1/25/2020
A new music video?! Don’t mind if I do.
It’s time to watch the music video for Breaking Benjamin’s brand new creation, “Far Away.”
In case you’re new to my process: I don’t make reaction videos. I do record myself, but then I transcribe what I say in the video, which you’ll see below. That’s my method.
If you’d like to join me, here you go…
What prompted this list? I’ve already made a list of favorite acoustic tracks (with some repeats here, I’m afraid). It’s because of Breaking Benjamin. Their acoustic album just came out, and it wasn’t as acoustic as I expected. I won’t get into it, because I’ve exhausted the point in other posts. But it made me crave some truly acoustic tracks, stripped down and full of awesomeness.
For this list, I looked for songs that are pretty different from the original versions, where the artist did something new with it, hence the title of this post. I know I’m forgetting some worthy songs. This is the best I could do at 2 in the morning. Enjoy the tunes!
Of course I’m starting with my man, Ben–since he started this drive in me to start the list in the first place. I won’t say much, because I already have in other posts. Many times. All you need to know, this is the best acoustic version of “So Cold.” I can’t get enough of the variations he does. It. is. so. good.
I…I’m still trying to get a handle on my emotions after hearing this. I can’t believe I had never heard this version until today! This is one of the saddest, most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. I finally get it. The original version I liked OK, but now I get it. These lyrics. My God. How painful this must be for him to sing considering how personal it is. To have to relive that time in his life. Man. I, I have to go to the next one. Wow.
Let’s keep the sad train moving. I mean, what can I say? It’s Chester, and it’s beautiful and hard to watch, but so, so good. This one, like “Hate Me” and others on this list, makes the lyrics shine because of how they’ve changed it. God, this chorus. Sung like this, it’s more depressing. Love it. Continue reading
Just keeping up with the slang of our youth. #imsoold #youresocold #notagreatwaytostartapost
If you’ve spent any time here, you know I kinda sorta like Breaking Benjamin. I mean, they’re fine, I guess. Eh, whatever.
❤
Now that their acoustic album is out, I’m here to make a reaction post. This is not a review per say. These are my unedited, initial reactions after hearing the songs for the first time.
Note: Hey, it’s me. I wanted to come back and re-emphasize these reactions were my very first time hearing these songs–with the exception of So Cold and Red Cold River. Even though it’s only been one day, many of my opinions have changed since making this post.
My process: I don’t make reaction videos, but I do record myself, talk to the camera, and transcribe what I say. Why not just post the video? I don’t know. Crippling fear?
With that in mind, I’m typing out everything I say, every stupid comment. Why? A few things. I like to keep things conversational around here. I type as I talk. I think it’s important not to filter reactions and/or embellish them to make them entertaining for people. And no one is going to read this, so I have nothing to lose here. #noshame
If you’d like to play a drinking game, take a shot every time I say, “I don’t know” or “It’s just that/like” or “I mean…” Actually, don’t. You will die.
Anyway. track by track, here we go. Continue reading
Everyone decides to use New Year’s as an excuse to get to the gym. Hey, whatever works. I’m no exception. Except that I would never go to the gym. Yikes. If I ever did go to the gym, a video of me would end up on Facebook with the caption, “Some girl doing interpretive dance on the treadmill. #treadmillfail”
I have my own treadmill, thanks–honestly, it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made, and that includes my house. I used to be obsessed with my treadmill. We were best friends. I logged many hours. I edited some of my novel there. I wrote some blog posts there. I worked on some freelance work there. I watched the entire Friends series there. But with life changes and a lack of motivation, we’ve parted ways. I’d like to get back to it though, and what better motivation than a new playlist!
Let me explain. Continue reading
I’m back as promised with more songs for your headphones to enjoy. Here is Part 2. If you missed Part 1: My Favorite “Headphones On, Eyes Closed” Songs
I added some gifs just because.
I’m not ashamed to admit I first heard this song on “13 Reasons Why.” By the way, I really liked season 1, sat through season 2, and didn’t even bother with season 3. Anyway, this song is all kinds of beautiful, and it’s hard not to picture scenes from the show when I listen to it. Even so, it’s a great song. I’ve put this on my blog before, and with good reason. My only beef? It’s too damn short. Continue reading
I know it’s not Monday. And it’s not morning when I usually share my wisdom. But I was inspired and I ran with it. Here we go! Some tunes!
A Part One perhaps? If I think of more, I’ll make a Part Two. These came to me in a matter of 10 seconds, and considering I should be asleep right now, I’m going to leave it at five songs. As the title suggests, these songs are best heard with headphones and no distractions.
Not surprisingly, all of these songs have already been featured in other music posts. Go figure. I like what I like.
What can I say? David Gilmour is a god who walks amongst us, and this song is simply beautiful.
Ben Gibbard voice is so soothing. It just puts you at ease. My favorite song on the album by a mile. Continue reading
Happy December! Can you believe it’s December? I’m in denial.
Anyways, it’s been a minute since I’ve made a music post beyond Breaking Benjamin, so I figured I’d share a few songs I’ve been repeating lately. Here we go!
Again. Yes, I know. I have a problem.
At this point, I have to laugh. I mean, what, is this like the twenty-seventh time I’ve mentioned this one? But this song. I can’t with this song. I had this on loop for a solid hour while I cleaned my house. It never gets old. And I can now, without a doubt, crown this my number 3 favorite song of all time. That is an honor, let me tell you. Continue reading
I’m skipping June and July, so here’s a recap of some of my August interests. I should really rename this, “Why I Don’t Get Anything Accomplished.”
Ember Breaking Benjamin
I have had the same album in my car for so long, you’d think it was stuck and I had no choice.
Ha! Not to worry.
OK Computer Radiohead
I had a bit of a Radiohead binge this summer while I cleaned out my spare room. Such an awesome band. I’ll probably do a post about them at some point, namely the total brilliance of Street Spirit and Paranoid Android.
“Allison Road” Gin Blossoms
I miss the 90s.
She fills up her sails with my wasted breath.
Love.
Orange is the New Black
Mindhunter
Better Call Saul
For some reason, I’d never finished watching season 4. I watched the last half in about 2 days, I think. I love Bob Odenkirk and that character. The show is just fantastic. It’s so well written and the cinematography is perfection. Ah, it’s so good. I’ve considered rewatching the entire series. I still might. It’s that good.
A 2-Parter. Here we go!
Part 1: Alex Hefner reacted to “This is the Time” by Nothing More and it made my whole week.
There’s something so entertaining about seeing someone genuinely loving a song you love–especially the first time they hear it. So this reaction in particular was awesome. I enjoyed this video so much that I decided to include it in a post.
The whole idea of watching someone watch a music video is a bizarre concept, but there are countless reactions channels that prove bizarre works.
I love to see Nothing More getting some attention. This song is just…ah. Love it! Love every second of it.
Last week, I played the piano for the first time in probably four years. It was sort of like riding a bike–if you tend to crash frequently.
But the longer I played, it came back to me. Strange. Anyway, I was reminded of all the songs I learned to play just so I could play along.
To continue with my bike analogy, I crashed horribly last week. Like, blood everywhere when I tried to play this. But the further into the song I got, it started to come back. Woo! There are like 45 flats and sharps and ten key changes in this one. I tend to round up.
It’s been years, but I think this is the first song I tried to “play along” to. I’m sure it was an epic fail.
If you’re new around here, Ben Folds is one of my favorite people ever. And that’s all I need to say. Oh, one more thing. I played this at my piano recital! Continue reading
