THE MAN AND THE STORY BEHIND THE HIT FIREFLIES
OWL CITY, headed by 22 year old front man Adam Young, the genius behind the hit song Fireflies, shall pave his way to Manila for a live concert at the SMX Convention Center on March 14, 2010.
Thanks to his hit song, Fireflies, his rise to fame enjoyed a pace that not many new artists get to enjoy especially if they are categorized in a new genre. Critics call his sound, electro – pop. In the language ofFireflies aficionados, the song was simply a breath of fresh air. Yet, what’s the real story behind this phenomenal song that was initially loved only by the underground, taste making public?
In a recent interview, Adam Young told the story behind his hit, “…I planned a weekend out camping because there was going to be a meteor shower that night and so I remember lying on my back, looking up at the sky and seeing these shooting stars and thinking how much they abstractly resemblefireflies and I thought, what a cool idea that would be to translate that whole vibe, mood and feeling into music…”
Little did Adam Young know that a natural phenomenon would lead to the tipping point of his career. At present, Owl City enjoyed much publicity and recognition for his experimental creations. Here in the Philippines,Fireflies crossed over almost all radio stations especially in the provinces. Upon the release of his second hit, Vanilla Twilight, Owl City became a household name.
Adam Young, who is indeed at the prime of his life at 22, started making music in his basement where he still, even after his success, chooses to make his songs. On a normal day, when everyone is available, Owl City performs as a quintet. In his basement which he affectionately calls his bat cave,Adam Young creates music with 4 of his sidekicks who are also his best friends. The group comprise of a drummer, a back-up singer slash keyboardist, a cello player, a violinist, and a guitarist who also plays synth vibes and guitar.
Your browser may not support display of this image. While his music continues to win followers all over the world, Adam does indeed hide behind his music, not going by his real name (See: Badly Drawn Boy and Dashboard Confessional); but going by the moniker Owl City. The name he chose for his music rooted from an experience while Adam was still in 2nd grade. It was during a show and tell activity where one of his classmates brought an owl that went wayward and caused craziness in his classroom. For some reason, it stuck toAdam Young for several years, hence naming his sound, Owl City.
With a long list of influencers, (God, Optimism, Photography, Air Travel, Vegetarianism, Fashion, Foreign Accents, Swimming Pools, Abstract Art, Wave Race 64, G-Rated Movies, Friends, Romance, Unwed Sailor, Stars of the Lid, Telefon Tel Aviv, Imogen Heap, Stairwell, DJ Encore, Prefuse 73, Rachel’s, ATB, The Album Leaf, Helios, Sigur Rós, Boards of Canada, Hammock, Kazumi Totaka, Thomas Newman, Owen, Armin van Buuren, Rachel Joy Scott, Audrey Hepburn, C. S. Lewis, John Piper, Jane Langton, Kenneth Oppel, Robert Wyland, Richard Adams, Cary Grant, Jackson Pollack, Hubert de Givenchy, Carl Sandburg) it’s hard to believe that he was able to come up with such unique tunes, it became a phenomenon overnight.
It is rare for an artist to come up with original material that clicks to music fans worldwide. Known as one of the most meek and shy breakthroughs in the industry, Adam strives to live simple despite his massive success. When asked what his advice would be for aspiring young musicians, his advice was indeed a reflection of how simple he can get. He said, “Take your vitamins, don’t run with scissors, eat lunch with the other kids at school, and drink your milk.” Such a sound and sensible advice from a small hometown guy who made it big with the help of ameteor shower.
CATCH ADAM YOUNG ALSO KNOWN AS OWL CITY LIVE IN MANILA on March 14, 2010, SUNDAY, 8PM at the SMX Convention Center. Get a copy of Owl City’s debut album, entitled Ocean Eyes now available in all major record bars in 1CD and 2CD editions. Stay tuned as well for the release of Owl City’s previous records, Of June and Maybe I’m Dreaming coming soon!
