I Can, by Nas
"I know I can / be what I wanna be / if I work hard at it / I'll be where I wanna be" Seems positive, at least on the surface, but what is the essence?
Music
Calibrations measure the music of the artist or band but omit contributions beyond that context such as hired songwriters, guest performers and other collaborators.
Istanbul (not Constantinople) song
From the album "Flood" by They Might be Giants, 1990
The Last Temptation of Christ Soundtrack
by Peter Gabriel. Calibrated by request.
Bob Marley & The Wailers - No Woman, No Cry
Live At The Lyceum, London, 1975
The Jackson 5 "I Want You Back" on The Ed Sullivan Show
video from December 14, 1969 embedded to watch
Bill Withers - Grandma's Hands (music)
By request. Video embedded.
Everyone Deserves Music (song)
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Wintergatan - Marble Machine (music)
music instrument using 2000 marbles. Video embedded (215 million views on YouTube)
The Spirit Lives to Set Us Free (Walk in the Light song)
By request. Video embedded.
I Am The Starlight, by Andrew Lloyd Webber
From the musical Starlight Express, a New Age anthem of ego empowerment. Calibrated by request.
Rag'n'Bone Man
His debut album became the fastest selling album by a male for the entire decade and has since achieved 4× Platinum certification --request
Rule, Britianna! (patriotic song)
When Britain first, at Heaven's command /
Arose from out the azure main /
This was the charter of the land /
And guardian angels sang this strain /
"Rule, Britannia! rule the waves /
"Britons never will be slaves."
Kraftwerk
German electronic music band, regarded as pioneers of the genre --request
Jack Johnson
Request: His music is widely appreciated for its ability to make people smile and open their hearts. Ex: Better Together. He has a soft and loving voice.
The Prodigy
The Prodigy describe their style as electronic punk --wikipedia