With 2008  gone-never to return, sigh-it’s time to reflect on some of the music that’s been released so far this year. Instead of a stuffy, academic list of what albums will change outlook forever, there is a quick survey of songs. 

It is the time of year when children and grown-ups alike are struck with the urge to take an accounting of numerical time.

One of the most colorful songs that we had in 2008 was written by Nickelback and it says everything about being a rock star and the many everyday people who actually wish they were one of the famous rock stars, in fact, the video depicts several everyday people telling the many things they would like to have while changing from person to person in a very attractive way, in a way that most people can identify with the lyrics of the song.

And moving on to a different music genre with find the sexy Rihanna who doesn’t want the music to stop, in fact, the name of the so we’re about to nominate says so as well.  Don’t stop the music – is one of those songs that you can dance to at the club while having a great time because the Sonics over it make that it does it all by itself, it could literally grab your body and make it move as though is if you knew how to dance.

If you are into sexy pop music then the following song is sure to blow you away or bring back good memories, our third nominee is called Duffy who is actually a gorgeous blonde babe who knows how to mix and property blend rhythms from the past with a contemporary flavor.  The song we’re talking about this called “mercy” and from the moment you hit play you might think you are hearing the latest Madonna song that that is not the case as Duffy took the trophy on this one.  Many people who listen to this song for the first time might think they are hearing a song that was written back in the forties because the style itself feels kind of old but the rhythm is certainly to be remembered as one of the best of 2008.

Next we ask, who the hell is Soulja boy and what the heck are those moves?  When you hear the following song your will want to “crank that up” -literally!  This home is actually quite rhythmic and will have you jumping in one leg from left to right; it only takes a few seconds to get hooked up on this one.

There are abundant music on the plate exploring new ways of taking up traditional musical forms.  There are different music like Latin, Brazilian, French Classics, Pop, etc.

The year 2008 will never be synonymous with prosperity, but not all of the news was bleak. For those living in the Bay Area, it seemed as if each week brought another example of cultural or artistic excellence. Some of the top music can be obtained from any sites related to music.

Jeff
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/best-music-of-2008-725819.html

It’s that time of year again – time for music fans across Canada to vote for the Juno Fan Choice Award. If you’re not familiar with some of the artists nominated for the category, then sampling them through music downloads is the best way to determine your vote. In the meantime, check out the lowdown on this year’s nominees.

Gregory Charles Currently on tour supporting the hit album, I Think of You, Charles and his 40 piece orchestra are wowing sold-out audiences across Canada. The tour will make a stop at the Juno Awards for a live appearance on April 1st. Will Charles leave the event with a Juno Fan Choice Award?

Michael Bublé Known for his Sinatra-like crooning, Bublé has sold 10 million albums worldwide. A big winner at last year’s awards, Bublé returns in the hopes of snatching up the award for fan favorite.

Nelly Furtado With her third album topping the charts, Furtado has had a huge year with radio hits like “Promiscuous” (featuring hip hop artist Timbaland) and “Say It Right.” Furtado is tied for the most nominations at this year’s awards and has also been tapped to host the awards ceremony.

Nickelback Dissed at the Grammy Awards, rock band Nickelback strikes back with 2 Juno nominations. With a whopping 6 songs released as singles from their fifth album, All the Right Reasons, it’s no wonder the Alberta-based quartet is a nominee for Fan Choice.

Sarah McLachlan With angelic vocals and poignant lyrics, fans of McLachlan keep coming back for more. Most recently, the release of a traditional pop sound in Wintersong, has earned her another Juno nomination in the category of Pop Album of the Year.

So that’s a peek at the nominees for Fan Choice. But don’t take our word for it. Decide for yourself. Load the Juno Award Nominees’ music downloads into your player and make an educated decision. But don’t take too long, March 17th is the last day to vote. The winner will be announced April 1st.

Cameron Morrison
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/who-will-you-vote-for-in-the-juno-awards-126749.html

My all time favorite album turned 40 this week. The Beatles self titled double album was released on November 22, 1968. It’s better known as The White Album due to it’s white cover. It was The Beatles only double album and their only self titled album. I also believe it was their best album (and considering the competition that is saying a lot.)

Sure not every one of the album’s 30 tracks is up to The Beatles usual incredibly high standards. Songs like “Goodnight” and “Don’t Pass Me By” (sorry Ringo) won’t ever rank among The Beatles best and in fact they do rank among their worst. But even the not so great songs seem to add to the album’s character. And these few weak tracks are definitely exceptions and not the rule.

Some would say that these weak tracks are an indication that the album should have been a single album instead. I strongly disagree. 13 or so tracks probably would have had to have been cut to make it into a single album and there’s no way there are 13 tracks that could be cut from The White Album.

To me it’s the great variety of The White Album that helps to make it so timeless and so endlessly listenable. It’s the one album I seem to never get bored of. It’s amazing how I still hear new things in the songs all of these years later. I first heard The White Album about 12 years ago and I am still blown away by the nuances and musical layers of these songs. I wouldn’t call the album a “grower” as that term is usually reserved for an album one doesn’t initially enjoy and then grows to like. This is an album I initially loved and then grew to love even more and more over the years.

Songs such as “Martha My Dear” and “Honey Pie” may have seemed like “throwaways” when I first heard it but now they seem essential. These are brilliant songs that show The Beatles at a creative peak. They weren’t merely trying to repeat what they had already done, they were always looking for new song styles to try, new ways to create. If you’re the type that enjoys hearing the same song over and over again (hello Nickelback fans!) then sure this may not work for you but if you’re the type that actually likes to hear imagination at play then it certainly is.

“Revolution #9″ is often brought up as the biggest example of The Beatles “going too far.” Once again I strongly disagree. To me “Revolution #9″ is a vital part of The White Album and I love that it was included. I think, still to this day, it’s the most unusual track ever to be included on a #1 album. That alone would make it an interesting listen. But it’s more than just unusual. It’s an extremely effective track for what it is. It’s aim is to be unsettling. To take the listener on a sort of stream of consciousness journey and to that end it works extremely well. While I do not listen to this track every single time I put on the album (I admit to often stopping the album at “Cry Baby Cry” and thus skipping “Revolution #9″ and “Goodnight.”) when I do listen to it, I enjoy it.

I far prefer that experiments such as that are included rather than hearing an album chock full of average tracks that all sound the same.

The contrasts of The White Album are brilliant. From “Helter Skelter” the album moves to “Long Long Long.” That has to be among the most intense contrasts in rock history. “Helter Skelter” is the heaviest song The Beatles ever recorded and “Long Long Long” is the quietest. These songs are the perfect representation of what The White Album is. Variety, contrast, imagination, and excellence.

Matthew Yoho
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/the-beatles-the-white-album-is-40-669648.html