2016 has been a fateful year when it comes to losing great artists. Bill premature goodbye to household names the music scene, and the history of music in general.
Despite the sad news, 2016 has been a year of good music. The best songs of the year brought us unforgettable moments.
On January 10 of that year he passed away David Bowie, just two days after releasing his album "Blackstar". On April 21 he died Prince at 57 years old. November 7 Leonard Cohen, and the last very important character to be added to the list was George Michael, who died on the same Christmas day, at the age of 53.
Meghan Trainor, "No"
Another bombshell with the Meghan Trainor stamp. A talent that makes her stand out among hit composers. The lyrics continue in the line of power of Trainor, who has cleverly positioned at the top a new hit based on "no, no, us" ten years after 'Rehab'.
Among Leonard Cohen's best songs, "You Want It Darker"
He always surprised us, and amazed us with his voice serious, manly, suggestive.
Leonard Cohen sings verse after verse on 'You Want it Darker' in a wonderful and challenging way. This theme has a solemn, transcendental tone but also a rare darkness.
Kyle Craft, "Lady of the Ark"
At 27, Kyle Craft goes way to become a great star. His first work has been made for vinyl, with classic rock overtones. Among the best songs on this album, Lady of the Ark 'stands out. In your favorite topics, there are continuous religious references to love and death.
Carlos Vives ft Shakira, "The bicycle"
A theme of reggaetón sung as a duet, fresh, original and dynamic. Adorned with a guitar sound that would work the same with or without the Latin beat. The melody is catchy and very accomplished. And there is a very funny ending to the song, and to the promo video.
Extraperlo, "Something different"
This latest Extraperlo album is titled 'Chill here'. Is a mix of different melody passages, ideal for a quiet afternoon in Ibiza. However, the lyrics suggest a disappointment, "I expected so much from this city."
Fangoria, "Polysentimental Geometry"
"Polysentiment geometry" is a plea to forms, starting with an image, and continuing with mazes, schemes, squares, spheres, triangles or cylinders.
To highlight some fragments, such as the case of "an intuitive polyhedron, a rational circuit that helps us to freeze, direct the moment".
Blood Orange, "Augustine"
Un minimalist approach, composed of a guitar, a piano and a drum machine. And there is no more. It is a masterful pop composition that reminds us of the best songs of the 80s.
In the video the artist places us at the Stonewall Inn of the New York's Greenwich neighborhood where the Gay Pride protests originated.
Andy Shauf, "The Magician"
"The Magician" is located in a party, where the characters suffer for those who do not arrive, for those who make fun of their feelings, for those who ignore them or even die without the rest noticing.
Andy Shauf's voice rises between a set of strings and electric guitars.
Bruno Mars, "24K Magic"
After the success of 'Uptown Funk', '24K Magic' has been a worthy continuation. A retro song, but very charming, catchy and sensual. With a lot of hook and an impeccable production.
Lady Gaga, "Perfect Illusion"
A song mostly funny, with a catchy chorus. A Lady Gaga with the badass point to which she has us accustomed. The theme lasts three minutes and a second. Nothing seems by chance. It is the sensuality, provocation, rebellion ... and talent.
Radiohead, "Burn the Witch"
The song begins as a single by Owen Pallett and It looks like a Björk single during the second verse. We know that we are with those of Thom Yorke thanks for the unmistakable voice of the soloist and for the lyrics.
Although "Burn the Witch" is not among the best songs of his entire career, yes it has enough impact that we want to hear the new Radiohead album.
Pet Shop Boys, "The Pop Kids"
"The Pop Kids" has a point of nostalgia, of memory of that adolescence that many of us had, to the rhythm of the songs of the Pet Shop Boys. An iconic theme on what has been the trajectory of the “guys from the pet store”. A tribute in the form of a gift for his legion of followers.
The Blue House, "It could be worse"
One letter with bitter tinges, sad and gothic, which reminds us of those of Fangoria. A memorable hymn, in the vein of La Casa Azul. The soloist, Guille, sings it in a slow tone, one would say that with authentic resignation, breaking his voice on the chorus.
Shura, "What's It Gonna Be?"
With a I turn to the sound of the radio formula of the 80, this Shura song is catchy and makes us want to hear more. Its chorus is romantic, a metaphor for teenage love, nostalgic, cool. In Great Britain there are high expectations placed on this promising young musician.
Ariana Grande, "Into You"
With a very instrumental composition and an effective hook on the chorus, Ariana Grande has triumphed again.
The Avalanches, "Frakie Sinatra"
As you can guess from its title, a surprising and funny song at the same time. The song is a fusion of various genres, from easy-listening to hip-hop through dancehall-
Beyoncé, "Formation"
Beyond a song, it is a complex musical text where images and lyrics merge into a whole where topics abound. Among all the issues, racism, poverty, feminism and black culture stand out.
Davis Bowie, "Lazarus"
A song with a rocker air, Hard guitars that set the pace, but with a classic air. A seductive song where the great Bowie already seems to speak to us from beyond, from the very beginning. The ending couldn't be more meaningful: "You know I'll be free / just like the blue bird / isn't that something like me?"
Rihanna, "Work"
You see the chemistry between Rihanna and Drake, when they sing together Your best songs. With Caribbean airs and calculated tension, the dance is sensual, warm.
Frank Ocean, "Nikes"
The song encloses a kind of introspective monologue, where you are invited to reflect on love and consumerism. It integrates three different voices: the apitufada, the ventriloquist and the real one. The result is a composition full of passion and melodic sensitivity.