Andrew
The first visual memory I have is that of the white upright piano in Singapore, Hell and the Dark Forces lived at the bottom, Heaven and the Angels at the top, they would play battles through my fingers and I was hooked.
As a psychology graduate I studied how sound affects human performance.
As a musician I compose instrumental music that stimulates your brain but doesn't mess with your language centers, leaving you free to write creatively without distraction.
As a curator I research how music can improve your life and create flow - I can tell you what music to listen to when studying for a test and why listening to sad music can make you feel better.
As a creator / contributor at musicto I believe that music can make the world better.
What I'm doing nowPlaylists
Stories of the Human Condition
29 November 2022
Stories of the human condition, featuring tales of humor, history, the quirky and the heart wrenching. Featuring artists like: Gang of Youths, Josh Ritter, Paul Simon, Keller Williams, ZZ Top, KALEO, Foals, Keane
The Latin Side
16 November 2022
The Latin they didn’t teach you at school! Featuring Artists like: Stan Getz, João Gilberto, Scalene,Pérez Prado,Tulipa Ruiz, tulengua,Ana Tijoux,Paquito D’Rivera,Camaron De La Isla
Into The Groove – Andrew & The Hoof
9 November 2022
No genre, no topic, no theme – but every track related by groove! – featuring artists like Elliott Murphy • Lo Fidelity Allstars • Joe Cocker • Lulu • Brent Cobb • Sister Sparrow • Steely Dan • Black Pumas
Don’t Give Up – Peter Gabriel
24 September 2022
What’s the point? You ever find yourself asking that? The point of this playlist is to bring succor to people who are grieving. That’s it. We listen to and feature songs that we hope people can resonate with and perhaps elicit a cathartic release – at the very least – to help them feel less alone…
Strange Beauty – First Aid Kit
18 September 2022
It’s still September. We’re still talking about Suicide. We’re doing this because the experts tell us that the more we talk about it – the more we bring it into the open – the less likely it is that people will go through with it. And yet – people still do…
Open Letter – Mr. Phelps
11 September 2022
Yep – if you didn’t know – September is Suicide Awareness Month – it’s also National Suicide Prevention Month and in fact right now – between the 8th and the 14th – it’s actually National Suicide Prevention Week. If you are in any doubt as to the impact suicide has on society – spend a minute here: Suicide Statistics – the rate inches up every year – and as a middle aged white male – well – I’m slap bang in the highest risk group…
Nostalgia (With Guitars)
26 August 2022
Journey through nostalgic sounds from the past decades, with guitars, riffs, and some killer vocals. Featuring artists like: Cream, Temples, Elliott Smith, Big Star, Sylvester, Anna Ash, Grand Funk Railroad, Greta Van Fleet
Unexpected Connections
16 August 2022
Multi decade, multi genre, all connected by seamless transitions, featuring artists like: Flume, Gotye, Madonna, Bronski Beat, Men Without Hats, Katy J Pearson, The 1975, Alex Clare, KT Tunstall, Duffy
Ollie and Bowsers psychedelic dream – Andrew & The Hoof
9 August 2022
What do the dogs of musicto curators dream of ? featuring artists like: Queen, The Proclaimers, Badly Drawn Boy, Dr John, Breakbot, Pet Shop Boys, Vulfpeck, The Chemical Brothers
Guitars, Lots of Guitars
2 August 2022
All the Tones – Acoustic & Electric! Featuring artists like: Peter Broderick, A.A. Bondy, Josh Ritter, Smog, Big Star, Kevin Morby, Edwyn Collins, Morphine
Multifaceted Dreams
2 August 2022
Dance beats transition inward to reflect the full scope of being alive, featuring artists like: Kodaline, salem ilese, Ataia, BAYNK, ayokay, M83, Avicii, SKAAR, Lawrence
Creative Flow State With Focusmate
30 July 2022
How to start creative work and achieve a Flow State with Focusmate, featuring artists like: Music2work2, Sam Walton Gryzwa, Abdallah Harati, Noble Lummox, Above & Beyond, Oscar Jerome, vivaellipsis, The Archer, Halina Rice, Zerotonine