Playlists
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The Calmness of City Pulse
A year and a half ago, I went with my husband to Daytona BiketoberFest. We stayed in one of the tall hotels on the beach. We cruised the streets, had a few bites and a few more drinks, danced, sang our hearts out, people watched (and any Bike Fest is GREAT for that) and tipsy, came back to the hotel room. We talked on the terrace and listened to the bikes revving bellow, sounds of engines meshed with rolling waves and the wind. Leaving the terrace door open, we went to bed.
Randomness CoordinatorPublished 3 years ago in BeatBlissful Instrumental For My Zen
Music is great, but I am not a huge music fan. Unless I am doing a certain activity like working out or chores at home, I do not listen to music daily. Even though there are many artists that I enjoy listening to, I do not have posters of them in my bedroom. I do not attend concerts even if the tickets are extremely cheap. I rarely keep up with the latest popular song unless I hear about it from my 12-year-old daughter. I do not have a huge CD rack nor a thick CD holder filled with compact discs. Now and days, if I want to listen to music, I either use my iTunes, Pandora, or YouTube. However, my main reason for watching YouTube is not watching music videos. Even in the car, I listen to podcasts most of the time. I do not even have the desire to watch the Grammy Awards. Also, I was not too thrilled about Myspace redesigning their platform to focus primarily on music – but that is a whole different topic that I can get into later. I am not indicating that I dislike music. After all, there are some music artists that I enjoy listening to, and it all depends on my mood. I just do not fully consider myself as a big-time music lover.
Leona ValentinePublished 3 years ago in BeatZen Supplement: 30 Minutes to Bliss Meditative Playlist
"Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.” – Kahlil Gibran Music has the power to transform our experience because it speaks the language of our being. Rhythms and melodies shape our psyche and the right song can take you from feeling anxious, disordered, and weary to a place of peace, order, and rejuvenation.
Steph NicoPublished 3 years ago in BeatSoundtrack Your Zen
Whenever I feel anxious, there is no better way to calm my nerves than to listen to a good soundtrack. Either that, or pacing around while emptying the fridge. Or sometimes both.
Marcel GrabowieckiPublished 3 years ago in BeatFilm Scores for Focus
There are many benefits to music. Whether it is playing an instrument or listening to your favorite band, music can unlock creativity, spark inspiration, increase focus, and boost your mood. Especially when I need to increase my productivity, I look to music to center myself.
The soft sadness
There’s a soft sort of sadness that I grew up with. It can be hard to describe to people who haven’t personally been acquainted with such sensations. It’s quiet and gentle. It wrapps it’s soft arms around you and welcomes you to cry when you need to, or just to be. Whatever you need it gladly offers without judgment. This sadness isn’t like its relatives, it won’t stand in the way of your happiness, it won’t hold onto you any longer than you need it to, its embrace is calming and warm. It is like a warm bath on aching joints and muscles.
Guillermo JatzekPublished 3 years ago in BeatMusic for Mind, Heart, and Soul
When I think of zen, I think of becoming centered and grounded. Allowing stress to melt away while I find a happy place to collect my thoughts and shed negativity. Using music is the perfect way to uplift your spirit and soothe your soul.
Yvonne LovejoyPublished 3 years ago in BeatForever Trying to Chill
My taste in music has been greatly influenced by my parents from when I was very young listening to classical music and smooth jazz daily. My father would start the day with classical to calm the mind and “keep the dogs company” when we were gone. When the day was done, we’d come home, finish up our homework, and prepare for dinner with family and/or friends depending on the night of the week. My dad would change the station from classical to Smooth Jazz 94.7 The Wave. It was our go to evening radio station that played various jazz musicians and singers like Kenny G and Sade, but, if they were feeling extra saucy, then we'd listen to the Gypsy Kings, Carlos Santana, and other similar artists. I remember the sound of corks popping, the love flowing from one glass to the next; hearing my dad’s booming laughter that felt like a warm hug against my body; the delicious smells of my mother’s cooking pulling me downstairs to hang out with the adults. This was the zen I grew up with and it has served as the basis for what brings me zen and happiness today :)
jaz valentinoPublished 3 years ago in BeatGroovin' or Losin'
First off, let me say that I was never into Lo-Fi music for studying or background music until this year. Somehow, my brain functions when I listen to a podcast in the background, or maybe a sitcom I’ve seen a million times (no, it’s not The Office, it’s Frasier). With this, I found that while I was able to concentrate, I was still experiencing feeling rushed or always playing catch up with any project. Along with yoga and meditation, I started changing what I listened to and when I listened to it. This playlist is a little different, as it’s only made up from one artist, BROCKBEATS. This helps me concentrate since there is consistency, and I know what to expect. If I turn on new music, I become distracted by listening. Full playlist can be found at the bottom, and I have listed my top five songs from it below. Anyway, here goes…
Kylie BestPublished 3 years ago in BeatMusic To Save Your Sanity
Music is a force of nature. It connects us, moves us, and helps us understand ourselves. Many of the songs chosen for this playlist come from shows or movies that are special to me. Although most of these songs are derived from other media there is no need for you to have seen the movies or even enjoy the same genres to connect with the tone of this collection. I chose these songs because they work together to create a serene vibe and promote creativity or self-reflection.
The Creative ChimeraPublished 3 years ago in BeatMy Zen Playlist
My average playlist isn't exactly what most would consider "calming." I love pop and hip hop, and I particularly enjoy tunes that allow me to blow off some steam (think the Marshall Mathers LP or Taylor Swift's reputation). Many of my favorite songs are fast-paced, rage-filled, or dramatic.
The Pulse of a Story: A Playlist
Circa 2010, I think every writer I knew made playlists to go along with their novel drafts. It was "the thing" to do at the time for writers (especially after Stephenie Meyer of Twilight fame made it a point to acknowledge her musical muses in the acknowledgements of all her books). I was nineteen, an aspiring writer with her head full of bits and bobs and fantastical fluff, and who was I to deny the allure of the beats to be found for my own stories?
Jillian SpiridonPublished 3 years ago in Beat