Tag: Oakland

  • Song 64: Songs that remind you of how you used to be

    Song 64: Songs that remind you of how you used to be

    “The Song Remembers When” by Trisha Yearwood I would be remiss as a southern girl, if I didn’t have a country song on this list. This song has perhaps the least complex lyrics but tell the most beautiful story. A woman in the middle of running errands hears a song on the radio that reminds… Read more

  • Song 63: Dream as small as a whisper

    Song 63: Dream as small as a whisper

    “Gold” by Linda Eder 5songpjct: I love the quote you use in the signature of your email…. “Few people can fail to generate a self-healing process when they become genuinely involved in healing others.” ~Theodore Isaac Rubin Why did you choose It? Victoria: There are many roads to wellness and recovery, but most of them… Read more

  • Song 62: What it means to be vulnerable

    Song 62: What it means to be vulnerable

    “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” by Sarah McLachlan 5songpjct: Did you read the week that featured my sister? Her theme focused on unconventional love songs, I feel like your theme is a great continuation of that theme. Yours seems to focus on being ready for love, not as much on I am so in love with this… Read more

  • Song 61: Show and tell

    Song 61: Show and tell

    “Tell Me” by Groove Theory I chose this song because it has an incredible, enduring, immediately recognizable beat. It puts the listener into the physical feeling that the lyrics create. You’re in the club, you’re in the groove, and you just want to know that the person you’re feeling and vibing with feels the same… Read more

  • Song 60: I’m going to love you like I’ve never been hurt before

    Song 60: I’m going to love you like I’ve never been hurt before

    “Indestructible” (Acoustic Version) by Robyn Victoria: I knew this song would be on my list the moment I heard about this project. 5songpjct:  Did this song dictate your theme choice? Victoria: In a way, yes. When a song speaks to me, the way the lyrics in this one speak, I pay attention. I’m reminded why… Read more

  • Assignment 12: The enduring spirit of love

    Assignment 12: The enduring spirit of love

    Name: Victoria Russell Location: Oakland, CA Relationship to music: Listener Industry: Yoga teacher 1.5 years at Leela Yoga in Alameda, life coach 2 years. 5songpjct: Sorry I Facebook stalked you a little bit before this interview. I see that in your profile that you are a yoga teacher and life coach. What do you provide… Read more