Hi everybody. I am looking for a song that would play behind a short video for a non-profit organization I am working on. I thought some of you would have a knowledge of music that could be helpful. Please add any suggestions and thanks for your help!
GUIDELINES:
The song should be upbeat, but not saccharine. It should be
fairly contemporary (0 to 15 years) – though older songs will be considered if they are particularly appropriate. It is helpful if the song has enjoyed some popularity, but it probably shouldn’t be a major hit.
The song lyrics should highlight one or both of these themes:
(1)
giving, sharing, connecting, being “in this together;”
(2)
gaining a new view or perspective (on the world or your life).
The lyrics should be fairly open-ended (general) so they can be
matched with images of adults and teens enjoying one another’s company.
If the lyrics are too sexually oriented that will be a problem. Examples of two potential contenders: “Give A Little Bit” by Supertramp, redone by Goo Goo Dolls (theme 1) and (though a bit corny and overdone) “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash and others (theme 2).
Again, I appreciate your suggestions!
How about "From a Distance" by Bette Midler or " When The Childrens Cry" by Whitelion
Mr. Blue Sky by the Electric Light Orchestra. (ELO)
Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
Peace Train - Cat Stevens
Waiting For The World to Change - John Mayer
Seen All Good People - Yes
Lean On Me
Great list, Janetta. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm off to listen to the Mayer song now, which I can't place.
Oh, sure. I've heard that. I like John Mayer a lot.
Love is but a song we sing
Fear's the way we die
You can make the mountains ring
Or make the angels cry
Though the bird is on the wing
And you may not know why
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Some may come and some may go
He will surely pass
When the one that left us here
Returns for us at last
We are but a moment's sunlight
Fading in the grass
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
If you hear the song I sing
You will understand (listen)
You hold the key to love and fear
All in your trembling hand
Just one key unlocks them both
It's there at your command
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
I said...
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Right now...
Right now...
We Are Family by Sister Sledge? The words are probably perfect except it says, "I got all my sisters with me" and you mentioned teens, which likely means both sexes.
Lean on Me by Bill Withers? Perhaps too syrupy and overdone?
Geez, I'm sure there's a ton more but I can't think of any right now. I'll be back to throw in my two cents worth if I think of something. I'm sure the perfect one's out there.
Let's Work Together by Canned Heat?
Good luck, Chris.
Thanks Shirley! "Lean On Me" is under consideration though it's a bit too saccharine. "Let's Work Together" is definitely a contender. Thanks.
Hey Chris for your consideration
Black or White - Michael Jackson
One Love - Bob Marley
People are People - Depeche Mode
One - U2
Everyday People - Sly and the Family Stone
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding - Elvis Costello
Yikes! I came to post "What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding" -- and just noticed Cris had it listed. . .
spooooooooky
U2 -- One (specially the lines "we carry each other")
Rufus Wainwright singing "Across the Universe"
Cris and Theresa: Man, I forgot about Elvis Costello...I'm a huge fan. Shame on me. You guys have given me some great stuff to listen to!
@Shalini - I'm not familiar with it...I'll look it up. Thank you.
@Laughing Mom - Also not familiar with "I got nuttin'" but it sounds dirty. Is that some kind of new, urban slang?
Yeah yeah, Mr. Funnyman. Now why would you jump to the conclusion it had some sexual undertone? Perhaps that was the real answer to the quiz question you deleted???
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel) - though I'm guessing that may not quite fit into what you're going for..
Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole) You've probably heard this but may not realize it. It's a nice, lighter island-y version of the two songs which are run one after the other medley-style.
I Can Change The World (With My Own Two Hands) (Jack Johnson & Ben Harper) - this one could be too syrupy, I dunno - but these 2 guys are just great.
Those are rather weak entries, I'll come back if my brain kicks in to gear...
Thanks RooBee: The Israel song is interesting. Thanks for your suggestions and please let me know if any more come to you.
I had to find a song like this for a slide show a few years back for a volunteer organization of college students. I couldn't do it! Instead, I spent a few hours editing songs and splicing clips together to make my own track. 30 seconds, here and there. I'd gladly send you the mp3, but I honestly have no clue where it is. I will take a look on an old laptop and see if I can find it for you! It'd be a great example to go by.
The songs I used were really diverse, but definitely accomplished what I was looking for. I also used the instrumental parts of upbeat songs because it was darn hard to find 20 different songs with lyrics that accomplished what I was looking for. The ones with the best lyrics are often slower and don't exactly set the mood. I needed about 6 mins of music to match the pictures, so splicing together a ton of songs worked great.
One good song is "Yellow" by Coldplay. It's not upbeat (which was my goal, too ) but it worked perfectly at the end of the compilation to wrap things up. I'm certain I started that clip at the part that goes:
"It's true, look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do"
It really summed up my message of togetherness and volunteer achievement.
girly girl: No thanks on the MP3 file. I need longer than that, but I'll have a listen to the Coldplay. I would like a song that picks up in tempo or forcefulness a little as it goes, but at this point, anything can happen.
