Domo's Music Domain #5: The Used - Blue & Yellow (song)

The song I've been listening to a lot lately has been "Blue and Yellow" preformed by The Used. The Used is a band I've been listening to for a about four years now. What I like most about this song is the lyrics, they just seem to really make me appreciate my best friend.

To me "Blue and Yellow" perfectly explains the friendship I have with two of my closest friends. We're close, can tell each other anything, and won't find anyone else as supportive and understanding as we are with each other. This level of friendship is rare and beautiful, just like the lyrics of this song.

When you examine the lyrics, you can instantly tell that the artist (Bert) has strong feelings towards the person or people he's singing about. He knows his friendship can outlast any "bad blood" because this friendship is so intense and loving and rare. The emotion in the recording is enough to make it my favorite song; the meaningful lyrics are an added bonus for me.

I wanted embed the official music video, but it is no longer on The Used OfficialYouTube Channel.

I hope you enjoyed this short post.

Until next time friends, peace, love, and green tea <3

~ Domo ~

Domo's Music Domain #4: Jason Mraz - Mr. A-Z

I've decided to review this album because it's my favorite album from an English speaking artist. Jason Mraz's album, Mr. A-Z, was released in July 2005 and had two singles, "Wordplay" and "Geek in the Pink" with corresponding music videos.

Wordplay

Geek in the Pink

The track listing for this album is:

1. Life is Wonderful
2. Wordplay
3. Geek in the Pink
4. Did You Get My Message (feat. Rachael Yamagata)
5. Mr. Curiosity
6. Clockwatching
7. Bella Luna
8. Plane
9. O. Lover
10. Please Don't Tell Her
11. The Forecast
12. Song for a Friend

When I listen to an album for the first time, I listen to each song at least three times. First for 30 seconds to get a "feel" of the song, second to listen to the song in its entirety, and then thoroughly to analyze the meaning of the lyrics. When that is said and done, I add my favorites to a playlist on my smartphone.

When I first listened to this album I could already tell that I was in love with "Geek in the Pink", "Did You Get My Message?", "Clockwatching", "Bella Luna", "Plane", and "Song for a Friend". The other songs took many more listens for me to warm up to them, but I ultimately love the album, because each track is beautifully composed and showcases Jason Mraz's voice.

Plane (Track 8) is probably my favorite song off of the album because of the lyrics, the emotion in the vocals, and background spoken word. To me, the meaning behind "Plane" seems to be about the stresses that traveling for work has on a relationship and that even if his job ultimately caused him to be taken away from his lover, due to the plane crashing, he would always remember the love they shared.

If you're interested in buying this album, you can find it here on Jason Mraz's Official Website.

Thank you so much for taking time to read this review.

Until next time friends, peace, love, and green tea <3

~ Domo ~