Quote #8 - Paul McCartney (The Beatles, Wings)

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Today's last artist quote is from none other than Sir Paul McCartney of The Beatles! =) Enjoy the wise words, =P. Thanks for all the support everyone!

"One of my biggest thrills for me is sitting down with a guitar or a piano and just out of nowhere trying to make a song happen." ~ Paul McCartney (The Beatles, Wings)

Paul McCartney (The Beatles, Wings)

 
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Julian. 

The Beatles Celebrate their 50th Anniversary of U.S. Debut!

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Earlier this month, the surviving members of The Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, performed at the Grammy award show, with songs, "With A Little Help From My Friends," and "Hey Jude." 

Paul McCartney (Left), with former Beatles' member Ringo Starr (Right)

This event marked the 50th anniversary of their U.S. television debut, premiering on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964.  

Here is the link to the rest of the article! =)

Beatles' Reunion! 

The Beatles Posing with Late TV Host, Ed Sullivan of the 'Ed Sullivan Show'

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Julian.

Song of the Day #4: Story Of The Year - "Burning Years"

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This is today's first song of the day! Introducing "Burning Years" from Rock band, 'Story Of The Year.' This song is present on their debut album, "Page Avenue." Enjoy! ^^



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Julian.

Quote #7 - Liam Gallagher (Oasis, Beady Eye)

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Today's first artist quote is from former lead singer and front-man of rock band staple, Oasis. Liam Gallagher.

"I don't know what any of my songs are about. I don't sit down to write about anything. They're about whatever you want. I don't pick subjects. I just start." ~ Liam Gallagher (Oasis, Beady Eye)

Liam Gallagher (Oasis, Beady Eye)

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Julian. 

The xx - "Intro"

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This marks the second entry of Draftboard's section, "Spotlight Songs," where I review a song, and relate them to my own personal experiences with them. In this post, I will be reviewing the song, "Intro" by the band, The xx. 

The xx

"Intro" by The xx, is a song that I fell in love with, back in the days of watching the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. You know, one could think that watching and re-watching the same commercial of short track speed skating star, Apolo Ohno, could get weary a little. For me, it did exactly that, but only because I couldn't stop myself from listening to the song playing in the background of it! =P.

Eight-Time, Short Track Speed Skating Medalist, Apolo Ohno

After finding the song that was played in the commercial, and repeatedly replaying it, "Intro" by The xx, became an instant fave of mine. After the 2010 Olympics came to a close, any other time where I would hear "Intro," it would give me a sense of focus, and a sense of adrenaline. I have no idea whether actually hearing it for the first time while watching the Olympics did the trick, or if I naturally got pumped while listening to the song. 

An interesting fact about "Intro" by The xx, is that the song has no lyrics, at all. Actually, besides the beat, it only features some background vocals, but that's what a good song does sometimes. It lets the instruments do the talking, and in "Intro," that's exactly what it does. In the end, "Intro" just stuck with me as a song that I really like, and hope that some of you guys will too! =), enjoy the song. 



Sincerely,
Julian.