It's old, but what about Imagine- John Lennon:
Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
Dame Scribe: At the beginning of this thread there are some guidelines I am looking for. Hard to explain when your not exactly sure, but I would say Positive, Hopeful, so that the viewer would feel the same.
lisafwgo1: Certainly a great song...perhaps too predictable...but maybe. Hmmm. Interesting.
Interesting choice. Not as techno as some of their other stuff. Thanks for the suggestion.
What about Bryan Adam's Tears are not enough?
As every day goes by
How can we close our eyes
Until we open up our hearts
We can learn to share
And show how much we care
Right from the moment that we start
Seems like overnight
We see the world in a different light
Somehow our innocence is lost
How can we look away
'Cause every single day
We've got to help at any cost
We can bridge the distance
Only we can make the difference
Don't ya know that tears are not enough
If we can pull together
We could change the world forever
Heaven knows that tears are not enough
It's up to me and you
To make the dream come true
It's time to take our message everywhere
C'est l'amour qui nous rassemble
D'ici ?l'autre bout du monde
Let's show them Canada still cares
You know that we'll be there
If we should try together you and I
Maybe we could understand the reasons why
If we take a stand every woman, child and man
We can make it work for God's sake lend a hand
Sorry, I forgot Tears are not enough was Canadian based..scratch that one..lol
@lisa: But...but...but...they're Canadian!!! Just kidding. Nice. Maybe too down, you know, people are starving and crying isn't going to cut it anymore. More like "aren't we doing great in working together and affecting things for the better." Just a thought. Thank you for your suggestions.
That makes it perfect, doesn't it? Oh, but I guess that's what you're saying.
Instrumental maybe? Then you don't have to worry about words. Possibly you could caption a good poem.
How about Jack Johnson; Upside Down.
Hard to think of anything recent. I didn't know they made music anymore.
Would You Go With Me? by Josh Turner
Upbeat....semi-popular....country, but not twangy.....
Alright...what about...How Bizarre, by OMC .. is bout friends cruising in their chevy 69 lol
--> Omc - How Bizarre Lyrics
Brother Pele's in the back
Sweet Seena's in the front
Cruising down the freeway
In the hot, hot sun
Suddenly red blue lights
Flash us from behind
Loud voice
"all will please step out onto the line"
Pele breathes words of comfort
Seena just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades
Is that a Chevy 69?
How bizarre
How bizarre
How bizarre
Destination unknown
As we pull in for some gas
A freshly pasted poster
Reveals a smile from the pack
Elephants and acrobats,
Lions next monkey
Pele speaks righteous
Sister Seena says funky
How bizarre
How bizarre
How bizarre
Ooh baby, (ooh baby)
It's making me crazy, (it's making me crazy)
Everytime I look around
Look around
Everytime I look around
Everytime I look around
Everytime I look around
It's in my face
Ringmaster steps up
Says the elephants left town
People jump and jive
And the clowns inch back around
T.V. news and cameras
There's choppers in the sky
Marines, police, reporters
Ask the where, for and why
Pele yells "we're outta here"
Seena says "right on"
Make your moves and starting grooves
Before they knew we're gone
Jump into the Chevy
Headed for big lights,
Want to know the rest
Hey, buy the rights,
How bizarre
How bizarre
How bizarre
Ooh baby, (ooh baby)
It's making me crazy, (it's making me crazy)
Everytime I look around
Look around
Everytime I look around
Everytime I look around
Everytime I look around
It's in my face
It's in my face
Ooh baby, (ooh baby)
It's making me crazy, (it's making me crazy)
Everytime I look around
Look around
Everytime I look around
Look around
Everytime I look around
It's in my face
Life Is Wonderful by Jason Mraz
It takes a crane to build a crane
It takes two floors to make a story
It takes an egg to make a hen
It takes a hen to make an egg
There is no end to what I'm saying
It takes a thought to make a word
And it takes some words to make an action
And it takes some work to make it work
It takes some good to make it hurt
It takes some bad for satisfaction
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la
It takes a night to make it dawn
And it takes a day to make you yawn brother
It takes some old to make you young
It takes some cold to know the sun
It takes the one to have the other
And it takes no time to fall in love
But it takes you years to know what love is
And it takes some fears to make you trust
It takes those tears to make it rust
It takes the dust to have it polished
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la it is so...
It takes some silence to make sound
And It takes a loss before you found it
And It takes a road to go nowhere
It takes a toll to make you care
It takes a hole to make a mountain
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life is meaningful
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la it is so... wonderful
It is so meaningful
It is so wonderful
It is meaningful
It is wonderful
It is meaningful
It goes full circle
Wonderful
Meaningful
Full Circle
Wonderful
I apologize in advance if this has already been said. There were a lot of posts so I did a quick skim and didn't see it on here, but if it is, sorry!
