My Top 10 Musicians/Bands

Hi, all.  This is kind of in response to Rolling Stone's "100 Best Artists" magazine.  I haven't listened to quite a few of them, namely because I'm not big on hip-hop, so I thought I'd try my own, deciding it'd be easier to just do ten.  Without further ado, my top 10 musicians/bands.
1-The Beatles
Composed of the four most talented people in music, The Beatles must be listened to.  Every album in their discography has hits, and I recommend everyone should have the albums "1," "Abbey Road," "Revolver," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," The White Album, The Blue Album and "Anthology 2."  No artist has ever covered such a wide variety of styles, and so mellifluously, too.  You get sad, intense, psychedelic and revolutionary songs with John, fun love songs, and a wide variety of pop with Paul, Eastern philosophy from George, and your friendly uncle with Ringo.  Without The Beatles, none of these other artists would exist.
2-Billy Ray Cyrus/Brother Clyde
While he is regarded as a one-hit wonder, Billy Ray Cyrus is one of the most sensitive men in music.  Blending Country music and Rock music with a style unheard since Ronnie Van Zant, Billy Ray brings intense passion to his recordings.  He is a man with strong convictions, who will also produce good songs to dance to and sing along with.  Brother Clyde is Billy Ray Cyrus producing music in a similar vein to Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and Lynyrd Skynyrd, which really shows how upset he is that sometimes things just don't make sense anymore.  I recommend his albums "Some Gave All," "Storm in the Heartland," "Trail of Tears," "Shot Full of Love," "The Other Side," "Wanna Be Your Joe," "Home At Last," "Back to Tennessee," "Brother Clyde," "I'm American," "The Best of Billy Ray Cyrus: Cover to Cover," "Achy Breaky Heart; 18 Essential Classics," "20^th Century Masters; Best of Billy Ray Cyrus: The Millennium Collection," He's also one of my favorite actors.
3-Miley Cyrus
The daughter of the above, Miley Ray Cyrus is a fun-loving, compassionate teenager who cares deeply for her family and friends (including lovers) and also likes to just relax.  Her music has varied from heartbreak to love to seeking independence.  One of the things I really like about her is that she's a Christian who is friendly with people from other Religions, a John Lennon fan, and a proud supporter of homosexuals.  She's one of the few people in the music industry who seems to be a true person, someone who seems genuine.  Recommended Discography is Disneymania 4 & 5, Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus, Breakout, Hannah Montana; the Movie (which I forgot first time through), The Time of Our Lives and Can't Be Tamed.
4-Lynyrd Skynyrd
A Southern Rock Band famous for its three-guitar lineup and songs "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird," Lynyrd Skynyrd was the first successful blend of country, rock and hard rock.  With excellent guitar work, the band shows off impeccable talent.  Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer, also has a lot of heart, singing songs about the joys of a simple life, like "All I Can Do is Write About It."  I highly recommend "Lynyrd Skynyrd Gold" as a way to get started, then the albums "Gimme Back My Bullets (Deluxe Edition)," "One More From the Road (Deluxe Edition)," and "Street Survivors (Deluxe Edition)." 
5-Demi Lovato
One of Miley Cyrus' best friends, Demi Lovato is a very passionate singer, one who puts all of herself into her songs.  Her loud music in her early days easily reflected an independent, free-spirited girl, in fact, I always place "Party" right before Miley's "Can't Be Tamed" in playlists.  Her music is very enjoyable, and her latest song, "Skyscraper," shows a level of maturity few artists her age have ever reached.  Recommend "Don't Forget," "Here We Go Again," and "Skyscraper (Single)."
6-Casting Crowns
A Gospel Band that uses rock-type music to express their message, Casting Crowns really speak to me through bringing their message to the reality of everyday life.  They have great passion for God and are definitely worth listening to.  Recommended albums are "Casting Crowns," "Lifesong," "Until the Whole World Hears," and "Peace On Earth."
7-Addison Road
Another Gospel band, they sound just like Miley and Demi with their pop sound.  I've only heard one album, but I love it, especially "Won't Let Me Go" and "Don't Wait."  I recommending their "Stories" album.
8-Frank and Derol
An indie pop band formed by Brandi Cyrus and Codi Caraco, they present a very soothing sound that is easy to love.  They haven't released anything, but I recommend their song "Back and Forth."
9-Paramore
An alternative rock band, Paramore has a very passionate force in the form of lead singer Hayley Williams.  She is close to Brandi Cyrus, and also has many great songs.  I recommend "Riot!" "The Final Riot," and "Brand New Eyes (Deluxe Edition)."
10-1964 the Tribute
A Beatles Tribute band, they specialize in songs from 1963-1966.  This includes "Please Please Me," "With the Beatles," "Beatles for Sale," "Help," "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver."  They expertly imitate John, Paul, George and Ringo, especially their George portrayer, and are great at playing Beatles songs.  Someday, I hope to see them live.  Recommend their CDs "All You Need Is Live," "Bootleg #1" and "1964 the Tribute."

