Sitting back and listening to a few artists that have incorporated classical instruments into their music seems to always amaze. Emilie Autumn is astounding when she lets loose on her custom violin, or when Shadows in The Dark doesn’t say a word and bedazzles people with just a piano.
A friend recently sent me a song by Within Temptation called “Running Up That Hill”. Now WHERE have I heard that song from..? oh yeah..
This is a song that took me a few days to get used to due to the odd singing. I came to realize later on, that it was because her voice was so odd during parts of the song, that makes the song is very addicting. Not to mention, the message of the song is outstanding and quite sad. Especially the second verse:
“I was pretending your secret kiss of confidence was my escape… the perfect game to play…”
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I’ve always enjoyed this song, and frankly the addiction kicks in every time I listen to this glorious song. It also reminds me a bit of Type O Negative from the singers voice, and on top of that, it’s fun to yell “HEY!” throughout the entirety of the song.
Now for the break down of the song. Right off the bat, as soon as the first string of the dust guitar is struck, the beat sends out an aggressive yet foreboding feeling yet at the same time the allure from the consistency of the bass guitar can leave the listener …read more
Imagine an all out brawl of :wumpscut, Yo Yo Ma, and House of Pain, and you’ll have the sound of Stromkern! The glorious blends of James “Ned” Kirby gave birth to Stromkern in 1994 after his DJing days lost their luster.
“Ned” DJed in Madison, Wisconsin in his teen bopper days, and gained much of his experience under “Flowers For Ravers”. (Honestly mate, what the hell kind of band name is THAT?!”)
Anywho, Ned’s earlier acts included “Konzentrationslagen” and “Aussicht vom Rande der Nacht” as well as a cover of Nick Cave’s “The Mercy Seat”. All of which …read more
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“Life can be
a blessing in disguise
for those who know
how to live it right
Forget about
the future and the past
only this moment
will forever last
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