Showing posts with label English Songs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English Songs. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

English Songs Discovered in Unique Ways: Part 2

This week, it’s time to remember two more gems of songs.

Hurt by Johnny Cash 

Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) in Logan, angered by the group trying to take Laura away

First Heard in Logan Trailer

Full Version Link

Thoughts on Hurt 

A brilliantly cut trailer with this song that told a story of its own about Logan and how well it portrays Wolverine's (Hugh Jackman) character. It wasn't a surprise to see so many fan-made edits based on 'Wolverine-Hurt.' And when I heard the whole track, its impact is even deeper. The lines 'What have I become, my sweetest friend? Everyone I know goes away in the end' hit you so hard. A very emotional and depressing track with lyrics that I relate to very easily for the most part.

I wear this crown of thorns upon my liar's chair
full of broken thoughts, I cannot repair...

Familiar by Agnes Obel 

In Dark, Ines Kahnwald (1986) looks out the hospital window, while Ines (2019) examines a box of Mikkel's belongings

First Heard in Dark Season 1 Episode 3

Original Version Link

Thoughts on Familiar 

Since Dark is my all-time favorite series, it will feature a lot in these posts. 'Familiar' was a track that's used at a point in the 1st season when things were getting very complicated, so this song comes as a relief to help know who is who, but at the same time it also captures the situation of every character at that point brilliantly. Also, it is sort of when I got that feeling that how madly I am going to love this series. The starting tune of the song itself draws you in, and then the vocals of Agnes Obel (including the chorus that sounds like a male voice but is actually Agnes with pitched-down vocals to make it feel like a ghost) talk about unconditional love wanting to go to a place where only you and your lover can be.

And our love is a ghost that the others can't see
It's a danger

Check Out My Previously Posted Songs, Spiraling and Separate Ways

Friday, April 7, 2023

English Songs Discovered in Unique Ways: Part 1

Has it happened to you that you are watching a trailer, a series, or even a film when suddenly a song starts playing, and you are wondering, "Wow, how did I never know about the existence of this song before?"

I myself love to keep track of every newly released Hindi album, but I never do that for English or other language songs.

Here, I will share two such songs every week that I happily discovered by chance through TV show soundtracks or movies, and also why I loved them so much.

Spiraling by Jens Kuross

Winston Williams (Deaken Bluman) examines developed photos in a darkroom in 13 Reasons Why Season 4

First Heard in 13 Reasons Why Final Trailer

Full Version Link

Thoughts on Spiraling

As far as I remember, they didn't use the song in the 13 Reasons Why final season, which they should have. I kept on listening to the track on repeat mode during the corona lockdown time, and it's still one of my favorites. It's a song that I find emotional, haunting, and a touch dark at the same time. And the 'Keep it Spiraling' part plays with your head.

Why don't you ever follow me into my dreams?

Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by Journey

Max, Erica, and Lucas prepare to enter the house to face Vecna in Stranger Things Season 4

First Heard in Stranger Things 4 Trailer

Original Version Link

Extended Remix Version Link

Stranger Things Remix Version Link

Thoughts on Separate Ways

I know everyone who has seen Stranger Things 4th Season loves 'Running up that Hill' and 'Master of Puppets,' and so do I. But, I feel 'Separate Ways' got a lot less love than it should have because it has to be one of the best-used songs. What's amazing here is that contrary to what the lyrics are, the track in the Stranger Things Remix version (my preferred of all) actually creates that haunting, chilling feel and also sets up the mood for the finale episode.

You know I still love you,
though we touched and went our separate ways.