Sepultura is a Brazillian heavy-metal band formed in 1984. Their hit song Ratamahatta from their album “Roots” is absolutely amazing and I thought I would share it with you guys.
I don’t have a clear idea on what the song is about, because I don’t speak Portuguese very well. Judging by interpretantions from the web, it is about the slums in Brazil. Basically about how hard it is to live there, how povery is considered incurable because the government is corrupted. The title “Ratamahatta” refers to “Rat Manhattan” or “Manhaattan for rats”. In other words, the people in the slums are treated like parasitic animals in their own country and their own city.
I really enjoyed the tribal sound of the song. The idea of incorporating more traditional and folk-related elements in metal songs is not so popular and in my honest opinion: it should be. It adds a new, original layer of sound that feels really satisfying.
If you are feeling down for some reason or if you are simply in a stressful situation (maybe an upcoming exam or meeting), then this Doors classic is the song for you.
Jim Morrison’s soothing voice, the harmonic keyboard, the rhytmic base and the warm raindrops in the background form one mesmerizing atmosphere, that leaves the listener hypnotized by its beauty.
The song is about how life is unpredictable and how we are just a small part of a largely chaotic universe. We are basically just “riders on the storm”, drifting through life and its disharmonic nature. It leaves a sense of melancholic hopelessness, but in a neutral, accepting way.
“Into this house we’re born, into this world we’re thrown like a dog without a bone, an actor out on loan”
March 2018 is the official month for admiring the beauty and greatness of the amazing French language. As a proud French speaker and a member of the francophonie community, I would like to take this chance to express my sincere thoughts about this topic.
First of all, the French language has been a huge part of my life, so I personally feel a special and warm connection whenever I hear it. My first encounter with French was when I was about 12 years old. This was the time when me and my family moved to Geneva, Switzerland. I didn’t speak a single word of French, so it was especially difficult for me to fit in school, where everyone spoke a different language. Luckily, I had great teachers and school mates (who eventually became close friends of mine), who understood my situation and helped me out the best way they could. Eventually I learned to speak French quite decently, so the language barrier dissapeared and French was much easier for me to speak freely and confidently.
When I returned to Bulgaria in 2017, I enrolled in an acclaimed French Language school in Bulgaria, where I continued to study the language. I didn’t want to forget a language that I hardly spoke anymore (since leaving Switzerland), so the French school was a perfect opportunity for me. Then, in the beginning of 2018, I succesfully passed my French Language Certificate, so I can now proudly say that I officially speak French.
The problem is, like I already said, that I don’t really practice my French speaking and listening skills that often. Our western society is more geared towards the Anglophonic world, so most of the music I personally listen to and most of the movies I watch, even the news that I read, is in English. This leads to people not having the desire of learing new languages and cultures.
In my opinion, each and every single language is a new wealth in your reservoir. Whenever you have the opportunity to learn a new language, embrace it and don’t let go.
J’espère d’avoir contribuée au sujet. Merci de m’avoir lue et bonne chance pour la suite!
An excellent song with great lyrics, haunting vocals and powerfull instrumentals
“Not In Love” is a song by the Candian music group Crystal Castles featuring The Cure frontman Robert Smith as the lead vocalist. Although it is a an electronic song, “Not In Love” has some indie rock and punk influences that make it quite intriguing and intresting to listen to. When listening to music, one should not take into consideration what genre it is, only the quality of the sound is important. This is why I try to exit my nuthsell from time to time and give other types of music a try.
Crystal Castles’s electronic hit has become quite popular over the years, mostly due to many video-game companies using it in their soundtrack (FIFA 12 for example). When listening to the lyrics, I was astonished at how beautiful but sad they were at the same time. “Not In Love” tells the story of a person that is in denial of not being in love, when in fact he is deeply saddened that he can’t see his loved one ever again. He misses all the great times and moments of a relationship that lasted very shortly and left a scar in his heart that he can’t heal. He tries to forget his the love that he once had, but the impossibility to forget his troubled, but also euphoric relationship leaves him in emotional agony and pain.
The song itself is has a sad and melancholic feeling to it, making the listener feel a lack of hope and despair. The synthesizers and electronic components make the song really powerfull and leave a sense of confusion and chaos. Also, Robert Smith’s haunting gothic vocals align perfectly with the somber and dark atmosphere of the song.
