Music, with all its transcendent power, can help us through some tough times. For some, music helps those who need to assuage their anxieties caused by depression. Other times, it
can just be for a troublesome problem sweeping the nation.Since we all are
experiencing that similar problem right now, let’s dive into some good music to
help alleviate everyone’s cooped-up feelings. Skip to the right mood for you,
or ride the whole wave beginning to end (I promise it will leave you will a hopeful ending). Now presenting, your new QUARANTINE PLAYLIST for 2020!If you’re feeling
"Cold and Isolated"
“Station to Station” – David Bowie The first avant-rock foray for David Bowie pulls the listener into his uniquely devised world, at once inviting and alienating to outsiders. Atmospheric sound gives way to a grooving rock riff replete with major key melodies, contrasting beautifully with Bowie’s alluring harmonized vocals and mysterious lyrics. Bowie knows better than almost any rock star how…
Bored at home?Looking for something to watch, but tired of cycling through the same Netflix options?For those of you who have already burned through your queue, it's time to start looking for rentals, a nearly extinct concept in 2020.Fear not, because there are plenty of exceptional films out there that are not on popular streaming services. This article is meant to dig into a few good choices that you might not have already thought of. Explore these overlooked gems today, then go visit your local video rental store (once they reopen, of course)!Malcolm X
Directed by Spike Lee (1992) When the end credits begin to roll, viewers will be shocked at the conciseness of this almost 3-1/2 hour movie. So much is left out in the open when Malcolm X (played spot-on by Denzel Washington) gets assassinated, you feel ready for more details to be filled in. Lee aims to keep us laser-focused on Malcolm X, balancing a film that feels full but not overstuffed, brief but not insignificant, and…
Music has properties
that defy human understanding.Why a collection of notes and sounds can mean so
much to people confounds scientists and sociologists to this day. In some
incredible studies, music has even exhibited the ability to keep people
healthy.In thesearticles, we
see that the “immune-boosting” properties of music are worth investigating. So
without further ado, here is the Immune Booster Playlist, which taps into the
various feel-good moods that music can inspire. Listen and help yourself
through the tough times – it can only help!
Bruce Springsteen –
“Born to Run” (1975) Since its release, Springsteen’s “Born to Run” has been a signature song for motivating empowerment, an enthusiastic grasp at taking on the world. It’s desperate, life-affirming, and undeniably exhilarating, even after almost five decades and millions of listens. The song instantly bursts with energy, grabbing hold of the listener with its legendary guitar hook and never letting up. Metronomy –…
Meet up with friends over Zoom and enjoy some of the best music of the 2000s, for gatherings of any occasion! Find your favorite genres and styles below, match the vibe, and let these great records spin. With a little something for everyone, check out the list below and let your tastes be heard!
I'm all about the classic HIP-HOP sound, both from the old guys and the modern greats. I've heard all the best out there, and I want my rappers to be......brash and cocky
Jay-Z – American GangsterAmerican Gangster may not be the best Jay-Z album, but itcontains that undeniable East Coast "cool" quality that will please anyone worn out on The Blueprint and The Black Album. This record moves briskly with bravado as Shawn Carter raps about the struggle of the New York gangster lifestyle, drifting through a semi-conceptual story of the rise and fall of the American Gangster. Though Jay-Z frequently goes into a confessional mood on this album, he never leaves too much space between his typical…
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