humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of music professionals, amateurs, inspiring students, celebrities, lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories in the music sphere.
The 10 Songs That Changed Me
Music is what we come into this world with. The beating of our hearts, the sighs and murmurs of those gifted to witness a new life come forth, the lullabies that grace our unchecked ears. A soft, yet chaotic rhythm that sets the tone for our interesting lifespans on this earth. Music is what we use as an enhancement to our lives- to set the tone, to brighten the mood, to feel like we're not alone. Music is one of the things that make life worth living . . . and music is sometimes what changes our lives. Millions have written poetry, songs, books, and movies about music and what it can do for a person.
Delise FantomePublished 2 years ago in BeatBrass Memories
The most impressionable moments happen when we least expect them. After all, there’s no rulebook by which we grade parenthood. As I recall memories of my dad, through the lenses of adulthood, I’d describe him as brave, bold, and passionate. Brave as illness crept through his bones, threatening all that he loved. He fought with courage and purpose to return home, defeating cancer for the first time. Bold, in his rejection of the mundane. He followed his internal compass without apology, carving his own path. This transmuted the world's noise into song and rewarded him with a life immersed in art and culture. Passionate as the dreamer, determined to manifest his innermost desires. While there are many, but not nearly enough, exciting moments I shared with my dad. The certainty that he remained true to himself has inspired me the most. This established that for parents, it’s hardly ever what you say. Instead, it is always their actions that influence impactful imprints.
Luna JupiterPublished 2 years ago in Beat- Top Story - July 2022
Tangled Up In Blue
The title of this post is from a song by one of the most brilliant, iconic, and original artists of the baby boomer generation, Bob Dylan, who wrote so many really great songs. He is brilliant in his choice of word composition and vivid visuals of a surreal world gone mad, interwoven into a musical format that is catchy and thought-provoking as well.
- Top Story - July 2022
Soul Song
My mother told me early on that the only things that would hold me back from obtaining all that I desire, are the things that I allow.
Veronica ColdironPublished 2 years ago in Beat When Leaves Wither...
My uncle once told me getting older weakens one’s endurance for the cold. Winter used to be my favorite season; I'm not a wallflower, but enjoy the ambiance of solitude intimated by snow. And yet it seems my uncle’s words caught up to me earlier than expected.
Christian LeePublished 2 years ago in BeatSlavery Days - Burning Spear - Remembering What Was Before Juneteenth
A Brief Intro I have always been a fan since I first heard Burning Spear when I bought “Man In The Hills” just for its striking cover from NEMS in Rumbelows in Liverpool. I certainly wasn't disappointed with it.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 2 years ago in BeatThe Sad Golden Rule in Music: White Can, BIPOC Can't
When I go out on walks, I tend to think about things, and it often leads me to a central point. One Friday afternoon, I was looking forward to AEW's Rampage program, and thinking about how I wasn't thrilled with Sammy Guevara, as I was still not over his horrendously misogynistic comments about Sasha Banks a year prior. This led me to think about Cam Newton's sexist comments about hard-working women, and as they entered my mind, I went, "See, this perpetuates the racist belief that Black men disrespect women, and it's why they say the same lie about rap music." Once I had that in my head, I came to a realization: there are quite a few racial double standards in the world of music.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in BeatPlease, Whatever You Do..
I have always looked at writing as a way to be able to give somebody the opportunity to understand fully whatever it is that I am feeling. It’s a way to make my thoughts tangible to others as well as myself I guess..
“K. Dee Livingston” (D.S.A)Published 2 years ago in BeatBuilding a Home Studio
I first started building my home studio for producing music back in 2019. I made all the classic mistakes. I bought a lot of fairly large equipment without really planning the space I was going to be producing in. All of the equipment I bought has eventually been incredibly useful but I almost always bought it at the wrong time...basically too soon! The tendency, for me at least, is to want whatever exciting toys I can get my hands on. The problem with this was I hadn't even learnt to use all the stock software that came with Logic Pro X yet and had no decent working environment to properly explore using these cool musical gadgets.
Musical Tastes Reveal Our (And The Other) Personality
Music is part of our daily life. It surrounds us, involves us, and moves us. But if its universal value is indisputable, we must consider that music is also experienced by each of us in a personal way.
Chartereuse
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Dissonant whispers of death
A flaming redhead echoes her drums the resounding crescendo carries fiercely across the void upon the crying wind heralding hope for a people
Novel AllenPublished 2 years ago in Beat