All in all, Crystal Castles’ “Not In Love” is a perfect song for people that have been heartbroken, witnessed the end of a loving relationship or just generally feel sad and blue. Its depressing tone is certainly something that you might want to listen to when you are in a particular mood. The haunting vocals, powerfull instrumentals and top-notch lyrics are attributes, that make the song absolutely amazing in my opinion and I would recommend it to people wanting to listen to something to different.
Energetic and vibrant song with great instrumentals, vocals and lyrics
“Steady, As She Goes” is the debut single from The Raconteurs’ first ever album “Broken By Soldiers”. The Raconteurs is an American garage rock group formed in 2005 with ex-members of bands like White Stripes (Jack White) and the Greenhornes (Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler). Jack White, the leading composer, continues to impress with his raw and emotional songwriting skills and abilities.
The song “Steady, As She Goes” is about how a person should settle down and find himself a stable partner with whom he will live until the end of his days. It is about how single life is flawed and about how it only sparks more problems like the lack of stability and security. If you “find yourself a friend that knows you well” and you marry her, the solution to all your difficulties in life shall arise.
Music wise, the song is an absolute masterpiece. When you listen to it for the first time, the first thing you will notice is the catchy bass hook and Jack White’s memorable guitar riff. The song starts of slow and violently explodes in the chorus, much like the grunge formula (quiet verse & bombastic chorus). This, however, is definitely not a grunge song. The lyrics are quite positive and the song has a more optimistic feel to it. The harmonic vocals of both singers and the synchronisation of all instruments all work together to form one bad ass rocking song!
I would recommend this fan to anyone who likes rock music in general. While being a bit more “poppy”, hardcore rock fans will also enjoy the song’s catchyness. It is a great composition with distorted guitars, great riffs, nice vocals and a deep message.
For my Bulgarian friends at home and around the world:
Честита Баба Марта на всички!
Пожелавам на всички щастлие, любов, радост и само хубави неща за бъдещето. Надявам се мечтите ви да се сбъднат, живота ви да бъде лишен от всякакви форми на страдание и всичките ви проблеми да бъдат решени. Но най-важното, е да бъдете все така готини и живи и здрави за напред 🙂
Поздравявам ви с едно жестоко парче на рок-групата Епизод, посветено на стихотворението на великия български поет революционер Христо Ботев. Като българи, ние винаги трябва да се подкрепяме и да не забравяме произхода си. Ние сме една нация, един народ с древна история и традиции. Ние сме българи!
A beautiful take on a classic song with an original twist
Side Note:
Hello guys! My name is Chris and this is my first ever post on this (little) blog. I am an avid lover of rock and metal music, especially the more alternative genres. I will use this blog is to share my views and opinions regarding various topics in the rock and metal community. My goal is to let people discover new music, to review songs/albums based on my personal opinion, to share news regarding the rock/metal world or to simply express my sincere thoughts about certain issues and topics.
“Zombie” is thrilling song about the violent consequences of warfare originally written by the Irish alternative rock-band “The Cranberries”. Following the death of Cranberries lead vocalist Dolores O’Riordan, the American metal band “Bad Wolves” delivered a haunting cover of the iconic song.
The song itself is not much different than the original classic, in terms of video concept and song-structure. They both follow the same melody and the videos are very similiar, with Bad Wolves taking a more minimalistic approach, although with much better production quality. The cover was originally supposed to be sung along with Dolores herself, but she unfortunately died on the date of the scheduled recording, making the cover much more powerfull altogether.
In terms of lyrics, there is a slight difference, changing the meaning of the Cranberries’ 90s song and adapting it to the present day: “with their tanks and their bombs and their guns and their drones” or “it’s the same old theme in 2018”. The musical style is also a little bit different: Bad Wolves use a more heavy-metal inspired sound with more down-tuned guitars and heavier vocals, while the Cranberries use a more mellow style with heavy guitars and powerful vocals but also combining that melancholic feel of the grunge era.
Dolores O’Riordan was an iconic figure in the rock and pop world. Her lyrics inspired many to think outside the box to take action when you are in danger. She was an intelligent and powerful woman and believed in great causes. The 15th of january 2018 was definitely a huge loss for the rock stage and music in general. RIP Dolores O’Riordan.
All in all, I personally think that the new Bad Wolves cover of “Zombie” was absolutely fantastic. The lyrics, the video, the vocals, the intstrumentals were on point, giving the classic song a more modern feel, while still respecting the original composition. The song takes me on a nostalgic trip to a darker time in my past, when life was easier yet harder. I would recommend in to anyone interested in seeing something different.
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