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Category: Music Recommendations

We all enjoy a good song and there are benefits to listening to the music we enjoy. Here are some songs we recommend you give a listen to. Feel free to share more in the comment section.

  • Sampha’s Ode to the Piano

    Connecting with Music

    You may be asking yourself what our intentions are behind recommending you a song. According to hopkinsmedicine.org, “listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness and memory.”. With this in mind, I invite you to explore a song by Sampha. Anyone who knows who Sampha is knows just how heartfelt his music can be. If I had to choose a song to recommend to all of you, it would be “(No One Knows Me) Like The Piano” from his 2017 album, Process. This song was dedicated to his mother and is essentially an ode to the piano, his childhood and the process of finding his talent. Despite this song being about his mother, a song like this would make us think of someone we hold dear to our hearts, someone who cared for us and was a very influential figure in our lives. It would not only bring up a person but perhaps a core memory or tangible item that also holds the same sentimental value. This is the beauty of music, if the sound or lyrics resonate with you, it helps you create a personal connection.

    I personally like to listen to this song when I feel nostalgic. I feel as though it helps me  revisit my childhood. I also tend to listen to this song  whenever I miss my family since I no longer live in the same household as them. This is also a great song to listen to when trying to relax, when you don’t necessarily want something fast paced. It’s mellow, emotional and accompanied by the soothing sounds of a piano. Did you enjoy this recommendation? What are some songs that make you feel calm or help you revisit your memories and loved ones?

  • Rest Your Head, Weary One

    Sometimes, don’t you just need something simple and soothing? I’ve found this song that’s just that. Simple and soothing. It’s like sitting in a quiet meadow, sunlight sitting warm against your skin, leaning against someone you trust. Then, they strum their guitar and sing to you in a warm voice. There are no fancy vocals, just a soft voice. It’s called 让暖风给你送去个拥抱 and it’s part of the album 反正都是我 by 陆虎. The song title translates to, let the wind give you a hug. It’s almost like a lullaby, where nothing is wrong in the world and you feel at peace. The world is a messy place, take a few minutes to just sit and be still. And this song is the perfect song to make you feel like everything is going to be okay. 

    It Feels Fine, This Song

        There are a few lines in the song that are a favorite of mine. 睡吧, sleep. 靠近我, lean close to me, 拥抱我, hug me and 要快乐, be happy. In four lines, it gently wished you something kinder.

         It’s okay, I think, to not know where you’re going. It’s okay to sit down for a bit and not think. We’d get really tired if we kept on trying to find answers every second of the day, and that’s what most of us are doing. There’s also a whole lot of stuff we’d be better off letting go of, even though it’s a lot easier said than getting done.

    Sit Down. Relax.

         So, why not sit down for a song? Let something soothe you like a lullaby. This song is just that for me and I’m sharing it with you. A little gift from one stranger to another. Of course, you don’t have to accept it. You can always find your own gift.

         As always, take stuff you read online with a grain of salt, kick back, relax and find something that makes the world a little okay.   

  • Discovering Beauty in Music – A Song Recommendation

    Music is beautiful when it can stir deep emotions within us, take us to another world, and touch the human soul, and it is the mixture of melodies, rhythms, and lyrics that touch us, bringing joy, reminiscence, or even sadness. The beauty of music is varied, including classical symphonies, soul ballads, upbeat rock, and much more. Every note, every chord, is a paintbrush used to create a symphony of auditory wonder on the canvas of our emotions. Music can motivate us, bring us to tears, and sometimes even redefine our concept of beauty. A song can make a similar feeling. A list of all-time great songs wouldn’t be complete without including Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors,” which captures the spirit of true self-worth and inner beauty.

    “True Colors” – A Song for Inner Beauty

    Cindy Lauper’s song “True Colors” is a ballad, reminding us to feel comfortable with ourselves by being who we truly are. The lyrics of the song implore us to shun fear and speak openly about who we truly are inside so as to let our inner shine through, unbothered about what anyone else thinks or says.

    The song’s chorus beautifully expresses this sentiment:

    Therefore, do not fear to display your authentic self, as true colors are gorgeous, like a rainbow.

    The message is clear: Our inner rainbow represents the beauty and diversity of our truest selves. It tells us to accept our differences, our individuality, and our imperfections as they are what define our beauty.

    “True Colors” is a song that stands the test of time and remains dear to all ages. It has been covered by countless artists, with every artist adding their version of the global message of self-acceptance and self-love.

    In this sense, the song “True Colors” can bring you up when you are down, overcome self-doubt, and make you appreciate the beauty in you or within all other people around you. Listening to it, feel the music inside you, and allow it to make you what you really are. Beauty comes from within; it’s your very essence.

    Introduce these two healthy habits into your daily life, and you will be already on a smooth path to a happier and more beautiful existence.