‘You see me’ is a staggering single that has attracted millions of listeners and admirers worldwide and has managed to gain the praise and admiration of critics from all around the world and even form some of the topmost names in the music industry.

Salvo Riggi the well-known star actor of “ship wrecked” has once again proven his mark with this mind-blowing single.

This actor-turned-musician has managed to capture the hearts of millions of fans through his diverse acting skills and now has gifted the world of music with a beautiful single that is being much admired by music lovers worldwide and still continues to climb the London music charts

This solo musical composition has evoked a friendly and agreeable response from his fans; who were previously merely a fan of his acting skills. Now with the release of “You see me” the artist has multiplied his fan following by manifolds and with millions of music and acting lovers on his side, this song has proven to be another milestone in the star’s career.

In no time at all, Salvo Riggi has succeeded in bewitching millions with his emotional and highly glamorous solo, a status that is yet to be enjoyed by many seniors in the music industry.
”You see me” is an entrancing single that speaks volumes of a unique blend of glamour and style with unique music and melodious tunes that are indeed a true representative of the singer himself- Salvo Riggi.

His outstanding appearance and presence on the screen makes this man the heartthrob of many around the globe. His skill set acquired by sufficient experience as deejay and cognition of elementary music attractions and tones, a talented musician and great performing skills allow this man to nurture his talents on his dreams and ambitions and produce work that is nothing but the distillation of the best. The single “You see me” belongs to his latest album Resuscitation, which has been produced by this ambitious artist himself in collaboration with T.M.I.A. The latter has also served to perform the mixing of the album which enjoys the status of holding one of the most popular singles of the world

Most of musicologists associate certain attributes with pop music that separates it as a distinct genre. These include orientation towards a single market and songs that are individual. Also, rather than performing live there is an emphases on recorded performance. Technology greatly impacts composition of song rather the musical abilities of the musician. There is a prevailing artificiality or craftsmanship over artistic values. We find unimportant or simple themes in the songs. The songs are thus more appealing to general population. We also find a tendency to follow existing practices and fashionable trends over progressing developments.

Electronic jingles and related sound effects have invaded the life of millions every day via the media of radio and television since the mid-1960. These ephemera, while familiarizing the general public with the nature of synthesized sounds, have generally debased these sources to the level of advertising aid. Such a widely recognized application, however, is only one step removed in the public consciousness from the culture of rock and pop music, which uses electronic music to broaden a mass appeal. Pop music has been greatly influenced from other genres of popular music. This includes sentimental ballad, Jazz, soul music and recently rap. This is further impacted by the cultural and regional musical variations of the country where pop music is sung.

Pop music have also many sub genres which include Avant-pop, Baroque pop, Bastard pop, Bubblegum pop, Dance-pop, Electropop, Indie pop, Noise pop, Operatic pop, Power pop, Sophisti-pop, Space age pop, Sunshine pop, Synthpop and Teen pop . Pop music has also been integrated with other musical forms and known fusion genres are country pop, disco, dream pop, house-pop, jangle pop, pop punk, pop rap, pop rock, psychedelic pop, techno-pop and urban pop.

A very recent pop icon Michael Jackson died leaving millions of pop music fans sad. Michael was idolized as King of Pop as he gave pop music a new vigor through innovative musical fitches and technological beats. He merged disco and pop in something that is still a sensation topping pop charts around the world. And still for the time to come, we find this music beating with common man’s heart.

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Country is a music that is frequently misunderstood. It’s got a reputation for being simple and homespun. A style defined for twang untrained voices, the loan some moan of steel guitar and songs that deal with stock subjects like faithful dogs, loving mothers, shattered love affairs, empty bottles and the little loan cabin in the lane. Some dislike country music because it sounds crusty and creaky while others love it as a homogenized country pop originating from the Radio stations at their home towns. This is no surprise as in the 1990’s singers like Shania Twain and Garth Brooks sold more records than any one of their processors. This voice is still heard through Carrie Underwood whose music is dominating the lives of millions.

Commercially, country music can trace its inception to early 20’s when it was music of white. Being traditional folk music, country music was chiefly rural and southern. Hillbilly string bands who entertained at community gatherings, fiddlers who showed their skills at over the years all represented country music in its raw form.

