So when I say, 'something a little different for you this week', I really do mean it! Here I'm introducing you to an entertaining unofficial music video compiled from scenes in the first three films of the Once Upon a Time in China series (of which there are six overall, the first one, of course, being the best). Yeah, being a former Film Studies student, you can probably tell I love a good movie soundtrack from time to time. But I have other reasons for highlighting this particular tune at this time as well. I'll reveal my reasons for that later. Some of you, though, may be able to pick up the reference... Let's just say I'm not the only one who's shown a public appreciation for this theme song in the past week. EGS
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Yeah, I’m totally an Eminem fan, and will happily debate the point with anyone who denies his creative storytelling genius over the past fifteen years. This is how I see Eminem, and the effect he has had not just on the rap industry, but on the whole contemporary music scene. The pessimistic sense of humour and unmistakable insight into human psychology – clear attributes of his writing – are typical of one who works through the ranks with gritted teeth, rides to the top on the euphoric crest of a wave, and is never going to be content with just that. His recently released single ‘The Monster’, with regular collaborator Rihanna (their fourth overall), is a fine self-reflective example of these traits. In recent years Eminem has found within an extra element to his skill set; the ability to comment critically on himself. The man has had his faults, and boy does he know it. I don’t doubt that he would make a fine reviewer, if he ever felt so inclined. Although perhaps this song is less about those faults and more about what causes them in people. It has to be said, though, that neither Eminem nor Rihanna can take full credit for this tune. A fair chunk must go to little-known singer Bebe Rexha, who wrote the hook for the song when she was going through a depressed phase. Safe to say, upon listening to The Monster, this feeling was one not lost in translation. EGS
Again, something a little different for you this week, at the cost of a video that moves. You know I wouldn't do that to you unless what I had in mind was really good, right? On a Good Day is certainly good, no doubts there. But you have to get the right mix, which is why I've specified the Acoustic one. Every other version of this song, you see, would have endless trance-like beats grabbing your attention over the top of the vocals - and like my last Tunesday, this is a tune that is all about the vocals for me. The gentle, eerie acoustics amplify their effect here. Above & Beyond are an English dance music group specialising in electronic dance, although their most recent studio album, Acoustic, seems a bit of a change of direction for them. Like I have hinted at, this song started out as one of those electronic dance tracks, before someone realised its true strengths would be brought out by another method (namely, this one). Those lyrics... Enjoy! EGS
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