So again Cascada has grabbed my Sunday revisit, but why? Purely because no other artists from this week have released music videos in 2007 and earlier, and so we are back to Cascada. This was their first ever single, and it went international and became a big hit. Cascada is comprised of Natalie Horler, Manian (Manuel Reuter) and Yanou (Yann Peifer).
This song was written by Yann Peifer and Manuel Reuter. I have always thought this was a cover version, but obviously when I had heard it on the radio previously it must have been Cascada's song I was listening to, and that's what surprised me about this.
This music video is a typical, first international music video. It really hasn't got a lot going for it, and no wonder the music channels do not play this anymore, especially since Cascada has released much more interesting and engaging music videos recently.
There isn't much going on in this video, but there's quite a bit to like about it, which is a bit conflicting. I really like the mirrored scene, I think that's done really cleverly. I also like the "box tunnel" scene, as I call it.
But that's all the substance this music video has, which is a little disappointing for Cascada, especially since their recent videos are so much better, and this song is amazingly catchy.
Overall it's a good first international music video, but an extremely catchy song that you can't help but sing a long to. I very much doubt I'll be seeing this on the music channels in the future as there are far better Cascada music videos available, and I cannot wait to hear their new music.
Gotye, real name Wouter De Backer, is Belgian-Australian, and has been going for a number of years. This is his first international single, gaining number ones everywhere including the UK chart, but I can't understand why it's so popular, but I guess it's what people like, and it's not my sort of music at all. Gotye collaborated with Kimbra, real name Kimbra Johnson, on this track. This is also her first international single, and so it'll be interesting where these two singers will end up, personally I don't see them surviving for long if they stick to this sort of music... But we'll see.
This song was written by Gotye himself, which means every single lyric he sings means something to him, and you can definitely tell that he is passionate about this song, as his emotions come over amazingly. The song is about reminiscing over times in a relationship, then he goes on to sing about hating the fact that he was treated like a "stranger" during the break-up. Kimbra's bit emphasises how she didn't enjoy the break-up either. I think a lot of people can relate to this song, and the fact that it sounds like they're having an argument makes people enjoy it even more. But I doubt I'll ever start to like this.
The music video creeps me out a bit, sometimes I eave, believe it or not. However it's clever and done interestingly with the use of stop-motion animation. However I never quite watch this all the way through before now, and I just don't see how this is that great, it wouldn't be something I'd personally watch out of pleasure.
I think it is clever and must have taken a lot of time, as you can tell that they sped some of the bits up, I like the fact that we follow the lines and the colours, and the fact that Kimbra ends up having her colouring removed suggesting the break-up.
Overall there isn't a lot to say about this music video, it's clever but not my sort of thing. The song is at the top spot here in the UK, and again it's not my sort of song, but I reckon a lot of people can relate to it. I feel a little grossed out at this music video, as I presume a few people would be, but being realistic, it's not that bad of a music video, therefore it is worthy of this rating.
We Are The In Crowd are a five-piece rock band, but what makes them stand out is the fact that they have two vocalists. They consist of Taylor Jardine, Jordan Eckes, Mike Ferri, Rob Chianelli and Cameron Hurley. They are quickly becoming known, and especially on here with the amount of blog posts I've already done. As you may be aware of DJD is a big fan of theirs, and I'm really interested what this band has coming up, I just know they're going to get onto the UK chart fairly soon.
This song was their first ever single, it is also the most played video from this band on the music channels. This is the first video I ever saw from this band, and I've been looking forward to reviewing it. The song was written by the band, with pretty surprising lyrics such as: "you're not quite Satan, but I really think I hate you".
The music video is an act of pure genius, and I don't see them topping it any time soon. I think it may have been on the low-budget side, especially since it was their first music video, but it's done amazingly and I don't know whether to laugh until I fall over or be grossed out by it. It's just incredible and well made.
I love the use of the social network site: Twitter. And I like the use of people (possibly fans) that are included in the video. There are very memorable parts, such as the guy sitting next to Taylor who picks his nose then eats it; to the guy who has a Japanese tattoo that was meant to say Peace, but instead says Pervert.
There's some bits that don't fit very well, such as the degrading music videos clip, and the Patronus at the end where he's a magician... It just doesn't quite add up. As for the performance side of things, I have to laugh at some of the comments on the video, such as Jordan's tight leg-ware and the fact that people are agreeing that they'll never love anyone more than they love music.
