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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Taylor Swift's Love Story - A Music Review Creates an Anthem For Young Love With Love Story

By Stevie Clark

Taylor Swift, despite her young age, has proven herself in the music scene as a talented singer/songwriter. In such a short span of time, she was able to gain the respect and praise not only of her fans but by her peers in the music industry as well. As a matter of fact, she managed to bag the Album of the Year award at the most recent Academy of Country Music Awards.

When she broke out in the music scene, Taylor Swift immediately showed great potential to be a certified hit maker. Due also to the fact that she writes her songs and she plays the guitar well, she was able to sell herself a true-blue country music artist. This she proved once again when she made a big hit out of the first single of her second album Love Story.

Love Story is the carrier single of her Fearless album. This song is about a forbidden love between two young people. It refers to the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. In the song, the girl, which is obviously Taylor, is troubled because of the hindrances to her love for Romeo. Daddy doesn't approve of Romeo and wants him to stay away from Juliet. She sings about wanting to go somewhere they can both be alone.

She tells the story of how young they were when they saw each other. And that at a young age she would fall in love with Romeo who made his way through the crowd just to say hello. Because daddy wants Romeo to stay away from Juliet, she sneaks out to the garden for a rendezvous with her man and begs him not to go away.

The forbidden love was too much to bear for Juliet because people were telling her how she should feel. But despite all that, she remains hopeful and faithful to their love for each other. But as every deep feelings are meant to end up, Juliet started to lose faith in the love because she got tired of waiting for Romeo.

The allusion to the classic Shakespearian play was a wise choice for the singer/songwriter. It gave the words to her song something tangible for the audience. While there is nothing wrong about singing about your love story, it would be nice to have something that your audience will be able to relate to. Obviously, the targeted audience here is young girls-girls who may not have experienced the kind of love the story is conveyed in the song. By using the characters of Romeo and Juliet as references, the audience will be able to relate better.

But whether the audience relates to the message of the song or not, the song's impact is undeniable. Fans love it. This is one of the cases where depth of lyrics doesn't really matter much. It's all about the music as a whole.

Taylor Swift has written a very nice song, accompanied it with great, catchy music, and sang it with the gusto of a young girl who is in love. Nothing can be better than that. - 18780

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Celebrity Standard Ovation Left Hand Guitar

By Zane J Freeman

The Ovation Celebrity Standard left handed acoustic/electric guitar is a good place to start. For aesthetic purposes, the honey burst finish is absolutely beautiful. Honey burst looks like one of the Gibson guitars LP Sunburst finish with a bright orange/yellow center fill darkening to a red on the edges.

The absence of a pick guard is the first thing you will notice on the Ovation left hand guitar. You can end up damaging the finish around the string area if your pick attack is fierce. Select another instrument with a pick guard so you do not have to worry about your picking technique. Most guitar players would not cover up that beautiful finish!

The sound of an Ovation left handed acoustic guitar is unequaled. Clear, precise tone is the order of the day and solid tuning keys ensure that you will stay in tune. The bridge is designed so the strings are pulled through it from the bottom. Very solid and easy to restring each time.

Over stretching the strings could cause body warping or cracking over time. Ovation electronics are hard to beat in their acoustic/electric lines. While the amplification works wonderfully (I have played mine with a distortion pedal! wow!), it also includes an equalizer that allows you to sculpt your sound to a tee. The tone retains it's acoustic characteristics and still sounds like an acoustic. When amplified, this left handed guitar can easily imitate the best electrics.

The Negative Side: The amplification modules take a 9 volt battery and they consume a lot of power. While unplugging the cord helps save the battery, it would be advisable to carry a spare one just in case!

Like all Ovation guitars, including the Ovation left handed guitar, it has a rounded back. While some players complain that it slides off when playing in a seated position, it can be easily remedied with a good strap and practice. That rounded plastic back is both a trademark and also what gives Ovations their special sound.

Thinner than almost any acoustic you have ever played, the Ovation left handed acoustic guitars have a slim neck. Hence, with lay down solos or chunky rhythm lines it is easy to play. While It may take some time to get used to, it is well worth the effort to purchase one.

Do note, a portion of players have complained that the action is too high on this guitar. As a matter of preference with any player, you can always have the neck adjusted to lower the strings action. You have No reason not to buy this model! For playability, affordability, versatility and quality, the Ovation left handed guitar is right on target as a starter for left handed instruments. I highly recommend them as I am an owner myself (Ovation Celebrity Performer series). There is really is no better choice than one of these Ovations guitar. - 18780

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Cool Urban Clothing to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

By Julian Kwandez

Hip hop clothing has now gained a top spot in the fashion world. If you want to make a fashion statement, then include hip hop clothing in your wardrobe. There is a variety of clothes to choose from to make you stand out.

This clothing includes a collection of satin dresses and blouses with cap sleeves, halter dresses, tube dresses and blouses with optical prints. Hoodies and baggy jeans are in style for the men and come in a broad assortment of colors and styles. The appeal of hip hop clothing is attributed to the high quality and vibrant colors that can make any fashion savvy man or woman look good.

Today, popular and successful designers are known to charge huge amounts for the hip-hop clothing that they produce. Due to its ever-increasing demand, a number of retailers nowadays are dedicated to the sale of hip-hop clothing and accessories. While hip hop clothes can be quite expensive if bought from designer stores, the quality and variety that you can choose from are well worth the price.

