I got rid of my giant box of Cds when we moved in 2020. I was told that 25 year old number two nephew was interested so I shipped them all off to Wisconsin to his parents house. I discovered when they moved last year that my box of CDs was still in their basement and I was asked if I wanted it back. The answer was no, but I was appalled that the nephew did not see any value in my beloved 80s music! How could you have no interest in The Smiths, Pretty in Pink soundtrack and Wham? Come on! 😛 I know there was some classical in there too, but not much. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons was a favorite. Thank you for your Sunday Post. Have a good week, Amy!
I listen to different things depending on mood. It's usually either instrumental piano or guitar music when drawing. I enjoy Einaudi's piano compositions and there are so many of them I'd like to learn. I also grew up on hair bands and 80's rock, so I listen to a lot of that when I'm cleaning the house or walking. I listen to more current stuff too, but I always find myself reverting to the music I grew up with, a time when I most felt like myself. As I've gotten older I have such an appreciation for music without words. It's pure feeling.
My favorite classical piece is Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major (yes, I had to look that up). I love the cello, I even tried to learn to play once.
I constantly have an earworm. It is often the last song I heard before I turned off the music, something I read or heard that reminded me of other lyrics, a post on instagram... (So, gather up your jackets, move it to the exits, I hope you have found a friend. Closing time, every new beginning
Comes from some other beginning's end)
Music has always played a huge role in my life, yet a graph would show that time spent listening has declined over time. After thinking about why, I came up with a few reasons. The kids choose their own music now and I have lost control over the car stereo. Other portable options have emerged, streaming podcasts, audiobooks, tv shows on an ipad. When I am drawing I am usually watching tv shows or twitch streams. I spend 180 minutes per week waiting in my car, I often listen to music while I draw there, and I keep saying I am going to try music at home, to see if that changes anything, but my current set up is so habitual that I always forget I am going to change it up. I do a few long drives per week, and I listen to audiobooks. I would probably enjoy music, but teenage dj doesn't let me choose and tends to listen to the same songs over and over. I can tune that out with an audiobook.
I do not own a cd player, although there might be one in my car.
I have always wanted to be a person that likes classical music, and there are definitely pieces I enjoy, but bottom line I am never going to be a classical (or jazz) person.
I go through phases where I listen to almost exclusively classical or orchestral music. Max Richter is a fav, Jasmine Myra is great, more of a jazz slant. I like Joe Hisaishi and other film scores too. I feel like it gives me more space to think. But then I go through other phases too!
When my oldest son was four he would ask for ‘Für Elise’ to be put on repeat on the iPod. He would listen for hours. I’m sure it was more related to his love of Peanuts and Schroeder always playing that while Lucy bothered him, but I did always like the fact that he would ask for a classical song. After that grew tiresome he would ask for “White and Nerdy” by Weird Al Yankovich, so I’m not sure what that says about him or me as a parent. Ha!
We also no longer have a CD player, except at the cabin up north and that one never gets used. We also have a giant box of CDs up in the garage attic. We are hesitant to get rid of them and we don’t really know why. Nostalgia maybe.
I have Spotify playlists for everything I do! A playlist for the art studio, a playlist for the treadmill, a playlist for when it’s hot and sunny outside, a playlist just for the month of January…etc, etc. If I’m working on something I need to concentrate on, I will pull up one of the Spotify generated playlists Focus genre.
If I hear any song from ‘The Greatest Showman’ I’ll be singing it for days! 😂 Recently, I heard a song on one of those cheesy medication commercials and it was stuck in my head for hours because I couldn’t place it, but I knew that I knew it. Turns out it was “Come Alive”
….and now I shall sing ‘Come Alive’ for the rest of the night…
No CD player here, except for dysfunctional ones in the car(s)! I think I held onto a few "precious" ones, but I currently could not tell you where they are stored. Earworms are a regular occurrence for me. I can generally identify the piece, but like you, I've had to go searching a time or two. What a funny experience that is!
I read an amazing piece the other day by a woman who started a 100 Day project to notice (and capture, via photograph) something extraordinary every day. When she started, her mom was healthy. By the time she ended, her mom was gone, and yet she still managed to stick to her 100 day commitment. It was inspiring and poignant. I still haven't been brave enough to start, because I'm not sure I have what I need to follow through just now. But, I love your list!
