Many songs have made their way from times before most of us were born to the present days. But when it comes to choosing five most representative and most appreciated of them it becomes difficult not to fall into subjectivity. To avoid that learn about old music and learn about the context when it had appeared to correctly value its impact. To keep an objective view the five following songs belong to different bands and singers.
With "Imagine" John Lennon spoke the words that everyone wanted to hear in his time. When war overwhelmed the people, he was bold enough to give hem hope. But despite the masses of activists which joined him in singing this song, it remained until today a valuable song with universal meaning. It adapt the contemporary world just fine, and its musicality makes it suitable even for singing it as you put your children to sleep.
The Eagles have released another song which is worth mentioning. "Hotel California" is one of those songs which stick to you because of the strength of the images it evokes in its lyrics but also because of the unusually alluring musical line. The combination of the two draws the listener into a strange nightmarish atmosphere. The obvious geographical reference places the song in the context of the other side of the American dream as it was back then. But artists still deal with the monster of fame in the same chaotic manner. Asides from their world we also tend to identify the fears and vices that we have with inescapable traps.
"Stairway to Heaven" of Led Zeppelin was described as a song about hope. Throughout the lyrics you discover a certain light to which the melody tries to pull you. The religious references are used merely to make a clear distinction between right and wrong and to help you choose the right path at one moment of your life. Denigrating the values of the capitalist world the content leaves room for further interpretation.
The musical value of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" is undeniable. This song harmoniously and unexpectedly combines different artistic styles. The music changes throughout the song from ballad to opera and heavy metal. On this background theatrical lyrics roll, bringing to the scene a man conjuring the soothing figure of his mother to fight away the demonic faces which actually surround him.
The last song to populate this list is the Door's "Light my Fire". Its value resides in its popularity, and that is obvious in the fact that whoever you meet can hum at least a few of its lyrics. The song is not of the usual depth of those mentioned above, but it is a living song about seizing the day, happiness and love. The fact that traditionalists were outraged by it, made it a huge success among the young generation.
It is only fair to say that more names have the equal value of those listed above. There are also bands who made music that sounds great by using the effects pedal, which couldn't be mentioned among these. Nevertheless, they are known and loved by you and that is why you can draw your own top five or maybe top one hundred.
With "Imagine" John Lennon spoke the words that everyone wanted to hear in his time. When war overwhelmed the people, he was bold enough to give hem hope. But despite the masses of activists which joined him in singing this song, it remained until today a valuable song with universal meaning. It adapt the contemporary world just fine, and its musicality makes it suitable even for singing it as you put your children to sleep.
The Eagles have released another song which is worth mentioning. "Hotel California" is one of those songs which stick to you because of the strength of the images it evokes in its lyrics but also because of the unusually alluring musical line. The combination of the two draws the listener into a strange nightmarish atmosphere. The obvious geographical reference places the song in the context of the other side of the American dream as it was back then. But artists still deal with the monster of fame in the same chaotic manner. Asides from their world we also tend to identify the fears and vices that we have with inescapable traps.
"Stairway to Heaven" of Led Zeppelin was described as a song about hope. Throughout the lyrics you discover a certain light to which the melody tries to pull you. The religious references are used merely to make a clear distinction between right and wrong and to help you choose the right path at one moment of your life. Denigrating the values of the capitalist world the content leaves room for further interpretation.
The musical value of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" is undeniable. This song harmoniously and unexpectedly combines different artistic styles. The music changes throughout the song from ballad to opera and heavy metal. On this background theatrical lyrics roll, bringing to the scene a man conjuring the soothing figure of his mother to fight away the demonic faces which actually surround him.
The last song to populate this list is the Door's "Light my Fire". Its value resides in its popularity, and that is obvious in the fact that whoever you meet can hum at least a few of its lyrics. The song is not of the usual depth of those mentioned above, but it is a living song about seizing the day, happiness and love. The fact that traditionalists were outraged by it, made it a huge success among the young generation.
It is only fair to say that more names have the equal value of those listed above. There are also bands who made music that sounds great by using the effects pedal, which couldn't be mentioned among these. Nevertheless, they are known and loved by you and that is why you can draw your own top five or maybe top one hundred.
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