Overall I like this music video lots, but some of the clips don't necessarily add to the video and there could have been better clips. I kind of feel sorry for Cameron Hurley who had to step into the muck... Was it the luck of the straw? Anyway, this music video is well created, and is worthy of 5 stars however because not everything fits as well as it should I'm going to give it this rating.
Cascada is a 3-piece dance act that comprises of Natalie Horler, Manian (Manuel Reuter) and Yanou (Yann Peifer). As you may have guessed I'm quite a big fan of their music, and have created quite a few blog posts on this band. I always thought, after buying the album, that this would have been their next single, and it sounds like the sort of song that would put them high in the UK charts, unfortunately, with lack of promotion, the song failed to make it. The album "Original Me" is an amazing album, and I can't stop listening to it. There are collaborations with Carlprit, that throw off the scent of a possible single, that would surely have made number one, but it looks like they're going to start on a new album, and hopefully a great comeback in the UK.
The song was written by Manuel Reuter, Yann Peifer and Allan Eshuijs, who has worked with Cascada in the past, on a few hit singles. Personally I think this is one of the most catchiest songs on the album, and I'm interested in Cascada's new album and what would be in store for us.
The music video is interesting, as it's not the sort of video you expect from Cascada (but neither was "Fever", which was another single that failed to get onto the UK chart). It looks like they had fun with it, and I have to admit it is quite a good music video, but this was the only promotional work Cascada did for this song here in the UK, and the music channels didn't think much of it. I am totally surprised it came onto the music channels today.
The best thing about this music video is that we see Natalie Horler have choreographed dance moves. It is the first time we've seen her dance in a music video, leaving sceptics realising she can dance and she's very good at it. It's nice to see it, and I hope it appears more in Cascada's upcoming music videos.
As for the story, it's pretty good, I like the fact that Natalie Horler teases guys in the corridor, and then does a tango-styled dance. I like the wink at the end, it's reminiscent of Avril Lavigne's "What The Hell". And the first few seconds makes us think we're watching Michael Jackson's "Thriller". It's all very good, but it's missing that Cascada spark, and it's just lacking that special bit.
Overall it's a very good music video, and links in slightly with the song, although there could have been more of a narrative (however that is what we expect from Cascada). I like the fact that we actually see Natalie Horler dance, and I cannot wait to find out what's around the corner for these guys.
Adele, real name Adele Adkins has quickly become one of the biggest UK artists. She has won a number of awards, and I can't see her being stopped anywhere in the future. She recently undergone surgery on her throat due to vocal hemorrhage. A lot of celebrities took to Twitter and Facebook to show their support to her. She came out fine, and she is a lot better now.
This song never got to number one here in the UK, surprisingly. I'd go as far as saying that it's her signature song. I am reviewing it today because it came on the music channels, but also Linkin Park did an amazing cover version that has got people comparing the two and totally splitting them up on which ones better. They are both pretty emotional and so I'll let you all decide (for the Linkin Park review, click here). The song was written by Adele and Paul Epworth. Paul Epworth has written a number of songs, but he hasn't written many well known ones, which is why I've never heard of him before today. But I'm looking forward to seeing what may be around the corner. This song is emotional and carries through perfectly, I just think something is missing...
The music video is a shot of pure gold, it is perfect in every way and links emotively, exactly how we want it to be. And what do you expect from such a great song? There's a lot to like about this video and I like the simplicity of it and the difficult complexities that can be found, I have to admit it looks difficult to create, but works effortlessly.
This video reminds me a lot of Demi Lovato's "Skyscraper". It's so simplistic but held with emotion that it's amazing. I love the drummer and how the drums makes the water move. I love the empty room, suggesting Adele's lonely and has an empty heart. I like the ballet dancer, it's brings the effortless effect, but also portrays the feelings that was put into this song.
It's all just so perfect. My one thing is the crockery, I know it suggests angry and usually people throw stuff such as plates and other cooking wares, but it just seems a bit out of place. But I do like how the editing has matched it in time to the beat.
Overall, this is a great and moving video, is the original song better than Linkin Park's cover? I'm not sure, I think they are both as worthy as one another. I expect Tink09 is happy I have finally done this video, as she is a fan of Adele's music, along with the rest of the world. I have to give this video this rating, I really have no choice.
