Remember when they had music on MTV? I don’t. YouTube has wiped that knowledge from my brain. Whenever I want to watch a music video, or even just listen to a song, it’s going to be on YouTube. But if I’m going to be in the car or on a bus with my mp3 player, I turn to *Freegal where these can be downloaded for free.
1. “Gangnam Style” by PSY – This Korean pop sensation has garnered international attention over his crazy horse dancing and allegedly subtle subversive message of income inequality in South Korea. I love it for the vibrant colors, compelling beat and nonsensical action sequences.
2. “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Walk off the Earth – Of all of the superfluous covers of Gotye’s song, this is the one that I like even better than the original. With five people using a single guitar in unorthodox ways it is a fun visual experience and beautiful music.
3. “The Cello Song” by The Piano Guys – Despite having listened to the song a ridiculous amount of times, I can’t honestly say I’ve watched the whole video. I usually queue it up and go about other business in serenity. Its dulcet tones provide the perfect escape from stress or complement a good book. Inspired by the beautiful tones of J.S. Bach’s “Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1: Prelude,” the “Cello Song” has been recomposed with additional parts and seven bonus cellos!
Combined, these three suggestions have more than 1.3 billion hits on YouTube. That many people can’t be wrong. If you agree, head over *Freegal, or if you’re in the mood for a mobile experience there’s an app in the App Store or on Google Play.
*Freegal is a downloadable music service that offers access to approximately 3 million songs, including the Sony Music catalog. The collection changes daily and covers thousands of artists on over 10,000 labels with music that originates in over 60 countries. Library cardholders can download up to three songs a week on their computer, flash drive or mobile device (via the Freegal app). There is no software to download and song files can be transferred to multiple devices, burned to disc and never expire. You must have a Seattle Public Library card and PIN in order to access the service.
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