All the Playlists

Shine On – May Erlewine

21 February 2017

I cam across this track while working on the Grief Directory – it was originally from a post on the Seven Ponds blog.  SevenPonds is a contemporary resource for those who wish to celebrate memory and personalize the end of life.  You can learn more at their website here.

Grey – Kölsch

20 February 2017

In any decent DJ playlist there is always at least one track that stands out. For me Kölsch’s, Grey epitomises such a record. It’s upfront, it doesn’t stand about, it hits the spot and clears off in under 5 mins leaving us wanting more. It’s my favourite tune of the now and now is all we have.  

Hurt – Nine Inch Nails

19 February 2017

Seduced by the Johnny Cash version – I started listening to the original.

It’s really good.

You think the sparseness of the Cash version was novel – but listen to the vocal delivery here – it’s honest – at least that how it comes across – 

02 Ghosts I – Nine Inch Nails

19 February 2017

The first time I really listened to Trent Reznor was the soundtrack of The Social Network – oh sure I was aware of him – I had studied his marketing methods but had never really listened to his music.  

Generation Nostalgia – Bwana

19 February 2017

I love everything about this song. It reminds me of those magical moments when I get so entranced with the music on the dance floor that I feel like I am being taking to another world, far, far away from this one. My mind is completely clear while my body is perfectly in sync with the music. Impermenance is irrelevant when you are transcending your physical self. 

Sand And Water – Beth Nielsen Chapman

18 February 2017

I love the serendipity of curating a playlist – not least because you come across new wonderful music – but the way certain tracks come to your attention is fascinating.

Sun Will Set – Zoë Keating

17 February 2017

Zöe Keating isn’t just a killer musician, she’s also a pretty cool human being – which is why she came to mind when seeding this playlist.  A consummate musician sure – but she’s carved her own way – with a cello – which when you consider the lack of sharp edges on those things – is pretty impressive!

Hope in Front of Me – Danny Gokey

17 February 2017

Strength for Parents of Missing Children offers hope in the dark moments of having a missing child. It is a guidebook to help parents get their thought-life, spiritual life, physical well-being and mental well-being in line, to continue waiting or fighting for the return of their child.

Rinse Repeat – Thrupence

17 February 2017

Much like the repetitive nature of cleaning your living space, the chimed plucks in the beginning of the track repeat throughout and takes the listener on circular adventure as added layers build on this theme with an array of syncopated break beats, futuristic synths, and a driving bass line.

Your Hand In Mine – Explosions In The Sky

16 February 2017

You can’t have an essay writing playlist without an Explosions In The Sky track somewhere on there.  Often time writing music can be soft and low energy but every now and then you want some driving, loud, energetic piece of music that builds and grows and picks you up with it’s movement so your hands are dancing and fingers flying on the keyboard…at least – that’s what the track did for me while I was writing this!

Blessings – Laura Story

16 February 2017

Throughout the experience of life, adversity, change, and loss effect us all, and all differently. One of the biggest concerns of these experiences that people will try to avoid them, hide from them, or turn away from them. 

Don’t Get Any Closer – Eluvium

15 February 2017

I don’t remember how I came across this track but it’s such an easy one to fall in love with. 

Obviously instrumental but it has this drone effect in the background – which is really essential for essay writing music as it creates this consistent aural environment that – in my pop psych world anyway – enables you to safely shut out the world and focus in on what you are writing.