Tag: Pop
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Song 42: Songs you wish your teacher used in class
[Public domain image on Wikimedia Commons-Tomasland took this picture on April 2nd 2006] “Feel Good, Inc.” by Gorillaz This song is so aptly named, it always makes me dance! It’s such a fun, interesting song. I love pop dance music, but if typically is missing depth. This song has depth, variation, and also features one… Read more
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Assignment 9: They just never get old
Name: Christine Petrich Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota Your relationship to music: listener, dancer, and musician, in that order Industry: College Instructor, Health and PE I met Christine when I was in high school. We were both in a modern dance class at the performing arts center in my hometown. I don’t think there is any one… Read more
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Song 37: The National – But imagine if they were all smiling and happily rocking out
Photo credit: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/the_national_interview_with_matt_berninger/ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” – Tears for Fears 5songpjct: Have you heard the Clare and the Reasons cover of “Everybody Wants to Rule the World?” Mickey: I have not, but heard Ted Leo and the Pharmacists do it. AV Club, the Onion’s AV Club, does this really great annual tradition… Read more
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Song 36: Sister Sister Sister
[Photo by Daria Kobayashi Ritch for Rolling Stone] “Boys of Summer” – Don Henley 5songpjct: This question may get a bit repetitive during this interview, but who should do a “Boys of Summer” cover? Mickey: The case can be made that The War on Drugs is already modernizing this, but I think that they are a… Read more
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Song 35: Who should take on “A Little Respect”
[5songpjct note: The photos may not seem to make sense at first, but stick with us.] “A Little Respect” – Erasure 5songpjct: I have to say that this is one of the most creative ways I have seen someone think about this project. It is interesting to think who should cover songs that we… Read more
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Assignment 8: If we could do it again only different
Name: Mickey Pearson Location: Duluth, MN Relationship to music: Listener, erstwhile performer Industry: Recruitment (I’m a headhunter, basically.) I met Mickey through my sister, who was our last contributor to Five Song Project. He is one of the most musical people I know and a really thoughtful mixtape maker. 5songpjct: You and your wife made… 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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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
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Song 4: How do you say De-Groovay?
[“Deeelight” photo by Monica Orozco] “Groove in the Heart” by Deee-Lite Monica: It was hard to pick a song for this time in my life because there are so many dance songs I love. I chose “Groove is in the Heart” for what it represents. In my mid-20s I had entered into the Club Kid… Read more