Random Tunes

A mellow Tuesday in DD. No rushing. Just being. The day seemed to be going slowly, and we loved it. We tuned in to some random songs and artists, three of which I'm sharing in participation in the Three Tune Tuesday initiative by Ablaze.

The first is a song by an English singer, a former contestant on the X Factor show, who then became a member of the boy band One Direction and turned solo in 2015.

ZAYN ft. Sia - Dusk Till Dawn

Released in 2017, the pop power ballad features two contrasting vocals (Zayn's soft voice and Sia's soaring, theatrical belting). The beats explode in the chorus, making it memorable. The song was commercially successful, peaking at #5 in the UK Singles Chart and topping the charts in seven other countries.

The next song is a pop-rock anthem by a Canadian musician; the lyrics he co-wrote center on the frustration of watching someone stay in a toxic relationship.

Shawn Mendes - Treat You Better

Shawn released the above song in 2016 as the lead single of his second album (Illuminate). The song peaked at #6 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the artist's second top 10 on the chart.

Anyway, I like this simply for its upbeat, infectious rhythm and the guitar riffs that kept me awake instead of drifting into dreamland😅

Finally, the third is another upbeat electro-pop track by the supergroup Labrinth, Sia, and Diplo.

LSD (Labrinth, Sia, Diplo) - Audio

Quite a blend of three distinct musical powerhouses creating an incredibly catchy melody that sticks in the head instantly. The chorus is a literal earworm with the repetitive, rhythmic vocal phrasing.

In this song, we get Sia’s powerful hooks, plus Labrinth’s soulful verses, and Diplo’s world-class electronic production. Interestingly, the group is said to be accidentally formed, and perhaps it was meant to be. They make a great team, with their different vocal strengths.

And with that, let me end this week's participation for TTT. Cheers!