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Music For The Soul
I have felt more connected to music lately, it seems as though there is a message in every song, something you need to hear.
Ellie BrownePublished 4 years ago in Beat100 Underrated Songs That Describe the Best Quarantine Feelings
I’m sure many of us feel like our days are blurring together. In fact, I’ll be the first to raise my hand. But that's why I wanted to seek small joys out of my days during self-isolation. As a music junkie, I figured what better way to surround myself with good vibes than to create a new playlist filled with uplifting songs? So...I scoured Spotify for music that'll make me feel like I'm trapped in an indie movie rather than in my bedroom. The playlist is lowkey *chef's kiss*:
Estrella LoPublished 4 years ago in BeatIt's Not For Me to Say
The last time I made a playlist was the end of 2018 for a customer at your favorite local coffee shop. Though she didn’t appreciate it I hope you do. If binge watching Hulu’s High Fidelity has taught me anything it’s how to make the perfect playlist. As Rob says, “Making a playlist is a delicate art. It’s like writing a love letter, but better in a way. You get to say what you want to say without actually saying it. You get to use someones else’s poetry to express how you feel." So here’s my love letter to you.
Emily JacobyPublished 4 years ago in BeatSounds of Serenity
I do virtually everything with music. I wake up and work out with music, I shower with music, I make my breakfast with music, I eat with music, and I drive to work with music. Did I cover everything? Oh I work with music too! Seriously, I interview local Toronto artists and have a social media page dedicated to introducing people to music that they may never hear on the radio. I guess what should follow is a phrase along the lines of “music is my life”, but it is not. Not only because my mother would call me the devil, but because in music I find the most human parts of me that wants to explore many different life facets and opportunities, especially in times of seclusion. Self analysis and introspection can help you grow and expand your imagination. Now is the time to meditate, pay attention to what is inside of you, start something you have always wanted to try, master your crafts, rediscover your self, extrapolate your creative side, be free and be you and love life. So what have I been doing during isolation? That's right, you guessed it, listening to music! Let's take a look at what I've been listening to to extract the best of me in quarantine.
The Seven Stages of Grief Quarantine Playlist
The Coronavirus pandemic has rocked our lives and shaken the foundations of our mental stability. For the last few weeks, we’ve all been riding a roller coaster of emotion and it doesn’t look like the end is anywhere in sight. This has been a traumatic experience for the entire world, and for the sake of everyone’s health it’s important to understand how to navigate the seven stages of grief as it relates to a stay at home quarantine.
Walter RheinPublished 4 years ago in BeatMy Breakup Playlist
Hey, breakups suck. They really do. Maybe you’re going through one right now, and if you are, then SAME. My breakup playlist changes a lot but I usually have my select go-to songs. Here are some of my go to breakup songs and empowerment songs that I think you should add to your playlist:
Ashley StysPublished 4 years ago in BeatLet The Rhythm Flow
It makes my butt laugh just to hear myself expressing the subtitle with holy joy. Yes! I’m sure am… laughing out loud. This is how amazing it is to me when it comes up to music. It causes the appearance of my laughter like brighten fireworks in the night sky crashing through the invisible soundly feeling of the rhythm melody beyond its flow to the beat.
Montserrat GarciaPublished 4 years ago in BeatMusical Digest: Sam Lex "Sorry"
There are a few words in our lifetime that are hard to say out loud. For some, it may be i love you because of the fear of not being loved back, rejected or ridiculed.
Paulina PachelPublished 4 years ago in Beat"Quarantunes"
Most things are closed right now. But you know what's not closed? MUSIC! Whether you're making your own, driving with the radio on full blast, jamming with your vintage 1990's boombox, zoning out with headphones on, or having Alexa play your favorite songs on demand- MUSIC IS OPEN! Open and essential. It keeps me sane, hopeful, and can change my mood for the better in an instant!
Tamara JacobsPublished 4 years ago in BeatQuaranClean QuaranDream Quarantine (Playlist)
After living many days in Quarantine kept alive by music, I’ve picked up on the many different moods currently shown by the world. Though the moods are endless and often intertwined, there are some common ones:
Alexis Dean Jr.Published 4 years ago in BeatQuarantined
I know the world is a terrifying place right now. No one really knows what to make of what's going on or how to handle it. I do hope that everyone is staying safe and is limiting their time outside and around people to help contain the virus and make sure it doesn't spread to the immunocompromised or the elderly. I hope everyone is doing their part to support and uplift everyone else, and that you're being kind to the essential workers, especially the ones working in retail.
Nostalgic Songs For Twenty-Somethings Stuck At Their Parents’ House
In scary times like these, we naturally want to be near our loved ones. A lot of us twenty-somethings, out of fear for ourselves, situations, or family members, flocked to our childhood homes to stay (safely) close to them. Some of us are also college students, in which case there wasn’t much of a decision to be made on whether or not we’d be coming home.
Zoey HickmanPublished 4 years ago in Beat