Yearly Archives: 2011

I’m pretty open to music. I’d like to think I have a very diverse taste in music, however, damn. When I first heard Tamar-Kali’s “Pearl Remix,” I had to fight the urge to put my hands over my ears. The video itself was interesting, following the lives of women going about their daily lives before they all end up at the same party. The beat was hard to follow and all over the place, and even Tamar-Kali’s voice didn’t make up for the lack of harmony in the song. Then I was really confused when some random chick started randomly rapping and bumpin’ along to the music. I really tried to focus on the lyrics, but spent most of the music video trying to contain my laughter. Sorry Tamar-Kali, I’m not impressed.

The bass pumping beat and screeching guitars of Tamar Kali’s “Pearl” remix featuring Jean Grae features strong and powerful vocals to a danceable beat. What the songs is about, however, I couldn’t tell you. Tamar Kali’s evocative voice sounds great, but the beat is too strong to make out any of the lyrics. Jean Grae’s unfortunately brief appearance on the song made me want to hear more of her quick-spitting lines.

Radiohead’s single “Lotus Flower” off of their most recent album “King of Limbs” is a mellow, soft sounding track with a catchy beat that leaves viewers humming the tune for hours. Unfortunately, the presentation and dragged out introduction leaves audiences confused and bored, as Lotus Flower is unable to get the recognition it deserves.

This video expressed the visual elements of the artist and his love for the song. Many people dance to music but this person was jamming to the song. he had his own rhythm. he was filed with excitement,and the song seemed to only heighten his enthusiasm. The song was strong, with a very loud tempo followed by powerful drum tones. The backdrop of the Radiohead video, was still and eccentric. The song and beat was catchy and the perfect sounds to listen to when running on the treadmill. Radiohead is a headliner and their song is justified.

Good art creates a reaction, and Radiohead definitely achieves that through their new music video for “Lotus Flower.” The song is composed of skittish drumming and a mystical harmony that lures the listener into a trance. Add that to Thom Yorke’s eccentric dancing, which could only be described as “trippin’ on balls dancing,” we cannot look away. The only thing I can say is, “it’s art?”

After listening to King of Limbs, Radioheads newest  album masterpiece, one of my favorite songs off of the album was Lotus Flower. The music video for the song is certainly unexpected, for it is the lead singer in a bowler hat, white collared shirt and skinny gray jeans dancing in a sporadic yet rhythmic matter to this once seen as slow and mellow song. The mad dancing counteracts with the slow and meaningful tune to most certainly leave the viewer confused. I personally enjoyed it and thought it added to the spontaneity and yet deep meaningfulness that is Radiohead.