Upbeat and right in tune with what your looking for is Upside Down by Jack Johnson. It would be a great song to put behind a video. He can capture a mood very well.
Here is the chorus:
I wanna turn the whole thing upside down
I'll find the things they say just can't be found
I'll share this love I find with everyone
We'll sing and dance to Mother Nature's song
I don't want this feeling to go away
and here is the link to the full lyrics: http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/ … 01000ABF15
I highly suggest you at least give it a listen!
Goldentoad: Really liked the Jack Johnson. A little too mellow for my purposes but thanks for turning me on to the song.
KCC: I liked it but too country for the East Coast. Thanks.
Dame Scribe: I used to play this song when I was a DJ. If only it was for a car commercial (which it has already been used for.)
JennShon: I just learned about Mraz a few months ago and I really like him. This is just too mellow I'm afraid. Thanks for the suggestion.
Itwoknow: Thanks for your input, but it's not about sex (too bad for me.)
Laughing Mom: I deleted no quiz question. To which question are you referring?
cferreira: Already suggested. See above. Thanks!
Okay, you asked. You deleted the question about whether or not you've ever had sex at work. I answered it, you didn't. Well, not until later, anyway....
Never ask a question of someone under the influence. You will most likely get an answer. :-)
So what song did you pick?
Shirley: Yes. That's what I'm saying, but you knew that, eh?
SpiderPam: Panic is a good band. Not quite what I'm looking for. Thanks!
A little too hard for the white collars. I could slip in "Mommy, Where's Daddy" and give them heart attacks!
Herald Daily: Very close to the mood and sentiment. It's definitely under consideration. Thanks for turning me on to it!
Lots of people have suggested great stuff and much of it I am considering. Keep 'em coming!
Do there have to by lyrics?
What about Land of 1000 Dancers
I suppose John Lee Hooker and Ry Cooder are out of the question?
Jewels: Yeah, there have to be lyrics. Land of 1000 Dances is a great tune but not what I'm looking for and, unfortunately, no John Lee Hooker or Ry Cooder. Thanks though!
First song that came to my mind is "You've got a friend" by James Taylor. But it's pretty slow and ballady (if there is such a word).
But here's one that I think would be PERFECT. There are various versions. Originally done by Jackie DeShannon, it's been covered by Billy Ray Cyrus and this one by Al Green and Annie Lennox. It's called "Put a Little Love in your Heart"
http://www.mp3lyrics.org/a/annie-lennox … our-heart/
MM: I was wondering if you would show up since you are the music master around here...and you do not dissapoint! (slaps forehead!) I know that version well...and I dig Annie. I'm not the final word, but that's definitely going in. Thanks so much, MM. You da best!
How about The Wind Beneath My Wings? No? I didn't think so either!
That Free Willy song by Jacko - I think it's called Will You Be There. I think it has a nice intro
That's a good one. I used to sing it to my pants. But seriously, one of the most talented people of all time...too bad he turned into wacko jacko. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a listen!
There are many music maestros around here, CR!!
Here's another option, a bit more contemporary. Brothers and Sister by Coldplay.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiEeirUz-Ec
Lyrics:
Brothers and sisters unite
It's the time of your lives
It's the time of your lives
Break down, break down
Gotta spread love around
Gotta spread it around
Brothers and sisters feel fine
It's the time of your lives
It's the time of your lives
No sound, no sound
Like this feeling you've found
Like this feeling you've found
But just stay down
'Cos some sounds you'll feel
So stay down
And some sounds you'll feel
And it's me they're looking for
And it's me
I will never survive
But we'll be around some more
Brothers and sisters unite
It's the time of your lives
It's the time of your lives
Break down, break down
Gotta spread love around
Gotta spread it around
But just stay down
And some sounds you'll feel
So stay 'round
And some sounds you'll feel
And it's me they're looking for
And it's me
I will never survive
But we'll be around some more
it's gonna be alright (x 3)
And last, but certainly not least... this universal paen to smarmy (and uber sugary Coke)by the New Seekers:
(I'd like to teach the world to sing)
I'd like to build the world a home
and furnish it with love
grow apple trees and honey bees
and snow white turtle doves
I'd like to teach the world to sing
in perfect harmony
I'd like to hold it in my arms
and keep it company
I'd like to see the world for once
all standing hand in hand
and hear them echo through the hills
for peace throuout the land
thats the song I hear
Let the world sing today
a song of peace
that echoes on
and never goes away
I'd like to teach the world to sing
in perfect harmony
I'd like to teach the world to sing
in perfect harmony
I'd like to build the world a home
and funish it with love
grow apple trees and honey bees
and snow white turtle doves
I'd like to teach the world to sing
in perfect harmony
I'd like to hold it in my arms
and keep it company
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