I've had the song Bananaphone by Raffi stuck in my head since I read the prompts for week 16! 🤣🤣
I often get songs stuck in my head and I can't remember their name but luckily my youngest daughter almost always knows exactly what I'm thinking! It's almost scary 🤣
I have a playlist for the 3rd year going off “wake up songs.” These are the purest form of my ear worms I think, after my brain hasn’t heard anything for hours. It’s often a snippet of something I heard on an Instagram Reel. 🙄 but sometimes it’s totally off the wall, from the past. I don’t always have one. This morning: Wrong Party by Andy Grammer and Fitz and the Tantrums. 😂
Can I suggest a variation on a theme? There’s a song by a contemporary band, Saint Motel, called “For Elise” that’s funny and to me, delightful.
I adore Clare de Lune by Debussy.
I have a CD player in my classroom still, but I rarely use it. I’ve made some playlists from favorite CDs for use at home.
If I’m writing or lettering something, music without lyrics is best. I’ve gotten into audio books this year and that helps me get through my chores or making dinner. I’ve listened to books and podcasts on walks, but I always keep one earbud out to hear the birds or traffic. I love to listen to upbeat music from all decades. I use YouTube Music for my player and they have a playlist that generates your “SuperMix” that lets me have instant variety from every genre I love. It’s great. 👍🏻
So nice to hear your voice along with your written word, Amy! When we moved recently, I threw out almost all of my cassette mix tapes except a few very special ones. I saved all the paper inserts with the song lists written in my or my friends’ handwriting so I could potentially put together a playlist in the exact same order someday… always those someday things that keeps me holding on to bits of things. But if I can find a way hold on to things I. A way that take up less physical space, that works I guess. I did keep the actual cassette tape from Phill Collin’s No Jacket Required, the very first cassette tape I ever got in 4th grade. Some things you still want to be able to hold in your hand even if you have nothing to play it with.
Commenting very late in the week, but I do always read your work. Every time, even though I comment late. And I always enjoy it.
Beautiful voice. Yes very pertinent words
I listen to a Lakshmi chant while I stitch my daily square. Day 64/100 completed this morning
I got rid of my giant box of Cds when we moved in 2020. I was told that 25 year old number two nephew was interested so I shipped them all off to Wisconsin to his parents house. I discovered when they moved last year that my box of CDs was still in their basement and I was asked if I wanted it back. The answer was no, but I was appalled that the nephew did not see any value in my beloved 80s music! How could you have no interest in The Smiths, Pretty in Pink soundtrack and Wham? Come on! 😛 I know there was some classical in there too, but not much. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons was a favorite. Thank you for your Sunday Post. Have a good week, Amy!
I listen to different things depending on mood. It's usually either instrumental piano or guitar music when drawing. I enjoy Einaudi's piano compositions and there are so many of them I'd like to learn. I also grew up on hair bands and 80's rock, so I listen to a lot of that when I'm cleaning the house or walking. I listen to more current stuff too, but I always find myself reverting to the music I grew up with, a time when I most felt like myself. As I've gotten older I have such an appreciation for music without words. It's pure feeling.
My favorite classical piece is Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major (yes, I had to look that up). I love the cello, I even tried to learn to play once.
I constantly have an earworm. It is often the last song I heard before I turned off the music, something I read or heard that reminded me of other lyrics, a post on instagram... (So, gather up your jackets, move it to the exits, I hope you have found a friend. Closing time, every new beginning
Comes from some other beginning's end)
Music has always played a huge role in my life, yet a graph would show that time spent listening has declined over time. After thinking about why, I came up with a few reasons. The kids choose their own music now and I have lost control over the car stereo. Other portable options have emerged, streaming podcasts, audiobooks, tv shows on an ipad. When I am drawing I am usually watching tv shows or twitch streams. I spend 180 minutes per week waiting in my car, I often listen to music while I draw there, and I keep saying I am going to try music at home, to see if that changes anything, but my current set up is so habitual that I always forget I am going to change it up. I do a few long drives per week, and I listen to audiobooks. I would probably enjoy music, but teenage dj doesn't let me choose and tends to listen to the same songs over and over. I can tune that out with an audiobook.
I do not own a cd player, although there might be one in my car.
I have always wanted to be a person that likes classical music, and there are definitely pieces I enjoy, but bottom line I am never going to be a classical (or jazz) person.
I love the letter, no matter how long it is.
I go through phases where I listen to almost exclusively classical or orchestral music. Max Richter is a fav, Jasmine Myra is great, more of a jazz slant. I like Joe Hisaishi and other film scores too. I feel like it gives me more space to think. But then I go through other phases too!