This all changed with Jimmie Rodgers who is known as father of country music. Starting from his there is a long list of country artists that put their souls in this music and made it popular among the general public. Who can forget the memorable songs sung by Olivia Newton Johns, Garth Brooks and Kenny Rogers!

The 1990’s saw an alternative form of country music which cam to be known as alternative country. This music was with lyrics that were often bleak, gothic or socially aware. Known artists of the time were Steve Earle, Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Ryan Adams, My Morning Jacket and Drive-By Truckers. It was in 2000 we saw a new vigor in country music that was instilled by Richard Marx, Bon Jovi and currently Tyler Swift and Carrie Underwood.

Country music has also got a lot of fan club in Australia and Canada. Focusing its feel on lyrics, Australian country music developed it own unique style, mirrored by such artists as Lee Kernaghan, Slim Dusty and Adam Brand. Some notable Canadian country artists include: Shania Twain, Blue Rodeo, Marg Osburne, Hank Snow, Johnny Mooring, Don Messer, Doc Walker, Emerson Drive, Paul Brandt, The Wilkinsons, Wilf Carter, Michelle Wright, Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Terri Clark, Crystal Shawanda, Shane Yellowbird, The Road Hammers, and Anne Murray.

Western music or music of the west can be classified into classical music, pop and popular music. Classical music can further be distinguished between medieval music, renaissance music, baroque music, classical music era, romantic music, 20^th century classical music and contemporary or new music. On the other hand pop and popular music can be generally segmented in to acid (disambiguation), bluegrass, blues, country music, disco, folk, hymns, jazz, metal, neofolk, punk rock, rap, rock and roll, ska, soul, spirituals, swing, synthpop, techno and trance. These categories themselves have various sub genres and fusions.

When it comes to classical music, we are talking about the golden age of music. Music! That was based on codes and staff notation. Classical music gets its roots in the 9^th century AD however, it was in the 1550’s that this music started getting its composite shape and later on we find music of legends like Bach, Beethoven and altogether new concepts of andante and allegro Dante. It was classical symphonies and sonatas that made the court houses to admire music in its unique form. Performance of classical music requires dexterity and proficiency in sight reading and ensemble playing, thorough understanding of tonal and harmonic principles, understanding of performance practice, and a familiarity with the style/musical idiom inherent to a given period, composer or musical work are among the most essential of skills for the classically trained musician.

Works of classical selection often exhibit artistic complexity through the use of thematic development, phrasing, harmonization, change of key, texture, and, of course, musical form itself. Larger-scale compositional forms (such as that of the symphony, concerto, opera or oratorio, for example) usually represent a hierarchy of smaller units consisting of phrases, periods, sections, and movements. Musical analysis of a composition aims at achieving greater understanding of it, leading to more meaningful hearing and a greater appreciation of the composer’s style. Recently classical music has started to gain reputation among people who have started to admire it in its originality and listen to it more and more.

There is no specific description available for pop music. A variation of word popular music, pop music has changed the music industry greatly both in terms of music taste as well as commercially. Pop music has always identified to be aimed at the youth and have represented itself as a soft alternative to famous rock music of the 1950’s, the golden days of Elvis Presley. However, it broadly encompasses rock music itself.

Most of musicologists associate certain attributes with pop music that separates it as a distinct genre. These include orientation towards a single market and songs that are individual. Also, rather than performing live there is an emphases on recorded performance. Technology greatly impacts composition of song rather the musical abilities of the musician. There is a prevailing artificiality or craftsmanship over artistic values. We find unimportant or simple themes in the songs. The songs are thus more appealing to general population. We also find a tendency to follow existing practices and fashionable trends over progressing developments. It is these traits that have contributed to shape other genres of pop music including country music.

Music as we know it today could not exist without technology. Because it is the technology, that provides today’s music, its many fusions and genres. The explosive developments in the new music ideals is the direct consequence of new musical ideals and instruments developed in the last century not forgetting the recording technologies. Musicians now compose music without boundaries, without bounds, as they can integrate what was impossible before. This has greatly shaped the way they compose music and the way they think about it.

