Day 8: A Photo of Your Favorite Band/Musician

When I saw my photo challenge for today, I drew a big, fat blank.  I like all kinds of music, most country and heavy metal excluded.  There isn’t one band, group or artist that I would say is my “go-to” groove-maker.  I am as happy listening to Jay-Z and the Ting Tings as I am listening to Weezer and Tchaikovsky.  Of course, trying to get down with the get down is hard to do when the 1812 Overture comes on.

When I think about the concerts I’ve been to — Brian McKnight and Janet Jackson — they were good performers, I liked their music, but I wouldn’t say they were my favorites. I’d definitely put Janet over Brian, definitely.

Put another way, there isn’t anyone that I would be camping out to get tickets to go see.  Though, when I heard that Robin Thicke was coming to the Norva last year,  DH almost got cut when he didn’t cough up any tickets.   My displeasure was totally unfounded of course; it’s not like DH would be able to tell someone who my favorite artist is when I don’t even know.

Yeah, I went “When I Get You Alone” old school, ’cause that’s how I roll. And for the record, I actually own Robin Thicke CD’s (plural). Yes, CD’s! Bought without the benefit of previewing.  See, once upon a time, children, music actually came in physical packaging! But I digress.
I opened iTunes to find out what artist(s) I play most frequently. How I have 268 plays of Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” is beyond me.  I mean, the song was catchy, but 268? That’s obnoxious.  Second runner up was from the Princess and the Frog soundtrack.  Not my favorite, but when you live with members of the toddler set, you end up catering to their tastes more than your own. When I’m in the car, I listen to whatever’s got a good beat.  I will crank DMB, Cee-lo, or Solomon Burke with equal fervor. I’m the one singing along to David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” during Cardio Kickboxing and jitterbugging to Bruno Mars “Marry You” while I sweep the kitchen. The girls are and I are listening to Offenbach while I type this right now.  
I’ll listen to anything.  If it gets me up and moving, so much the better.  
IN: ON: March 8, 2011 BY: Hilary 0 COMMENT
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