Basshunter - All I Ever Wanted

This is Basshunter's second single to be released in the UK. Real name Jonas Altberg, he is a singer-songwriter and DJ, and is currently getting ready to release a new single and album. Rumours suggest his new single is called "Calling Time", but will it carry on this unstoppable video that seems to link most of his music videos together? Or is Aylar Lie too busy to carry them on? And if it doesn't continue the story then are we going to be upset because of the way "I Promised Myself" was left.

This song is about always hoping that the person you are with is always happy, I really like the song as it's got a really nice meaning, but then again it could be because of the video as well. The song was written by Jonas, so there must be a lot of meaning behind the song. And he does sing it really well. The song peaked at number 2 on the UK chart, but did get number one in Ireland. It also re-entered the charts in 2010 at number 98, so it does suggest that people still like it now.

Basshunter's music videos have recently become a phenomenon. There is no other music videos that link with one another and creates a whole story, some consider it being like a soap-opera, and they are right, leaving us excited to find out what the next part of the story will be all about. So far we have an awful ending with "I Promised Myself" that left me gasping the first time I saw it. I am eager to find out what will happen next, but will we ever find out?

So RECAP..... In "Now You're Gone" Aylar Lie and Lucas Thorheim broke up by text, their friends decide to try and take their minds off the brake up and suggest they go clubbing. Aylar and Lucas end up going to the same club, Aylar then texts Lucas to join her on the dance floor, and they end up getting back together.

The story continues, they go on holiday in Spain, and they are enjoying themselves with water fights and the sun, and just having a joke and a laugh. They decide to go clubbing, and yet again Basshunter is the DJ. However while Aylar and Lucas are dancing there is this girl who keeps a close eye on them and are trying to join them. Later on, Aylar notices Lucas talking to this girl and storms off. We see Aylar sitting on the beach watching a video of Lucas. She gets a message from Lucas saying that the girl is a mate's girlfriend, then that's when the video ends...

It's a little bit of a cliffhanger because you don't know whether they will stay together or not. I bet Aylar and Lucas had great fun with the water pistols and stuff, and I bet Lucas enjoyed the bit when Aylar was choosing which dress to wear... I think it represents a lot of fun, they are both happy which coincides with the song, although the ending may not fit as good, but then again others may think so.

Overall this is another great music video and another amazing song, it's a shame it never got to number one as it clearly deserves it. I like the fact that most of Basshunter's music videos lead on from one another, and I definitely can't wait for the next one.
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Eric Saade Featuring J-Son - Hearts In The Air

After watching Eurovision 2011 in Dusseldorf, Germany. I voted for quite a few people to hopefully win, and Eric Saade was one of them, back then he sung "Popular" and I had a feeling I was going to like Sweden's entry. With the likes of Basshunter, September, Swedish House Mafia and most recently, Ola Svensson, I am looking forward to see how Eric Saade performs on the chart. He has been signed to All Around the World Records, who has a number of European artists such as Inna, Alexandra Stan and Sak Noel. With promoting and radio and music channel play I can so see this song being big, but I am wondering if he can manage to get on the UK charts... we'll just have to wait and see.

Eric Saade used to be in a boy band called What's Up!, they gain moderate success in Sweden including providing the vocals for the Disney channel's film Camp Rock for Sweden, changing the lyrics to Swedish and dubbing the voices of various cast members in the film. They've been going since 2007 and they are still going today. They have only released two singles before Eric Saade left to pursue a solo career. In the case of J-Son, real name Julimar Neponuceno, was originally born in Brazil, but moved to Sweden when he was 5 years old. He is a new rapper and if this song is a hit here in the UK, then he has a big chance at doing well here, since rap seems to be in lately, but with so many artists going down a similar route, it will be difficult for J-Son to make a name for himself.

