Blog Challenge - Day 13 & 14

I skipped a day! AH!! I was having so much fun yesterday I didn't think much about it. So, I'll combine yesterday & todays in one post.

A photograph of the town you live in (yesterdays challenge)


I'm not happy about this one, especially because my blog isn't private. I'm not just going to post my city, house or address or anything...so I'll be generic mmmkay. I've already posted before that I live in Utah. My "About Me" section says I work in Riverton...so I'll say I live in Salt Lake City. Pretty general. I think most people who live in Salt Lake County have said that on more than one occasion.

So here is Salt Lake City:

Your favorite musician and why?


Ugh I don't like this one either. How can I chose just one? There are so many 'original' musicians & songwriters that I love and then there are the singers & bands that I enjoy as well. I am a big fan of the artists that write their own music, perform WITHOUT lip-syncing and staying true to who they are without being affected by the mainstream. I also like the artists that have such a unique sound, whether its music or their voice, but I love hearing a song and immediately knowing who it is. So many artists and songs sound the same - the originality or uniqueness is my favorite. I guess that explains WHY they are my favorite musicians. Now for the WHO. Well, I'll just list a few musicians that are my faves!

Muse - Are you kidding? No explanation needed
Gavin DeGraw - Raw sound and amazing stories in his music
John Allred - Independent/Local. His voice is amazing & his 'looping' skill are freaking cool
Taylor Swift - music not so much, but her lyrics are impressive
Madonna - One of the best originals
She & Him - Great sounds and excellent tunes - I love Zooey more as a singer than an actress
A Fine Frenzy - Love, love, love her voice!!
Phil Collins - A classic! He looks like an accountant but sings like a rock star
Michael Buble - Clearly fantastic. Not original, but original for the current era
Janelle Monae - Very unique sound
Florence and the Machine - She is a master collaborator!
Katy Perry - Her, Ke$ha & Rihanna are clearly not original, but songs are very catchy & easy to sing along with
Ke$ha - see above
Rihanna - see above
Weezer  - Another all time favorite band - a little predictable, but every song is catchy
Queen - Classic, Classic, Classic

I seriously could go on forever. But when it comes down to it, as long as the songs are good and sound amazing thats really all that matters. Originality can be a great quality, but not all originals can make $...they can bite the dust too.