Music List #4: Happy Songs

Happy Music= Happy Mood

#1: Jack Johnson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM_10MzkX6k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=dqUdI4AIDF0
In the 90s he had a song here and there that was a little sad (it was the 90s, thus it was somewhat like a soft grunge) but other than that his songs now are up-beat. He does covers of lullaby's and soundtracks for movies (Curious George for example), but I thought this song was a "happy song," plus the video is funny. His voice just makes the songs so soothing. It might also be the instruments he plays; his guitars aren't anything like heavy metal just up beat.

#2: Eliza Doolittle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzY0-I4Gq5w
You gotta love her spunk and the rhythm of her music. In "Pack Up" she just has this I-don't-care-what-anyone-thinks charm to her. After any class that has made me feel overwhelmed I just have to turn up the volume and bob my head. If you notice in the background there are the harmonies in the background, close to the doo-wop type of thing.

#3: Vampire Weekend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPnbYZnALVQ&feature=fvst
What's not to love about Vampire Weekend. They are a kooky and just plain fun. Listening to the song carefully is hard to do. Their beat is quick and the sound of the guitar really acts as the pace rather than the drums. Singing the lyrics is always fun even though they don't mean a darn thing!

#4: Noah and The Whale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCHzicKq3W4&feature=artist
http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=158944045220723335&postID=8838720472961481586
Seriously, anyone who is having a bad day can be cheered up by the power of Noah and the Whale. This song makes me feel up when I've down or overwhelmed. Some of their songs start with the story telling and then lead into the chorus. To my belief they have this sort of power that makes me want to dance whatever troubles I have away. It's most likely the strong emphasis of the piano that makes me want to bob my head and move my feet. The piano is frequently used in their songs, but the drums are just so relaxing. There aren't any hard bangs or massive loud parts that eventually quiet down. It all flows.

#5: Belle and Sebastian
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fT6pssrES8&feature=relmfu
To conclude this British dominated list, why not a little bit of Belle and Sebastian? This happens to be my favorite song from them. They closely resemble Noah and The Whale in their sound. Belle and Sebastian have a soft sound and I really like their lyrics because I can understand them. I think they enunciate their words more than most British indie bands.