Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan (RELEASED TODAY)

I just got to listen to a few songs off this tribute album to one of the best poet musicians in rock n' roll history... the iconic Bob Dylan.  Even when I wasn't a fan of a specific song, his voice or lyrics would somehow grab my attention.   I must admit I was pleasantly surprised upon hearing a few of these songs.  I'm not usually a fan of too many cover songs (disappointed with Buddy Holly tribute album last year) - don't ruin a classic song, but there a few songs that really stood out to me and I have posted a few below.. First posted is Ke$ha singing 'Don't Think Twice, it's Alright' - which was a song that the words are amazing but really liked her take on this.  Ziggy Marley covered, 'Blowin In the Wind', the awesome jersey band, The Gaslight Anthem do, 'Changing of the Guards'.  Lastly, Miley Cyrus covered 'You're Gonna Make me Lonesome when You Go' and I have been honest, I was one of those totally annoyed that she was everywhere at one point, but I have to admit her voice sounds perfect for this song.  Thoughts???Well take a listen to these songs and try to sample the rest of the album and go to a store and actually buy the CD instead of downloading it... help the local stores out.

Michelle Williams --- Some Like Her Hot Movies + TV: GQ.com

I just read the interview with Michelle Williams for GQ Magazine.. and I have to admit I must have teared up three times (at least).

Watching her speak as she accepted her Golden Globe with a calmness and so soft spoken just shows the strength she has. I have to admit I liked her on Dawson's Creek (even though I did not see all seasons) and have really enjoyed her performances in the past few years and obviously really liked Heath Ledger and was very sad when he passed away. I couldn't help but feel for Williams and their daughter Matilda. In the article, she mentions how her daughter won't have her own memories, but she (Williams) will be able to provide memories, stories, things to show her and I have no doubt that Matilda will feel the love from both her parents as Williams seems to be determined to provide a full round life for her and Heath's daughter.

Some Like Her Hot Movies + TV: GQ.com

2012 Golden Globes.. Best Dressed!

Congrats to all the winners... super happy for Kelsey Grammer, Idris Elba, Claire Danes, George Clooney, Christopher Plummer, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Lange, Kate Winslet, Meryl Street and Michelle Williams.  However, what I love about this award season is the red carpet and how its a celebration of the lows & highs of film & television... with that I have to admit I am a little disappointed with the red carpet looks.  Usually there are one or two that just look simply perfect and the dress is out of this world, classy but still new and gorgeous.  There were many pretty, pretty dresses and handsome guys.. so I'll just show what I did think was pretty and the men that looked wonderful (including couples).   What did you think of the red carpet outcome and the show itself?

 
 
 

 

 

 

Emma Stone looked beautiful and check out her close up with the hair - just really pretty girl.   Kathleen Robertson - liked the dress but her makeup or earrings were just off.  Andie MacDowell looked great and considering her daughters are now grown... really class act.  And lastly, Sarah Michelle Gellar, her dress wasn't my favorite or on the worst list, but one thing that was perfect... her makeup.  She looked absolutely perfect.. so what did you guys think?  Who is your best dressed?

 

Alabama Shakes 'You Ain't Alone'

Just really wow... amazing!  Sounds so amazing... keep an eye out for this band!!

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Little Talks-Of Monsters and Men [ON SCREEN lyrics +sidebar]

Great little song... I twittered another song called 'Love Love Love' - check that out as well!

Fun. - We Are Young ft. Janelle Monae

So I saw this video on New Year's Day... pretty fitting in the idea of a new year, new day, new hour, new minute.  below are some of the lyrics.  Also, you might recognize the song... it was on an episode last month... enjoy guys!
TonightWe are youngso let's set the world on firewe can burn brighterthan the sun

Carry me home tonightJust carry me home tonightCarry me home tonightJust carry me home tonight

The world is on my sideI have no reason to runSo will someone come and carry me home tonightThe angels never arrivedbut I can hear the choirso will someone come and carry me home
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My Choices for Best Music Videos of 2011....

1.   Foo Fighters	Walk
2.   PJ Harvey	Colour of the Earth
3.   Rise Against	Make It Stop (September Children)
4.   Lykke Li	Sadness is a Blessing
5.   Cults	Go Outside
6.   Bon Iver	Holocene
7.   Demi Lovato	Skyscraper
8.   We Are Augustines	Chapel Song
9.   Bruno Mars	The Lazy Song
10. Cage the Elephant	Shake Me Down
11. Keith Urban	Without You
12. Radiohead	Lotus Flower
13. The Strokes	Under Cover of Darkness
14. Beastie Boys	Make Some Noise
15. Best Coast	Our Deal
16. The Black Keys	Lazy Boy
17. Dr. Dre	I Need A Doctor
18. The Decemberists	This is Why We Fight
19. Lana Del Rey	Video Games
20. Manchester Orchestra	Simple Math
21. Pink	F*ckin' Perfect
22. Foster the People	Pumped up Kicks

My Choices for best singles of 2011....

1.   The Strokes	Under Cover of Darkness	Angles
2.   Foo Fighters	Rope	Wasting Light
3.   Adele	Someone Like You	21
4.   Bon Iver	Holocene	Bon Iver
5.   The Strokes	Taken for a Fool	Angles
6.   PJ Harvey	The Colour of the Earth	Let England Shake
7.   Radiohead	Lotus Flower	King of Limbs
8.   Cults	Go Outside	Cults
9.   Lykke Li	Sadness is a Blessing	Wounded Rhymes
10. Florence + The Machine	Shake it Out	Ceremonials
11. We Are Augustines	Chapel Song	Rise Ye Sunken Ships
12. Lady Gaga	Edge of Glory	Born This Way
13. Pink	F**kin' Perfect (Perfect)	Greatest Hits…So Far!
14. Foster the People	Pumped Up Kicks	Torches
15. Death Cab for Cutie	You are a Tourist	Codes and Keys
16. Foo Fighters	Walk	Wasting Light
17. Taking Back Sunday	Faith (When I Let You Down)	Taking Back Sunday
18. Red Hot Chili Peppers	The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie	I'm With You
19. Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi	Two Against One ft. Jack White	Rome
20. Adele	Rolling in the Deep	21
21. Rise Against	Make It Stop (September Children)	Endgame
22. Ryan Adams	Lucky Now	Ashes & Fire
23. Britney Spears	Til The World Ends	Femme Fatale
24. Lady Gaga	Marry the Night	Born This Way
25. Manchester Orcherstra	Simple Math	Simple Math
26. Best Coast	Boyfriend	Crazy For You
27. Cars	Sad Song	Move Like This
28. AWOLNATION	Sail	Megalithic Symphony
29. Demi Lovato	Skyscraper	Unbroken
30. Best Coast	Our Deal	Crazy For You
32. 31. Lady Gaga	Judas	Born This Way
33. The Decemberists	This is Why We Fight	The King is Dead
34. Bon Iver	Calgary	Bon Iver

My Choices for Best Albums of 2011....

1.    Adele, 21

2.    Foo Fighters, Wasting Light

3.    The Strokes, Angles

4.    Lykke Li, Wounded Rhymes

5.    Radiohead, The King of Limbs

6.    Florence + the Machine, Ceremonials

7.    The Cars, Move Like This

8.    PJ Harvey, Let England Shake

9.    Death Cab for Cutie, Codes and Keys

10.  Cake, Showroom of Compassion

11.  Britney Spears, Femme Fatale

12.  Cage the Elephant, Thank you, Happy Birthday

13.  Best Coast, Crazy for You

14.  Lady Gaga, Born this Way

15.  Manchester Orchestra, Simple Math