Personnel for the new recordings.

Continuing from Yesterday, Here's how I see the personnel for the new songs.

Piano, keyboard, vocals-Codi Carraco

Gibson ES-335 guitar, Gibson Les Paul guitar, Gibson Firebird guitar, Gibson SG guitar, vocals-Brandi Cyrus

Gibson Les Paul guitar, Epiphone Casino guitar, piano, vocals-Miley Cyrus

Gibson SG guitar, Gibson Les Paul guitar, Fender Telecaster guitar, Fender Stratocaster guitar, piano, vocals-Demi Lovato

Gibson Dove Acoustic guitar, vocals-Billy Ray Cyrus

Gibson EB-0 Bass, Fender Precision Bass-Jon Wasleske

Drums, vocals-Hayley Williams

I also made this picture in MS Paint.

I would love it if had the money to fly to LA, go to the Reality LA Church (where Brandi Cyrus attends worship) and through that make this documentary, but real life rarely works that way, plus I'm strapped for cash.

A happier post

Okay guys, trying to get out of the gutter with some music.  Basically, I'm releasing some ideas for my documentary, which I asked help for earlier.
How it could break down;

-Opening, introduces documentary crew.  Song: Awesome God, Rich Mullins, time; 5 mins.

-Going to the Reality LA Church, seeking the cast.  Song: Born Again, Newsboys, time; 7 mins.

-Interviewing Brandi and Miley.  Songs: Forgiveness and Love, Joan Jett Medley, Miley Cyrus. Time; 15 mins.

-Transition showing MRC playing Beatles Rock Band with Demi, Brandi and Hayley playing Yahtzee.  Songs, live Rock and Roll Music/She’s A Woman (Beatles fans, buy Anthology 2 NOW), Day Tripper, And Your Bird Can Sing, Yellow Submarine, I Feel Fine, Dig a Pony, The Beatles.  Time, 7 mins.

-Interviewing Hayley and Demi, inter-spliced with previous.  Songs, Hallelujah, That’s What You Get, Paramore.  Time, 15 mins.

-Transition to BRC and interview.  Song, Stand Still, Give My Heart to You, Billy Ray Cyrus.  Time, 15 mins.

-Interview with Carrie Underwood, Emily Osment and AnnaSophia Robb.  Songs, Jesus Take the Wheel, Carrie Underwood, You Get Me Through, Emily Osment.  Time, 15 mins.

-Further interview with MRC, Demi and Brandi, show band rehearsal, making the band for this.  Song, When I Look At You, Miley Cyrus.  Time, 7 mins.

-Highlights from Charity Concert.  Song, When I Look At You, Miley Cyrus, Lie to Me, Billy Ray Cyrus, Spotlight, Miley Cyrus, GNO, Miley Cyrus, Jesus Freak, Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato, Party, Demi Lovato, Can’t Be Tamed, Miley Cyrus, Achy Breaky Heart, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Climb, Miley Cyrus.  Time, 33 mins.

Total time, 2 hours.

Soundtrack Track Listing:

Disc 1

1.) Awesome God, Rich Mullins

2.) Born Again, Newsboys

3.) Forgiveness and Love, Miley Cyrus

4.) Joan Jett Medley (I Love Rock and Roll, Cherry Bomb, Bad Reputation) [Live], Miley Cyrus

5.) Rock and Roll Music [Live at the Budokan June 30th, 1966], The Beatles

6.) She's A Woman [Live at the Budokan June 30th, 1966], The Beatles

7.) Day Tripper, The Beatles

8.) And Your Bird Can Sing, The Beatles

9.) I Feel Fine, The Beatles

10.) Yellow Submarine, The Beatles

11.) Dig A Pony, The Beatles

12.) That's What You Get, Paramore

13.) Hallelujah, Paramore

14.) Give My Heart To You, Billy Ray Cyrus

15.) Stand Still, Billy Ray Cyrus

16.) Jesus Take the Wheel, Carrie Underwood

17.) You Get Me Through, Emily Osment

18.) When I Look At You (Rehearsal for concert), Miley Cyrus

Disc 2 (Concert for TWLOHA, order may change) 

