Tag: art

  • Assignment 18: The story of Dad

    Assignment 18: The story of Dad

    Name: Matt Moore Location: Los Angeles, CA Relation to music: listener and dabbler Industry: Digital librarianship Introduction When I first learned of Kristen’s fantastic Five Song Project, I immediately started thinking what sort of theme I might choose if I were ever fortunate enough to contribute. At first it was difficult to narrow things down—that… Read more

  • Assignment 12: The Game Changers

    Assignment 12: The Game Changers

    [Photo by dsrphoto.com] Name: Holly Rose Location: Pittsburgh-born go-go dancer librarianing in Los Angeles Relationship to music: Listener and creator Industry: Rock and Roll Librarian/Archivist Although the last post may make it seem like Teresa, my previous contributor, is a very shy and private person, she is really the reason I have met some amazing people… Read more

  • Song 23: Songs to Make You Realize That You Aren’t Alone

    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,… 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

  • Song 20: Learning about yourself in the most unlikely of places

    Song 20: Learning about yourself in the most unlikely of places

    “Nadie Te Tira” by Ozomatli Vanessa: I was introduced to Ozomatli by a coworker in Minnesota. I didn’t listen to much Spanish language music before this, but I liked the mix of Spanish, English, and hip-hop, and social justice. Their music sounded like home. I didn’t realize how big the Chicano/Latino community was in Minneapolis.… Read more

  • Song 14: Covers done well

    Song 14: Covers done well

    “Love is the Drug” by Grace Jones. 5songpjct: Let’s talk about Grace Jones’ cover of “Love is the Drug.” I discovered Grace Jones because I was a huge James Bond fan in high school. There was a marathon on TNT one day, the 007 days of Christmas, or whatever. I had decided to watch A… 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