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The Beatles, Hello, I Am The Walrus - Sneak Peak
Oh, I can hardly wait to dig into this one!
Living Colour, An Important Reminder About The Cult Of Personality
I like the way this song empowers us all to choose to be free.
I Stepped Outside The Wall
Here's a sneak peak!
Jeff Buckley’s Hallelujah Made Me Fall In Love With His Voice
This interpretation posses an incredibly natural beauty: unaffected, sincere, and light as a feather.
Aerosmith says “Walk This Way”. Well, Let’s Do It!
Classic, classy, colorful, vintage and a little bit … naughty? Just like a Norman Rockwell painting.
Rush, Tom Sawyer - Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
Yet another impeccable piece of music from Rush. It truly fits in the Neoclassical or Neo-Baroque style with its clarity, precision, and formal design.
Lacrimosa, Alleine zu zweit- Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
A powerful piece of music, with a compelling - and very classical - artistic expression.
Fall Out Boy, Centuries - Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
Does it feel modern? Yes! Does it sound a bit commercial? Yes! Is it relying on heavily used, even overused musical stereotypes? Yes! BUT! It’s really great and they do all of this to achieve a wonderful final outcome!
I Went To Scarborough Fair With Simon and Garfunkel
One word: PERFECTION. That is all.
I Stepped on the Bridge Over Troubled Water together with Simon & Garfunkel
Can a piece of music be compelling and powerful without relying on a great build up of musical tension? Well … if life has already given you all the stress you need, then the music can release that tension.
Tool, Ænema- Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
A great expression of fear of the future and frustration at the lack of change.
Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah For This Superb Piece Of Music
Of course we all love the music, as we rightly should because it is truly beautiful. But as with every Cohen creation I’ve listened to, this one also offers lots of room for exploration of the message in the lyrics, and directs us towards the reverent and the profound in life.
The Beach Boys Make God Only Knows ALL About YOU
Yes, this song instantly gets added to my favorites list! What a great piece of music writing in so many different ways! Bernstein and Gould: https://youtu.be/9ZX_XCYokQo?si=mCewkIgUePvjjwBL
Roxette, It Must Have Been Love - Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
I am not immune! I can be tricked by music too, and it happened this time!
Mariah Carey, Without You: We CAN’T Live Without This Song!
What does dipping candles have to do with this performance?
I Witnessed An Indian Sunset With Elton John
Another fine work by Elton John with his signature polish and perfection in handling throughout.
Sheryl Crow, If It Make You Happy - Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
A simple song that captures the emotions and life experience incredibly well. In fact, by the end I couldn’t help but think of Cohen’s Suzanne.
Blur, Song 2 - Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
A great expression of the carefree, non serious, even silly stage of youth.
Don McLean Serves Us A Delicious American Pie
If this is representative of Don McLean’s work, he is worthy of the title American Troubadour. What a lovely song!
Led Zeppelin I Poll
I did my first listen to the entire album; now I need to decide which songs should I get return to for an in-depth analysis. Any suggestions?
BIG, BIG, BIG News and ... A Change!
Okay; now I really want to know if any of you saw THIS coming. No, not the series, but what you will SEE here!And Vlad says to stay tuned because it's coming TONIGHT!!!
Pink Floyd, The Trial - Amy’s In-Depth Analysis
The grand climactic moment of this whole journey has arrived, and what an incredible view we have.
Sweet, Love Is Like Oxygen - Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
Science, physics, and music … the perfect way to explaining Love!
Korn, Freak On a Leash - Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
“Nu Metal”. I will have to adjust my ear to this, but for a first contact, I have to say that it sounds interesting.
Depeche Mode, Enjoy The Silence - Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
Well, well, well! A piece of music telling us to enjoy the silence. Ironic? Actually, it works quite well, especially when viewed from the perspective of dance.
Gordon Lightfoot, Song for a Winter's Night - Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
A comfortable, comforting, heartwarming piece of music which nicely sets the romantic sentiment expressed in the lyrics.
Pearl Jam, Even flow - Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
An eloquent piece of music, and one that serves an important purpose. Also it feels very close to the spirit of pioneers such as Hendrix and Dylan.
Pearl Jam, Black - Amy’s First Listen And Analysis
What a great piece of music! I especially loved the paring of the poetry with the vocal delivery.
Green Day, Boulevard Of Broken Dreams - Amy’s First Listen and Reaction
This one starts off with a satisfying sound, and then … but wait until you get to the end!
The Beatles, Good Morning Good Morning - Amy’s First Listen and Analysis
Yay, it’s morning on the farm! The rooster is waking us all up! Oh, this isn’t just any farm … this is THE Farm!