1.)    Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato)

4.)    Praise You in this storm (Casting Crowns cover, Miley, Brandi and Hayley) 

5.)    These Four Walls (Miley Cyrus) 

6.)    Lie to me (Billy Ray Cyrus) 

7.)    U Got Nothing on Me (Demi Lovato) 

8.)    Spotlight (Miley Cyrus) 

9.)    GNO (Miley Cyrus)

2.)    We are Broken (Hayley Williams) 

3.)    When I Look At You (Miley Cyrus)

10.) Back and Forth (Frank and Derol) 

11.) While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Beatles cover, Miley) 

12.) Ready Set Don’t Go (BRC and MRC) 

13.) I Want You (She’s So Heavy) (Beatles cover, Demi and Miley) 

14.) Jesus Freak (DC Talk cover, sung by Miley and Demi) 

15.) Party  (Demi Lovato) 

16.) Can’t Be Tamed (Miley Cyrus) 

17.) Face of God (Billy Ray Cyrus) 

18.) Achy Breaky Heart (Billy Ray Cyrus)

19.) The Climb (Miley Cyrus)

Disc 3, Rehearsed covers

1.) I Love Rock and Roll, Miley Cyrus

1.) Working for MCA, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

3.) I Ain't the One, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

4.) Gimme Back My Bullets, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

5.) I Got the Same old Blues, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

6.) Double Trouble, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Brandi Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus

7.) That Smell, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Brandi Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus

8.) Simple Man, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

9.) Free Bird, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

Just seeking some outlet and releasing some data.  Any information or urges for Good luck are encouraged.  It is also hoped that Miley and Billy Ray's relationship will last through their distance (BRC has moved back to Tennessee, MRC is still in California, but might visit her father).

Some goals

-See all teams in Major League Baseball at least once.
-See every Mariners Turn Back the Clock Game.
-See Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Frank and Derol, Paramore, Billy Ray Cyrus and 1964 the Tribute whenever they come to Puget Sound area.
-Move to my own place.
-Work in film.
-Minister to Christian celebrities.
-Print my book.
-Make a spiritual film with Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Brandi Cyrus.
-Make a Mario-fueled video game movie trilogy.
-Be a voice actor.

Alternate setlists for the Crowners

Trying to be constructive about this, I made two alternate setlists.

1.)    La La Land (Demi Lovato)

2.)    Let’s Get Together (Frank and Derol)

3.)    When I Look At You (Miley Cyrus)

4.)    These Four Walls (Miley Cyrus)

5.)    Praise You in this storm (Casting Crowns cover, Miley, Demi, Codi and Brandi)

6.)    U Got Nothing on Me (Demi Lovato)

7.)    Spotlight (Miley Cyrus)

8.)    GNO (Miley Cyrus)

9.)    That’s What You Get (Hayley Williams)

10.) Back and Forth (Frank and Derol)

11.) Forgiveness and Love (Miley Cyrus)

12.) Hallelujah (Hayley Williams)

13.) Stained Glass Masquerade (Casting Crowns cover, Miley)

14.) While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Demi and Miley)

15.) Set Me Free (Casting Crowns Cover, Miley Cyrus)

16.) I Want You (She’s So Heavy) (Demi and Miley)

17.) Jesus Freak (DC Talk cover, sung by Miley and Demi)

18.) Party  (Demi Lovato)

19.) Can’t Be Tamed (Miley Cyrus)

20.) Face of God (Billy Ray Cyrus)

21.) Ready Set Don’t Go (BRC and MRC)

22.) Lie To Me (Billy Ray Cyrus)

23.) Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato)

24.) Achy Breaky Heart (Billy Ray Cyrus)

25.) The Climb (Miley Cyrus)

 

1.)    La La Land (Demi Lovato)

2.)    Let’s Get Together (Frank and Derol)

3.)    When I Look At You (Miley Cyrus)

4.)    These Four Walls (Miley Cyrus)

5.)    Praise You in this storm (Casting Crowns cover, Miley, Demi, Codi and Brandi)

6.)    U Got Nothing on Me (Demi Lovato)

7.)    Spotlight (Miley Cyrus)

8.)    GNO (Miley Cyrus)

9.)    That’s What You Get (Hayley Williams)

10.) Back and Forth (Frank and Derol)

