The Heavy "Can't Play Dead"

Neo Soul, Indie Rock, Blues, Funk

I can officially say that they're my favorite band of 2014!

Yeeeeah, I am so-so excited to write about them! They were my super-opening of 2014 year and I'm longing to tell about it. 

I've never been into funk music, but this band opened new style for me with fantastically good quality of sound!

I'm pretty sure that I fell in love with this band not only because of vocal part, but because of bass sound, it's so dynamic, deep and really-really makes my mood!

When I heard the first song, it drove me so crazy! So let's go ahead!

"Can't Play Dead"

Let me introduce my favorite song of 2014 year which gave me a great amount of incredible emotions, high feelings and showed a perfect combination of bass sound, vocal and drums.

"I just can't play dead" - now my new motto.

"Same ol' "

This one has so madly good sound, that it automatically became my second one in the "top 5" of The Heavy's songs. I'm sure that funs of blues+indie rock will love it!

"Big Bad Wolf"

Let's add a bit of funk. I think it's a great idea, don't you?

"What Makes A Good Man?"

"Tell me now...What makes a good man?". I adore this song, no doubts, It's so rich with amazing vocal of Kelvin Swaby and back vocals are a great addition that drives this song.

"Set Me Free"

Let's add indie to our mixture! This song is really different to these four that I talked about, but it's worth listening to. (If you want to be sure they play Indie Rock). Guitar sounds a bit monotonous, but vocal makes this song + never forget about great bass part. 

"Curse Me Good"

Adding this extra song for your good mood. The instrumental part here is so well-composed, that no doubts, it's worthy to be in your play-list. It just makes your mood, mine - for sure! 

 I think it will be an awesome song for the end of 2014 year and this post.

"And I say: I just can't play dead!"

Happy New 2015 Year, my dear friends, and never play dead!

Native American Healing Songs "Come To Me Great Mystery"

Native American Music, Spiritual, New Age

Couple months ago I opened a new music for myself, that was an amazing experience that I really desire to share with you!

I love folk and native music: Irish, Scottish, British, Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Bulgarian, Polish etc. 

But this time I discovered one of the most beautiful native music albums I've ever heard: Come To Me Great Mystery: Native American Healing Songs.

Native Americans' music is one of the most heart touching! Full of free spirit, wild wind, bright sun and breath of mountains - every single sound of singer's voice is magic!

This is what says Anthony Tognazzini about album:

With its thunderous drums and high-pitched chants, Native American pow-wow music is intense enough to scare away the uninitiated. Yet there are also gentle, soothing, and healing songs in the Native American tradition, and it’s this type of material that is the focus of COME TO ME GREAT MYSTERY. With Native American artists Doug Foote, Lorain Fox, Thirza Defoe, and others on board, this compilation is filled with prayers, invocations, and songs that sound like blessings and benedictions. The presence of synthesizers and contemporary production flourishes may irk hardcore traditionalists, but these additions will make the album accessible to fans of relaxing New Age music.

 I am not a great critic of music, but I love to say what I really feel about songs.
So, here we go, my favorite songs of this album that really touched me:

"Come To Me Great Mystery" by Thirza Defoe

This is the song that I heard first, it touched my soul and love for Native American music was born in my heart! 

Native music is always really hard to describe. You cannot talk much about instrumental or vocal part, This music is full of people's stories, full of tears, happiness, deaths, wars - memories that are so dear to each nation.

"Calling To The People" by Thirza Defoe

Oh, I am in love with Thirza's voice! And with the beginning of this incredible song!

"Beauty Way" by Allen Mose

These sounds are incredible and fantastic! This song is a bit frightening for me...Why? No explanations - it's just my feeling. I wish I could understand this beautiful language though...

I can't even describe how much I'm thankful to these singers and this album for opening me a new chapter in my music journey.

This album also set a fire in my heart for exploring history of another culture.

I really hope that you'll find something close to your heart in this music!

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White Lies "To Lose My Life"

post-punk revival, gothic rock, indie rock, electro, experimental

Almost every single day I'm searching for new bands and singers for inspiration. Music is my life and it makes my days brighter and, actually...it just makes my days! It's always a fantastic feeling when you find "yours" music. 
The last band that I found for myself was White Lies. An amazing band from United Kingdom, making their "spacious", cosmic and extraordinary music. Maybe somehow they have this special "British-styled" indie sound, but I found them really outstanding.

They play post-punk, indie and gothic rock. 
Honestly, I've never been a big fan of punk rock. When I was a teen, I was a metallist, so we always had kinda "arguments" with punks. But this band really touched me because of their crazy mixture of indie, electro, punk and gothic.
They have recorded 3 albums and the first came out January 2009.

"To Lose My Life..."

This album was the first one that I heard, and it really made me fall in love with their music. It showed White Lies' style and their spicific "move of the sound" in such songs as "To Lose My Life...", "Death", "Farewell To The Fairground".

"Ritual"

This one came out on 17th January, 2011. We can hear much of electro sound here, but it doesn't spoil it. In my opinion, "Ritual" has fully opened a fantastic voice of a soloist - Harry McVeigh. The album full of love, light sound and more positive than the first one, 

even though it has some religious hints. 

"Big TV"

No doubts which album is my favorite - for sure it's "Big TV".

In this album electro sounds are used less, they make a good composition and harmony with extra addition of "old-school" colors which we can notice in songs "Big TV", "Getting Even" and so on. Sound is clearer and it makes this album spectacular. (Cannot forget the song "Change" which impressed me the most).

And in the end, my 10 favorite songs of "White Lies":

1. "Death"
2. "To Lose My Life..."
3. "Strangers"
4. "Big TV"
5. "Change"
6. "Farewell To The Fairground"
7. "Streetlights"
8. "Mother Tongue"
9. "A Place To Hide"
10. "Nothing To Give".

It's time for Christmas! (My playlist for winter holidays 2014-2015)

Ho-ho-ho, Christmas is coming to town!!!

In couple days all western world is going to celebrate the most magic holiday - Christmas.

And for making special Christmas-wintery mood for you, I decided to post some my favorite (old and new) Christmas songs in different genres, so you could find yours and maybe fall in love with new band or singer!

NUMBER 1

A capella genre, traditional

"Mary, Did You Know?" by Pentatonix

A breathtaking, calm and touching song performed by Pentatonix - one of the most popular a capella bands.(New)

NUMBER 2

Opera, traditional, Norwegian language
"O Helga Natt" by Sissel Kyrkjebø

Norwegian version of famous song "O Holy Night" which really impressed me not only because I adore Norway, but because of tender and bright Sissel's voice.

NUMBER 3

Jazz, swing

"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Michael Bublé

We love this song, we listen to it almost each Christmas and Michael's version is fantastic!

NUMBER 4

Traditional

"It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" by Andy Williams

Can we even imagine our winter holidays without Andy Williams' songs? I say: "no"!

NUMBER 5

Folk, Christian, pop rock

"Joy To The World (You Are My Joy)" by Rend Collective

Very positive and fun video by this amazing Irish collective. Just makes you smile and happy ;)

NUMBER 6
Metal
"Carol Of The Bells" by August Burns Red
To my all metal-friends, I hope you'll enjoy this composition with really gooood drums!

NUMBER 7
Pop
"Where Are You Christmas?" by Faith Hill
Do you miss your childhood and all those magic memories of Christmas? But Christmas is here and this is a song about it.( And I really enjoyed fantastic voice of Faith Hill! )

NUMBER 8

Soundtrack

"Believe" by Josh Groban

Well, this is really personal, but as long as it's Christmas I'm sharing my favorite Christmas song from my favorite Christmas movie ever - The Polar Express and performed by my so much loved Josh Groban!

NUMBER 9

Rock, pop rock, traditional
"Jingle Bell Rock" by Jeremy Camp
Are you ready to dance and rock-n-roll? I AM! When I hear this great song I can't keep calm!

NUMBER 10
New Age, Celtic, Instrumental
"Fionnuala's Cookie Jar" by Secret Garden
That's a full of cheer composition by outstanding band which I really love! Check your shoes and let's dance!

NUMBER 11
Metal (metallike), Instrumental
"Dreams Of Fireflies (On A Christmas Night) by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Full of power, brightness and sound composition which I really enjoy! (Especially guitar sound of course.)

NUMBER 12
Celtic, Traditional
"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Celtic Woman
I couldn't skip this amazing band in my Christmas playlist! They have angelic voices! And it will be a great song for the end of my playlist!

Wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with all of my heart and soul! I hope you really enjoyed this playlist and found something close to your heart!
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7eventh Time Down "Just Say Jesus"

Christian Metal? 
How could it be?
Yes, 7eventh Time Down is a Christian alternative metal band. And I should say that their songs are amazing and touching! I don't see anything wrong in such music because it worships Jesus Christ!
Anyway, their music is not heavy-metal. It's even more rock than metal. (No screams, don't worry.)
It's a young band from USA. Their first album "Alive In You" was released on September 13, 2011.
Simple and touching melodies, lyrics will speak to you.
"When you don't know what to say, just say: "Jesus.""
It's an amazing song speaks to your heart that you should pray wherever you are, whenever you need.
Maybe they won't become your favourite Christian band, but their music is worthy to have a place in your play-list. Everything that worships our Lord is worthy of existing! 
I hope that their songs will be a blessing for you!

