So last night Little Mix won the coveted X Factor trophy gaining themselves a record deal and single released in time for the Christmas number one spot. The last few years the singles have been covers which have been, mediocre at best...this year is no different really. DON'T GET ME WRONG I love little mix, and I really wanted them to win, but Damien Rice is one of my favorite artists and you just can't turn a folk song into generic pop, especially when the lyrics are so emotional. That said, I just hope little mix do more pop/rnb songs in the future because I think they could be really fantastic as they can all sing amazingly well!! Come on Little Mix, put your stamp on the business!!
I'll leave you with a video of me and my brother performing Cannonball Live nearly a year ago. Hope you like it! And dont forget to leave your comments on the X factor, little mix, and the cover?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waJ6ohWR6Qk
Monday 12 December 2011
Wednesday 7 December 2011
Rebecca Ferguson - Heaven
If you've never heard of Rebecca Ferguson before you heard her new material, you would have no idea she'd come out of X Factor. I'm actually so pleased she didn't win as it's been, as usual, a blessing in disguise. She's managed to keep her original style and rework it with some help, into a superb album receiving rave reviews from all types of critics. This has got to be one of the most promising albums from an X Factor contestant; miles above the rest.
Think of a cross between Duffy, Adele and old Motown music and you get Rebecca's album. I remember seeing Rebecca on her very first audition (well, technically 3rd/4th, but you get the gist) in Manchester and after she'd calmed down and done a couple of songs, her voice just came across as so unique and soothing/soulful. She sang two songs, one I cant remember and the other was 'Amazing Grace' which I remember stuck in my mind and from that moment I remember thinking - 'she will be in the final.' In fact, I think I tweeted her as one to watch on that day... eye for talent eh ;)
Back to the album, its a must have for many music lovers- there's something on there for everyone. My personal favourites are the songs 'Nothing's real but love' and 'Glitter & Gold' but every song on the album is worth a listen, there's not one bad song on there, which is pretty unusual!
In conclusion, I give this album 5/5, what other reason will you need to buy it! Much better than all the usual X factor crap, well done Rebecca!!!!
Think of a cross between Duffy, Adele and old Motown music and you get Rebecca's album. I remember seeing Rebecca on her very first audition (well, technically 3rd/4th, but you get the gist) in Manchester and after she'd calmed down and done a couple of songs, her voice just came across as so unique and soothing/soulful. She sang two songs, one I cant remember and the other was 'Amazing Grace' which I remember stuck in my mind and from that moment I remember thinking - 'she will be in the final.' In fact, I think I tweeted her as one to watch on that day... eye for talent eh ;)
Back to the album, its a must have for many music lovers- there's something on there for everyone. My personal favourites are the songs 'Nothing's real but love' and 'Glitter & Gold' but every song on the album is worth a listen, there's not one bad song on there, which is pretty unusual!
In conclusion, I give this album 5/5, what other reason will you need to buy it! Much better than all the usual X factor crap, well done Rebecca!!!!
Friday 2 December 2011
FREE DOWNLOADS
Hi All, just to let you know I'm still working on the EP at the moment, things are going great and I'll keep you posted with it all :)
Just as a little Christmas present from myself, I've uploaded a few previously unheard tracks which have been well recorded, for a free download... you can listen to them on my soundcloud, and download them from there.
The three uploaded are: Alive (which is also on my youtube), Everybody, and This is Paris... feel free to let me know what you think, add me on facebook (From Small Acorns), or follow me on twitter: @beckylovatt
Happy Christmas!
Heres the link: www.soundcloud.com/beckylovatt
Just as a little Christmas present from myself, I've uploaded a few previously unheard tracks which have been well recorded, for a free download... you can listen to them on my soundcloud, and download them from there.
The three uploaded are: Alive (which is also on my youtube), Everybody, and This is Paris... feel free to let me know what you think, add me on facebook (From Small Acorns), or follow me on twitter: @beckylovatt
Happy Christmas!
Heres the link: www.soundcloud.com/beckylovatt
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