Hunger Games- I am a Gamer!

Welcome to the 72th Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor.
     The Hunger Games are a trilogy of heart racing, action packed  mind blowing books wrotten by Suzanne Collins, (The fantastic author who also wrote the Gregor series) The main character, Katniss Everdeen is a brave, extrodinary girl who is tossed into a world of cruel, calculated people, called the Capitol, who find amusement in 24 kids who are between the ages of 12-17, in a arena, fighting to stay alive. Now, I won't spoil anything, because I think almost all people will find these books amazing, and I encourage you to try reading them, (Though I must say: This book can be gory, and bloody. ) And before you go around picking either Team Peeta (<3) or Team Gale, read ATLEAST into the beginning of the third book, MockingJay. People change, guys. People Change...
  Anyways, her are some videos, parodies, reviews and the movie soundtrack.

     Reviews:

"While Katniss kills with finesse, Collins writes with raw power"

"Brilliantly plotted and perfectly placed... Engrossing"

"A plot-driven blend of suspense, science fiction, and romance."
      Videos(and Parodies):

Hunger Games- Rules

Hunger Games- Come Away to the Water

I Wanna Go- Hunger Games

And lastly: some parting words:

Peeta: When I walk out of the shop
Katniss: Not again-
Peeta: This is what I see
Katniss: Peeta stop
Peeta: Katniss Everdeen is a-lookin at me!! I got a loaf in my hands and I aint afraid to throw it, throw it, throw it, throw it...
Katniss: You done?
Peeta: I'M PEETA AND I KNOW IT!

Now the Hunger Games Soundtrack:

1. Arcade Fire, "Abraham's Daughter" - An intense lullaby opens the soundtrack, with beastly distortion serving as bookends and militaristic percussion guiding Regine Chassagne's vocals. The title is a reference to the Biblical tale of Abraham's sacrifice.

2. The Secret Sisters, "Tomorrow Will Be Kinder" - A gorgeous, sorrowful waltz that recalls the strained hope of Rue's song. The sentiment of the line "I know the present will not last/And tomorrow will be kinder" captures the spirit of the series.

3. Neko Case, "Nothing To Remember" - Case lends her sturdy alt-country twang to the soundtrack, forsaking her past and trying to get to "the finish line." A short, steady-handed plea.





4. Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars, "Safe & Sound" - A decidedly non-Swiftian anthem that embraces the folksiness of the soundtrack. Backing up the country superstar, the Civil Wars add a little bit of gravitas to the melancholy tune.

5. Kid Cudi, "The Ruler And The Killer" - One of the few curveballs of the album, "The Ruler And The Killer" finds Kid Cudi still noodling around in WZRD mode, with heavy drums and buzz-saw guitars propping up his pained groans and lurching hooks.

6. Punch Brothers, "Dark Days" - A song that addresses a mother and a sister harkens back to a certain literary heroine. A gentle ode to hiding fear away that (hopefully) could soundtrack an emotional scene in the film.





7. The Decemberists, "One Engine" - The pace picks up with this straightforward Decemberists rocker, as Colin Meloy's signature warble gets overshadowed by the uncharacteristic electric guitar reliance.

8. The Carolina Chocolate Drops, "Daughter's Lament" - Can't you picture the sun rising over District 12, Katniss and Gale stalking through the woods as this song chronicles their last morning together before the reaping? CCD even works the word "mockingjay" into this sparse tune!

9. The Civil Wars, "Kingdom Come" - After providing Taylor Swift an assist earlier in the soundtrack, the Civil Wars get to shine on their own here, their weaving harmonies becoming more striking as the subtly crafted song progresses.

10. Glen Hansard, "Take The Heartland" - One-half of The Swell Season (and star of "Once") Glen Hansard injects some much-needed urgency into the album, debating the merits of murder and sounding a lot like Dave Grohl in an righteous change of pace.

11. Maroon 5 featuring Rozzi Crane, "Come Away To The Water" - Another artist stepping out of his element: Adam Levine slows down his "Jagger" instincts and acts as a Siren alongside Rozzi Crane by beckoning a "little lamb" to the "slaughter."

12. Miranda Lambert featuring Pistol Annies, "Run Daddy Run" - Like the best songs on Pistol Annies' 2011 disc "Hell On Heels," "Run Daddy Run" surrounds Lambert's natural charisma with fleshed-out production and soaring harmonies.

13. Jayme Dee, "Rules" - From a vocal standpoint, newcomer Jayme Dee holds her own against the bigger name on the soundtrack, although "Rules" is admittedly one of the weaker tracks on the disc.





14. Taylor Swift, "Eyes Open" - The stronger of Swift's soundtrack contributions, "Eyes Open" places the singer in her own version of the Hunger Games, trying to stay alert and keep her sense of self as the whole world watches her. A clever spin on the trappings of fame.

15. The Low Anthem, "Lover Is Childlike" - Although it strays from the imagery of "The Hunger Games," the wistful "Lover Is Childlike" sneaks up on the listener with its poetic approach, and buries itself in his or her skin.

16. Birdy, "Just A Game" - The soundtrack ends with a stunning anthem in which Birdy exhibits her full range and declares, "There comes you, to keep me safe from harm/There comes you, to take me in your arms." Is it just a game? It sure wasn't for Peeta!