Late Night Music Super Bowl 50 Edition Part 191........"I'm Alive!"
I figured with it being the night of the biggest game of the year, what a better time to make my grand return? I promise, I’m still alive. See what I did there?
In order to receive votes in this category, the SONG TITLE had to have the word “Alive” in it. In a rare occurrence, all songs receiving votes in this category were included.
“Alive”- Sia. This leadoff song on my first list of 2016 features an artist I actually saw perform in Miami with Flo Rida at Wrestlemania 28. This Australian songstress recorded this song to be the debut single for her 2016 album This Is Acting. After it debuted at #56 on the Billboard Hot 100, Sia revealed that this song was written by her with Adele for her mega album 25, but was rejected at the last minute. The was written about Adele’s life from her perspective. After the song was rejected by Rihanna, Sia made it her powerful single with this very interesting video. I feel like I’m watching a kid imitate Morpheus in “The Matrix”. All I need is the hands saying “come here”.
“Alive”- Krewella. Before Kris “Rain Man” Trindl left Krewella in 2014, he made his mark with this banging single for Chicago’s very own Krewella’s 2013 debut album Get Wet. The single went on to peak at #32 on he Billboard Hot 100 and helped established Krewella as two hot chicks who could actually sing. I look at these hot chicks and all I think is Wild Orchid- hey, don’t judge me. I’ve always been interested in techno music like this, and I’m glad to see that it’s legitimately making a comeback.
“Alive”- Empire of the Sun. Speaking of techno, this Australian techno duo made a huge mark with this video game/movie/commercial anthem from their 2013 sophomore album Ice On The Dune. Besides being features on the EA Game FIFA 14, this song was featured in several American movies and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart. This critically acclaimed video was filmed in Northern California at Bryce Canyon National Park. I think the costumes are pretty appropriate as well because it seems like I’m watching the movie “Dune”- anyone else think so?
“Good To Be Alive”- Andy Grammer. LA’s own Andy Grammer followed up his out of nowhere smash hit “Honey I’m Good” with this catchy single from his 2014 album Magazines and Novels when it peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2015. This song and video just keeps me pulling in so many different directions, that I have to listen to it twice just to catch everything he’s doing and talking about. As goofy as this guy is, there is no doubting this guy can sing like a freaking champ! I like the different tones and genres apparent in this super catchy song. Just not a huge fan of the costumes.
“Alive”- P.O.D.- In 2001, San Diego Christian Metal group P.O.D. made a splash with their triple platinum album Satellite when this song filled with positivity became an anthem of the September 11 attacks. The heavy radio play and this heavily rotated video on TRL made POD a household name and put them at #41 on Billboard Hot 100 while this single peaked at #2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Chart. This song would also get a VMA and Grammy nomination at the 2002 ceremonies. I love Marcos Curiel’s guitar rips in this song. One of the most underrated guitar players on the planet, and a huge ambassador for hispanic musicians.
“When We Come Alive”- Switchfoot. With another San Diego Christian rock band coming up next, Switchfoot included this single on their 2014 album and documentary film, Fading West. This video was included to promote the album which peaked at #6 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Charts. This single peaked at #9 on the Billboard Christian Rock Tracks Chart and was written by renowned song writer Drew Pearson. The guitar blend of Switchfoot is one of my favorite to listen to with Jon Foreman’s awesome vocals. This is a band I would really like to see live. Does anyone have problems like I do telling the Foreman brothers apart?
“Alive”- Atrium. One of the coolest things about writing this blog is getting to discover bands like this. This band Atrium is from Charlotte, North Carolina and this song is included on their current album The Tide which is now available on iTunes. Lead singer Emily Allen really reminds me of Lacey Sturm from Flyleaf and Dawn Michele from Fireflight. This band has a great blend of both guitar and vocals, and absolutely owns this video! Check out Atrium on facebook, twitter, or instagram.
“Here I Am Alive”- Yellowcard. Here is another band I am absolutely crazy about! Jacksonville, Florida’s Yellowcard steals the show again with this song from their 2012 album Southern Air. This song co-written by lead singer Ryan Key with Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy also features Tay Jardine from We Are The In Crowd. The slightly changed sound helped Southern Air peak at #10 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart despite it being the last appearance by the band’s long time drummer and founding member Longineu Parsons.
“Buried Alive”- Avenged Sevenfold. The pride of Huntington Beach, California added yet another great album to their catalog with 2010’s Nightmare. This single with the video directed by Rob Zombie makes for a great song to close out a era for a great band. This single peaked at #10 on the Billboard Rock Songs Chart and added a ton of more amazing guitar riffs from a true great metal band.
“Stayin’ Alive”- Bee Gees. You knew this one was coming. This disco classic and mega hit from the 1977 blockbuster and Academy Award winning film “Saturday Night Fever” turned the already super popular Bee Gees into a household name as they became one of the biggest acts of the late 70’s. This single would go on to peak at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and become one of the biggest hits of all time. This song would go on to spawn a 1983 sequel written by Sylvester Stallone also starring John Travolta which would again feature this song in the closing credits. But again, let’s act like that movie didn’t happen.
“Wanted Dead Or Alive”- Bon Jovi. In 1987, Jon Bon Jovi was so inspired by the Bob Seger hit “Turn The Page” so much that he wrote this rock anthem that he himself even called it “Bon Jovi’s anthem”. This mega hit with the killer guitar intro from the band’s mega album Slippery When Wet peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became one of the best known power ballads of all time. This video, filmed live in Denver, Colorado (home of the Super Bowl 50 Champions) really captures the live performance of this song which was really the song that captured the mainstream public into Bon Jovi’s already growing fanbase.
“Alive”- Kehlani featuring Coucheron. Oakland diva Kehlani made a splash after her appearance on “America’s Got Talent” in 2013. In 2015, she released her debut album You Should Be Here which included this smooth soul anthem featuring hip hop DJ Coucheron. This princess has a voice of an angel combining soul with a taste of techno all while making an electric video in which she burns up the screen. This combination helped this album peak at #36 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart while also being nominated for Best Contemporary Urban Album at the 2015 Grammy Awards.
“Alive”- Storm The Sky. These relatively unknown rockers from Melbourne, Australia live up to their name when they set this track on fire from their 2015 debut album Permanence Out Now. This another up and coming band that is just now making even a small mark in the United States. Check out Storm The Sky on facebook, twitter, and bands in town.
“Still Alive”- Lisa Miskovsky. Swedish diva Lisa Miskovsky made a splash with this great single from the soundtrack of the Playstation 3/XBOX 360 action adventure game “Mirror’s Edge”. The standalone single went to #29 in her native Sweden and included this very interesting video that is unlike most Scandinavian videos we see on this blog. I still have a burning question though- why do all Scandinavian artists record in English and then almost never release records in the United States? Just a thought.
BONUS VIDEOS- “Honey I’m Good”- Andy Grammer.
“How Deep Is Your Love?”- Bee Gees.
“Always”- Bon Jovi.
“Only One”- Yellowcard.
“Turn The Page”- Bog Seger.
“The City”- Atrium.
Atrium
Avenged Sevenfold
P.O.D.
Switchfoot
Yellowcard
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