Recommended listening: You decide! Comment with some of your favorite songs from 2011 :)
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In honor of the Grammy Awards last night, I thought I would try something new and create a list blog. Throughout my blog thus far, every one of my posts has been named after a song. Without ever stating it explicitly, I've made it pretty clear that music plays a critical role in my life and shapes who I am. I get my music from Kairos CDs my friends have made me, musical soundtracks, and Pandora Radio. When I'm working on homework, spending time alone, or driving I typically enjoy chill, acoustic music. However, in times when I'm down I like louder, more intense music. And sometimes, I can't resist rocking out to some classical music. Music fits my mood, sets my mood, and accompanies me wherever I go.
Here's a list of some favorites:
Kairos music:
OneRepublic
Ray LaMontagne
Relient K
Superchick
Shawn McDonald
Musical soundtracks:
Next to Normal
Phantom of the Opera
Rent
Spring Awakening
Wicked <--fun fact, this musical was also my Bat Mitzvah theme!
Pandora playlists:
Glen Hansard
Joshua Radin
Missy Higgins
Owl City
Secondhand Serenade
Without music, life would be an error.
Friedrich Nietzsche
So true!! Cool post, Jamie. As you know, I have my "Song of the Day," and the song I pick really does set a mood for my day. Music is so powerful, and for a lot of people that is hard to see. Here's, like you said, my favorite song from 2010/2011: The Weight of Lies by The Avett Brothers. I think you'd like this song and this artist, too - they are a good definition of how music has real meaning.
ReplyDeleteI love so much of your music :) especially Phantom, Next to Normal and Joshua Radin. One of my favorite bands this year was Mumford & Sons, who performed at the Grammys last night along with the Avett Brothers and Bob Dylan.
ReplyDeletehere's the song they performed, it's called "The Cave". enjoy :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KkUeRPjc-Y
I LOVE MUSIC AND I LOVE LISTS! This is a fantastic post, Jamie. I love sharing music, btw... Here are my recommendations for you:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqDlTKqxu2w
Two thoughts
ReplyDelete1. Ms. Nelson mentioned in class today (using the full weight of her master's in psychology) that listening to music while working is bad for productivity. I disagree, but I'm not allowed to say that until I also have a masters in psychology, so it'll be a while.
2. I like the Nietzsche quote because he was all about self(ish) affirmation, and admired a composer in his life (I think Wagner) and thought of him as the uber-mensch. That view of humanity I think contrasts with the messages of some of your songs, but it goes to show the diversity of meanings.
Peace
P.S. More recommendations are in my newest post:
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I love Next to Normal! Another musical that I love that you might want to check out is "The Last Five Years".
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