The song was written by Eric Saade, Jason Gill, Robin Fredriksson and Julimar Santos (J-Son). I'm happy that Eric Saade is also a songwriter I always think it is great if an artist sings their own songs because that way they can show who they really are, and what's gone on in their life. However this song does come across a little cocky especially "do it like I do" and "because I'm the king of my own life". I do agree with what he is saying, you do make your own life, and although some people push you to follow a certain path, there comes a point when your own decisions should be yours and no one else's, you should make your own mind up on things rather than letting others choose for you, otherwise you'll have to face the consequences even though it wasn't your fault.

I really like this song, it's not your typical Swedish dance song, and I think that what draws my attention to it. I think it was difficult to come up with ideas for this music video as the lyrics don't give enough away to create a narrative, and in theory, I think this music video is pretty good considering the song, as it they both coincide nicely.

First up, I like the use of the plane, the plane could represent a heart therefore putting it up in the air. Also Eric Saade creates a heart using his hands at one point, he does this frequently, and it is something a lot of people have been doing recently. I think it's funny how in about a decades time we'll come across music videos such as this one where "hand hearts" are used and we'll all burst out laughing, remembering that that was the "in" thing to do back then.

All the other bits such as the driving the car and the party, could be considered irrelevant, even though they are prominent in the video they don't link in that well with the song. I like the fact that Eric Saade comes across quite arrogant, which links in perfectly with the song. Do I believe he is conceited in real life? Maybe a little bit, but he did thank everyone who voted for him to win Eurovision 2011, so I think he's in between.

Overall I feel like this song is going to turn out to be one of my favourites if I listen to it a few more times, the music video has some good cross-references. It doesn't stand out from the crowd, but it links well with the song. I hope Eric Saade becomes the next big Swedish artist, as I'm interested in where his career might take him.

The Wanted - Lightning

The Wanted is a five piece pop band consisting of Max George, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaren, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes. They have released a number of singles including their most recent single "Glad You Came" which got to number one here in the UK. Now they have released their second single from their second album and it's made by the same team. It managed to get to number two on the chart last week, with the help of a performance on the X Factor. I haven't been too sure of what to make of this song and it's music video, I feel that it doesn't suit it as well as it could, but we'll see.

This song was written by Steve Mac, Wayne Hector and Ed Drewett, who also wrote the song "Glad You Came". This would have helped them to gain the number 2 on the UK chart. But I don't think the song is as good as "Glad You Came", maybe it's just me because I think Glad You Came actually means something else that's actually making me laugh right this minute, whereas this one has no hidden meanings as far as I can tell. The song is about being in the start of a relationship and they both really like one another so much so that every touch tingles and when their lips touch it's like "playing with lightning".

The Wanted must have enjoyed making this music video, they looked like they had a lot of fun. Although there is little narrative, it is also enjoyable to watch, with eye-candy for both guys and girls, yet again. There is some bits where people can laugh at such as the smoke bomb that is thrown into the car. Although what it has to do with the song I haven't got a clue.

There is a only a few things that link in with the song such as when you see people kissing, which indicates "When your lips touch mine", but there is a lot that doesn't link such as the fireworks... The song is about lightning not fireworks... And those lights around The Wanted, I presume they're supposed to reference lightning but not everyone is going to see the links.

Overall I really like the song and it will become more and more catchy the more times I hear it, but the music video isn't one to make you go WOW. It doesn't reflect the song very well, and definitely could have been a lot better. Maybe I was expecting too much after the "Glad You Came" music video.

Frixion - Under The Influence

Frixion is a new boy band on the block, but will they succeed or will they fail? That is the question. This is their first singles and it's been released already, however it has not charted, leaving us thinking failure could be on the edges. However I think if they promoted themselves enough they would be the next big things. The band consists of 3 members who are David Stanton, Neil Painter and Johnny Wright. Each band member comes from a different place, Birmingham, Blackpool and London, and they are all apparently over 6 foot, according to their facebook page. The music channels are in favour of this music video as they play it quite a few times when I'm watching them, hence why I'm doing this review today. Is there a place for them here in the UK? I'm not too sure, we'll just have to sit back and check they may do well but they need to go more commercial and do a lot more promoting otherwise they will fail.