New music is electronically produced and is a part of mainstream culture. Musical concepts that were once considered radical- the use of environmental sounds, ambient music, turntable music, digital sampling, the electronic modification of acoustic sounds, computer music, music made from -fragments of speech – have now been submerged in to modern music. Now we find new music in the genres new age, rap, hip-hop, electronica, techno, jazz and all rely heavily on the classical techniques of electronic music.

New age is the music of differential styles accompanying all together. It is intended to create inspiration, relaxation, and positive feelings. New Age music includes both electronic forms, frequently relying on sustained pads or long sequencer-based runs, and acoustic forms, featuring instruments such as flutes, piano, acoustic guitar and a wide variety of non-western acoustic instruments. In many cases, high-quality digitally sampled instruments are used instead of natural acoustic instruments. Vocal arrangements were initially rare in New Age music but as it has evolved vocals have become more common, especially vocals featuring Sanskrit, Tibetan- or Native American-influenced chants, or lyrics based on mythology such as Celtic legends or the realm of Faerie.

New music is different from other music in the sense that the sound resources available to electronic music are unlimited and can be constructed from scratch. One of the key differences between new music and music composed from the traditional instruments are its sonic vistas are limitless and undefined. The composer not only creates the music, but also composes the very sounds themselves. The new music thus expands our perception of tonality. We find sounds created even from ordinary acoustics but with entirely swindling recoups.

Some outstanding music can be heard in the music of Enya, Kitaro and Bradely Joseph. Their music represents a sound of its own. Something that new music stores for its listeners, something that has constantly shaped our taste for music and would continue to do so.

The music of India is a insidious influence in Indian life. It pervades the big and small events of Indian life, from child birth to death, religious rites and seasonal festivals. Originally, not all developments of music were reduced to writing. To keep their traditional integrity, they were imparted orally from teacher to pupil — the Guru-Shishya tradition. In the past, there used to be a system of Gurukul Ashram or purpose built institutes where teachers imparted knowledge to deserving students.

Indian music’s base is Raga which the soul of classical music. A raga is based on the principle of a combination of notes selected out the 22 note intervals of the octave. A performer having sufficient training and knowledge alone can create the desired emotions, through the combination of shrutis and notes. There are a limited number of ragas in Hindustani music; as the use of a “KING” note and a “QUEEN” note restricts to a great extent, the creation of new ragas. The raga forms the backbone of Indian music, and the laws lay down for the ragas have to be carefully observed to preserve and safeguard their integrity. Since ragas are associated with times and nature, we find great resemblance of this fact in the names of these ragas. The ten famous ragas are Bilaval — with all shuddh or natural notes, Khamaj — with the ni note as komal, Kafi — with the ga and ni notes as komal, Asavari — with the ga, dha and ni notes as komal, Bhairavi — with the re, ga, dha and ni notes as komal, Bhairav — with the re and dha notes as komal, Poorvi — with the re and dha notes as komal and the ma note as teevra., Todi — with the re, ga and dha notes as komal and the ma note as teevra., Marwa — with the re note as komal and the ma note as teevra and Yaman — with the ma note as teevra only.

Recent times have seen quite a modification in Indian Music and cultural influences are very much evident in these changes. Indian Bhangra is one such example. Then the Indian folk music itself has its on appeal. Indian ghazal and Bhajans have again their own soothing and mystical affects. And nonetheless the new influence of western music combined with India music again starting a new genre in musical world.

His feet made feats that owed him Guinness records, 13 Grammy awards for the “Most Successful Entertainer of All Times, and the sales of his music albums over 750 millions records etc. He is the man of style with his black fedora always; his glove, shoes and his sole performance over the stage fascinated the people and made him well-liked all over the world.

In the year 1970, Michael Jackson focused on his solo career and won his first Grammy award at the age of 11 for the best R&B male vocal performance. Later in the year 1982, he released his album “Thriller” which made him to be a successful performer of all the time. Thriller remains the best endorsed album and it reached high selling record among all the music albums in the world. In the year 1983, Jackson pioneered his unique styles and one among them is the Moon-walk in the song “Billie Jean”. The chic Moon-walk became more popular and was made as an obligatory movement by the performers who try to impersonate Jackson.

