Where's the Orchestra?

An eclectic mix of Music, Politics and Pop-Culture

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25 Songs That Reference Books

Songwriting is a competitive business, with each artist keen to prove that they're more knowledgeable and artistic than their peers. So what better way to do that than to namecheck, or draw inspiration from, a respected book? In addition, usefully, it means that you don't have to think too much about the lyrics - so that's half your job done already. We've taken a look at 25 excellent examples where the world of music has been inspired by the world of literature. Cross-art-pollination ahoy. ____________________________________

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#tbt: Back to Black — Amy Winehouse

It’s freezing today in the Midwest, so I’ve crawled back into some of my darker albums. Amy Winehouse gives us a jazzy but painful pluck of the heartstrings with “Back to Black.” Her voice is smokey and soulful, and she reveals true vulnerability when she tells us “I died a hundred times/ You go back to her and I go back to black.” Sometimes, when we’re sad or lonely, it’s good to seep into music that is relatable and powerfully empathetic, and Amy, no matter how lonely she was, will continue to give us all something to turn to when we go back to black.

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the arctic monkeys look like a 50s gang and im afraid they’re going to come out of the shadows one night and rhythmically snap their fingers at me

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I think this wins my award for worst cover ever made.

Aly & AJ - Do You Believe in Magic?

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[artdecco80]

morrison!!!!!!

—-nico in the doors movie

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Quiet Night & Quiet Stars - Frank Sinatra & Tom Jobim

[fuckyeahkingofpop]

[thepersianboy]

Billie Jean through the years

[seducingsighs]

holy fuck

[byetomselleck-deactivated201702]

Now this is epic.

[chocolatepersonified-blog]

Freakin Tumblr geniuses.

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Serotonin Sarah - Emergency Door Relase

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"In the depth of my soul there is a wordless song."

-Khalil Gibran. (via quotedojo)

[freeindie]

This is what $19.50 got you in 1992.

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Inappropriate Music Jokes in the Studio

'Yeah Man, I figured since it's the 20 year anniversary of Cobain's death I'd do a speciality show on Nirvana'

'That'd be awesome! Oh man, I'm so excited I feel like my head is going to explode!!'

'....'

Tune in to Radio1190.Org at 11am MST/1pm EST for a Nirvana Speciality Show, entailing the rise and fall of one our generations most troubled heroes!

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Try this short quiz to see which political party you are. The results might surprise you.

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La Blogothèque: 

Johnny Cash - Out Among the Stars (With Brandon Flowers, Father John Misty & Local Natives)

[roxydrew]

I actually find Aeron Greyjoy rather interesting (probably the only ASOIAF fan that’s eager for more of his chapters :P)