The Music That's Rockin' My World

Song: I Will Be Artist: The Proclaimers Why: It's such a fun song. I like to roll down the windows of my car and blast it. The Proclaimers sound a bit like Buddy Holly, a bit like the Beatles, a bit like a wannabe country rock band. Oh, and did I mention they have the most mockable Irish accents? It is not possible to listen to them without trying to imitate them. And that looks really funny when you're cruising down the road with your windows down.

Song: Sirens Artist: Jane Eyre The Broadway Musical Cast Recording Why: Okay, so any true musical theatre purist is probably wringing there hands in rage that I should dare to like Jane Eyre, one of the "condemned musicals of Broadway." But some of the songs (not all, just some) are really good. Like "Sirens." In the song, Mr. Rochester is thinking about how much he loves Jane, how he is inexplicably drawn to her (as if she's a "siren"), but another voice, the memories of his past, call to him also. Near the end of the song, Mr. Rochester, Jane, and the ghost from the attic are all singing at the same time (but different songs.) Okay, so maybe this still sounds corny. I like it!

Song: When Love Comes to Town Artist: U2 and BB King Why: It's U2. It's BB King. Need I type more? This song is bluesy and passionate and everything that's great about U2 and BB King rolled up into one incredible 4 minutes 18 seconds song.

The Music That's Rockin' My World

Here is a taste of what I'm currently obsessed about in the music world.

Artist: Apocalyptica Song: Nothing Else Matters Why: Apocalyptica does instrumental covers of Metallica songs with cellos instead of electric guitars. Both rock and classical music fans look at me as if I'm crazy when I say this music is wonderful, but once they listen to it they are hooked. The music still has that intensity people love from Metallica, but with a richer, more haunting sound than almost anything you'll find in both genres today.

Artist: Jack Johnson Song: Banana Pancakes Why: Doesn't everyone get tired of every love song talking about the "wanting" stage but not the actual established relationship? Jack Johnson's acoustic music is as comfortable and intoxicating as a lazy Saturday morning. it makes me feel happy just listening to it.

Artist: Jekyll and Hyde Broadway Soundtrack Song: Confrontations
Why: The song is chilling. Jekyll and Hyde, who is really one person in a split personality, battle verbally over the possession of their soul(s.) When you listen to it, keep in mind that both characters are played by the same actor.

Film Flash:Phantom of the Opera

Whether you think the actual film was any good or not, you have to admit that The Phantom of the Opera had incredible costumes. They were so ornate and rich: they perfectly represented the "over-done" mentality that was so prevalent during that time period. The film stars Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler