ODE TO ADAM YOUNG

Whether you're a fan of hip-hop, rap, country, jazz, or whatever it may be, there is something serious about the song "Fireflies" by Owl City. The band consists of only one member, the talented, Adam Young. He started out making music in his parents' basement as a cure to his insomnia. He very quickly climbed the ladder through his Myspace page, getting 6 million hits on his tracks and living the American Dream. This guy is talented, creative and deep. Listening to his lyrics gives true appreciation for metaphoric use in music. He speaks of his insomnia through the symbolism of fireflies. Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of this song is that it can be interpreted in many different ways (try checking out some blogs where people discuss its meaning) kinda like a Profound Aesthetic tee. Art at its best. Check out the song, download it on iTunes (most downloaded song on iTunes, by the way). Check out the amazing video and read up on how Adam Young used the age of technology to shoot up to stardom.

www.myspace.com/owlcity

38 comments:

  1. all his songs are really good
    He makes beautiful music

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  2. I always get lost in his music. He is a beautiful artist. His song are very poetic and deep!

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  3. He is owl city fireflies is not his only song to u bandwagoners out there

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  4. I love all his songs, they really lift your spirit, The Saltwater Room is my favvv

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  5. The first song of Adam's that I heard was fireflies.Its reaally beautiful....especially his voice.

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  6. the lyrics in the songs are so amazing cause it makes you think how the heck someone could come up with something like that :] i love all of his songs and he has such a perfect voice (:

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  7. i love all his songs

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  8. i love all his song he SUCH a good singer he is so creative has a GREAT voice and is very ho

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  9. I LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE Adam Young he is so cute and he make me cry for his song "fireflies" and if i could marry two people it will be Adam Young and Justin Beiber but id marry Adam FIRST!!!!!!

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  10. I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE ADAM YOUNG HE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FINE!!!!!!!!!!!

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  11. No one loves adam ypung more than MEEEEEE!!!

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  12. I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ADAM HE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE

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  13. I AM OWLS CITY #1 FAN

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  14. Adam Young is simply amazing. I've never heard anything like his music before, it makes me so happy and so sad at the same time... if music is able to do that, you know it's something incredible. :')

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  15. I love owl city, and you just get lost in the lyrics and music. He is really talented, and I have to thank my bestest friend in the world for getting me to love his music (and him). I LOVE YOU ADAM! :)

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  16. love him, love his musicc. he is amazing.

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  17. Dnt nobody love adam young like nachyla b bown luz adam young!!!!

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  18. hes well fit:) i love his music and i love him even moree:D

    marry me? my names rosie :)
    plz...

    x 07807825716 x

    ring me baby cakes x

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  19. you make my knickers wet

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  20. youu make my knickers wet baby|b x

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  21. youu can shag me any day babe;)

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  22. Adam Young helped me stay alive if it wasen't for his music i would have killed my self 2 years ago but years ago I saved my life by discovering his music.

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  23. ^^^^^^^^^^
    Yeah person above I KNOW U MEAN WELL BUT YOU'RE KIND OF OTT AND FREAKISH!!!
    you scare me
    BUT I LOVE YOU ADAM YOUNG XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  24. HE IS THE BEST
    IS THE FIRST ''SINGER/GROUP'' THAT I LOVE ALL HIS SONG,I SAID ALL!

    L'ADORO.

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  25. MMmmmmm.
    ahh man.
    he's too good (Y)
    (L)

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  26. i really do love adams songs....
    he is beutiful....
    no one loves him and his songs like i do....

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  27. I'm SO in love with him. His music is so wonderful and deep. It's amazing. I'll listen to them for hours and get lost in them. And it helps that he has such a lovable face!! :) I love him!

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  28. ADAM IS THE ONLY CURE FOR BIEBER FEVER!!! CURE THE BRAINWASHED GIRLS, AND SHOW THEM A REAL HOTTIE WITH REAL MUSIC!!

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  29. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm im dripping wet;)

    BONER!!!!

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  30. adam is a beautiful person and i love his music ! its so sad he has insamnia :( i love him to death and i feel like ive known him all my life

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  31. adam young make good musics.. i love the way he made the effects.. hope to meet you here in Tabaco City, Philippines..

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  32. Adam Young you inspire me, your lyrics are AMAZING, I relate so much and I want to thank you for all of your work, you're simply wonderful :)

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  33. Does anybody know what his shirt means in the picture? I know God says 'I am' in the Bible a lot, but I don't know if that has to do with anything.

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  34. If i could, I would marry all of his songs. I totally love how you can relate to all his songs.

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  35. Adam Young, as if you're to read this...
    I am inspired to stay into music. I'm a french horn and Piano player, and because of you, feel as if I can sing. Your music makes me want to burst into singing. It's so wonderful, I feel as if you're a great blue waterfall sending me into heaven. Owl City is a great name, as it describes your Shyness, and also your spontaneous side for music. Keep writing music for as long as you can![:
    *my favorite song is Plant Life... so far, my favorite songs jump around as all his music is wonderful![:*

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  36. Adam Young is the best <3
    I love that man.
    His music is so artistic and beautiful.
    Adam Young Forever ♥ ♥ ♥

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  37. Adam Young is amazing! All of his songs take my breath away! Fireflies is just the tip of the iceberg (tip of the iceberg happens to be the name of one of his songs, no pun intended) when it comes to his music! He is my favorite artists and I don't think anyone can make any music that will ever be better than Adam's!

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  38. Adam, I love you with all my heart! <3
    Fireflies, Hot Air Balloon, Brielle, The Saltwater Room, On The Wing, Vanilla Twilight, Meteor Shower, Alligator Sky.....
    I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!
    Don't ever stop making your amazing and inspiring music!! xxx

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