Tag: alternative

  • Song 26: Love is sometimes magic

    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… Read more

  • Assignment 6: Unconventional love songs

    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… Read more

  • Song 21: Songs You Listen to Alone

    Song 21: Songs You Listen to Alone

    “Siren Song” by Bats for Lashes Written by Amanda This was the first song that came to mind when I started to think about my songs for the Five Song Project. “Siren Song” tends to be the song I share the most with people who I think will really listen. It’s always the same instructions,… Read more

  • Assignment 5: Emotional Storytelling

    Assignment 5: Emotional Storytelling

    Name: Amanda R Place: Portland, OR Your relationship to music: creator, music is the conduit to my emotions Industry: Visual merchandising-make things beautiful and masterful multitasker I first met Amanda, through her sister Vanessa, who was featured last week. Amanda has a great eye for photography and takes pictures around her current home in Oregon… Read more

  • Assignment 3: It is never too late to learn new things

    Assignment 3:  It is never too late to learn new things

    Name: Kelley Baumgartner Place: Santa Monica, California Your relationship to music: Listener and casual guitar player Industry: Hair Colorist/Stylist in Santa Monica…@kelleybaumgartnerhair on Instagram When I met Kelley it was at a time when I was meeting 50 other people at a networking dinner. I have to say that Kelley stood out. She reminded me… Read more

  • Song 3: Bigger than life

    Song 3: Bigger than life

    [Photo by Monica Orozco] “Down By the Water” by PJ Harvey Monica: I am having a hard time with this. I know I have the photo for PJ Harvey, but I don’t know. I have things to say, but it definitely isn’t as deep as the other ones. 5songprjct: It doesn’t really have to be… Read more

  • Assignment 1: Escapism

    Assignment 1: Escapism

    [Hit It!” photo by Monica Orozco] Name: Monica Orozco, aka deMonica Place: El A Your relationship to music: It is my escape Industry: Photographer. You can find her on instagram and on the web at demonicaphoto I first met Monica at a Devo concert at the Hollywood Park Racetrack six or so years ago. Meeting… Read more