11.) Forgiveness and Love (Miley Cyrus)

12.) Hallelujah (Hayley Williams)

13.) Stained Glass Masquerade (Casting Crowns cover, Miley)

14.) While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Demi and Miley)

15.) Set Me Free (Casting Crowns Cover, Miley Cyrus)

16.) I Want You (She’s So Heavy) (Demi and Miley)

17.) Jesus Freak (DC Talk cover, sung by Miley and Demi)

18.) Party  (Demi Lovato)

19.) Can’t Be Tamed (Miley Cyrus) 

20.) Face of God (Billy Ray Cyrus cover) 

21.) I Love Rock and Roll (Miley)

22.) Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato)

23.) Gimme Back My Bullets/Double Trouble/Free Bird (Lynyrd Skynyrd covers medley, Miley and Demi)

24.) The Climb (Miley Cyrus)

Possible songs for The Crowners story

Here are some songs not in the story (yet), but have been considered for future drafts.

The Word: One of the few songs The Beatles did in Three-Part Harmony, this song was originally included due to it having the same message as All You Need Is Love.  The repeated messages made me decide to cut it.  If 1964 wants, the song could be brought back.

You Can’t Do That: John Lennon’s first song about jealousy, I love how it sounds sung by 1964.  I chose to cut it due to the fact that I wanted just 15 songs from the band in the story/movie, and its jealous tone seemed wrong.

Baby It’s You: A nice love song, this was going to be the song that Rachel and the character based on me would slow-dance to.  I dropped it since it felt like I was putting too much of my own desires in the book.

Rain: One of the first psychedelic songs, it was originally included since 1964 could and does sing it.  However, it was cut due to too many songs desired and the need to include it with its A-Side, Paperback Writer.  Paperback Writer is a song I like, but not enough to see it more than just in the Rock Band segment.

I Don’t Want To Spoil the Party: A John Lennon piece, this is accurate to how I would feel if I was stood up at a party.  It was cut for time and the presence of better Beatles songs.

My Heart Beats For Love: A hymn-styled Miley Cyrus piece, it was the song considered but rejected due to time issues.  I still love it, and if it could be included, that would be awesome.

Gimme Back My Bullets: I love this Lynyrd Skynyrd song for its rocking guitar line and lyrics about a desire to be free from garbage.  It could be included as a Billy Ray Cyrus or Miley Cyrus-sung cover, but I’m concerned about the setlist’s time.

Gimme Three Steps: This Lynyrd Skynyrd song has awesome guitar and awesome vocals.  It’s another possible cover song.

Good Hearted Woman: This Waylon Jennings song was sung to Miley was she was a little girl, hearing this story was heart-touching.  It could be used in the soundtrack if the book becomes a movie.

Working for MCA: Another possible Lynyrd Skynyrd concert cover, its live performance with I Ain’t the One was awesome and it could work for the concert, but again, time is an issue, and it was used as the opening song, something that feels wrong to the setlist.

I Ain’t the One: See Working for MCA, but I love both songs for their guitar lines and lyrics (Working for MCA’s about the difficulties of a miserly manager, I Ain’t the One is about dealing with a crazed lover who doesn’t understand).

I Got The Same Old Blues: A Lynyrd Skynyrd cover of J.J. Cale, I love how it’s a step slower than the next song (which follows it on the album).  The song is about dealing with the blues of a possibly cheating lover, it also has great guitar, nice Southern vocals and a sweet harmonica solo.

Double Trouble: This Lynyrd Skynyrd song about the difficulties of life could work as an alternative to Free Bird as a song BRC's character listens to, or be covered (one of the backing vocalists sounds like Miley, and the lyrics seem to fit her character’s hard luck in the story, example, “11 times I’ve been busted, 11 times I been to jail, some of the times I been there, nobody could post my bail.  Well it seems to me, Lord, this old boy just don’t fit.  Well I could jump in a rosebush and come out smelling like shhh”).

Simple Man: Another Lynyrd Skynyrd song, about seeking a simplistic life to avoid stress.  I love the vocals on this, and the message is a good one, it could be used in the concert.

Born Again: The Title Track of the latest Newsboys album (see below), this song could be another cover for the concert.  I love the alternative rock-styled sound, and the lyrics about being Born Again seem to suit Rachel, leaving drugs to find Jesus.

On Your Knees: Another song that could be used in either the concert or in general, I always see someone like Miley in my mind’s eye when I hear this.  The song details a woman who’s lost her friends due to falling from grace, but finds God, whose love in unconditional, and how when you pray, God will bless you.

