Well, I am not necessarily a musical genius or pop music critic but I am quite an avowed music fan. Or simply someone who enjoys listening to songs and really appreciates the artists and musicians, sometimes even singing along with them. After all, without music, life would be one dry and sad episode.
Anyway, with just about 20 or so days left in the year, I just want to outline a few of the songs here that wove their way into my consciousness this 2009. These are the songs that made quite an impact on me personally this year. and maybe also some friends of mine and others here in the Philippines somehow felt the impact of these songs.
I don't know about the radio stations and others rounding up the songs of the year but here are my shortlist of top songs for 2009:
1) NOBODY - wonder girls (while not necessarily liking the song, the way it played incessantly into the airwaves somehow made an otherwise eyebrow-raising rhythm into a sway-inducing beat) I'm sure this song is gonna enjoy quite a good playback time during this month's company and schools Christmas parties. And I bet a lot of those doing their rounds of Christmas presentations will also make this part of their song and dance number. Nobody, nobody but you (CLAP!)
2) I'VE GOT A FEELING (the black-eyed peas) - here is one ideal pre-party song. One song that you would love to hear to prep you up for a great evening ahead with friends or loved ones..(that tonight's gonna be a good night)
3) INSOMNIA (craig david) - im a bit partial to this song but not necessarily because of the lyrics but more on the title. if you are suffering from the same thing, Insomnia, then you would understand. but the beat is also catchy and cool and Craig David still tickles the ears (feels like insomnia).
4) T-SHIRT (shontelle) - akin to what is known as chick-flick or chick-lit. the song makes heartbreak or breaking up with your beau sounds cool and sexy (or kikay) at the same time. (trying to decide if i really wanna go out tonight,I never used to to go out without you, not sure i remember how to).
5) CARELESS WHISPER (george michael) - okay, this song had been on the airwaves for more than a decade but for this 2009 in the Philippines, the tune suddenly made a comeback of sorts. Talk about reinventing or re-packaging music. No thanks to that video scandal involving a doctor and a sexy star mid-year. Notwithstanding the song tied into that controversy, I still like this george michael classic until now. Although at the moment, it's hard to get rid of that vision of two images dancing sensually whenever the song is played. (I'm never gonna dance again.. blah,blah, blah).
6) CALLE OCHO (Pitbull)- never mind the repetitive chorus 'I know you want me, you know i want cha' but somehow, the beat is quite hypnotic if you ask me. plus, how can i forget this song after watching my cousins dance to it during the birthday celebration of Tita Luz (Hi Ate Alda, Odette, and my niece, Teepee! Hihi!). Whereas the song previously was just a background beat playing on my head but the dance sealed its fate as among the top on my list! (uno, dos, tres, cuatro BOOM!). I think this song is also going to enjoy a lot of minutes on the Christmas parties.
7) YOU BELONG WITH ME (Taylor Swift) - i'm not quite sure if I got kinda hooked to this song because of my niece, Jeannelou who loved the song or was it vice-versa? Still at the homestretch of the year, I just felt it good enough to make it to this shortlist. Never mind if Kanye West doesn't feel Taylor Swift deserves a music award, but hey, the girl still has voice and perhaps Mr. West just doesn't like pretty, white and young ladies. maybe taylor can mouth this line to Kanye instead: If you could see that i'm the one who understands you, been here all along, so why can't you see. that you belong with me. Cheesy?? haha. that's the whole point..
8) FALLING (MYMP) - anything with the word 'falling' will have to be part of my list. Another song on unrequited love (YET), well why not?? we can always be cheesy and sentimental, alright. With this song, MYMP still is making their momma proud. Really like listening to this while chilling out,surrounded by my books and magazines and contemplating life for the nth time (wanna tell you baby, that you're the one that i'm thinking of).
9) TROUBLE IS A FRIEND (Lenka) - I just love hearing this song. Or maybe i was drawn to the word 'trouble' pretty much the same way I'm seduced by the word 'falling' (i.e. falling in love or falling flat on my face. Talk about being accident prone). Trouble is a friend of mine..hmmm. Actually, im not too sure if this is a lullaby or an ethnic something song but it gets inside my head at times..
10) POKER FACE (Lady Gaga) - the beat is catchy and somehow leaves an imprint on the mind once you listen to it. One song that I keep hearing inside my head a few more minutes after its done playing. The sound of this piece catches the artist's character bordering on the extremes with a lace of talent. Plus, I kind of relate to the title being poker-faced most of the time (sometimes trying to hide my emotions by not displaying any reaction).Can't read my, can't read my, No he can't read my POKER FACE.oh, oh, oh, ohh, ohh- oo
These are just about ten of the songs that personally hit my brainwaves this year. There are a lot more actually but hey, this is why they call it a shortlist, right?
Anyway, let the music play (come to think of it, this is another chorus that keeps staying in mind whenever I hear it. From Jordin Sparks I think). Before this year ends, I'm pretty sure there are a lot more songs and sounds that are bound to penetrate our minds and hearts so until then..
