Tag: Minnesota
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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
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Assignment 4: Songs that heal
Name: Vanessa Place: Los Angeles Your relationship to music: Music is a healing force in my life Industry: Non-profit Director Vanessa is the friend I have known the longest in Los Angeles. In fact we knew each other before we both lived in L.A. We had worked together at an after school program in Minneapolis… Read more