Over the next week, I will be blogging the seven most beautiful songs I've ever heard. The genres span from indie rock, like the selected track below, to gangsta rap, to arena rock. What I consider beautiful may be different than readers, but I think that all of these songs are amazing in their own rights.
7. "Is There A Ghost" is the lead-off track to Band of Horses' second album Cease to Begin. It was featured as a Myspace download in August 2007, and eventually became the first charting single from the album. It reached the 34th place on the Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks List, and was also featured in Rolling Stones' list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.What makes this particular track notable is that despite the repetitive lyrics, this song revels in it. Quietly starting with a arpeggio-esque lick, lead singer Ben Bridwell comes in, singing in his trademark My Morning Jacket-esque voice. After the second repetition, the song immediately picks up its pace, rolling heavily to almost double the previous tempo. Power chord critics may say that this indie song does nothing different than your typical Green Day record, however, that's what makes this song brilliant. It's an indie song that takes a typical punk rock element and makes it something different. At 2:30, when the simple lick comes in, it's ultimately satisfying, and the sudden drop when the song ends, leaves you wanting more.
Highly recommend this song for fans of quiet contemplation, or perhaps those who wish for another addition to their indie collection.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK716RqoUms (The Music Video)
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