Online stores offer the best choice to buy quality urban hip hop clothing. Because of low business expenses, these stores can deliver great bargains to the consumer. Hard to find items and discounts are easier to locate on the internet then the brick and mortar stores. Comparison shopping sites are a great way to save some cash.

Urban hip hop clothing is evolving every year so its simple to look stylish. You can certainly make a fashion statement of your own with all there is to choose from. Check out the new collections that urban clothing designers come up with each season and you will certainly be a fan.

Accessories that go with urban clothes include large ornamental belt buckles, fitted caps, and skull and skeleton patterns. T-shirts are now of shorter length so as to expose decorated belts, belt-buckles and biker chains. Some fans of urban design are choosing to forgo the "baggy" style and choose to experiment with colorful, fitted, and hipper inspired clothing, as seen by rappers like Will.I. Am, Kanye West, Common and Andre 3000. Others like Pharrell and Lupe Fiasco opt for the tighter-fitting skater-influenced styles. Therefore, though it is still evolving, it is evident that hip-hop fashion will continue to be a major force in designer clothing. - 18780

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The Best Xbox 360 Games

By Larry Moon

The Xbox 360 is the first of the three gaming consoles in the seventh generation that was released and because of that, the Xbox 360 currently has the most titles. This means that searching for the right games for your Xbox 360 system can be pretty tough. The newest games have an average price around $60 no matter how good or bad the game may be. Instead of trying your luck with games that have attractive box art, consider getting these 6 highly ranked Xbox 360 titles.

One of the top games last year based on reviews from very well known gaming sites was Fallout 3. Fallout 3 was developed by the same company that made Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and is an engrossing action role-playing game with post World War II setting. The Character levelling system, unreal graphics, and open-ended game play earned Fallout 3 some of the highest marks last year from reviewing sites. So if you were an Elder Scrolls IV fan you will definitely be a fan of Fallout 3.

Role-Playing games have been in high demand on the Xbox 360 ever since Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion came out. If you liked Oblivion, then you will surely like Fallout 3. Fallout 3 is an engrossing action role-playing game with a great story line, and a post World War II setting. This game comes with eccentric open-ended game play and unbelievable graphics, and is setting the pace moving forward in the Role-playing game industry.

There are not a whole lot of games that keep you on the edge of your seat anymore with the "Scary" title. Dead Space was listed last year as the "World's Scariest Game". It's a very dark and thrilling game that is a third-person shooter, leaving no room to be bored.

There are also third-person shooters that are not as scary, but just as good with Gears of War 2 being one of the best. Not only is the single player experience good, but the multiplayer feature allows you to play with 9 others. Gears of War 2 also won a few awards as well making this a must-have in your game collection.

One of the best games to hit the stands this year was Grand Theft Auto IV. GTA IV won several awards last year from notable internet review sites. Not only was it one of the most highly anticipated games for Xbox but also was one of the most contested, due to its graphic nature. It comes with one extra episode that you can download on Xbox Live for more game play.

Another great Xbox Live Arcade game is Braid which is more of a puzzle game. In fact it is one of the more innovative games that are really worth playing no matter how old you are. The challenge is just right, the story really sucks you in, and the musical score is fantastic. Although this is much more expensive than most Xbox Live games, it should definitely be a part of your gaming collection.

Making sure that you know what you are looking for in a game will help you tremendously to find a game that will satisfy your gaming needs. It may not seem like it would be that hard to find one, but go check out your local electronics store, and see how many titles fit what you want, and it will become clear. - 18780

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Helpful Hints for Buying the Correct Learn Piano Software

By Michael Mickey Charles

Not knowing much about the piano, it can be a bit daunting trying to understand the different musical terms and piano terminology while searching for the correct learn piano software. Therefore, if you research and learn a little bit about the music and piano instrument, your efforts will definitely pay off when choosing the right software. The piano is one of the most complex and entertaining instruments around, capable of producing a number of music genres.

Computers can serve as your entre into the world of pianos. You can take advantage of the teaching of experts who have established websites that can help you decipher some of the musical terms which may have you baffled and these websites can even expose you to the different music and genre styles you might enjoy playing yourself.

Free piano downloads in lesson and tutorial form can be found to get you started on the right path. Now while these websites may not get into great depth or detail, unlike learn piano software, they are an excellent first step that will help you determine whether the piano is the right choice for you.

Be sure to visit the different bulletin boards, chat rooms, and forums online pertaining to piano music and how to play as they are good sources of information as well. People often will post reviews, recommendations and testimonials about different programs and sources to learn piano software.

When you feel as though you are educated enough to make the right decision to purchase your learn piano software it is time to start researching which programs are best suited for your musical intentions.

It is important to know the technical aspects of your computer because any software you choose will need to be compatible in terms of hard drive space, memory and more. If possible, choose a software product that has a money back guarantee, particularly if you have no piano experience whatsoever.

Select a product that has a money back guarantee when possible, particularly when the piano is an untried area for you. Your enthusiasm for learning to play could wan after a while, and if you finally acknowledge that that piano program is not for you, you could return it, losing only time, not money. - 18780

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