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was shown, many appreciated Paramore’s songs. In fact, a lot of Paramore’s songs became big hits since then and those hits include “That’s What You Get”, “Hallelujah”, “Misery Business”, “Decode”, “CrushCrushCrush”, and a lot more.
is still the most lovable lady rock star I've ever known.
pop group. Patunay diyan ang pamamayagpag nila sa local music countdown. Isang malaking banta sa Original Pilipino Music na naikakahon daw ngayon sa revival trend. 
: "I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail. I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the f***ing deli without hearing or seeing me.' "
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on the seventh season of American Idol are by now familiar with his likeably down-to-earth personality and aw-shucks demeanor. When he opens his mouth to sing, it’s like watching a totally different person. Any off-beat quirkiness seems to fall away when his authentic maturity and spell-binding voice melts the hearts of every listener.
reported to the judge today to plead guilty to his weapons charges, and got formally sentenced to a year and a day (which could well end up being less when time served on house arrest gets taken into consideration). Clifford gets to voluntarily head to jail sometime after May 19, which gives him a couple of months extra to finish making the world a better place.
said little as he admitted illegally having a loaded gun on his tour bus in 2007, moving to end a case that had churned along as he collected Grammys and gold records. He’s expected to get a year in jail at his sentencing, set for February.
as they visit Pinoy fans this coming April for their concert "The Super Junior Super Show 2" this April 10 at the Araneta Coliseum, as part of their Asian Tour.
," the Peas' current top 5 hit, with "Rock Your Body," another club thumper from the group's album "
." It's got everything from hovercrafts to breakdancing, plus a semi-disturbing sequence in which member Taboo is assembled from a pair of walking legs and a limp torso. Spoiler alert: in the clip's accompanying intro and outro videos, it's revealed that the whole thing is a product of Fergie's hallucination - like the dream season of "Dallas" for the new millennium, if you will.
in Phoenix, Arizona - where Kemp is currently training - as she was only expecting a small gathering of friends. 
playmate Jayde Nicole, but they split in December.
, Barbie Almalbis, Moonstar88, Rocksteddy, Bituin Escalante, Bayang Barrios, Kjwan, Pochoy, Peryodiko, Astro Juan, Julianne, and many more will take the lead and rock it out for change together with ABS-CBN respected anchors and reporters.
, India.Arie, Isaac Slade, Trey Songz, Jordan Sparks, Barbara Streisand, Robin Thicke, Rob Thomas, Usher, Vince Vaughn, Kanye West, Verdize White, Patti Austin, Will.I.Am, Phillip Bailey, Tony Bennett, Farnsworth Bentley, Justin Bieber, Mary J Blige, Ethan Bortnick, Toni Braxton, Jeff Bridges, Snoop Dogg, Zac Brown, Kristian Bush, Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell, Lil Wayne, Natalie Cole, Harry Connick, Jr., Nikka Coasta, Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion, Faith Evans, Fergie, T-Pain, Melonie Fiona, Jamie Foxx, Sean Garrett, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Groban, Anthony Hamilton, Keith Harris, Mya, Keri Hilson, Julianne Hough, Jennifer Hudson, II Trio, Enrique Iglesias, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, Al Jardine, Wyclef Jean, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ralph Johnson, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Musiq Soulchild, Gladys Knight, Adam Levine, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Katherine McPhee, Kid Cudi, Rickey Minor, Jason Mraz, Pink, Jennifer Nettles, Brandy, Orianthi, Freda Payne, Plain Pat, AR Rahman, RedOne, Busta Rhymes, Lionel Richie, Nicole Richie, Raphael Saadiq, Ann Wilson, Brian Wilson, Nancy Wilson and Bebe Winans
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, will maybe this could make you believe that theirs more music outside your radio. This people got a brilliant idea making music aside from using their typical musical instruments. Unbelievable, a good music produced after ruining a 
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suggersted to ABS-CBN to put all presidential candidates inside Pinoy Big Brother's House to be able to know them better and to be able to choose the right candidate for this coming May 10, 2010 election.
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