When my oldest son was four he would ask for ‘Für Elise’ to be put on repeat on the iPod. He would listen for hours. I’m sure it was more related to his love of Peanuts and Schroeder always playing that while Lucy bothered him, but I did always like the fact that he would ask for a classical song. After that grew tiresome he would ask for “White and Nerdy” by Weird Al Yankovich, so I’m not sure what that says about him or me as a parent. Ha!
We also no longer have a CD player, except at the cabin up north and that one never gets used. We also have a giant box of CDs up in the garage attic. We are hesitant to get rid of them and we don’t really know why. Nostalgia maybe.
I have Spotify playlists for everything I do! A playlist for the art studio, a playlist for the treadmill, a playlist for when it’s hot and sunny outside, a playlist just for the month of January…etc, etc. If I’m working on something I need to concentrate on, I will pull up one of the Spotify generated playlists Focus genre.
If I hear any song from ‘The Greatest Showman’ I’ll be singing it for days! 😂 Recently, I heard a song on one of those cheesy medication commercials and it was stuck in my head for hours because I couldn’t place it, but I knew that I knew it. Turns out it was “Come Alive”
….and now I shall sing ‘Come Alive’ for the rest of the night…
No CD player here, except for dysfunctional ones in the car(s)! I think I held onto a few "precious" ones, but I currently could not tell you where they are stored. Earworms are a regular occurrence for me. I can generally identify the piece, but like you, I've had to go searching a time or two. What a funny experience that is!
I read an amazing piece the other day by a woman who started a 100 Day project to notice (and capture, via photograph) something extraordinary every day. When she started, her mom was healthy. By the time she ended, her mom was gone, and yet she still managed to stick to her 100 day commitment. It was inspiring and poignant. I still haven't been brave enough to start, because I'm not sure I have what I need to follow through just now. But, I love your list!
Appreciate your thoughts, Amy, as always.
I've had the song Bananaphone by Raffi stuck in my head since I read the prompts for week 16! 🤣🤣
I often get songs stuck in my head and I can't remember their name but luckily my youngest daughter almost always knows exactly what I'm thinking! It's almost scary 🤣
I have a playlist for the 3rd year going off “wake up songs.” These are the purest form of my ear worms I think, after my brain hasn’t heard anything for hours. It’s often a snippet of something I heard on an Instagram Reel. 🙄 but sometimes it’s totally off the wall, from the past. I don’t always have one. This morning: Wrong Party by Andy Grammer and Fitz and the Tantrums. 😂
Can I suggest a variation on a theme? There’s a song by a contemporary band, Saint Motel, called “For Elise” that’s funny and to me, delightful.
I adore Clare de Lune by Debussy.
I have a CD player in my classroom still, but I rarely use it. I’ve made some playlists from favorite CDs for use at home.
If I’m writing or lettering something, music without lyrics is best. I’ve gotten into audio books this year and that helps me get through my chores or making dinner. I’ve listened to books and podcasts on walks, but I always keep one earbud out to hear the birds or traffic. I love to listen to upbeat music from all decades. I use YouTube Music for my player and they have a playlist that generates your “SuperMix” that lets me have instant variety from every genre I love. It’s great. 👍🏻
Have a wonderful week!
There’s a mnemonic for that. It’s in a clever book called “From Bach to Verse” by Josefa Heifetz.
Why did Beethoven write this awful piece?
It wasn’t free, that was for sür.
The money, all in cash, came from Elise,
So that is who he wrote it für.
I like her take on Mozart's 40th, too: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a Mozart!
Or Brahms' 1st: The sandwich that Brahms thought was worthy of any God
Was lettuce, tomato and slices of avoca-do.
So nice to hear your voice along with your written word, Amy! When we moved recently, I threw out almost all of my cassette mix tapes except a few very special ones. I saved all the paper inserts with the song lists written in my or my friends’ handwriting so I could potentially put together a playlist in the exact same order someday… always those someday things that keeps me holding on to bits of things. But if I can find a way hold on to things I. A way that take up less physical space, that works I guess. I did keep the actual cassette tape from Phill Collin’s No Jacket Required, the very first cassette tape I ever got in 4th grade. Some things you still want to be able to hold in your hand even if you have nothing to play it with.
Commenting very late in the week, but I do always read your work. Every time, even though I comment late. And I always enjoy it.