Andrew

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 now 

Playlists

Andrew alive - 500 by 500

The Last Time I Felt Alive

19 September 2025

Exploring what it means to feel alive versus fully alive. Through moments of joy, fear, and presence. This reflection asks if being alive is already enough.

Songs to Feel Alive

Songs That Make You Feel Alive

19 September 2025

A soundtrack to feeling alive, present, and unstoppable. Featuring artists like: The Black Crowes, GROUPLOVE, Underworld, New Radicals, WALK THE MOON, Passion Pit, David Bowie, and Eric Whitacre

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Why does listening to sad music make you feel better?

10 September 2025

In my parents’ backyard in Germany, Schubert’s Adagio carried me through the heartbreak of ending a relationship – proof that sad music really can make you feel better.

Sad Songs To Make You Feel Better

Sad Songs To Make You Feel Better

9 September 2025

Songs that lift you up when you’re feeling low. Featuring artists like: Nath Brooks, Tom Odell, The 1975, Taylor Swift, The Smiths, Courtney Barnett, The London Suede, and Radiohead.

Tales From The Tarot (Rider-Waite Deck)

Tales From The Tarot (Rider-Waite Deck)

5 September 2025

Adventure, love, loss, moving on – life interpreted through the cards. Featuring artists like: Klaus Badelt, The London Suede, Chatham County Line, Cage The Elephant, Nickel Creek, First Aid Kit, Peter Broderick, Jamestown Revival

What "Home" means to Andrew

What does “home” mean to you?

2 September 2025

Home – It’s Complicated…It seems that most people come from somewhere – they have a family house or at least an area where their relatives live – when people ask “where do you come from?” they can simply answer with the location they grew up in.

Songs That Remind You of Home

Songs That Remind You of Home

2 September 2025

We all have different versions of “home” – What’s yours? Featuring artists like: Kane Brown, Violent Femmes, The Cinematic Orchestra, Brenn!, Switchfoot, Kings of Convenience, Midget, and Nick Jonas

When Did I Last Laugh Out Loud?

29 August 2025

I find myself laughing often. Whether at my dog, random encounters, or friends’ stories. I love how contagious laughter is, spreading like music to everyone around me.

Songs to Make You Laugh

Songs To Make you Laugh

28 August 2025

This playlist is full of songs that make you laugh, from silly lyrics and absurd stories to funny memories and moments that never fail to put a smile on your face. Featuring artists like: Danny Kaye, Busta Rhymes, Morgan Jay, Zac Brown Band, David Devant and His Spirit Wife, and FLOYD WONDER

Depression

Depression

26 August 2025

A conversation between two people who deal with depression. Featuring artists like: Suzanne Vega, Breaking Benjamin, Tanya Ransom, Sam Fender, Civil Twilight, Slipknot, Tori Amos, Pierce The Veil

The Plot Thickens

The Plot Thickens

22 August 2025

Unexpected grooves, cultures, and moods. Featuring artists like: PillowTalk, Mayer Hawthorne, Altin Gün, Gotan Project, The Pointer Sisters, Eric Clapton, Family Choice, Pixies

Smeaton's Bridge - Perth

In Scotland & Feeling Good

19 August 2025

At 56, after 26 years in LA, I’m back in Scotland feeling good, sharing a photo essay of dogs, trails, and fresh starts