Sorry about the lack of post yesterday, I recently started working 1.5 jobs so I'm a bit overworked at the moment. But here's one of the biggest jams from the last few months to tide you over till tomorrow. Maybe I'll even throw in a bonus song this weekend to make up for it, if I'm feeling up to it...anyway, this sounds exactly like what you'd expect from a Calvin Harris beat; it's very similar to his chart-topping production on Rihanna's "We Found Love" and he's obviously hoping he's found a sound that will work for him in the long run here. This one never really took off like that one did, but it's still a damn catchy song and everyone knows it, plus it's got an inspirational video, so all in all it's a solid effort from the Scottish beat-maker. I hope to continue to hear more from him in the near future, and I'm sure I will.
Showing posts with label Calvin Harris. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Calvin Harris. Show all posts
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Song Of The Day: Calvin Harris ft. Ne-Yo- "Let's Go"
Sorry about the lack of post yesterday, I recently started working 1.5 jobs so I'm a bit overworked at the moment. But here's one of the biggest jams from the last few months to tide you over till tomorrow. Maybe I'll even throw in a bonus song this weekend to make up for it, if I'm feeling up to it...anyway, this sounds exactly like what you'd expect from a Calvin Harris beat; it's very similar to his chart-topping production on Rihanna's "We Found Love" and he's obviously hoping he's found a sound that will work for him in the long run here. This one never really took off like that one did, but it's still a damn catchy song and everyone knows it, plus it's got an inspirational video, so all in all it's a solid effort from the Scottish beat-maker. I hope to continue to hear more from him in the near future, and I'm sure I will.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
"We Found Love" Hits #1 On Hot 100
Just as I predicted the day it came out, Rihanna's newest single has reached the top spot. I have to admit, for a few weeks I didn't think it was going to happen- after an initial rush, it slipped a bit on the charts, but it's since rebounded to climb all the way to the top, where it belongs. I guess everyone else loves Rihanna just as much as I do. And what a career boost for Calvin Harris, huh? One day he's toiling in obscurity, then some of his jams start to reach popular consciousness, Rihanna's people hear about him, and next thing you know, BOOM! Number 1 hit. Way to go, guys. Keep up the good work.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Song Of The Day: Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris- "We Found Love"
NEW RIHANNA SONG HERE!!! (Click "Open in New Tab" so you can read what I wrote)!!!
No idea if this link will continue to work, but it does right now, so: mission accomplished. If/when she puts up the official audio on YouTube, I'll embed that instead.
Obviously this is a big day here at CMN. A new Rihanna album is roughly a once-a-year event, and the first single is a huge, huge moment. And it came as a complete surprise to me too; I had no idea Rihanna was working on new material, then I opened the iTunes Store today and boom! A new Rihanna track, featuring Calvin Harris, staring me in the face! And promises for a new album to be released November 21! I couldn't click play fast enough.
My thoughts: this is a very, very good song. It's pretty hard to go wrong with Rihanna and Calvin Harris. However, last year's "Only Girl" hit me like a ton of bricks the first time I hear it. I haven't warmed up to this one quite as quickly. The beat's a little sparse, and the melody's a little repetitive. Also, it's more of a pure house track, not as much a pop song, although "Pop" is what it's labeled. However, like I said, it's very good, very catchy, and it WILL hit #1, and be a club jam in the upcoming months. As long as Rihanna keeps making songs like this, I'm all good.
Friday, September 9, 2011
CMN Takes On Virgin FreeFest: Expected Highlights*
Tomorrow, Consider Me Named will travel to Merriweather Post in Columbia, MD for Virgin Mobile FreeFest, a free (duh) music festival featuring a whole bunch of decent artists. Here is the entire lineup, but listed below are the only songs truly worth getting excited about seeing performed live.
Two Door Cinema Club- "What You Know:"
These Irish alt-rockers sound a little bit like Vampire Weekend, except way less pretentious and way more likable. This is their big single, and luckily also their best song.
Big Sean- "My Last:"
This was a big urban radio hit this summer. The studio version featured Chris Brown, but unfortunately, I doubt he'll show up tomorrow for one gig. If he did, it might make the rest of Big Sean's set more enjoyable.
Calvin Harris- "Bounce:"
This house DJ actually has a few other enjoyable tracks, but this one (which normally features Kelis) is certainly the best.
Cut Copy- "Lights And Music:"
This Australian electronic act makes some of the catchiest music you've probably never heard if you only listen to the type of music I normally write about here. This is their standout track, though, and it promises to be a big hit tomorrow.
Cee Lo- "Fuck You:"
That's right, big Cee-Lo's gonna be at FreeFest, and if he doesn't play this i'm going to be sorely disappointed. Also I apologize for the use of profanity here- as you can tell, I almost never use it, but sometimes the situation just calls for it, so let's just be mature about it.
The Black Keys- "Howlin' For You:"
Most people know these guys for their big hit "Tighten Up," but in my opinion, this one is better. It doesn't hurt that it was used in the trailer for Moneyball.
Deadmau5- "Ghosts N Stuff:"
To be honest, Deadmau5 is the biggest reason I'm even going to FreeFest. Aside from the fact that it's free live music and everything. I can't wait to see his act in person, and this is by far the song I'm most excited about, since it's his best one.
*In lieu of a Song Of The Day, obviously. Sorry if you were actually, like, excited to see what I chose or something.
Two Door Cinema Club- "What You Know:"
These Irish alt-rockers sound a little bit like Vampire Weekend, except way less pretentious and way more likable. This is their big single, and luckily also their best song.
Big Sean- "My Last:"
This was a big urban radio hit this summer. The studio version featured Chris Brown, but unfortunately, I doubt he'll show up tomorrow for one gig. If he did, it might make the rest of Big Sean's set more enjoyable.
Calvin Harris- "Bounce:"
This house DJ actually has a few other enjoyable tracks, but this one (which normally features Kelis) is certainly the best.
Cut Copy- "Lights And Music:"
This Australian electronic act makes some of the catchiest music you've probably never heard if you only listen to the type of music I normally write about here. This is their standout track, though, and it promises to be a big hit tomorrow.
Cee Lo- "Fuck You:"
That's right, big Cee-Lo's gonna be at FreeFest, and if he doesn't play this i'm going to be sorely disappointed. Also I apologize for the use of profanity here- as you can tell, I almost never use it, but sometimes the situation just calls for it, so let's just be mature about it.
The Black Keys- "Howlin' For You:"
Most people know these guys for their big hit "Tighten Up," but in my opinion, this one is better. It doesn't hurt that it was used in the trailer for Moneyball.
Deadmau5- "Ghosts N Stuff:"
To be honest, Deadmau5 is the biggest reason I'm even going to FreeFest. Aside from the fact that it's free live music and everything. I can't wait to see his act in person, and this is by far the song I'm most excited about, since it's his best one.
*In lieu of a Song Of The Day, obviously. Sorry if you were actually, like, excited to see what I chose or something.
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