Music Monday // Somebody That I Used to Know

So I’ve been listening to this song for a few weeks now.  I didn’t mean to hold it hostage from you, but I didn’t realize just how much I liked it until I found myself craving it.  I knew it was good, but it took me a bit to realize just how good it was.

That’s not normal behavior for me.

One thing that has allowed me success in the music industry (even if I’m currently out of it), is that I have a pretty good ear for good music or music with potential.  Therefore, it’s not common that a song has to brew a bit for me to realize just how much I love it.  But that’s not to say it doesn’t happen and this song is proof of that.

Have you heard “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye?  If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky because you just found out and can fill your ears with pure happiness.

And because it’s everyone’s lucky day, I ran across this cover by Walk off the Earth which is pretty freaking impressive.  Enjoy.

...we don’t need to talk about how the lyrics of this song kind of fit into my life, right?

Music Monday - I'm Calling On YOU!

Instead of featuring another band or artist that I’m digging this week, I wanted to look to you.  I’ve been using the same running playlist for quite some time now and while I add a new song every now and then, I’m in need of a real re-vamp.

Here’s my current playlist:

“The Show Goes On” - Lupe Fiasco

“Love the Way You Lie” - Eminem

“Airplanes” - B.o.B

“Just a Dream” - Nelly

“Shake it” - Blue Judy

“Radioactive” - Kings of Leon

“Stubborn Love” - The Lumineers

“Fearless Love” - Melissa Etheridge

“Our War” - Neon Trees

“Break Me Out” - The Rescues

“My Body” - Young the Giant

“AstroSerf” - 6cheek (The Lumineers circa 2007 or so)

“In Regards to Sam” - We Pilot These Machines

Clearly I listen to a wide array of music while working out, my goal is either for something to pump me up and make me want to push harder or run faster, or for some part of the lyrics to catch me and inspire me to push through the harder moments in my workout.

So with that, what are your favorite songs to listen to while working out or running?

What songs get you pumped?

Leave them in the comments or email me and help me build my new playlist!

Music Monday - Coldplay

I was all ready with today’s post after I found a new album released by one of my favorite artist’s in college but then I remembered Coldplay’s new album Mylo Xyloto came out today and I quickly had a change of plans.  I’m sorry, but you’ll just have to wait on the other amazing album.

Mylo Xyloto is too good to not share with you today.  It’s been awhile since I put my money into purchasing a new album (thank you to Spotify, even though I have yet to upgrade my account) but this morning I let my iTunes account do the work and my ears have yet to complain.  Pure bliss.

The singles from the album so far are “Every Tear Drop Is a Waterfall” and “Paradise” but my ears have also been wrapped around “Hurts Like Heaven.”  Seriously people, get this album.  

And help me buy tickets to see them play live - who wants to join me? (They don’t seem to have released any dates yet but when they do, I want to go!)

Oh my ears are happy this morning. Music moves me.