As reported by moi a while ago, British synth-folk goddess Ellie Goulding invited fans to help her make a lyric video for "Anything Could Happen" (the lead single from her upcoming second album, Halcyon) by submitting pictures on Instagram. Here's the outcome:
I loved the video, it was such a creative idea. As for the song itself, "Anything Could Happen" is a summery, uplifting slab of synthpop with anthem-like lyrics and, of course, Ellie's light-as-air vocals. While I'm positive that she can do no wrong, I just don't think this song – like "Hanging On" – is on a par with her past material, production-wise. I mean, the verses and the bridge are good, but I'm not really digging the repetitive chorus. Nevertheless, here's hoping that it won't stop her next album from being da bomb.
I still remember discovering Ellie in 2009 and then listening to her debut album Lights in early 2010. There was something so magical about her, I related instantly to her lyrics – I was going through some awfully similar things around the very time the album came out. I just really, really love her in a way I can't quite explain. Ironically, the title track "Lights" was only a bonus track from iTunes back then. I never thought in a million years that she would become this huge in the United States, especially with this particular song. "Lights" currently sits at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and there's a good chance it could deservingly dethrone Carly Rae Jepsen from the top spot next week! I'm not usually one to give a brown rat's ass about charts and sales, but I had to open an exception. Go get 'em, Ellie gurl.
For the rest of you, I have one thing to say:
I loved the video, it was such a creative idea. As for the song itself, "Anything Could Happen" is a summery, uplifting slab of synthpop with anthem-like lyrics and, of course, Ellie's light-as-air vocals. While I'm positive that she can do no wrong, I just don't think this song – like "Hanging On" – is on a par with her past material, production-wise. I mean, the verses and the bridge are good, but I'm not really digging the repetitive chorus. Nevertheless, here's hoping that it won't stop her next album from being da bomb.
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I still remember discovering Ellie in 2009 and then listening to her debut album Lights in early 2010. There was something so magical about her, I related instantly to her lyrics – I was going through some awfully similar things around the very time the album came out. I just really, really love her in a way I can't quite explain. Ironically, the title track "Lights" was only a bonus track from iTunes back then. I never thought in a million years that she would become this huge in the United States, especially with this particular song. "Lights" currently sits at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and there's a good chance it could deservingly dethrone Carly Rae Jepsen from the top spot next week! I'm not usually one to give a brown rat's ass about charts and sales, but I had to open an exception. Go get 'em, Ellie gurl.
For the rest of you, I have one thing to say:
oh she's wonderful. really!
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