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Assignment 7: And now for something a little different
This week I thought I would change it up a little. It is Valentine’s week and I decided to interview a few people about whether or not they and their significant other have the same taste in music, bands they both like, bands they can’t stand that the other person listens to, or first music…
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Song 30: Nonsensical Love
“Clocks” by Coldplay This is just a forever favorite song. It’s a little nonsensical, but the message makes sense. It is about finding the person that becomes your home. This was the song that played immediately after the pronouncement of my marriage and will always hold a special place in my heart. Every time it…
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Song 29: Platonic love
“10,000 Emerald Pools” by BØRNS This song has passion, but in such a mellow way. I thought it would be something people might not have heard. Like many of his songs, it has a dreamy quality. Maybe I first heard it on a sunny day, or maybe it’s the imagery, but it gives me such…
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Song 28: Nostalgic love
“Love Fool” by the Cardingans Nicole: Man, I love The Cardigans. The 90s were such an epic time in my life. I refer to the late-90s fondly, but in a semi-joking way like its a bygone era of cool. I was in middle school and then high school, on the cusp of becoming a mature…
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Song 27: Possessive love
“You’re Mine” by Phantogram Nicole: I LOVE Phantogram. I was super excited when this album came out. I listened to it in its entirety many times through. This song was one that stuck in my head and then went on repeat. It’s just a strong sound and kind of different for them lyrically. Sarah Barthel…
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Song 26: Love is sometimes magic
“Cosmic Love” by Florence + the Machine 5songpjct: You have a pretty huge imagination. I remember a lot of world-building when we grew up together, a lot of stories and little performances. It is fun to see these same traits in your daughter. What do you see when you hear “Cosmic Love?” Nicole: Florence Welch…
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Assignment 6: Unconventional love songs
Name: Nicole J Place: Minnesota Your relationship to music: listener Industry: community outreach and communications I first met Nicole when she was born. I am happy that this week I am featuring my sister. We have a lot in common in regard to music, movies, and sense of humor. We chatted over the holiday break…
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Song 25: Songs That Are Full of Memories
“Respect” by Aretha Franklin Written by Amanda I have fond memories of riding with my Mom in the car, when I was about 8 years old, listening to the oldies station and singing at the top of my lungs with my Mom in her old gray Honda Accord. I’d belt out the old hits of…
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Song 24: Songs For New Beginnings
“From The Sun” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra Written by Amanda This song conjures up feelings of warmth and peace, which might sound crazy, considering the lyrics. I first heard this song in 2015, when I moved to Albany, Oregon. It was my first time being away from home, away from California. I believe I first…
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Song 23: Songs to Make You Realize That You Aren’t Alone
“I’ll Be Your Mirror” by The Velvet Underground Written by Amanda This song was first sent to me by one of my good friends during a particularly rough time in my life. I’ll be your mirror. I don’t know that I’ve ever heard a song with a message more loving than this. It’s simple really,…