Day 169: Crying by Roy Orbison // 8

-
Image result for crying roy orbison
GENRE: pop
Isn't it great when you listen a great song that is rooted in a memorable scene from a movie? If you didn't know already, this piece by Roy Orbison is associated with the scene in 50/50 where JGL and Seth Rogen burn his ex's painting. It's a neat, tender little moment between the two, as they bask in the luminous destruction of a piece of art tainted with the memories of his reprehensible ex-girlfriend. Whenever a piece of music sits alongside a visual tapestry, there is an opportunity for a different perspective. Not only do I get to learn about new pieces of music, but the emotions that I tie into it when I engage with the piece is further transformed. And with the case of this piece, it's much better for it. 

Roy Orbison writes and performs sad songs very well. He has a great, sorrowful, tenor voice. The composition is simple and poignant, with a soft instrumentation of strings, a guitar, and a vibraphone(?) to emphasize the loneliness and tenderness. The movie just does it justice. 

Rating: 8/10 


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Day 311: holy terrain by FKA twigs // 4

-
Image
GENRE: electronic I regarded FKA Twigs  as a more experimental electronic, modern artist. Today's song feels quite grounded in conventional techniques. Nothing stands out to me as groundbreaking or pushing the boundaries of the genre. I did not expect someone else to be featured on this album either. Unfortunately it doesn't add up to much on the album. In the best case scenario, it adds to the already plain and monotonous sound. Rating: 4/10
Read more

Day 309: White Gloves by Khruangbin // 5

-
Image
GENRE: indie I can't quite my finger on why I find this three-piece so alluring. They've got a style to them that evokes a carefree sensibility. That much can be seen in their song, White Gloves . Apparently it's part their first album to feature vocals, and it's a welcome addition to the canvas. No one instrument stands out any farther and more unique than the others. Each instrument is featured and mixed pretty evenly, giving me a sense of noiselessness and soothing comfort. However, I think part of that plays against their favor. It plays more like a lo-fi ditty than a fully realized song. At about 3 and a half minutes, I would expect a bit more to be fleshed out. Rating: 5/10
Read more