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
If Only – Erica Lee Martin
27 September 2018
One of the hardest things about grief is how you incorporate it into your daily, “normal” life. We all know the visceral immediacy of a tragic event – a death, a breakup a loss etc – grief is expected and overwhelming and allowed – but then – when everything dies down and attention has turned away, what then?…
Soft Sunrise – Charles Szczepanek
26 September 2018
Yes I’m on a solo piano groove again – not surprising really considering the genesis of the playlist – it’s not as if I don’t have some really interesting beats and even some noise tracks lined up but – for now – it’s all about the keys…
Questions – Cinthya Garcia
19 September 2018
Music to write to is such a subjective thing – whether you’re looking for energy, distraction or pure emotional inspiration – what works for me may not work for you. As a result I tend to go for longer form tracks – tracks that you put on repeat so you don’t have a jarring “vibe” change as you move through the playlist…
Wonder – Happy Walters ft. Ruelle
19 September 2018
It’s amazing quite how much power an amazing hook has:
“Is anybody out there can you lead me to the light
Is anybody out there tell me it’ll all be alright”
Departures – No-kë
11 September 2018
Charlotte and I spent time together.
Not the type of time you spend with family, classmates or colleagues – the time we spent together was from choice.
I added it up – just for fun – turns out that over the years – we spent more than 2,000 hours talking with each other…
The Ocean – Jackson Love
4 September 2018
Music to apologize to – that’s what I’m calling this piece – The Ocean is the eponymous track from Jackson Love’s 5 track EP release this year – it’s bloody great music to write to – especially if you’re saying sorry…
I Don’t Love You – New Video
30 August 2018
If you happen to be female – between 35 and 55 – love classic pop and remember 80’s bands like Aha, Mr. Mister and enjoy a good jangly guitar – then you should definitely check this out 😉
Tearing Me Up – Bob Moses
27 August 2018
Ever grieved your own behavior? Ever been at a momentous point in your life and made the wrong decision – like, knowingly? I used to do shit like that – it was awful. Not only do you pay in the end but you get to hate yourself in the process – awesome!…
Apathy – Abist
23 August 2018
Apathy – what a perfect name for an essay writing track!
I’m sure like me you’ve never felt any lack of enthusiasm or lack of concern for your project – no – never – honest…
Ruby – Foster The People
23 August 2018
Sometimes it’s all just so exhausting – you know?
Everyone has their own “thing” to deal with – the thing that drains you of energy and intent – the thing that has you spiraling down into bad behavior and ever increasing distance from normal. And what do you do when you’re here? When you’re self sabotaging and listening to the wrong voices?…
Summertime (Sweat Mix) – Deep Dive-Corp
15 August 2018
Sometimes it’s just too hot to do anything – you know the heat I’m talking about – the humidity is high and energy’s in short supply – it’s as if a dentist on quaaludes is physically extracting motivation from your body.
Yet – we still gotta write – right?…
Red Travellin’ Socks – Malcolm Middleton
15 August 2018
How do you start a road trip?
Maybe you’re the kind who takes a “Leaving bowl,” puts on a super mellow track and then chills out as you blend into traffic. I personally am a big fan of such an approach – however – this week – this track – is not that kind of track!…