Tag: music
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Song 31: Mostly no and sometimes yes
Names: Nicole J + Sammy Relationship: Married Together: 20 years Song: “I Still Believe” by Frank Turner 5songpjct: Do you and your husband have the same taste in music? Nicole: No. There is a some overlap but mainly no. 5songpjct: What are some bands that you both like? Nicole: He is a huge Frank Turner… Read more
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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 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… 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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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
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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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Song 18: Sanctuary
“Sanctuary” by Koan Sound 5songprjct: When you close your eyes and listen to this song, where do you go? Vanessa: I was introduced to this song by my sister Amanda. When I listen to it, it transports me into this beautiful bubble of peace. This song is my oasis on a music standpoint. I struggle… 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
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Song 12: The purple one
“Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince Kelley: I had always kind of known Prince was out there and how important he was to the music industry, especially being known to help female artists get their break, but when I met him in 2011, it put things into a different perspective. I was working at a movie… Read more