That’s What You Get:  If Hayley Williams makes it into the band; this and the following are possible songs for her to sing.  I love the guitar riffs on this song and the attitude Hayley shows off.  The only thing that prevents me from outright choosing Hayley to sing is that to me, guitarists and singers are on the same level in rock concerts and she’d probably only sing a couple of songs or just one medley as a result.

Playing God: Like Can’t Be Tamed and Jesus Freak, this shocked me when I first heard it due to it being somewhat violent.  However, the fact it’s about judging others makes it a good candidate for use in the concert should Hayley join the band, since judgment of others is a factor in the story’s message of acceptance.

When It Rains: I always like the feel of this song, soft and mournful.  However, I’m not usually sure of the meaning of several of Paramore’s songs (this one for example), which keeps it restricted somewhat.

Misery Business: I always liked how loud and angry this is, however, since Hayley’s bothered by the lyrics, it’s hoped if she says yes to the band and asks to sing a song, this one could be used with some changed lyrics.

Hallelujah: Since Hayley (as well as presumably the other members of the band) are followers of Jesus Christ, this is a song that hits the forefront of songs she could sing.  Even still, I’m not usually sure of the meaning of several of Paramore’s songs, which keeps it restricted somewhat.

Crushcrushcrush: A rocking Paramore song, I’m not sure what it’s about, but it’s good.

That Smell: A Lynyrd Skynyrd song that warns of drug abuse.  It’s got good vocals and lyrics, and it could be used for a cover in the setlist, the problem is it deals with harsher drugs than alcohol, which I haven’t written in because a woman in screaming angry withdrawal doesn’t make for as good a story as one about a disgruntled recovering alcoholic who has hatred towards the one who stripped away her freedom so she could recover.

Possible Lynyrd Skynyrd medley: Working For MCA/I Ain’t The One/Gimme Back My Bullets/I Got the Same Old Blues/Double Trouble/That Smell/Simple Man/Free Bird

Two Souls and The Crowners

Two Souls is the initial title of the story I wish to share with the world.  It is a spiritual piece about using God to escape depression, removing Christianity from the political arena, and accepting people, no matter how different they are.  The main focus of this story as time goes on are characters based upon the story's inspirations, friends and members of the world-famous Cyrus family.  A simple way to show this is below.

Basically, the story is to follow either a character based on myself, or a character based on one of the girls above using the others to escape depression.  The Crowners is the name of the band the Elsner sisters form in the story, the Elsner sisters are based on and it is my desire to see them played by Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Brandi Cyrus.  The arrangement works as such; Brandi plays Dana, the oldest and most spiritual.  She gets married over the course of the story and functions as the others' spiritual mentor, a role she was somewhat forced into due to the divorce of the parents.  Miley plays Rachel, a famous girl full of anxiety and depression, which she unwisely chose to quell using alcohol and other drugs.  Luckily, much like the real-live celebrity, her family pulls her through it.  She is also obsessed with John Lennon.  Demi plays Anna, the youngest and most excitable sister.  Rachel and Anna have their difficulties due to Anna being the one to reveal the drugs to the family.  However, Anna loves Rachel deeply and always tries to do what's best for her, while Dana always lends a supportive ear.  The band's lineup looks like this:
Miley: vocals, Gibson Les Paul guitar and Epiphone Casino guitar
Demi: vocals, Gibson SG guitar and Fender Telecaster guitar
Brandi: vocals, Gibson ES-335 guitar, Gibson SG guitar, Gibson J160-E guitar
Codi Carraco (keyboardist from Brandi's band, Frank and Derol): vocals, keyboard
Possibly Hayley Williams (lead singer of Paramore, Brandi's Yahtzee buddy): piano, vocals (if not, piano can be done by Demi and Miley)
Jon Wasleske (one of Brandi's friends, probably her boyfriend): Gibson EB-0 bass
Levi Johnson (friend from Church) or Selena Gomez: drums

Sorry if this seems obsessive, but I've felt like this is my calling, to see a band and movie with Miley, Demi and Brandi and inspire their origin.  The band's genre would be Pop, Contemporary Christian, Hard Rock and other styles they enjoy and have done.  Billy Ray Cyrus may also be present (he'd sing and use his Gibson Dove guitar) and Brandi could use a Gibson Firebird while Demi used a Fender Stratocaster if the group would be interested in Lynyrd Skynyrd covers.