Once Upon A Melody...


Once Upon A Melody... Music Was Found.
Today, it has spiralled out in so many different forms: jazz, rock, classical, hip-hop, indie, pop, alternative, blues, country, R&B, folk, electronic, latin, experimental, reggae, trance, punk, metal... and yet some people never explore music, but just stick to their favourite bands, or listen to popular songs just to fit in. But this blog is not for those people who want to stay safe and sure: this is for those who are willing to experiment, explore, try, try and try again. I will be posting links to some of my dearest and 'favouritest' songs and bands, and some I, or my friends, have newly discovered in the large and complex musical galaxy. So if you're interested, have a look! You might just discover your new favourite band.

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Friday, 31 August 2012

Birdy: Rise in public - featuring Mumford & Sons

Who is Birdy? I hear some of you ask. Well, Birdy is one of my favourite artists, and only 16 years old. I studied her as my Arts Heroine for my Bronze Arts Award, and aspire to be as musically talented.

Although many have not heard of Birdy, she is appearing in many public places. For instance, the sell-out film 'The Hunger Games' featured Birdy's song, 'Just A Game', which she wrote after being inspired by the books. You can listen to it here.

Another film, 'Brave', features Birdy and indie-folkers Mumford & Sons collaborating to form 'Learn Me Right'. Watch it below, and read the description: ownership goes to Mickey Mouse, Birdy, or possibly Mumford OR ONE OF HIS SONS... :)


Now let me explain something: I love Mumford & Sons' music... I just don't like Marcus Mumford for cheating on lovely, whole-hearted singer Laura Marling. Got that cleared up? Thank you, Zoe and Ellie.

Finally, who watched the Paralympic Opening Ceremony? I can guess most of you did. Did you see the amazing acrobatics, accompanied by Birdy's beautiful cover of Antony and The Johnsons' 'Bird Gerhl' (original here). Apologies for the bad quality, but if you want better, go to this video and skip to 3:11:42.


This caused her to appear in 'i'. Well done Birdy :), and thank you for Mumford & Sons for recognizing her talent and blessing Brave with your own talent. More posts containing Mumford & Sons to come soon, as well as a breakdown of music used in the Olympic Closing Ceremony! ---HT---

My dad bought me 'i' just because he saw Birdy in it.
            

1 comment:

  1. Getting a whole magazine just because you saw birdy in it?
    LOL

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