So, as a music student, stress is everywhere. There are projects due, songs to practice, homework, not to mention MacGamut! With so many things running through my head, the only thing that helps me calm down and regain my focus is...more music!
One of my most favorite bands to listen to when I feel overwhelmed and completely lost is Playjerise. Their music just gives me a sense of peace and calmness that I find hard to reach with so much going on at one time. This Australian band is just totally amazing. One of my favorite songs by them is "Ocean Of Mine". It reminds me that not everything should or will come easily. Here's the acoustic version!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CKx3MCdn8k
Another band that I use to take comfort in is Right Away, Great Captain! Like Dr. Vaneman said, we all like to wallow a bit in our sorrow and stress. Well, at least I know I do. This band's music has sort of a melancholy sound to it, but I thoroughly enjoy every bit. My favorite by this band is "Right Ahead, Young Sailor". It's short and sweet, but definitely gets the point across. If you click the link, you'll see what it sounds like...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omDQWh1iFi8&feature=related
My final "go-to" music comes from a lovely lady by the name of Sara Bareilles. I find her music extremely wonderful and fascinating. Some of her pieces are upbeat and cheerful, while others are more serious. I think I can find a song by this amazing artist to fit almost every one of my many insane moods. Currently, my favorite of hers is a piece she wrote called "Gravity". I think this song is absolutely gorgeous. It's just...well, you just have to hear for yourself!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEXhAMtbaec&ob=av2n
My music taste changes with the weather and my mood, so these three songs are just a few of what have been getting me through these past couple of months. On any other given day, you can catch me listening to just about anything from John Mayer to The Beatles to Vampire Weekend (yes, Dr. Vaneman, I love them, too!) I'll give just about anything a chance, so if you want me to listen to anything or have any suggestions, just let me know. There's nothing I love more than new music. :)
Thanks, Mary Francis. The Right Away, Great Captain! is really cool! I hadn't heard of them before--I'll have to check it out some more.
ReplyDeleteOh, and if you love nothing more than new music, you're in the right place!
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I love you!!! I've never heard of The Right Way, Great Captain before. They're pretty cool though. We need to make a ton of mixed cd's for our road trip and all of these songs need to be in this giant stack of music.
ReplyDeleteFran! I think Sara Bareilles is amazing too! She has such a beautiful voice, and her songwriting skills are wonderful. I have to agree that my favorite Sara Bareilles song is "gravity." It's so stunning. Not only the words but the music too, especially the piano. Although I don't connect with the other bands right away, I'll keep listening to see if I end up really getting into their music, so thanks!
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