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.
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Broken Soul In G Minor – Igor Longhi
23 May 2018
Do you ever grin when you listen to music? No seriously – when you’re on your own and nobody’s looking and you don’t need to present the mask that the world seems to need – do you ever just joyfully let your face contort and unashamedly express how music makes you feel?
Dagger to the Heart – Anna Arco / Migdal Strings
16 May 2018
You never know what it is about a song that’s going to get you – could be the melody, a lyric, the overall instrumentation and production – but for a song to catch your attention – there needs to be a hook – this one gets you like a dagger to the heart!
The Essay 3 – Nils Ödlund
15 May 2018
So I’m super stoked about this week – we’re trying something a little different – instead of just one track – we’re presenting an entire writing mix – a playlist within a playlist – 1 hour of music lovingly stitched together to create the perfect sonic environment for all you out there who need to get the words down!
Flocons – Yann Dulché
8 May 2018
I’ve been grooving on this track for a few weeks now – there’s just something about it that I can’t get out of my head – and that’s a good thing – I think!
A relatively short track for the Essay writing list but it rewards repeat listening. It’s the soundscape that I fell in love with…
Forever Changed – Carrie Underwood
8 May 2018
It’s a tough topic this week – Alzheimer’s disease – I believe we’re at the beginning of a massive increase in cases and I suspect we’re not really prepared.
It was a great conversation this morning with Sharon at Grief Reiki and rather than go over that – go watch the video below – Sharon has a lot of good insights and tools for those who are affected by this difficult disease…
Johnathan Fludd – Music to Curator Interview
3 May 2018
My name is Johnathan Fludd I was born and raised in Philadelphia but I currently live in San Antonio. Right now I’m just focusing on college, I’m not working at the moment.
2/ Is This Something You Always Wanted To Do? What Do You Enjoy About It?
I think it’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve always hated the music on the radio and enjoyed searching for new music. The feeling of finding a song you love that you would have never found if you weren’t digging is amazing…
Clarity – Ellipsis
1 May 2018
Aaaaah Clarity – that elusive nirvana of the mind’s eye – the state where mental blocks fall away and everything just flows. This intentionally created Chillstep track from UK based producer Matt Jenko moves you through the jungle of information overload and delivers you to a place where execution is easy.
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
30 April 2018
You know when you’re full to the brim – when your emotions are so high you can barely hold them back and you’re struggling to keep yourself composed? For me it’s never a sad song that breaks the dam – it’s always a happy one – and this track is the worst!
Azwani Monroe – Music to Curator Interview
25 April 2018
My name is Azwani Monroe from Los Angeles, California and I’m currently going to SCAD for graphic design.
2/ Is This Something You Always Wanted To Do? What Do You Enjoy About It?
Playlist curation has always been really fun and I’m so glad that I found Music to because it allows me to share new music with a much larger audience. My favorite part about adding new songs to my playlist is the interaction you can have through listeners through social media.
Once Upon Impossible – Fiona Joy (Hawkins)
19 April 2018
We’re currently working with Fiona as part of the promotion of her new project Flow over on the Music to Write An Essay To playlist. If you’re looking for beautiful instrumental music that has been produced to an incredibly high level, we can’t recommend this album enough. Head on over to the track that we’re featuring – itself called Flow – and check this beautiful music out.
Kara Bean – Music to Curator Interview
18 April 2018
Hi there, my name’s Kara Bradford, I’m living in Pasadena CA in the USA, and I’m currently a student, swim coach, and songwriter!
2/ Is This Something You Always Wanted To Do? What Do You Enjoy About It?
I make playlists for myself pretty constantly, so making the switch over to doing it professionally was as easy as pie. I love being able to share the amazing songs I find, as well as songs that I love. I also love getting to utilize my skill in prose to describe what I’m listening to and why I love them! Sharing music has always been a joy of mine, so curating for me just makes sense.
Free Ascent – Flow
18 April 2018
I realize that I can’t just run with one track from this stunning album – so in the spirit of helping you flow into your writing – here’s a second song from Flow The Group.
It’s the fourth track on the album and normally follows behind our featured track of the month – Flow. Whereas Flow is all underlying energy and movement – Free Ascent is all about space, time, pause for thought and stunning sonic landscapes…