The year 1984 showered the rewards and accolades to Michael Jackson. He received seven awards for the albums and shared in the record of the year award for “Beat It”. He broke Roger Miller’s record over night on winning eight Grammy awards who won six for his album “King of the Road” in the year 1965. In the year 1985, again his album Thriller won him another Grammy award in the category of best video film.

“We are the world” is the next release of Jackson in his hand with Lionel Richie in the year 1986. This album won him Grammy award for the song of the year category. This album is next to “Thriller” for best selling out all over the world. Two years later in 1989, Jackson and his team worked on a new release “Leave Me Alone” which follows up with another new album “Bad”.

These albums won him the short form video award. In the year 1995, Michael Jackson released the double album – HIStory. The first release from the album is “Scream”. “Scream” is the duet performance of Michael Jackson with his younger sister Janet Jackson. The second release of HIStory is “You Are Not Alone” which packed up a Guinness world record. “Earth Song” is the third release from HIStory and the song made him winning sole of UK.

Jackson in the year 1996 started his HIStory world tour and he rocked for about 14 months all over the world. He performed 82 concerts, in 58 cities in front of millions of people. He became the rock star of the year and unbeaten protagonist among the audience. Unfortunately Jackson got in to many controversies in later years which caused a little drop to his career. But “Michael did with music what they did in sport, television shows and politics. No controversy will erase his impact,” said civil rights leader Rev.

Al Sharpton. Now the “King of Pop” is no more but he still lives in form of his dance, his moon-walks, his style of singing in every kid trying to mimic his signature dance.

Pakistani music history is cited and found to be a beautiful conglomeration of all core and advanced elements of music ranging from the folk, Arabic, Turkish, Persian and south Asian. And together the fusion of all these in the compositions; Pakistani pop songs and earlier cinematic songs were fostered through out in the world and creating numerous number of die hard fans around the globe.

Pakistani classical songs were and are true symbols of hard work and professionalism. Pakistan has produced many classical singers whom are admired still even after their expiration and their songs are repeatedly sung and are known by the young generations and the fans from all over the world belonging to a common classical community.

One of them was Ustad Amanat Ali Khan and his song insha ji utho ab kooch karo is shehar mein je ko lagana kia, created records and considering the raags, and alaps in the song along with a perfect display of rendered poetry, no one is yet forgetting the true essence of this Pakistani song. Nusrat fateh ali khan produced a number of Pakistani songs and even which are as fresh as ever.

Most of the movies in 90s in India, the music is 80% inspired or 100% copy of the original music sung by this singer and so does the Pakistani classical songs hold the fame of dignity in the sub continent. In other nations of Asia like Philippines and china, on certain instruments the students are made to play a number of Pakistani songs to be adept on the core skills required to play the instrument.

Pakistani pop songs, were, and are still alive and are known all over the world as the most diversified songs ever. It was early in 70s when nazia hassan initiated the industry of pop and later was carried on by Junaid Jamshed whose song dil dil Pakistani rocked the world and was the greatest hit of all time. Numerous bands after him appear and are still in inchoation to incipient their art in Pakistani songs and currently the Pakistani songs of atif aslam, sajjad ali are very well known and and admired in the world. In the mid 90z junoon was a band whose songs were a beautiful mixture of rock and sufi music and this was a trend setting aura that made them stand out of the crown and they were awarded as the best band of the year. Their song jazba junoon, saeen, dosti, allah hu, rendered fantabulous spots over the water line.

Pakistani songs are growing tremendously through the pop and underground classical culture. And this music is being fostered into the western culture as well.

Whether you are sad, happy, wanting to dance or avoiding everyone, in an introspective mood or really romantic one, the Indian songs have the full capacity to get connected to your mood. Sooner or later, you are made to hum the same tune while listening to these songs and this s the beauty of these Indian songs despite of the fact whether these are older ones or the newer ones though one fact is that the older songs are a lot more melodic and ear pleasing.

