Monday, July 10, 2017

Music Monday: Summer Jams

Music Monday is a meme hosted by my friend Lauren from Always Me and the rules are simple: share a few songs you've been enjoying lately (they don't have to be a specific genre or follow any theme) and they can be new or old songs. If possible share a music video or lyric video. And, of course, link up with Lauren.

I've wanted to participate in this meme for a while but for whatever reason it either kept slipping my mind, I didn't have time to write it, or there wasn't any music that was inspiring me at the moment. I seem to have found some passion for music again, though, and I'm excited to join in. I know I won't be able to participate each week but I'm going to try and be a frequent flier with this one.

First up is Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran which is, without a doubt, the song that defines this summer for me.
I'm not a huge fan of Ed Sheeran, meaning that I won't go out of my way to listen to his music, but if it comes on the radio I will absolutely turn the speakers up a bit. When I heard this for the first time on a car ride to an amusement park I fell instantly in love. It's super nostalgic (if that were a genre it'd be my favorite) and reminds me of a song that defined my summer after senior year of high school- Geronimo (the openings sound similar).

Walking the Wire was one of Imagine Dragons singles released in prep for their most recent album (which I absolutely love).
The first time I listened to it I was so overcome in emotion and energy that I had to dance (badly; I'm not a good dancer). It's such a motivating and beautiful song and I want to play it constantly. I couldn't say whether it was the music or the lyrics I loved more.

Like most Coldplay songs Something Just Like This took me a while to warm up to, but once I really started listening to the lyrics I fell in love. Anything that references Greek/Roman mythology tends to attract me, and not only does this song make reference to Achilles and Hercules but Spiderman and Batman as well. A song after my own heart.

When I was younger my dad told me that he'd listen to a song from his childhood and be taken back to that moment or year. For me this is doubly true with music that defines summers. Listening to a "summer song" in the middle of winter, or even when I'm having a bad day, can bring me back to all those good, warm memories and help ground me. Are there any songs like that for you? Let me know in the comments!

6 comments:

  1. Woot! I'm so glad you've joined in, Sam! You've got some great picks - I adore all of these songs. :) Thanks for linking up!

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    1. Thanks for hosting! I've been wanting to link up for a while but I hadn't had any music that really moved me until recently.

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  2. I love Imagine Dragons' new album sooo much.
    I like Ed Sheeran's songs in general but this one is not for me. I prefer stuff like Shape of You.
    Coldplay is one of my favorite band and when I say they did a song with the Chainsmokers I was SO excited. I really like this song.

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    1. It's so great! Lol for Ed Sheeran we're opposites; I enjoy his voice overall tbh. And he seems like a nice guy, at least from what I've heard.
      I'm not a huge Chainsmokers fan but I think this is definitely one of their better songs and Coldplay makes everything better.

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  3. Heya!

    YES YES YES! We have very similar music tastes! I adore most of the new Imagine Dragons album, I really hope to see them live!
    This is also one of my favorite Ed Sheeran songs!
    However this isn't my favorite Coldplay song - I'm a fan of theirs and I feel like the Chainsmokers took over it a bit much. But taking it aways from the artist, it is a nice song!

    Caroline @ Just Another Bookish Blog

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    1. Imagine Dragons would be so awesome to see live!

      I do agree it sounds less like Coldplay normally does but I think it's the lyrics that really got me once I started listening.

      Always love talking to someone with similar music tastes!

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