yeah, i saw sparks.

so i have what i would consider to be a pretty vast taste in music.. being that it runs the gamut anywhere from "sleepytime gorilla museum" (avant-garde progressive metal) to "Cracker" and "The Refreshments" (90's sort-of alt/southern rock) to "Del Tha Funkee Homosapien" and "Aesop Rock" (intelligent modern hip-hop).

but what i like the most about music exists outside of any specific genre. my absolute favorite songs always have in common great melodies from the vocals or lead instruments and a well-developed structure (not necessarily complex but with good transitional elements).

the most recent song that i've uploaded to my youtube account (as of 10/01/2007) was "sparks" by coldplay. a lot of people have tried to jab at coldplay's music because of pre-conceived notions of the band and their fans as being "wussy". and well, that's fine i suppose- i still enjoy listening to it. in fact, the album "parachutes" by coldplay is still in high rotation in my car's cd player.

and if i'm a wuss, at least i'm one that counts meshuggah and opeth among his favorite bands. (not sure why i felt the need to write that, but now, well, it's already written). =D

without any further adieu, here's my take on "sparks"- moderately mixed for your listening pleasure. (hopefully):