Thoughts Chapter 1: Lost In The World by Kanye West

Here's Lost In The World (ft. Bon Iver) by Kanye West.
I'll never understand why this song ignited some thought that has been swimming around in my brain (brain cavity) but ever since I've been coming to terms with my Granny I must now try to come to terms with my mother before she truly pass away. This song makes me think of me destroying the world with red eyes crying constantly until all of America is destroyed. All I know is that if my mother passes away I hope I have a house way far out in the country because I will either need time alone or time with a whole bunch of people and a knife. Kanye was lucky enough to hide from the world after his mother's passing but me, I don't know what I'll do or even where I'll go. I'm scared......

Stop thinking about her.
She's still alive.
You're pushing everyone away
You're building up so much anger inside you
So much that people around you can feel it
I know you don't want to talk about it
But you need to learn how to hold it in if you don't talk.
The more you think about her passing the worse it will be.
I want you to be happy
I want you to go farther
I want you to smile and mean it.
She's still alive.
Please don't stress out about her passing away
One day it will happen.
And I promise you that
Everything will be ok.
Don't share everything to everyone now just do it
One by One
This mood you have
This feeling you have
This funk you have
Is eating at you
And it's eating away at you so fast that
You can't even express emotions anymore.
This is a new start, please try
Please socialize with your friends
And be happy.

Happily Melancholic Favorite #6: Spark by Moumoon

Man, I love Moumoon, especially their new mini album, Spark. The title track is so happy and great. Puts a big smile on my face.
It's a great song to listen to when your driving around the world in the morning. The whole EP is great for the morning really.
Here's Spark by Moumoon
Sorry about the crazy Japanese obsession right now, it's just a seasonal phase that comes and goes.

Here's an English song for you just in case you don't like songs in a different language.
Sunshine Girl ~English Version~ by Moumoon

Melancholy In Love Pt. IV: Algo Esta Cambiando [Something's Changing] by Julieta Venegas

Man, I don't know why I love the sounds of Julieta Venegas but she is winning my heart song by song. One of her songs, "Algo Esta Cambiando", is a great song about a relationship that is at first glance the same but if you look closely something's changing.
I love this song and I love this artist. I found out about Julieta Venegas from Nelly Furtado when she was on Furtado's song, "Baja Otro Luz [Under Another Light]". Hearing Furtado, Venegas, and La Mala Rodriguez singing, "El Color De Mi Vida Cambio Desde Que Tu Llegaste [The Color Of My Life Changed When You Arrived]" Back and forth like they were in a conversation was magical. It made the song a great one. If they collaborate again I'm buying the song, no questions asked. Anyways, moving on.....
Julieta Venegas treats her songs like children. You can just hear how much work has been put together for each song and Algo Esta Cambiando must have taken her weeks to put together. To make the song just right. The song itself is great to listen to.
I feel like I'm "in love" and then losing love when I listen to the song. Fading out of a relationship that was not working with me emotionally. I love that. I love how a song can take me and swoop me into a lovely story. It's great to hear songs like that.
All in All, I think this song is a great one, very close to a perfect song. For all music lovers out there if you love Perfect Pop you'll love Julieta Venegas. Especially the song, Algo Esta Cambiando. It's got a 97% out of 100% in the "Perfect Pop" Meter.
With vocalizing, hooks, and a chorus that'll echo in your head anytime anywhere, if America was very open to foreign music this song would top charts. But sadly that's not the case. Oh well, At least it top Latin Charts. Go on with your Spanish self Bonita!
While I listened to Julieta since January 2010, I've been having a lot of thought about what kind of music I like. I love so much music but I'm also picky at the same time. In middle school I thought I liked Indie Music but I don't. Cause the Decemberists piss me off and Vampire Weekend are annoying sometimes to me. And so on and so on.
I think that I like Pop.
Perfect Pop, not Popular Pop that sucks.
Good Pop that takes you and makes you want more.
Pop that's catchy.
Pop that tells a story.
Pop that takes you away.
Pop that makes people feel.
Pop that just makes you feel human.
I've explored through English, French, and Asian Pop since I was 8. I didn't know much about Latin Pop until 2009.
You know, I think that I wouldn't have explored Latin Pop Music if it wasn't for Nelly Furtado's 2009 album, Mi Plan. Also, I wouldn't have found out about Julieta Venegas without Furtado's help. Thank you, Nelly Furtado!
Here's Algo Esta Canbiando by Julieta Venegas
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Also, enjoy this beautifully done music video for the song.
Hope you like the song and the video.

Julieta Venegas - Algo Esta Cambiando from Coral Rucker on Vimeo.

