Apples and Music

Apples and music relate in so many ways. But the most important way that apples relate to music is through the style of music called beaple. Beat + apple = Beaple. this style of music is where various musicians take different sized apples (therefore making different tones) and hit them together therefore creating intense rhythms and such. The only issue with this is that it is extremely expensive for the "bassist" in the group who plays the largest apple, because their screens tend to break very easily and are quite pricey to replace. On the other hand, the soprano apple player rarely needs a new apple because his has no screen and is very durable.

But seriously, apples really do seem to come up in music a lot. From Apples in Stereo to Apple Records to apl. de.ap, to Apple's iPod, I feel like this fruit appears too much in music. I mean, come on, the fruit wasn't happy enough with being one of the best tasting fruits, so it had to become a member of the biggest hip hop group today, one of my favorite indie bands, the best mp3 player around and The Beatles recording company. Im sorry my friend the apple, but I think you are a spoiled little brat. Okay, I've already told way too many terrible jokes, so moving on to the serious stuff, I really think it is odd that the word "apple" comes up so often in music. And although this was originally just supposed to be a post about Apples in Stereo, I thought it would be a little more interesting to write about all four of these things. And with that note the two paragraph long really stupid introduction is over. * insert smiley face here *

Recently I discovered the band Apples in Stereo. They were featured on amiestreet.com one week when they released their newest album 'Travelers in Space and Time,' which is a great album. They have an upbeat electronic rock feel to them at some points very similar to Of Montreal and bands of that sort. One specific similarity, is like in the song "Heimdalsgate Like A Promethean Curse" by Of Montreal, Apples in Stereo tends to use very major, joyful synthesizer riffs very much like the one in this song. So this is a really great album and you should go check it out. I really recommend the songs "Energy" from their first album and "Dance Floor" from their new one if you are just going to check out a few songs. Now to continue with the Apple fest we will go on to company apple which is releasing their new iPhone the 24th of this month.

As I literally just mentioned, Apple is releasing their new iPhone super soon, as in like exactly a week soon, which is exciting. Whats not exciting is that I am not getting one. おとうさん! But anyways, this iPhone really does not have much that the current iPhone's dont other than video conferencing and a super sexy look (the others were just sexy, not super sexy). Of course, the camera is also very improved and can film Hd video in 720p. I also heard that this phone gives off a lot more radiation than the past iPhones. Thats always a plus! Yay for getting cancer from cell-phone radiation! But the reason this Apple belongs in the 4 1/2 A's (aka 41/2 Apples) of music, is truly because of iTunes and how it has changed the music industry so much. Before iTunes, downloading music off the internet was practically unheard of, and these days everyones doing it. And if everyones doing, then why not try? Thats my motto! Haha, just kidding, stay away from drugs kids. Speaking of drugs, The Beatles used a lot of drugs, and they were on Apple Records. Oh, what a great transition sentence.

Apples records is the 3rd of the 41/2 A's of music, and possibly the second most important only behind the 1/2 which you will find out about later on in the show, so stay tuned (ooh, whatcha going to do? I have left you at a cliff hanger). the reason why they are so important can be described by 2 simples words, The Beatles. The Beatles are special. They for one are named after an awesome bug, and two had a drummer who's name is Ringo. And OH MY GOODNESS, I didn't realize this, but Ringo means apple in Japanese. Oh schnap. Now there are 5 A's of music, because this one only counts as a 1/2. But this is just amazing, god, apple is just a great word. Also, incase y'all were not aware, recently Paul McCartney was awarded this years Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at the white by Barack Obama at the White House concert. And I am pretty sure that was a run on sentence. Only three people have been awarded this prize (thats because it was created in 2007, but still...) ever, and those three people were Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and Paul McCartney, a pretty great group of musicians. Sadly, none of their names mean or are apple. But a musician, who's name really does have apple in it is apl. de.ap, of the Black Eyed Peas.

What I find really amusing is that a band named after a vegetable has a fruit in it. Its like an oxymoron, sort of. And after the past three, you are probably wondering why apl. de.ap, deserves a spot in the 5 A's, and honestly, it is because of his name and no other reason. The only two in the Black Eyed Peas that anyone has heard of are Fergie and Will.i.am. And I cant imagine why. I mean, apl. de.ap, has so many solo parts in those Black Eyed Peas songs, I almost feel like he's the "ball hog" of the Black Eyed Peas. But seriously, who the hell is he? Can someone please tell me who he is in any of the songs. Is he the guy with the super low voice thats says "Let the beat rock" in Boom Boom Pow? I dont know! All I know, is that his name sort of has apple in it. apl. Thats just dumb. Know what else is dumb? Literally naming your kid Apple.

No surprise its the lead singer of Coldplay's daughter and Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter who's name is Apple. I mean, I already hate the singer, so why not make me immediately love (only because apple's a cool word, not a cool name) and hate your daughter by naming her Apple? And yes, this is the final half. But that is just a dumb name. I think when I am older I am going to name my son Pomegranate and my daughter Kiwi because I think they will do well in life with those names. And if I have a dog Ill name him pear. But back to Apple, who in their right mind would name their kid Apple. Stupid parents. Stupid stupid Chris Martin. Ps, I know you never will read this, but if you do, I am sorry for offending you and your daughter, it was for entertainment purposes only. You cant be funny without offending someone? But quite frankly, I do not know if that was funny at all.

So thanks for reading, I hope this was a good entry back into the blogosphere. And remember the 5 A's. They're much more important than the 3 R's. And all I have to say to finish off is... apple!