Category: Digital Songs & Albums

DROP THAT (by Jacob Plant: Home movie soundtrack)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date December 4, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:17 Min.

Appearing on 2015 Home movie soundtrack, Jacob Plant’s electronica tune was devised by Plant and Rihanna.

REVIEW:

Despite its sheer repetitiveness, one can readily imagine this track narrating a sci-fi film/video game’s hot pursuit sequence. The ominously pulsating “Drop That” has a catchy dance/disco-style sound that should be a hit with electronica fans. It also has solid potential for workout playlists. For what this tune really is, “Drop That” is well-played!

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars

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END OF MY JOURNEY (by John Dreamer: single)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date December 2, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:16 Min.

This instrumental track was released in 2012 by German composer-musician John Dreamer.

REVIEW:

Known for epic instrumentals, John Dreamer’s “End of My Journey” is no exception. Launched by a poignant piano solo, this tune sounds ideal for a medieval movie trailer. One can imagine, for instance, an exhausted warrior, despite tragic casualties, staggering through a gauntlet of battles towards a date with immortality. Thematically, “End of My Journey” doesn’t rise above its genre, but Dreamer still makes good on his composition’s bold title.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars

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GLOWING IN THE DARK (by The Girl and The Dreamcatcher: single)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date December 2, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:56 Min.

Performed by The Girl and The Dreamcatcher (a duo consisting of actors Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan), this upbeat 2016 romantic pop track is also included on their album, Negatives, released the same year.

REVIEW:

Buoyed by an exuberant melody, this youthful love song is ideal for a Disney Channel movie, i.e. Descendants, which isn’t likely a coincidence. The peppy instrumental work adds another nice touch for undemanding kids. However, despite pleasant chemistry shared between Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan, “Glowing in the Dark” won’t likely age well in a decade. Considering its intended audience is strictly pre-teens and maybe some middle schoolers, parents hearing this bubble-gum tune once or twice will be plenty before the excessive perkiness starts grating fast.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 4 Stars

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FIGHT SONG {Instrumental Cover} (by Abtmelody: single)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date December 2, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:24 Min.

Released in 2016 as a single, this instrumental cover of Rachel Platten’s 2015 radio hit, “Fight Song (This is My Fight Song),” is from Abtmelody.

REVIEW:

For a karaoke rendition of Platten’s “Fight Song,” this energetic cover by Abtmelody makes a solid choice. Boasting excellent production quality, this cover its most of the nuances of Platten’s signature hit. Abtmelody’s version also contributes a somewhat generic dance-flavored remix to the tune.

BRIAN & JAYNA’S 10-STAR RATING: 7 Stars

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CRYSTALLINE (by Ivan Torrent featuring Celica Soldream: single)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date December 1, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:34 Min.

This 2014 single is a collaboration between Spanish composer-musician Ivan Torrent and songstress Celica Soldream.

REVIEW:

In terms of his instrumentals, Ivan Torrent is at the top of his game with this ethereally soothing track. It’s further enhanced by the echoing of Celica Soldream’s spot-on vocals. Upbeat in nature, “Crystalline” could work either for a movie trailer/montage or possibly as a more energetic alternative to sleep-inducing mood music. Highly recommended!

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars

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DREAMLAND (by Leah featuring Eric Peterson: Otherworld)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date December 1, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 5:57 Min.

Collaborating with musician-vocalist Eric Peterson, Canadian songstress Leah McHenry (aka Leah or LEAH) released this duet off her 2013 album, Otherworld.

REVIEW:

It can be argued that the title is misleading. If one is expecting a dose of Leah’s take on ethereal New Age music, this isn’t it – “Dreamland” is far more symphonic metal. Initially, the track (both the melody and Leah’s low-key vocals) starts as its title would imply … before ominously leaping off on a nightmarish tangent.

For fans of the genre, this often-pulsating electronica won’t likely disappoint. More likely for casual listeners, however, it comes off as a sound battle pitting Evanescence vs. Metallica … as if the song can’t split the difference between two distinct rock styles. As fair warning, think twice about turning the volume. Even Leah’s soft vocals can’t thwart this operatic melody from fast-pitching listeners into a metal-induced headache.

BRIAN & ROSCOE’S ODD MOON RATING: 5½ Stars

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DIRTY LAUNDRY (by Don Henley: I Can’t Stand Still)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date December 1, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 5:36 Min.

This 1982 track is from Don Henley’s album, I Can’t Stand Still.

REVIEW:

It’s strangely ironic that this tune’s opening bars sound something like David Bowie’s 1975 tune, “Fame,” as both songs contemplate a flip side to 24/7 celebrity. At least one common thread between Don Henley’s “Dirty Laundry” and Bowie’s resigned take is how notoriety is an inescapable trap. With biting lyrics aptly describing the onslaught of mass media, Henley’s ode spells out the trashy stardom sought by journalists exploiting other people’s misery, especially when such news flashes are sensationalistic.

His narrative not only insightfully alludes to how superficial looks so often supersede integrity and journalistic talent. Henley’s jabbing commentary re: how the peroxide blonde model wanna-be on the 5 o’clock news almost gleefully hypes the latest mass-death disaster hasn’t lost its timeliness.

Bolstered by an effective chorus and a recurring ringing telephone sound effect, Henley’s vocals are spot-on deriding the invasive nature of yellow journalism. Taking advantage of an undeniably catchy melody, Henley’s effort is ideal for any Best-of-The-80’s retrospectives, if not one’s own laundry night playlists.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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CHANGE THE WORLD (by Eric Clapton: Complete Clapton)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date December 1, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:54 Min.

Originally released in 1996, this low-key tune is the primary theme of the John Travolta sci-fi/fantasy film, Phenomenon. Among other albums this song has appeared on is 2007’s Complete Clapton CD. This version of the song is considered Eric Clapton’s “standard release” edition.

REVIEW:

Imbued with a low-key Clapton performance, its leisurely-paced melody is blessed with thoughtful lyrics that any romantic daydreamer can relate to. “Change the World” is well-composed, as Clapton’s distinctive voice brings this love song to life with the right degree of poignancy. The track is certainly worth re-discovery.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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