6th Happily Melancholic Song: It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas by Sam Phillips

I'm sure some of you have heard of Sam Phillips infamous Long Play deal she's got going on this year. Basically she's giving subscribers a year of free music for 52$! 5 Digital EPs, Bonus Tracks/Rarities, Outtakes, Blog, Journal, Radio Talk, and so much more. Plus, she's giving her subscribers a free full-length digital album of her upcoming album. Set to release this fall. I know that it's a little late to post a Christmas song. But, you know what, I was broke during Christmas so I couldn't subscribe. I subscribed Thursday night and I feel like I've gotten my money's worth. Sam Phillips are so generous. You know, I've noticed that it's usually women that offer their music for free more than men. That's why I check on my female artists before the males. They don't give you much unless it was promoted on TV. Then they'll start giving a song(s) away.
ANYWAYS................On with the song.
It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas makes me smile but makes me feel really sad at the same time because.....Well, if you ever watched Gilmore Girls and you heard Sam Phillips vocalizing to a melody. For example....

I love that la la.
Well the songs reminds me of Gilmore Girls which makes me happy. (You know, I sometimes think that the only reason why I really like Sam Phillips is because her voice reminds me of Gilmore Girls.) I miss that show. It was supposed to have 8 seasons, not 7! Anyways, the reason why it makes me so sad is because it reminds me that even though I had a good Christmas last year it'll be bad this year. I just feel it in my bones. Plus the lyrics are so sad and yet the vocals are so sweet. Especially the vocalizing parts. Sam Phillips really knows how to hit home sometimes.
Here's It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas By Sam Phillips

5th Happily Melancholic Song: Harmony To My Heartbeat by Sally Seltmann

Dreams They Come & Go, This Is One I've Had Forever I Know.

I don't know how Sally does it. She just writes a song with hope and happiness mixed with uncertainty and sadness. She's the Happily Melancholic Queen. I loved her work as New Buffalo and now she's releasing her next album with her real name. She may have changed her name but her music, lyrics, and vocals are still just as heavenly as before. She's mixed the sounds of piano and acoustic guitar (Main instruments used for the Somewhere, Anywhere album as New Buffalo) with her Casio keyboard and synth and lo-fi sounds (Main instruments for The Last Beautiful Day). She's grown so much since her first release About Last Night. I love this artist.

I've Found The Lock In The Key, Now I Can Be Everything I've Wanted To Be

Harmony to My Heartbeat from Sally Seltmann on Vimeo.

Harmony to My Heartbeat. Directed by Antuong Nguyen at

Moopjaw.

I've Got A Little Dream That's Become A Friend For The Melody

Here's Harmony To My Heartbeat by Sally Seltmann
I Hope This Song Makes You Feel Better About The New Year Like It Did For Me.
Thank God For Arts & Crafts.

Melancholy In Love Pt. II: The Love Bug by M-flo loves BoA

The cover of Astromantic.

I've been really addicted to pop lately. I think I'm taking a break musically or something. It's either that or I'm just craving pop. I've been from Korea to Japan, France to Latin America & more. Pretty much all over the world except for the US. I think I've grown tired of English songs.
Anyways, I really like this song now because it really helped me write this one book I'm writing. I love songs that help me write. Especially when I'm brainstorming.
I love when I'm brainstorming. It's like I'm high on creativity. I'm off the walls one minute and then I'm productive the next! Who needs drugs when you're doing things that you love! Anyways...
Here's The Love Bug by M-Flo loves BoA.

Music Video
BoA's Myspace
BoA's Offical Website
M-Flo's Official Website[Japanese]

This picture is cool.

The cover of the single.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY! 2010!

Happily Melancholic Favorite #4: You Left Me Here by Iko

This is my favorite song of Iko. It's a really touching song of being left behind. This band has a lot of impactful songs and calming melodies led by Kieran Scragg.
I Hope You Like
You Left Me Here by Iko.

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This song and many other B-sides/ non-album tracks are offered for free on their Official Website.

Happily Nostalgic: I Feel Music by The Jealous Girlfriends

I really like this song. The melody and rock based sound reminds me of the 90s. The vocals of this song are really great. If I ever made a music video of this song I'd have a teen kid running around searching for something. Possibly his love? Hmm?...Anyways...
Here's I Feel Music by The Jealous Girlfriends
I Hope You Like The Song.

4th Happily Melancholic Song: Ghost by Gregory & The Hawk

I love this song. When you hear it you either feel the anger, the sadness, or the happiness in the song. Or all three! This song is moving, goofy, powerful, and dynamic.
Hope You Enjoy Ghost by Gregory & the Hawk.

Music Video
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