over. Until then, GO USA!

With love, 

Natasha 

Poetry feelings and such

Just quickly wrote these poems! I haven't posted in awhile, despite having numerous things written. Perhaps things happen like that sometimes-they never get past "draft stage". O well!!

Here is my first one... it's working title is "Book Store Love"

In my own world amongst the chronicles of human thought,

You came up to the poetry section,

I was next to you in the drama section,

What was this beating in my soul?

Skimming titles aimlessly,

Trying to avert my eyes sideways,

A short breath escapes through this magnetism I feel,

Which has turned me forever mute.

Talk to me,

Let’s run away through the aisles with Emily Dickinson,

Or fly away to the skies with Keats,

Dreaming I think of this story.

Yet as I stand carefully positioning my every move,

You seem to skim faster,

Your beloved poetry is nowhere to be found,

Neither is my play.

Come back to me now,

Were you a soul mate I’ve now lost forever?

I stare as you go across the store,

Yet am shaken from my dream.

This chance is gone,

I look at the shelves empty handed,

My story is not to be found,

Only physical books stare back at me,

My loneliness a harsh punishment for my silence.

And my second one doesn't have a title yet. Still thinking!!

You were gone for good,

For good I said from my heart,

Never again would I hope you could be my anything,

Yet why am I still with you unable to part?

The frustration and nights of painful tears,

Your deceit and unguarded playfulness,

My torn heart as I stared at you with others,

All of this giving me such unprecedented stress.

Yet we were together once,

Or was it only in my dreams?

I thought you held me in yours too,

But I felt stranded from you for months.

So here is my final declaration,

I cannot love you nor loathe you,

Must I live in the middle passage forever?

With Love, 

Natasha 

She & Him!!!

I have to confess, my new music obsession is She & Him. She & Him is a indie-pop duo inlcuding Zooey Deschanel and M Ward. What I love the most about this duo is that they have such a great variety of sings. For example, some songs are very light and feel-good, while others are more sentimental. Zooey, one of my favorite singers/actresses/person provides the charming vocals. They are a must-listen to!!!

This is one of my favorite songs from them, "In the Sun"

"Sweet Darlin"

"Thieves"

Happy New Year!!!! Here's to a great 2012!!!! 

With Love, 

Natasha