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A Soundtrack To Life
If life is like a movie, then you have to have a soundtrack, right? It wouldn't make sense for life to not have a playlist of tracks that not only help spell out your life through music, but also give a sense to others about how it felt to be in that moment (or moments). This might be a playlist, but like any great one, it won't fully encapsulate what it is that its trying to evoke in terms of emotion. Nothing, and I mean nothing, will ever fully capture how life is. But, you gotta give it a try, and just like life, you gotta go with the flow. So here's the playlist (in no particular order). There's a description next to the song to show what it invoked or captured in me during those specific moments and segments in time in my life. Some of these tracks don't have lyrics, as they would be included in a film soundtrack. And, some of these songs are not in English. Like in life, sometimes you don't need to fully understand or have words to really make you feel. Here's the playlist:
Birithivy YogaratnamPublished 12 months ago in BeatA Song For Each Year Of My Life - Part Three
This is for the "Melodic Milestone Playlist" Vocal Challenge which you can read about below. The Prompt Create a personalized soundtrack to your life.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 12 months ago in BeatA Song For Each Year Of My Life - Part Two
This is for the "Melodic Milestone Playlist" Vocal Challenge which you can read about below. The Prompt Create a personalized soundtrack to your life.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 12 months ago in BeatThe Power of Music Festivals: Celebrating Unity, Creativity, and Cultural Exchange
This post was created with the support of OpenAI. Music festivals have been a staple of the global music scene for decades, showcasing a diverse range of musical genres, art forms, and cultural expressions. From iconic events like Woodstock and Glastonbury to smaller, niche gatherings, music festivals offer a unique space for artists and fans to come together in celebration of their shared passion. In this blog, we'll explore the impact of music festivals on the artists who perform, the fans who attend, and the broader music community, as well as the ways in which these events foster unity, creativity, and cultural exchange.
People! Just say Something!Published 12 months ago in BeatFrom the Streets to the Stage: The Birth and Rise of Jazz Music
"Music is the silence between the notes," said the French musician Claude Debussy, a "silence" that expresses the dreams and desires of creators. Jazz, music without a political identity, was a protest and has always indicated the need for freedom. Its charm was not only due to its sound but also to the fact that it embodied the victory of popular culture over the culture of the few. It enabled people otherwise condemned to cultural non-existence to assert their participation in art seriously.
Maria CalafatiPublished 12 months ago in BeatThe Resurgence of Vinyl: Rediscovering the Magic of Analog Sound
This post was created with the support of OpenAI. In a world dominated by digital music streaming and endless playlists, it may come as a surprise to learn that vinyl records have made an impressive comeback. Over the past decade, the allure of vinyl has attracted a diverse and passionate audience, from audiophiles to nostalgic collectors and even younger generations discovering the format for the first time. This resurgence has breathed new life into record stores and spurred the release of both new and classic albums on vinyl. In this blog, we'll explore the reasons behind vinyl's renaissance, the unique experience of listening to vinyl records, and how the format is making a lasting impact on the music industry.
People! Just say Something!Published 12 months ago in Beat- Top Story - May 2023
Rock and Technology: Tracking Rock History through Omni Magazine
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled their 2023 inductees yesterday, renewing conversations around the history and evolution of rock music. Each year of inductees attracts critiques from both ends of the spectrum, with some arguing that inductees stray from the definition of “rock,” and others arguing for further inclusion of the musicians who both inspired the genre and made it relevant each decade.
OG CollectionPublished 12 months ago in Beat The Portsmouth Sinfonia
Introduction Sometime in the mid seventies, I started to appreciate classical music after being completely bored by it at school, then I heard "Mars" from "The Planets" by Gustav Holst on Alan Freeman's Saturday Afternoon Rock Show, and went out and bought the album. I knew Manfred Mann's Earthband had used a theme from "Jupiter" for their single "Joybringer" with permission from the Holst estate.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 12 months ago in BeatIconic Neighborhood Dive Bar Transforms into LA’s Coolest Underground Music Venue
LOS ANGELES, CA – Inflation, recession chatter and even a pandemic have not stopped one of Los Angeles’ historic dive bars from persevering through it all. Nestled in the Sherman Oaks community, The Barrel Tavern has mastered the art of longevity. Now the tavern’s two current owners have their eyes set on the future.
Nikki Gaskins CampbellPublished 12 months ago in Beat- Top Story - April 2023
From Lou Reed to M*A*S*H: The Status of Bootlegs in 1980
The current era of bootleg media includes illegal recordings of Broadway shows shared through Google Drive, feature films leaked while in theaters due to early streaming dates, and a seemingly impossible amount of times Lana Del Rey has had her laptop stolen. There is a thoroughline from these stories into the past, as fans have secretly shared prized recordings throughout many iterations of media.
OG CollectionPublished 12 months ago in Beat - Top Story - April 2023
Mariann's Candy Box Playlist
Introduction My friend Mariann Caroll suggested that I did a Candy Box playlist after reading and listening to my "Temptation" playlist which you can be tempted by below.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 12 months ago in Beat Hitting It With Words
Introduction. This is a polished-up piece from my Seven Days In blog from 2018 which you can read here if you so wish, on a couple of Bob Dylan albums and the lyrics and titles within those excellent collections.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 12 months ago in Beat