First off, I’m so sorry that this post is late. I’ve been having sleeping issues lately (mostly due to work stuff). Before I get on with the rotation, I'm planning to do an all request mix in the next while. If you'd like a particular song included, please leave a comment for this post (leave a comment anyway if you like any of the songs). Anyway, on with the rotation.
Tank – Seatbelts
English| Big Band(?)
The beginning part where the guy talks and says, “I think it’s time we blow this scene. Get everybody and their stuff together. Okay. 3, 2, 1, let’s jam,” makes me think of my morning commute and what I do to get going. It doesn’t feel so much like a mad dash out the door but more like a smooth-ish escapade, kind of like the song. It’s got a good beat, not overly loud but definitely something that makes you want to get up and move. I kind of picture this song to apply more to someone that lives in an urban setting or someone that has to deal with a bunch of stuff (read: people, traffic, pets, etc.) to get somewhere.
Fly – Monkey Majik
Japanese | Pop
This is me on my morning train (it actually leaves at 7:35 as opposed to 7:30, which is the time mentioned in the song), mellowed out and relaxing now that I’ve gotten myself a seat. The song is pretty simple and the beat is mid-tempo with a nice transition to Japanese (the first verse is entirely in English).
Kimi, Meguru, Boku – Hata Motohiro
Japanese | Pop
A nice upbeat song that I listen to if I’m in a good mood in the morning (happens very rarely as I’m not a morning person). It’s upbeat but simple with a lot of emphasis on the acoustic guitar and drums. There isn’t anything overly special that makes this song stand out but still, it’s worth listening to if you want something lighthearted.
New Dawn – Bonnie Pink
Japanese | Pop
This isn’t one of her more famous songs (this was never released as a single) but it’s a nice mellow song to listen to in the morning. I do like the base line in this song – it’s what gives the song depth, especially since it contrasts so nicely to Bonnie’s voice. If you don’t like the sliding guitars sound, you might want to skip the song since it’s prevalent in the chorus.
Happy People – Skoop on Somebody
Japanese | Pop
This is another song that has an emphasis on the acoustic guitar (as far as I can tell anyway). It’s a nice, simple, happy song that’s in the mid-tempo range. Nothing fancy, just…well, happy. In a way, it’s kind of along the same lines as Motohiro’s song, just with the addition of a turntable and with lower range vocals. I think of this song when the sun’s out and there’s been a streak of warm weather.
Labels: Bonnie Pink, Contributor; Carmi, Hata Motohiro, Monkey Majik, Seatbelts, Skoop on Somebody
