Top Ten Songs: Lyrics (1-5)
I have always loved music. When I was younger, I took piano lessons and sang in the high school choir. Admittedly, I was not very good at either of these activities, but I enjoyed being a part of the musical process. I have lost touch with "creating music" per se since beginning college, even though I ironically attend an educational
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My sister used to be a big Josh Groban fan so I'm familiar with some of his songs, but I hadn't heard that one.
"Hallelujah" is a really beautiful, melancholy song isn't it? I really like the version that is in the first Shrek movie, and I have an instrumental cover by Chris Botti from his Live in Boston album. Although it doesn't have the lyrics, it is just as haunting.
I really like the general theme of the songs you've chosen; going on a journey, never giving up on your dreams, etc. Sometimes it's hard to keep that in mind through every day life, but I guess one of the great things about music is that it reminds us of those important life lessons.
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"Hallelujah" is definitely haunting and beautiful. I don't think I have run across any version of this song that I haven't really liked. I'll have to check out Chris Botti's version. Thanks for the tip!
Yeah, I guess that theme just sort of happened. But, like you say, sometimes we all need a little music to learn those tough life lessons.
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