We all know Katy Perry as the fun, energetic, crazy pop-star, dressing up in candy dresses, and living her Teenage Dream. Bubbly and cheerful most of the time, a lot of fans and girls worldwide idolize her. Born on October 15, this artist published many mainstream albums. She has sold 11 million albums and 75 million digital tracks worldwide. Perry remains the only artist to spend 69 weeks in the top ten of the Top 100. She was nominated for 9 Grammy Awards, and actually had a movie made about her, named Part of Me. Well, this blog post is only a part of her, but it was dedicated to Katy Perry due to her success in the career she was working hard toward. Music Inspiration~ Many people have created quotes about music, praising its greatness, and such. So, I've decided to be a little deep in this blog post, aside from all the "Candy Princess" stuff. Here's a few musical quotes. Hope you like them!
"One good thing about music is whenit hits you, you feel no pain." - Bob Marley. This quote means like music is a force that can touch you emotionally, and make you feel a certain way.
"People are like music. Some speak the truth and others are just noise." -Author Unknown. This quote compares human beings, to music. Like some songs are real, and talk about the real things in life, like with some people. But some people, that don't say the right things, are like some meaningless songs.
"Music expresses that which cannot be said, and what is impossible to keep silent." - KushandWizdom. This quote shows the power that music, and how its lyrics can mean so much more. Like stuff that would be too hard to admit, and secrets that have to be kept, music can show it.
"The earth has music for those who listen." - William Shakesphere. This quote makes you really think about how much you appreciate music, and sets the people who listen to music for the fun of it, from the people that really care and look into the lyrics deeper.
Wasn't that deep? If I should post more, comment below your opinion! Until next time, don't forget to look deeper into the lyrics.
Harlem Shake vs. Gangnam Style The Harlem Shake, or Gangnam Style? Gangnam Style is older than the Harlem Shake, but something new could be better. Anyways, both songs are used for a dance, but Gangnam's Style's lyrics are foreign, but Harlem Shake's lyrics are mostly music and the few words that you can hear, you can quickly and easily translate, and you already know. Well, which song/dance do you prefer? After reading this essay, you'll be able to make up your mind easily. Now do the Harlem Shake "Harlem Shake" is a song recorded by American DJ and producer Baauer. The uptempo song did not sell significantly until February 2013, when it was posted on YouTube, when the video set the song to an "Internet Meme." The media response to the song helped increase the song's sales, putting it on Billboard Top 100. But, in the video, many people were dancing to the song in a funny/crazy fashion, influencing many others to second the motion. If you search up the harlem shake, be sure to search up the original one because some on YouTube may be very weird. Gangnam Style Gangnam Style is a k-pop (korean pop) single from Psy. Even though the song was released in July 2012, it became the first YouTube video to reach a billion views. By the end of 2012, "Gangnam Style" had topped the charts of more than 30 countries, and in September 2012, the korean single was noticed by Guiness World Records by "Most Liked Video." This Korean pop star became a global phenomenon, also by the power of social media, like the Harlem Shake. The channel that originally posted "Gangnam Style" already had 2.5 million suscribers, give or take a few. Having this large audience was a key to a viral video. Compare and Contrast Gangnam Style vs. Harlem Shake * Go to the link to see the Venn Diagram discussing Psy, and Baauer's differences. * Summary of Both Well, if you go to the videos (the links will be available to you down below) you have to be aware that I am posting the clean versions, due to the fact I don't know the age of my audience. Back on topic, I feel that the Harlem Shake, in my opinion, would most likely win this Song Wars. (To the right, vote which is better!) The Harlem Shake seems to be better, because it started out small, before it became a hit. Gangnam Style didn't necessarily start out "big" but the story behind Harlem Shake and its producer seemed to be, more like an underdog story, to me. No matter what you choose, music, can obviously have a great influence on anybody, worldwide. LINKS TO THE VIDEOS Here are the links to both of the videos: (And for Gangnam Style I had to put just the lyrics in english because the video had some inappropiate parts that I didn't want to show on the blog and 95% of the time you can't understand what he was saying. You can search it up yourself if you want, but only if you can handle it.)
And for the Harlem Shake, I couldn't find the real and original version, so here's what it would look like, in a way. Also, its appropiate so you don't have to see lyrics. Until next time, DO THE HARLEM SHAKE!!!
Justin Bieber vs. One Direction Are you a belieber or a directioner? Or are you stuck in the middle of this war? If you can't decide, then this blog post will help you make up your mind. If you already have, then this blog post could change your mind. Prepare yourself for the beginning of the Singer Wars. One Direction One Direction began their journey through the 2010 UK X-Factor, after Simon Cowell signed them up with a record deal. But, they actually rose to international stardom by the power of Social Media and Social Networking Sites. This popular boy band has already sold at least 14 million singles, and 8 million albums in the U.S. Their accomplishments and achievments include 2 BRIT awards and 3 MTV Music awards! Favored by Directioners everywhere, this British-Irish band's cons and bad sides could not be found. Only nasty remarks of jealous guys and boys could be used as "con," but, any bad information about One Direction, is unlikely to be true. Our next singer, though has a different side. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber, also one of the male singer that give girls heart throbs, is a powerful opponent for One Direction. Selling at least 15 albums as of May 2012, he is very popular, with 33 million followers on Twitter. Although he sounds very popular like One Direction, he also has some cons. This male singer has been said to take publicity and attention from other musical artists, and also changing girls' ideas of the "perfect guy." Also, he has been involved in horrible scandals unlike One Direction, who wasn't involved in any scandal. But, they have both made huge accomplishments and both broke several records. Both of Their Accomplishments
Justin Bieber’s Accomplishments
One Direction’s Accomplishments
Nominated “Best Pop
Vocal Album” at the 53rd Grammy Awards
Sold over 14 million singles and
8 million albums in the U.S.
Named third most
powerful artist in the world
Named 2012’s “Top New Artist”
by Billboard.
Sold 15 million
albums as of May 2012
2012 was named the
“Year of One Direction” by Huffington Post
First artist to have
seven of his songs on the Billboard Hot 100
Made a $50 million empire
as of June 2012.
Received a “Artist of
the Year” award at the 2010 American Music Awards.
So, you've seen both artists, and what is your final decision? One Direction and Justin Bieber both made big acheivments, but, who will win this war? One Direction sold 22 million singles and albums, but Bieber only sold 15 albums... One Direction became famous through the UK X-Factor, but Bieber propelled to success through YouTube videos. All these facts could make anybody's decision! But what matters, is yours. Please take the poll in the tool bar to the right and we'll see who wins!
These songs are mostly about love, but Live While We're Young talks about how you should live life now, and take an oppurtunity to have fun!! But, the most depressing and sad song is Nothing Like Us. Its about like how a couple was separated, but he guy says even though she's gone, he wants her to know he's sorry....Its my favorite out of all of them...So, take the poll to the right, and we'll see who will win this round of Singer Wars!
