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Jesse Albrecht – Music to Curator Interview

12 April 2018

Jesse, Nowheresville, Wisconsin, USA.  I’ve been self employed for almost 20 years doing fun corporate logo stuff, an artists dream.

2/ Is This Something You Always Wanted To Do?  What Do You Enjoy About It?

I wouldn’t say that I ever really gave it a thought, it just kinda fell in my lap. I’ve always enjoyed sharing music/making a mix tape for friends, so there’s that, but I think I really enjoy listening to a LOT of new music.

Burning Blue – The Impersonators

11 April 2018

You never know what it is about a song that’s finally going to get you – the melody – the chorus – a particular lyric or even the video – but for me – Burning Blue has a hook to kill all hooks and it’ll haunt your dreams.

Chris McCann – Music to Curator Interview

4 April 2018

I’m Chris McCann. I live in Tewantin on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. I’m owner/operator of Noosa Decorating, and I specialise in artisan paint and lime based finishes.

2/ Is This Something You Always Wanted To Do?  What Do You Enjoy About It?

I’ve always loved exploring and sharing new music but I’ve only recently moved over to the streaming world. I still buy copies of albums though – there’s nothing better than having the real McCoy and not a compressed file. Even back in the days of tapes, it was always a buzz exposing someone to a new discovery. The streaming platforms take it to the next level and allow you to share on a global scale. Furthermore being part of the Music to community connects you with other like minded folk, artists and new music. It has so many facets that make it really unique.

Against All Odds – Phil Collins

4 April 2018

Sometimes only a classic will do & this 1984 track from Phil Collins most definitely falls into that category.  If you’re the one being left – if you’re the one standing there watching your love walk away and taking half of your heart with them – then this is for you!

El Mañana – Gorillaz

29 March 2018

I do this because I believe music can make the shit times better.  

Henry is a Music to Curator – he curates the Music to Stay Up Late At Night playlist – it’s a beautifully put together list – the music is often familiar and yet when you hear something new – it’s always great.  But for me – my favorite thing about his list, is the writing.  He writes with such an authentic voice that you can’t help but feel as if you’re sitting there, next to him…

Erin Murray – Music to Curator Interview

28 March 2018

My name is Erin, I live near Lake Cootharaba, on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia. I am a Writer, I have had many careers prior, Auditor, Plumber, I like this one the best, and I get to spend time at home with my family.

2/ Is This Something You Always Wanted To Do?  What Do You Enjoy About It?

I think I always wanted to write, I love describing the things I see and feel.  It is great curating a playlist, it creates a space to explore how a particular song makes you feel, and then explain why you love it. …

Flow – FLOW

28 March 2018

I’m in love with this track – I’m listening to it on repeat as I write this.  

It has helped me outline the post, encouraged me to focus on what I want to say and created a perfect sonic environment where the outside world has disappeared – it’s just me and the text – and it feels great!

Leidseplein – Klangriket & Sjors Mans

28 March 2018

It’s the ticking clock.

Oh sure, it isn’t always there – you don’t always hear it, but you feel it – feel it in the same way we all do when something is due – when time is running out and we actually have to create.  And make no mistake, writing is a creative act and creating is hard – which is why this playlist exists – to make it easier 😉

Vranko – Music to Curator Interview

21 March 2018

1/ So First Off – Tell Us your Name, City and Country and what you currently do for a living?

My name is Vranko, I live in Barcelona, Spain and I am a pianist and writer.

2/ Is This Something You Always Wanted To Do?  What Do You Enjoy About It?

I’ve always like to write and have discovered so many ideas that are often found sleeping inside the music.  I fantasize about what those ideas are and love to write out my interpretation of the track.

3/ Tell Us About Your First Musical Memory – Why Do You Think You Remember It?

My sisters used to listen to lot of pop music in the 80s when I was a kid. So my first memories are from pop artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Elton John or Simon and Garfunkel. These kind of people were my first listenings!

Loss (The Bench) – music2work2

20 March 2018

So it’s the anniversary of my Dad’s death – it’s been three years – it’s weird.  I’ve been out of sorts for days – weeks actually.  While there’s been a lot going on I’ve just not felt right – not wanting to move forward – wanting to withdraw and not be a part of anything. 

Three King Fishers – Gábor Szabó

20 March 2018

There’s many ways you can use music to help you write your essay.  Sometimes you want something that will set a conducive environment for FLOW – other times you want something that evokes a certain emotion or memory – but every now and then – like this week – you want something to give you energy and get you going.

Jed – Music to Curator Interview

15 March 2018

1/ So First Off – Tell Us your Name, City and Country and what you currently do for a living?

Jed, currently in Lillooet, BC (Canada).  Doing graphic design, websites & video production.  

2/ Is This Something You Always Wanted To Do?  What Do You Enjoy About It?

No, but I enjoy graphic design and making videos.  I generally like creative work — unless the assignment is particularly mundane.  I like trying to create balanced and pleasing compositions, I like color, and I enjoy creating rhythm and meaning in video editing.  I’m sick of building websites…