Let me just say this: I like Finn Bálor’s current WWE theme, “I Am Danger”, but it will never beat “Catch Your Breath” (both the original and remix versions). It’s my 2nd favorite pro wrestling theme song next to Undertaker’s (all versions) because, in my opinion, the exquisite orchestral rock fits Finn Bálor’s character and his alter ego “The Demon”. And strangely, it’s also 1 of the 3 songs I listen to when I start feeling happy. (Learn the other 2 on this post.)
I miss hearing “Catch Your Breath” on WWE TV. I hope “The Demon” Finn Bálor returns someday with it.
The original version of “Catch Your Breath”, Finn Bálor’s theme song.
After my recent mental health issues, I totally need a distraction. And for some strange reason, I remember Ghost’s cover of a Roky Erickson song, “If You Have Ghosts”. It’s the 1st song from Ghost’s 1st EP If You Have Ghost, released in 2013. And now I’m listening to it repeatedly as I type this post.
Audio of Ghost’s “If You Have Ghosts” (a Roky Erickson cover).
1 reason Ghost (a Swedish heavy metal/hard rock band) became one of my top 10 favorite bands of all time is their cover of “If You Have Ghost”. Their take on a psychedelic rock song is so different compared to the original, and I love it. When I listen to the song, I feel like I have everything.
If you have ghosts You have everything
Ghost’s “If You Have Ghosts” (A Roky Erickson Cover)
Another thing I love about Ghost is their acoustic performance of the song for HardDrive Radio’s YouTube channel – a video I always rewatch. I’m amazed at Papa Emeritus III’s vocal power and the Nameless Ghouls’ acoustic guitar skills in the video (especially at 1:36). Check out the video below.
An acoustic performance of Ghost’s “If You Have Ghosts” (a Roky Erickson cover) for HardDrive Radio.
And to close this post, who’s the producer of Ghost’s entire EP If You Have Ghost? My hero, Dave Grohl. Nice. No wonder I love the EP and Ghost themselves.
Now that the weekend has begun, I’m enjoying a glass of my favorite Jack and Coke Zero while listening to my new favorite song, “Die with a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
If the world was ending I’d wanna be next to you If the party was over And our time on Earth was through I’d wanna hold you just for a while And die with a smile If the world was ending I’d wanna be next to you
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die with a Smile”
I never expected this collaboration of 2 ultra-talented icons, but I’m so glad they teamed up. I can’t get enough of the soft rock instrumentals and the relevant lyrics hit my very heart. “Die with a Smile” may be my favorite song of 2024 yet.
The music video of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die with a Smile”.
Now let me drink and listen to this song in peace. Happy weekend, everyone!
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Header image: The music video of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die with a Smile”. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2024.
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