Welcome all to the first installment of what I like to call Mike J's "song of the week." These are songs that I personally dig and am excited to share with the followers and also random on-lookers, whatever genre it happens to be. SO..what's the song of the week you ask? Allow me to introduce you to...Imogen Heap :) Great electronic/alternative/indie female artist. Honestly she really needs no introduction since shes been doing music since 97'. She's probably most know for being in the band called Frou Frou. And also there song contribution to the soundtrack of Garden State (Film).
But let me get to the point..the song I picked is Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek." Reason..its electronically & just musically a beautiful song that really struck me from first listen. It's a different feel, and I tend to like different..haha. If you listen close you'll here that a part of this song was sampled by a much much less talented (my opinion) artist by the name of Justin Derulo with his "hit" single "Whatcha Say." My issue is, a beautiful song and voice for that matter (even through the auto-tune..yes, some people can pull it off) was taken and made into a very VERY pop-y, uncreative song. Of course I'm sure this happens all the time..its radio and that's what they wanna hear..I broad marketable song. So In turn, the masses get "Whatcha Say"...for my hardcore music fans..here's the original. Hope you dig..PEACES
P.S. Comment if ya like...I don't bit..just nibble ;p
P.S. Comment if ya like...I don't bit..just nibble ;p
Hey Mike! Imogen Heap is awesome!! she is one of the most under appreciated artists in my opinion. A lot of people know her for hide and see..but i am glad someone knows her Frou Frou music..its amazing :) This song is so hauntingly beautiful lyrically, when you get past the cool synths and electronics. I am also mad at Jason DeDROOLO..he completely bastardized the song and took it away from its simple awesome sound. I guess in the music industry...especially mainstream pop, people will do anything to make a quick buck..even sampling great songs and putting s**t lyrics with it! Can't wait to see the next song!!
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