First 5 favourite songs which I suggest you listen to:
1. Get Me To You
2. Just Say Jesus
3. Religious And Famous
4. Do You Believe
5. Worship Jesus



Христианский металл?
Как такое может быть?
Да, 7eventh Time Down - это христианская группа играющая в стиле альтернативный металл. И я должна сказать, что их песни удивительны и проникновенны. Я не вижу ничего неверного в такой музыке, поскольку она прославляет Иисуса Христа!
В любом случае, их музыка это не тяжелый металл. Это даже больше рок, чем металл. (Без криков, не беспокойтесь.)
Это молодая группа из США. Их первый альбом "Alive In You" был выпущен 13 Сентября 2011 года.
Простые и касающееся сердца мелодии, слова песен будут говорить к Вам.
"Когда не знаешь, что сказать, просто скажи: "Иисус.""
Эта прекрасная песня говорит Вашему сердцу, что Вы должны молиться где бы Вы ни были, в любой момент нужды.
Возможно они не станут Вашей любимой христианской группой, но их музыка достойна занимать место в вашем плэй-листе. Все, что прославляет Господа достойно своего существования!
Я надеюсь, что их песни будут благословением для Вас!

Первые 5 моих любимых песен, которые я советую Вам послушать:
1. Get Me To You
2. Just Say Jesus
3. Religious And Famous
4. Do You Believe
5. Worship Jesus

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7eventhtimedown‎

Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead Or Alive"

Do you feel it? This light breeze of old westerns filled with real american spirit? 
Can you hear this cry: "It's my life and it's now or never!" ?
Can you say that you're living on a prayer? I can.
Here we go. 
United States of America. The Great Land of free souls, pure minds and brave hearts. The Country which is worthy of being one of the greatest. 
And, Welcome to an amazing and beautiful state New Jersey! Motherland of a true American rock-band Bon Jovi!

Do you want to feel an American spirit? Bon Jovi is your band!
Moderate and "wild" guitar sound, impressive lyrics filled with freedom and, without any doubts, a wonderful voice of a lead singer Jon Bon Jovi! I can't say that Bon Jovi plays glam metal as many people say. Their music is somewhere between rock and hard rock with country accents. It's really amazing!

First 10 favourite songs which I suggest you listen to:
1. It's My Life
2. Because We Can
3. Wanted Dead Or Alive
4. Living On A Prayer
5. Story Of My Life
6. Summertime
7. Welcome To Wherever You Are
8. We Weren't Born To Follow
9. Lost Highway
10. Have A Nice Day


Вы это чувствуете? Этот легкий ветер старых вестернов наполненных настоящим американским духом?
Слышите этот крик: "It's my life and it's now or never!"?
Можете ли вы сказать, что вы живете по молитвам? (Living on a prayer.) Я могу.
Итак, начинаем.
Соединенные Штаты Америки. Великая Земля свободных душ, чистых умов и отважных сердец. Страна, достойная быть одной из самых великих.
И, Добро Пожаловать в удивительный штат Нью-Джерси! Родина настоящей Американской рок группы Bon Jovi!

Хотите почувствовать Американский дух? Bon Jovi - группа для вас!
Умеренный и "дикий" звук гитары, впечатляющие тексты песен наполненные свободой, и, без всяких сомнений, замечательный голос солиста Джона Бон Джови! Я не могу сказать, что Bon Jovi играют глэм-метал, как многие считают. Их музыка где-то между роком и хард-роком с акцентами кантри музыки. Это превосходно!

Первые 10 моих любимых песен, которые я советую Вам послушать:

1. It's My Life
2. Because We Can
3. Wanted Dead Or Alive
4. Living On A Prayer
5. Story Of My Life
6. Summertime
7. Welcome To Wherever You Are
8. We Weren't Born To Follow
9. Lost Highway
10. Have A Nice Day

Site of this band: http://www.bonjovi.com

Hello! Привет!

Welcome to my blog about passion for music!
I am a great lover of music and everything that is connected.
First of all, I should say, I don't have any recordings of my songs! But, I am a musician! 
I play piano, violin, flute and guitar. Also I love to sing. 
But it's enough about my biography. Let's talk about "Let it beat blog".
Here I will write about different bands, singers from all kinds of music! Classic, Rock, Celtic, Country, Metal, Pop, Hip-Hop and so on and on. I will write about my inspiration and new songs/bands that I will find. Will also write about my life events and their connection with music. 

This is a page of inspiration that music could give!
I really hope that you will enjoy it and maybe will find "your" music here!
It will be my pleasure!
Always Yours,
Lyuba Rebrilova

Добро пожаловать в мой блог о страсти к музыке!
Я большой любитель и ценитель музыки и всего, что с ней связано.
Прежде всего я должна сказать, что у меня нет записей моих песен. Но, Я музыкант!
Я играю на фортепиано, скрипке, флейте и гитаре. Так же я люблю петь.
Но это все из моей биографии. Давайте поговорим о "Let it beat blog".
Здесь я буду писать о различных музыкальных группах, исполнителях из разных стилей музыки. Классика, Рок, Келтик, Кантри, Метал, Поп, Хип-Хоп и т.д. Так же буду писать о своем вдохновении и новых песнях/группах, которых найду. Так же о событиях из моей жизни и о их связи с музыкой.

Это страница о вдохновении, которое вам может дать музыка!
Я надеюсь, что вы получите удовольствие от прочтение и найдете "вашу" музыку здесь!
Это будет моей наградой!
Всегда Ваша, 
Люба Ребрилова.