This song is very catchy, as much I hate to admit it, I do actually like this song, but I bet if I hear it a few more times, I'll get bored by it. I'm not usually into this sort of music, and it's going to be difficult for this band to break into the UK singles chart, will they be able to do it? I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see I guess.

The music video is kind of, hmmm..... I like it and then I don't, there's not much of a storyline and I don't really get the whole robot (mechanic) thing. So let me work through this.... David, Neil and Johnny are all robots, and they are missing body parts. These three girls are mechanics and they're here to fix them up. But in doing so it makes these three guys "under the influence" of these girls? I sort of get it, but it is very different and pretty complicated at times. I don't think everyone would understand it.

I have to say this... One of the girls looks a little like Erin Karpluk (I know her as Erica Strange in Being Erica, but she has been in a lot of different films and TV series). I know it's not but she definitely looks like a younger version of her at least. This music video also features a place where Britney Spears filmed "Criminal", so I presume this could be considered interesting.

The lyrics/word/pictures that is used during which the three guys are singing together is a little over the top, it makes it seem like they are trying to interest kids with their music video, especially with all the "Yeah"'s and the drums.

Overall I'm not at all sure what to make of this music video, I presume it's okay for their first music video, and probably is better than other artist's first music videos. I like the fact that there is three girls rather than just the one, because each of the guys could have their own girl, unlike One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful". However I kind of started talking about little minor bits, and so it makes me think that my attention was lost, therefore I think my rating is pretty fair.

Billie Piper - Day & Night


I have been obsessed with Billie Piper since she released her first music video way back in 1998, now, after draining her music career down the plug, she is now into acting and she's most notable for playing Rose Tyler, the doctor's companion in the revised series of Doctor Who. I have to admit this song is probably my favourite from her, it's one of her most up-beat singles that have amazing choreography. This song is very reminiscent of the late 90's early 00's. And it's very early Britney, in the choreography and the song, and to be honest some people thought Billie Piper could have been the UK's answer to Britney, and it's a shame that she has given music up altogether, I know that if she did comeback, even for one album and a few singles, it would be the most hyped up comeback of the past decade, beating the likes of The Stone Roses, Steps and probably Take That too.

Day & Night was written by Billie Piper, Eliot Kennedy, Mark Cawley, Mike Percy and Tim Lever. I like it when the artist also gets writing credits, it suggests he or she can put emotion and interest into the song and it possibly helps to get the single higher in the UK chart. Mike Percy and Tim Lever are best known as being in a band called Dead or Alive (known for their single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" and their lead vocalist Pete Burns). Although I could not see Dead or Alive singing this song at all.

This music video doesn't link in with the song at all, it doesn't have a narrative, and I think this is the one problem with this music video that I can come up with. I like everything else though. At the start when she enters that really weird club (seriously who would want to go there if it's so secluded and empty?), she is wearing something that people think is similar to what Rose Tyler from Doctor Who would wear and to be honest I think I agree. I'm quite surprised that a few of Billie's music videos have links with Doctor Who, like "Because We Want To", which suggests she was destined to be the companion.

I really like the dance choreography, it is very early 2000's and she is a really good dancer. I also like the washing powder bit where she spins and lets the washing powder spread everywhere, I bet she was really dizzy after that. I also like how they use technology to show how she gets up on that perspex square, I think it's funny and I bet she wished she could actually jump that high.

Overall I like the song and I like the dance sequences, however there's no narrative storyline, and I think that's what lets it down compared to other music videos. I will hope for the whole of my life that she will return to music at one point, even if it is only for a short while, because I think it would be interesting in how she would fair in today's market, and I think she'd get a number one easily.
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