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Beat's recommended playlist for all of your musical needs.
Songs I Play on Repeat
It is that song you just can’t get out of your head. You hear it once, maybe twice, and the next thing you know you are humming it while you do your dishes. You start singing it in the shower—disjointed lines because you haven’t memorized it yet. Sometimes just one line repeats itself over and over and over until you simply can’t stand it. You HAVE to listen to that song again. If you were smart, you immediately searched for the song when you first heard it and added it to your Spotify playlist (or wherever you get your music). If you didn’t have the foresight, you either desperately typed those disjointed lines into Google or turned back to that radio station just hoping it will come on the radio again.
By Kelsey Reich3 years ago in Beat
Music that has gotten me through some tough times
When 2018 started, I never thought it was going to be the year that would open the door to close to three years of stress and grief. It started off so well -- I'd had an operation that literarlly saved my life and opened my eyes to new prioroties, namely making myself feel better and not focusing al my energy on a job I'd grown to hate. But I was working on a new novel and I felt like I was in a good place creatively.
By Kim Golden 3 years ago in Beat
Entering the Avatar State
Finding your zen isn’t just about sitting cross-legged with pinched fingers humming until you connect to your spiritual self. Zen, in its simplest form, is slowing down and finding peace; being centred at your core and mentally in touch with your soul, allowing you peace and power amidst transitions and nervousness.
By Megan Kingsbury3 years ago in Beat
Flex Zone
As much I try to stay away from self-diagnosis (aka Dr. Google), this one is pretty clear. Symptoms include anxiety, micromanaging, placing my unrealistic expectations on others, and engaging in passive aggressive behaviors until I get my way. Yes, you guessed it. I'm a control freak. Recognizing the problem is nice, but actually dialing it down a notch and relinquishing said control? Whoo. I'm stressed just thinking about it.
By Monique Will3 years ago in Beat
The Silver Tongue Devil.
My Zen playlist? Whew, don't get me started. This playlist I typically listen to while I clean up or when I'm doing a bit of writing, but my favorite is when I'm driving places late in the day. I don't know what it is about night drives, but it's when I'm at my calmest. I guess it's because no one is on the road, no traffic, the stars, that sort of thing. I was going to put all the various soothing songs that I listen to, but I wanted to do something different.
By Sierra Ginae.3 years ago in Beat
10 Rock Songs to add to your Zen Playlist if you get more peace from Lyrics than a Melody
This challenge is one of the most alluring for me since joining Vocal. I can't say I meditate in a traditional sense, but have always used music as an escape. The opportunity to share my version of what brings me Zen was both exciting and overwhelming. Knowing I could go on for pages, I struggled with how to narrow it down.
By Jessie Waddell3 years ago in Beat
Like A Heartbeat
I don’t like silence. Quiet tends to invite chaos, and it often feels too much like the calm before the storm. If possible, I like to saturate every moment of my day with music. Music is unique in that it can appeal to millions of people and still feel deeply personal, and its way of both inducing and relieving pain is fascinating in and of itself. It has a rare and magical quality that you won’t quite find anywhere else. If you’re anything like me, you go to sleep with your earbuds plugged in, leave your playlist on while you shower, and spend every car ride caught up in bopping melodies. In honor of those who feel the same way, and especially for those who need to de-stress, I’d like to present a playlist of mine that is dedicated to relaxing.
By Lia Mercado3 years ago in Beat
From Passion to Playlist
My love for the piano has been blossoming for most of my 24 year-old life. I took lessons as a child, but disliked it. It was yet another thing that my parents had forced me into. But somewhere along the way, I noticed that wanting to practice didn't feel like such an insurmountable task. The harder I worked, the better the result. Eventually my passion was ignited. I couldn't get enough of piano music. As I got older, the lessons may have stopped, but that didn't stop me. I continued to teach myself, to expand my knowledge. My skill grew each year. and then once I graduated high school I knew that a degree in music was my destiny. I enrolled in the school of music at Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne. Receiving professional instruction, my love for the piano exploded like fireworks. I spent hours every day practicing, sharpening my craft.
By Grace Linn3 years ago in Beat
Meditate with Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode have over 200 songs catalogued through 17 albums. Their sound has changed through time, but their electronic base and funky tunes remain as relevant and catchy as they were back in the day. Many know the greatness of their early work with hits like Just Can’t Get Enough, People Are People and Enjoy The Silence. Whatever your favourite era of the band is, there’s no doubt the band have produced a handful of masterful songs. When I saw Vocal’s challenge to produce a Zen playlist and write about it, the first thing that came to mind was Depeche Mode.
By Chloe Gilholy3 years ago in Beat