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.
A Musical Love Affair
So, music. That beautiful combination of sounds and words that can take us anywhere, cure our aching heart and make us all feel like a single lady. Whilst trying to apply to internships in just about everything, I started writing this. And then it became clear that it was not one of those things I could whittle down to just 500 words. So here I go…
pickled eggsPublished 6 years ago in BeatMusic + Depression
I’m lying in bed trying to gauge whether or not I’m ready to fall asleep or if I need to watch another episode of 'The 100.'
Devon RooksPublished 6 years ago in BeatNever Underestimate the Power of Music
Music is one of those topics that sounds easy to talk about, but when it comes down to it, it leaves you speechless. Heck, it was difficult to write this article. It isn't one of those topics that you can research and find the answers to, because it's too complex for a definitive conclusion. Listeners and creators come to their own conclusions about music; it's individuality within it's own rights, it's powerful in it's own unique way, but how does music exhibit such power in 3 minutes or more? I’ve come up with a few reasons why music shouldn’t be underestimated for it’s power down below…
Tiffany PurcellPublished 6 years ago in BeatWriting a Song
I started playing ukulele 10 months ago. It was a creative outlet for me in a place where I felt trapped. Oftentimes, I would wait until I was alone in the house before searching some easy tabs on the internet and attempting to strum them out. I’ve always loved music, but I’ve never felt the need to write anything for myself. Copying was easier anyways. It was a way to learn how to recognize the differences between the notes and pick up the patterns when strumming.
Will JacksonPublished 6 years ago in BeatBeing Smooth and Cool Through Music Was Amazing
Music is amazing, isn't it? You can experience so many emotions and moments with music, it's pretty crazy because there is a lot of music when you experience moments like when you like someone, a song may remind you of them or if you're in a good mood, your favorite song can come on and it can make you dance. I've had moments like those too but there are a select few moments that I can barely remember, however, these kind of moments are starting to stick a little.
Don Anderson IIPublished 6 years ago in BeatMusic = Life
He almost broke down crying during the song. Despite his trembling lips and teary eyes, he had to force the tears down and keep going. His voice seemed to rattle like an old rope bridge caught in hurricane winds. He could barely hold the weight of the structure of sound with his low yet powerful notes. He knew they were reaching the climax, but he wasn’t sure if he could stay strong. Just as the climax approached, as he was about to give up, he felt the sound move through him. He was lifted by the sopranos and altos with their ringing high notes and was supported by the lower tenor and bass notes. Without even realizing, he felt his own sound lunge forward and he made his stand. When the climax finally approached, he used his powerful voice to hold the other notes, creating a harmonic cry to not yield, and to not back down. As the resolution came, and the sound came to a quiet retreat, he still felt the need to let tears roll down his cheeks, but decided to hold them for another time. When the song ended, he looked around and saw some of his fellow choir members had let their tears go, and they all saw their choir director sobbing happily.
My First Time Listening to The Weeknd Leaves Me in Tears
The last time I cried listening to music was in 2012. I had turned 18 and I was talking to someone I liked at the time; she liked me as well but unfortunately, there were other guys on her radar and out of nowhere, she just got rid of me and like that, I had my first genuine heartbreak. The song that broke me down was, "Just One Last Dance" by Sarah Connor. Yes, there is a singer named Sarah Connor and I couldn't believe it either. The heartbreak hurt like hell but I got through it.
Don Anderson IIPublished 6 years ago in BeatMy Rebirth: A Fate Meeting with Hayley Kiyoko: ‘Lesbian Jesus’
Sunday July 29, 2018, was a day that felt like I’d waited a lifetime for, and it is a day that I will never forget. On that day, I attended my first queer event, my first pop-punk show, met an online best friend for the first time, saw another special online friend, and most importantly of all, met and had intimate dialogue with “Lesbian Jesus” herself, Hayley Kiyoko. I had built up gigantic “Expectations,” for this show and the long awaited meet and greet with Hayley Kiyoko, and I can honestly say that Hayley, the evening, and her team blew those “Expectations,” out of the water in the best way possible!!!
Carrielee CrenshawPublished 6 years ago in BeatNever Underestimate the Power of Music
Oh music, what a wonderful creation it is. The world would undoubtedly be a sadder, duller place without it. Even for people who are hearing impaired, music is such an important experience for them. Contrary to what many think, deaf people are very much able to enjoy music, even though not in the same way as we do since they “feel” it rather than “hear” it. In any case, music is just something we cannot seem to live without and is something that affects our everyday lives.
Patricia SarkarPublished 6 years ago in BeatMusic as Medicine
I don't know when in time it happened, but at some point, people started making noises and somehow music came out of that. Expressing oneself by belting it out as loud as you can is very therapeutic. But beyond that, you find that you can live in the songs that you hear. You hear what songwriters and musical artists are going through and you become one with them. It's a very interesting place to be, for both those listening to music and those producing said music.
Lindsey CooperPublished 6 years ago in BeatHow Lesbian Jesus, Hayley Kiyoko, Led to My Revival
It’s crazy how one person can literally change your whole life, and even in some cases, save it. For me, that person is Hayley Kiyoko, Japanese-American Lesbian pop artist, songwriter, dancer, actress, director, who for me personally became the key to my self-discovery. Hayley’s the person that gave me the courage to finally be me, unashamedly me, and I cannot wait to celebrate by meeting her in person, sharing my story, a few tears and laughs and smiles with her in person on Sunday, July 29.
Carrielee CrenshawPublished 6 years ago in BeatHow I Got into the Community
So there was a day when I woke up and realized, today is going to be a great day. I said to myself, "Ahhh, today is going to be a great day. Let's get to it." As soon as I told myself that, I got up and got ready for the day.