Insomnia finally paid off! One night whilst I lay awake in bed watching a late night music program, a "New Music" clip was played in between the countdown. Easy to tell which song it was. The next morning, I downloaded it and have loved it like my own child ever since.
This has been a big year for RedOne, having done large portions of both Lady GaGa's albums, Sugababes' fantastic "About A Girl" and Sean Kingston's hit "Fire Burning", just to name a few. His synth-pop has easily become a favourite of mine, and I feel on this track he shows us his best work. Great beat, simple repeat throughout the verses, and a wall of synth-bliss as you hit the chorus. I adore her vocals throughout the track, and with the melody, she produced one of my favourite choruses this year.
The meaning of the song I think is fantastic; "...dancing and music being a remedy to some kind of poison in your life.". It's had a very personal meaning to me, as music and dancing (I'm really bad lmaoooo) has been what I've turned to in messy times. Music has been there for me; been my remedy.
I love this song, simply put. It claims my number two track of 2009, and my number one up-beat song of 2009.
Honourable mention to "Earthquake", my second love from Little Boots.
Also, here is the second of three instalments for my 'Top 20 TV programs of 2009' list:
8. American Dad
9. South Park
10. United States of Tara
11. Scrubs
12. Parks and Recreations
13. Dexter
14. Hungry Beast
Be sure to tune in tomorrow to find out the thrilling conclusion to my top 10 tracks of 2009. Who will be number one? Will Doctor Jones wake up? And will we ever find out why people think Dane Cook is funny?
Doctor Jones didn't wake up, so we shot him. We never found out why anyone finds Dane Cook funny, so we shot him. And before we shoot this countdown, let me reveal the most shocking, nail-biting, thrilling conclusion to a personal countdown you've ever seen.
Already Gone - Kelly Clarkson
SHOCK!!
Wow. I don't know where to start when describing this song.
When Kelly's album leaked, I was still hooked on "My Life Would Suck Without You", at the time that easily being my favourite Kelly song. "Already Gone" was a song I listened to quite regularly and liked a lot, but it didn't touch "My Life...".
And then one day I just couldn't stop playing it. I really listened to it, and fell in love. Masterful production by Ryan Tedder, this beautifully created song hits you from the opening second. The strings, drums, bells all giving a powerful start, leading you into a stripped back verse, less strings, but the powerful and infamous beat still there.
In the chorus she soars in every aspect, the introduction's power returning. The post-chorus is stunning, delivering my favourite line of the song: "You can't make it feel right, when you know that it's wrong". And then that surreal, hypnotic bridge, and once again diving into that powerful chorus.
Lyrically, this is a beautiful song, describing a break-up which is mutual, one where they both know it's not working, but neither did nothing wrong. It's something they can't help, but they know it's for the best. A different view from Kelly, one which I enjoy a lot.
Although my personal connection with this song has a different meaning, it still has a huge part of my heart. I have never listened to a song which has made me want to cry before this. It is an emotional ballad which will have more meaning to me than any other song could ever have.
This song has cemented its place as my number one song of 2009, and my all-time favourite song. It will be a hard one to replace.
And finally, here are my top 7 TV programs of 2009:
1. 30 Rock
1. It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
3. Good News Week
4. The Simpsons
5. Weeds
6. Little Britain U.S.A
7. Family Guy
I wanna thank everyone who has commented on my countdown. Even if you didn't agree with some of my choices, I still appreciate you taking the time to comment. You're all fantastic and I love you all for it. :heart: