I was asked recently for my favorite song. I thought about it for a little bit, and realized I can't really put my finger on a top favorite song. I have many songs that are favorite, and whereas I used to have an alltime favorite, now it really depends on my mood. However, there are songs I hear, which I like regardless of what mood I'm in. I think these then must be my favorites. So, I'll try to narrow them down to a list of 10, though I'm listing them as they come to me instead of rating them 1 to 10.
(Edited)
1.) Farewell - Apocalyptica
http://fizy.com/#s/1mxhgb
2.) The Promise - Michael Nyman
http://fizy.com/#s/1m513i
3.) Dirty Blue - Wovenhand
http://fizy.com/#s/1mqe1s
4.) Alice - Avril Lavigne
http://fizy.com/#s/1dh5n3
5.) Orion - Metallica
http://fizy.com/#s/1lshox
http://fizy.com/#s/1n51o4 (also the version by Rodrigo y Gabriela)
6.) Lateralus - Tool
http://fizy.com/#s/1lvv8x
7.) Shine - Collective Soul
http://fizy.com/#s/1nb392
8.) Mad World - Gary Jules
http://fizy.com/#s/16k3aa
9.) Fields of Gold - Sting
http://fizy.com/#s/1ltxxe
10.) Phantom of the Opera - Nightwish; & the original classic as perfomed in the movie
http://fizy.com/s/12h7u8
I can't listen to Carmina Burana without getting goosebumps, so it should be here somewhere.
Carmina Burana
http://fizy.com/#s/1lurqg
And I thought there would be several others, but as it turns out, in finding these links, I remembered what seperates my very favorite songs from the songs I just like a lot. I've decided my favorite song must be Farewell by Apocalyptica. I believe you learn a lot about a person from what they listen to, what they read, and what they write. They all are things which reflect from the person. Actually, I think I'll list some more songs, but later... tonight is already late. Also, I will likely reorganize the the list of 10 from top songs to the slightly less favorite. I'll leave a description of why I like these songs above all others as well.
There are a few other's that need to be mentioned if I'm really going to make a list. All of these songs affect me, and I never get tired of them.
Just about anything from the band Tool, especially the last three albums.
Anything by Ennio Morricone is hauntingly beautiful.
Apocalyptica has an amazing ability to make songs that are somehow powerful, and feel complete. Often they hit the perfect note at the perfect time. That's really all the more I can say about them.
Helden - Apocalyptica featuring Till Lindemann of Rammstein (I love how the music is melodic, powerful, and how the scary strength of Till's voice is held in check by the lyrics; how the message is resolute and uplifting, even in the face of trouble)
http://fizy.com/#s/1majfi
Lily was here - Dave Stewart & Candy Dulfer (I really like the way duets sound, especially instrumental duets)
http://fizy.com/#s/1mad3v
From the album "Throwing Copper - Live"
The first 7 songs are amazing. Definitely one of my favorite albums of all time, and the only reason I didn't list one of these songs above in my top 10 is because I can't choose one.
1) The Dam at Otter Creek - http://fizy.com/#s/1md3et
2) Selling the Drama - http://fizy.com/#s/1md3er
3) I Alone - http://fizy.com/#s/1mne91
4) Iris - http://fizy.com/#q/iris+live
5) Lightening Crashes - http://fizy.com/#s/1ohtut
6) Top (I can't find a link)
7) All Over You - http://fizy.com/#s/1m09yo
Mudvayne (Warning, this is hard rock. Why do I like it? It's well done, and no matter how angry I may be, these songs are angrier. It's like they're purified frustration or revenge, but yet they're far from mindless. Why do I listen to them? I think it's the same reason I listen to heavy metal in general, it leaches the anger and frustration away from me. It's like the music takes everything from me and leaves me clean. No, I don't really understand why. And although it was my favorite kind of music for about 10 years, now if I'm not in the right mood, I can't listen to it; I now prefer light rock.)
1) Not Falling - http://fizy.com/#s/1mgd8w
2) Mercy, Severity - http://fizy.com/#s/1qtei0
Hey Ya - Outkast (It's catchy, I really wanted to hate this song when I first heard it, but the more I heard it, the more I liked it)
http://fizy.com/#s/1m7y86
Gorillaz (Their music is just strange, and somehow that makes me feel good)
1) Clint Eastwood - http://fizy.com/#s/1lv51p
2) Feel Good Inc. - http://fizy.com/#s/1m1xfk
Crash - Dave Mathew's Band (a favorite from my childhood, I don't really have the words to describe why)
http://fizy.com/#s/1lrmkw
No Rain - Blind Melon (Very funny music video, but this song is nearly genre-less, for me anyway, and that's why it's special)
http://fizy.com/#s/1luosq
Christmas Eve, Sarajevo - Trans-Siberian Orchestra (another song that can give me goosebumps)
http://fizy.com/#s/1m1uc0
Yes, looking at this now, I am quite aware there are far too many songs to listen to here. I got carried away. On the other hand, I do now notice a lot of similarities between my favorite songs, most of which I didn't expect. I expected a long list of heavy metal songs... but they're not really the songs that touch me. Ah well, guess I should get over it, I'm just not as hard as I think I am. So I'll leave you with this song. I love his voice... and it seems a fitting place to end. ;)
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
http://fizy.com/#s/1ai5y5
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