11 January 2014

The 100 Day Song Challenge - Days 1, 2 & 3

I saw this on FB not long ago and thought why not give it a try. Gotta keep blogging about music more often!

So this 100 Day Song Challenge is nothing too complicated, let´s see how it will go and if I´ll have the patience to proceed to the 200-400 challenges XD
I hope to include various cultural songs here as well as not only post punk/ goth related songs, as I do prefer some artists by songs and not by albums.

Here is the full list:

Day 01: A song you know all the lyrics to.
Day 02: A song from the first album you ever bought. (what was the album?)
Day 03: A song that reminds you of a night out. (when was it and where?)
Day 04: A song you can remember you parents listening to.
Day 05: A song a friend likes but you don't.
Day 06: A novelty song.
Day 07: One of your favourite songs.
Day 08: A song you used to like but now hate.
Day 09: A childhood memory T.V. theme tune.
Day 10: A song from one of your favourite albums. (what is the album?)
Day 11: A song from an artist you are attracted to.
Day 12: A song from any dead artist.
Day 13: A favourite cover song. (do you know who sang the original?)
Day 14: A song with a good video.
Day 15: A song you hate.
Day 16: A song you like but a friend hates.
Day 17: A song from a movie. (what is the movie?)
Day 18: A song from the year you were born.
Day 19: A song you think most people would like.
Day 20: A good 80's song.
Day 21: A song with a name in it.
Day 22: A song that is over 7 minutes long.
Day 23: A song with no lyrics.
Day 24: A good 70's song.
Day 25: A song you would ask a DJ to play at a party.
Day 26: A good 60's song.
Day 27: A song with a number in it.
Day 28: A really old song. (roughly what year?)
Day 29: A Michael Jackson song.
Day 30: One of the oldest songs that you like.
Day 31: If you were to have a party for your birthday, this song has to be played.
Day 32: A song in the current charts you like the most.
Day 33: A really short song.
Day 34: A song performed by an actor/actress.
Day 35: A song from a classic rock band.
Day 36: The Eurovision Song Contest winner the year you were born. (1956+)
Day 37: Worst song you have in your collection.
Day 38: A song that gets you motivated.
Day 39: The first random song that comes to you.
Day 40: A song from the 1950's.
Day 41: A song you can remember from when you were at school.
Day 42: A song people wouldn't think you'd like, but you do.
Day 43: A song that was a number one from any of your birthdays.
Day 44: If you were to release an album, this song would be on it.
Day 45: A song by the Beatles.
Day 46: A good song from the 2000's.
Day 47: The worst song by one of your favourite artists/bands.
Day 48: A song you can remember from an advert. (what was the advert?)
Day 49: A song you think an artist should cover. (who should cover it?)
Day 50: A song you think everyone has forgotten.
Day 51: A good summertime song.
Day 52: Worst Christmas number one ever.
Day 53: A feel good song.
Day 54: A song from artist/band you'd love to see live (even if they are no more).
Day 55: A song from the last artist/band you did see live. (when where?)
Day 56: A song from the 'The Rolling Stone Greatest Guitarists' list.
Day 57: Best song out of the last 10 songs posted by other people on this page.
Day 58: If I HAD to do Karaoke, this would be the song I'd choose.
Day 59: For a laugh, I'd like to see someone choose this song for Karaoke.
Day 60: A song that has a dance that goes with it.
Day 61: I think this is the most famous song by an artist/band that I like.
Day 62: Out of all the Christmas songs, I like this one the most.
Day 63: You got to listen to this song, it's wicked.
Day 64: A song that you think hardly anyone on this page has heard before.
Day 65: A song you want played at your funeral.
Day 66: A Disney song.
Day 67: This is the first line from a song I like what is it? (Post line only).
Day 68: A Queen song.
Day 69: A song with a sexy video.
Day 70: A song you'd sing when drunk.
 Day 71: A song by an artist with the same first/last name as you.
Day 72: A song from a soap star turned singer, you'd think no-one else will post. (Don't cheat by scrolling through previous posts).
Day 73: A song that reminds you of a past event in your life. (what is the evnt).
Day 74: A song from a genre of music you don't know much about? (what genre?)
Day 75: A good duo song.
Day 76: A wierd song.
Day 77: A song by an artsit born or lives close to where you live. (where do you live?)
Day 78: A song that was number one from the same year you were 10.
Day 79: A song from an artist/band that has a weird dress sense.
Day 80: An ABBA song.
Day 81: An 80's pop song by an artist who thinks he's/she's really cool.
Day 82: The National Anthem should be changed to this song.
Day 83: A song with good artwork on the single/album cover sleeve. (if album, what album?)
Day 84: A song that reminds you of an ex-boyfriend/girlfriend.
Day 85: A song that will get you on the dance floor.
Day 86: A song by a gay/lesbian artist you like.
Day 87: A funny song that a bride should walk down the aisle to.
Day 88: A song by an artist/band you hate.
Day 89: We would win the next Eurovision if this was our song.
Day 90: A song you next want to buy/download.
Day 91: A song for a romantic dinner.
Day 92: A good song for a break up.
Day 93: A ska song.
Day 94: A song by an artist/band that you think is over-rated.
Day 95: A you think would be hardest to learn to play on an instrument.
Day 96: How funny would it be if they played this in service station toilets.
Day 97: If they made a film about my life, this would be the end credits song.
Day 98: I dedicate this song to a friend of mine. (who is the friend?)
Day 99: Every child should listen to this song so they can learn to appreciate good music.
Day 100: I have completed 'The 100 Day Song Challenge', so for no reason I deserve to post this song, just because I can.

