Ethan's Playlist 9/6/12

Well, today is the day for a playlist! If there are some people out there who don't like my genre playlist, do not worry, for today is a general playlist day! If you did not know September Music Month started this month. Lots of good albums will come out this month. Here they are: Sept. 4 Lecrae & Imagine Dragons, Sept. 11 Dave Matthews Band, Sept. 18 Tyler Ward & The Killers, Sept. 25 Mumford & Sons and Deadmau5.

1. [Bleeding Out] - Imagine Dragons

I found this band like a couple of months ago when their first digital EP came out, Continued Silence and just absolutely fell in love with their music and style. This is by far their best song, that I have found so far, and they are doing great on iTunes... Yay! Also, check out their also awesome song, It's Time.

2. [Free From It All (feat. Mathai)] - Lecrae

Yeah, Ethan didn't you mention that Lecrae's album came out September 4th... Wait that was 2 days ago! Yep! I was quite excited...  I am such a big fan of both Lecrae and Mathai. I think I like Mathai a little more... she has more plays on iTunes. Well, I really like this song and I think it is just great.

3. [So Sick] - Sam Tsui & Max Schneider

I really like both of these guys' voices. They are so good, and I thought they wouldn't really compliment each other, but they really do. This is such a good cover and the original is pretty cool too. I am glad they did this collaboration together, it is sooo good. This would have topped the list if I did a playlist a week ago.

4. [Broke] - Kye Kye

So my awesome friend, <cough> Caitlyn, just kidding... Katelyn, haha, told me about this alternative band called Kye Kye. Well, I kinda didn't look them up till recently, because honestly, I did not think they would be that great... well, they are not that great... They are amazing! I really like this song, and the best thing is, all the lyrics are Bible verses, besides an occasional added word or two. So Katelyn, thank you so much for telling me about Kye Kye :).

5. [With Ur Love] - Cher Lloyd

Ok, this is kinda poppy... Ok it is really poppy... I thinks it catchy... ish.. Ok its catchy and she's pretty awesome. I liked her X-Factor stuff waaay more, like her rapping... and Stay.. but this will do...

6. [Fortune Teller] - Maroon 5

This was my favorite song for like 2 weeks, but the last time I did a general playlist was longer than that. So, now it has decreased in ranking, but it is my favorite Maroon 5 song, behind Payphone, which I am not sick of, I am just sick of people not being sick of it. I was there listening to the song the first time ever by the public, downloaded it the same night, and was obsessed with it months before it was popular... yeah... done ranting.... but it is fun singing with others.

EK10 with DJ Kwokodile 4/2/12

First off, I must apologize for not posting my EK5 for a while. The time restrictions didn't make me all too happy, but I am on spring so I will post one. My genre of music is now leaning more to Christian & Gospel. I am starting to like and appreciate Christian music so much more. It is the healthiest music there is out there. I still listen to other types though, especially from The Voice.

1. [Love Song] - Mathai
When I watched this on television, I wasn't all too impressed. Her voice wasn't extremely built for this song for live performances. I rapidly turned my head around when I heard her without Nicolle Galyon, and with her studio version. I think Nicolle's general voice was no longer there so it didn't sound as plain. I don't know if it was the auto-tuning or that, but I really like it.

2. [The Ruler and The Killer] - Kid Cudi
Hey! It's Kid Cudi! I'm Kid Fudi in my food posts. Yes, he is the inspiration for my name. He is also a pretty cool artist. I am also in love not with his new album, WZRD, but the soundtrack album, The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond. I love the movie, but I love the books even more. The soundtrack is one of the bests I have heard. It is a very melodramatic album, but it is good. This is one of my favorite's. In this song Kid Cudi is like President Snow.

3. [Gold] - Britt Nicole
I love her new album! It is really motivational and is just flat out good. This song is super motivational because Britt is saying everyone is special and worth more than gold. I can't wait for a new album from her, even though it just came out.

4. [White Flag] - Chris Tomlin
Three things that I love in one: Christ Tomlin, Passion, and this song! Chris Tomlin has an amazing voice, and this song is just proof of his amazing artistry. Chris sang that song at Passion. The most amazing Christian music event ever. These older people are allowed to attend a week long concert! This song is about raising the white flag in surrender to Jesus. I love Chris Tomlin and this song so much!

5. [I Wanna Go (Hunger Games)] - WinterSpringPro
I love this song so much! It's so hilarious! I love the movie and this spoof cracked me up so much, I downloaded it. Gale and Peeta are singing to each other, fighting over Katniss. They all don't fit character at all, which makes it even more funny. The best line in the song is from "Peeta". He says, "I'll bake you pies." This is the funniest thing ever!

6. [Ready or Not (feat. Lecrae)] - Britt Nicole
This song is so good. It sounds really good, and the meaning is genuine. You can't find that in any other genre of music. Well, you might be able to, but that doesn't account for the entire genre. Lecrae is in this! I was so stoked that he was in this. He isn't in it all too much, but he is really good. I'm such a fan of them both, and I am so glad they could do a collaboration!

7. [Bromance] - Chester See & Ryan Higa
This is another comedic song. It is really funny seeing Chester and Nigahiga explain to to their friend. My favorite parts of the song, is definitely no the lyrics. My favorite are the guest appearances! Wayne Brady and the WongFu Cast! The best parts are at 2:05 and 2:16 when Phil and Wes guest appear. Phil is overly excited and Wes is confused at what he is doing.

8. [Sail] - AWOLNATION
Great instrumental song done by a single person. The instrumentals are what him me the most, I don't really care for the vocals all too much. I didn't say I didn't care for them all together, but I think the instrumentals are best. The beats, flutes?, and violins?. I have no idea what is in the song, but it sounds really good, for sure lots of electronics.

9. [Glad You Came] - The Wanted
Yay! British guy band! Presenting One D... no just kidding. It is not One Direction from the X Factor. It is The Wanted! All though they do have some members who have experience with X Factor, the band isn't from X Factor itself. I love the beat, and instrumentals, as well as the vocals. I am not bashing One Direction, but I feel that One Direction was directed a little more toward tween girls. I have not listened to their music, but I don't think it's bad.

10. [Sing You Home] - Xenia 
I didn't have a blog when Xenia's album came out, and by the time I have gave it its due respect and have moved on, I got a blog. I haven't said all too much about Xenia. According to iTunes ratings, she has the most of the albums released after The Voice. Her voice is incredibly unique, but I am afraid that her stage presence is not that good. Her song Sing You Home is really good.



I really loved my playlist this week, that I gave y'all 10 songs. They are really good and I really hope you and enjoy and comment so that I know that the many people who read, or get album covers are there.