1. “jo wada kia wo nibahana paray ga” from the movie Taj Mahal
2. “humain tum say pyar ktna ye hum nahin jantay magr ji nahi saktay tumharay bina” from the movie Qudrat
3. “tum say mil kay aisa laga tum say mil kay arman huay puray dil kay” from the movie Parinda
4. “payar deewana hota hai mastana hota hai” from the movie Kati patang
5. “deewana tera tujhe hi pukaraye” by Sonu nigham
6. “salameishq” from the movie salamay ishq
7. “dil cheez kia hai ap mri jaan leejeye” from umrao jaan ada
8. “hogya hai tujh ko tou pyar sajna” from the movie dil walay dulhaniya lay jayain gay
9. “honton say cho lo tum mera geet amr kr do” from amar geet
10. “tum itna jo muskura ray ho kia ghum hai jsko chupa rahay ho” from arth
11. “pehla nasha pehla khumar” from jo jeeta wo sikandar
12. “ghazab ka hai dn dakho zra” from qayamat say qayamat tak
13. “bs ak pal” from the movie teray bin
14. “sohnio, tu day day mera sath” from the movie raaz 2
15. “bhaage ray maan” from chameli
16. “soona maan ka aangan” from parineeta
17. “tu meri zindagi hai”from ashiqi
18. “apki nazron nay samhja payar k kabil hamain”from the movie anprh
19. “chaltay chaltay yun hi koi mil gya tha” from the movie pakeeza
20. “o ray piya” from the movie a ja nach lay
21. “laagi tum say man ki lagun” by rahat fateh ali khan
22. “maula meray maula” from the movie anwar
23. “maujan hi maujan” from jab we met
24. “bakhuda tumhi ho” from the movie kismet connection
25. “teri ore” from singh is king
26. “kajra ray kajra ray” from the movie bunty or bubbly
27. “kal ho na ho” from the movie kal ho na ho
28. “kabi kabi meray dil me kheyal ata hai” from the movie kabhi kabhi
29. “apki kashish sarfarosh hai” from ashiq banaya ap nay
30. “chup chup kay chup chup k” from bunty or bubbly

These songs are new and this list also includes some old songs as well because it is said that old is always gold. These songs have got a hug fan following and one or the other song amongst this list can be a favorite of yours as well. These songs have been sung by music bands, solo male and female singers but these have managed to leave an impressive mark on the hearts of many of us.

These songs cater to different types of moods that can be light, romantic, melodic and sad and the quality of these sons is that they represent the feelings in the most apt manner and anyone experiencing that respective feeling can instantly relate to that song.

1. “Can’t help falling in love with you” by Elvis Presley seems to that romantic song that many of us still cherish. Sweet lyrics and soulfully sung by the singer, that song is truly a beauty.
2. “It must have been love but it’s over now” by Roxanne from the movie Pretty Woman was an instant hit. It relates to the heart felt ache and pain very closely.
3. “Smile” by a band called Boy Zone is really a very sweet number as it keep humming back in our minds though it is quite an old number.
4. “I just called to say I love you” by Stieve wonder is a very romantic song as it is also called a valentine special song, to be dedicated to your love on this very special day.
5. “I will always love you” by Whitney Huston rests amongst the most romantic songs ever sung.
6. “Take my breath away” by Berlin from the movie Top Gun is definitely one such song that can never be forgotten after having heard it once. It keeps coming back to our memories and cast a spell on our feelings.
7. “Waiting for tonight” by Jennifer Lopez is on such song that makes you to be on your feet, dancing around to match the beat and the heat of the song.
8. “Wherever whenever” by Shakira is really a catchy song but still a very sensual one both ways; whether you see the video or listen to the song.
9. “frozen” by Madonna is so one such number that is not only beautifully sung but shot as well”
10. “I can be your hero” by Enrique Iglesias is another song which is beautifully sung and really manages to touch our hearts.
11. “Good bye my lover good bye my friend” by James blunt is another popular number that has been sung beautifully as well.
12. “I wana make love right now (na na na)” by Akon is a recent number but it seems to be a huge hit already.
13. “Come away with me” by Norah Jones is also a relatively newer number and a popular one as well that has acclaimed many awards also.
14. “Please forgive me” by brain Adams is on such song that brings tears in the eyes very effortlessly.
15. “You are my fire” by backstreet boys is one such number that got a huge prominence to this group as soon as that song got released. It became a heart throb especially with the younger lot and still it is.

So, this is the list of those English songs that tend to have gained a lot of appreciation, prominence and popularity, does not matter if some of these songs are years old. These still sounds fabulous and pleasing.