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Day 1 - Day 01: A song you know all the lyrics to. 

Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit

I actually covered this one in a small acoustic performance with 2 lovely people, back when I went to a jewish related summer camp in Boston right after finishing high school. That camp was an amazing experience, and singing the song was a blast!
I´ve first heard it as a Cruxshadows cover and disliked it a lot, but then was really satisfied by the original of course :)



Day 02: A song from the first album you ever bought. (what was the album?)

Me? Buying an album?
Just kidding. I really didn´t buy a lot of albums, not to mention that my first ever album was given to me as a birthday present.
Yet my first ever bought album was Green Day´s American Idiot, back when I used to hear classical and baroque music only due to my professional involvement with it, as a recorder player. I was sort of a classical music dork, you can say that. I knew nothing about modern punk rock music at the time (except for Jrock and Visual Kay, I was an anime freak) nor was I alternative, but I´ve really wanted to give it a try. I think I was like 14 or something...


Obviously, I cannot look this album in the eye anymore ;)


Day 03: A song that reminds you of a night out. (when was it and where?) 

Back in Israel we had only one goth club where we lived - The Dmusic, which is no more. But when Boris and I went to it´s EBM and Dark Electro parties, which were the only goth parties we knew of, there was one night when the local DJ played a song by request, and the reaction of the crowd really impressed us, and so we liked the song from the first moment we´ve heard it.
And although many songs remind us about going out to the Dmusic, this one in particular stands out, because it had been our party song for a long time.

Grendel - Soilbleed



This sure was fun, I think that you´ll see a lot of this challenge´s posts. 

Can you think of a song for the first 3 challenge questions? You are more than welcome to write them in the comments :)
Now I shall start making some delicious waffle, ice cream, whipped cream and melted chocolate desert for Boris and me!
Have a nice weekend everyone!

N. Finsternis

6 comments:

  1. That's a very fun challengeI liked the no 59, about karaoke. He he, something difficult to sing, I would have choose :D..in falsetto.

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    1. ha ha XD I can´t imagine what would I sing as a karaoke song, probably grindcore...

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  2. lol there's a challenge dedicated to ABBA? lol good luck with that one! I remember seeing a video of white rabbit...i think the band was on a late show or something...and was absolutely spellbound by the original singer. she wasn't flashy or delivered showmanship but the she didn't need to "sell" the song at all, because come on, the song is awesome. I couldn't look away. I'll answer the questions! 1) I'm terrible at remembering anything, but it would have to be Creep by Radiohead. 2) tragic kingdom by No Doubt way back in '95 or ''96. 3) euro techno (they've got like 5 sings that they keep remixing) always reminds me of heading out to the dance clubs with my sister who'd drive and blast the stuff.

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    1. I actually happen to find a few ABBA songs really nice, back when pop music had a soul :)
      Graca Slick is an amazing singer indeed, her voice is insane!!!
      Oh right, I do remember all Creep lyrics! And probably some other teenage classics. thanks for answering the questions!

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  3. Oh man, I love Jefferson Aeroplane's White Rabbit! I do need to start blogging about music more myself, but I think this challenge is a bit long for me. ;)

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    1. You can pick several questions you like most a do a blogpost about them :) I personally don´t know other challenges. there must be others for sure

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