I know that we all have had that gorgeous experience of listening to a song that explains exactly what we feel. It’s amazing, I know. But what’s even more amazing is that a person can have the admirable capacity of putting such feelings into words and, moreover, into a song! We tend to think that one cannot go beyond that. And yet, some do. There are singers that can not only write incredibly touching songs, but also interpret them as if they were dying on stage!
Once upon a time Elvis Costello wrote a perfect song. A true work of art. A piece with so much feeling that, sung by him, was thought to be glorious and unbeatable. But one day, he invited Fiona Apple to sing it and she proved everyone wrong.
The song is called “I want you”. It tells the story of a boy who is deeply in love with a girl but she betrays him, and the boy’s love becomes an obsession. He uses the words “I want you” in order to hide his “I love you”, which causes him so much pain.
Luckily, I have never been in that situation, but Fiona surely has. Or maybe she’s the best actress in the whole world and knows like no one on earth how to play a character. I have never seen someone get so much into the song. Her angelical flawless face starts to transform and she ends up looking as a total psycho. When the song is over, she can’t even smile at the applause of the audience.
I would really like you to take a look at this amazing video and tell me what you think of it. I’m also sharing with you the lyrics in a google doc.
Enjoy!
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Thursday, 1 July 2010
My Top 5 Concerts
As you may know, I consider music a very important part of me. I feel so passionate about it. I live and breathe music. And the best form of music is live music. Going to concerts is a surreal experience and there are bands and singers that have definitely been born to give you the chills. Unfortunately, there’s no way to put those feelings into words. The most I can do is share with you the 5 concerts that have rocked my world.
Positioned number 5 is Radiohead’s first and only concert in our country. It was last year in the “Campo de Polo Argentino”, which is the reason why this gig isn’t higher in the ranking. I hated having to be standing without even seeing the screens during the majority of their presentation. But when they played “Paranoid Android” they just made my day. There was no need for anything else. My boyfriend lifted me over his shoulders, and it was one of the most magical moments of my life.
Number 4: Fito Páez playing in my second home: El gigante de Arroyito. In December of 2003, there was a party at the stadium to celebrate Rosario Central’s 114th
Anniversary. My football team is one of my biggest (if not THE biggest) loves of my life, and Fito was, back then, among my favourite artists. He sang “Brillante sobre el mic” and sort of adapted the lyrics to the context; the lights were turned off and everybody waved their lighters and… my two passions were perfectly combined. I got shivers down my spine and tears in my eyes.
Place number 3 belongs to “The Police” in their last visit to Argentina, during their reunion tour. Undoubtedly, they hate each other but they are extraordinary musicians. They played all the hits. The sound was perfect and Sting... well, he’s just from another planet: magnificent singer even nearing his 60s, great bassist and too handsome for his age!
Near the top, in number 2, is Damien Rice’s absolutely flawless demonstration of how a charismatic man, his guitar and his beautiful songs are all that’s needed for an excellent show. The concert was just perfect. I even got on the stage to be part of a chorus of like 50 people in “Volcano”, and got the chance to thank him and give him a kiss. If you’ve never listened to him, please do! He’s not only an exquisite Irish composer of love songs, but he’s also a hottie!
And the 1st position is for the concert that ruined my life! It’s Roger Waters in River Plate’s stadium bringing his tour “The Dark Side of the Moon” 3 years ago. Pink Floyd’s front man, bassist and leading composer brought probably the show of the best record in the history of music. Everything there was more than perfect. There should be a word that’s better than “perfect” to be able to describe it. I was speechless and I still am. That concert took a part of me. I’m thankful for having been there, but I’m also regretful cause I know no concert will ever be even near as good as it was.
Positioned number 5 is Radiohead’s first and only concert in our country. It was last year in the “Campo de Polo Argentino”, which is the reason why this gig isn’t higher in the ranking. I hated having to be standing without even seeing the screens during the majority of their presentation. But when they played “Paranoid Android” they just made my day. There was no need for anything else. My boyfriend lifted me over his shoulders, and it was one of the most magical moments of my life.
Number 4: Fito Páez playing in my second home: El gigante de Arroyito. In December of 2003, there was a party at the stadium to celebrate Rosario Central’s 114th
Anniversary. My football team is one of my biggest (if not THE biggest) loves of my life, and Fito was, back then, among my favourite artists. He sang “Brillante sobre el mic” and sort of adapted the lyrics to the context; the lights were turned off and everybody waved their lighters and… my two passions were perfectly combined. I got shivers down my spine and tears in my eyes.
Place number 3 belongs to “The Police” in their last visit to Argentina, during their reunion tour. Undoubtedly, they hate each other but they are extraordinary musicians. They played all the hits. The sound was perfect and Sting... well, he’s just from another planet: magnificent singer even nearing his 60s, great bassist and too handsome for his age!
Near the top, in number 2, is Damien Rice’s absolutely flawless demonstration of how a charismatic man, his guitar and his beautiful songs are all that’s needed for an excellent show. The concert was just perfect. I even got on the stage to be part of a chorus of like 50 people in “Volcano”, and got the chance to thank him and give him a kiss. If you’ve never listened to him, please do! He’s not only an exquisite Irish composer of love songs, but he’s also a hottie!
And the 1st position is for the concert that ruined my life! It’s Roger Waters in River Plate’s stadium bringing his tour “The Dark Side of the Moon” 3 years ago. Pink Floyd’s front man, bassist and leading composer brought probably the show of the best record in the history of music. Everything there was more than perfect. There should be a word that’s better than “perfect” to be able to describe it. I was speechless and I still am. That concert took a part of me. I’m thankful for having been there, but I’m also regretful cause I know no concert will ever be even near as good as it was.
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