Tag: rock
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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 27: Possessive love
“You’re Mine” by Phantogram Nicole: I LOVE Phantogram. I was super excited when this album came out. I listened to it in its entirety many times through. This song was one that stuck in my head and then went on repeat. It’s just a strong sound and kind of different for them lyrically. Sarah Barthel… Read more
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Song 24: Songs For New Beginnings
“From The Sun” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra Written by Amanda This song conjures up feelings of warmth and peace, which might sound crazy, considering the lyrics. I first heard this song in 2015, when I moved to Albany, Oregon. It was my first time being away from home, away from California. I believe I first… Read more
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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
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Song 22: Songs to Sing While No One Is Watching
“Hold Your Head High” by Heartless Bastards Written by Amanda Hold your head high. I don’t listen to this track as often as I used to, but I feel like it’s always there when I need it the most. I definitely can admit to singing this one at the top of my lungs, choking back… 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 13: When someone can change your mind, even for one song
“Mysterious Ways” by U2 Kelley: U2 is a band I have only just tolerated. 5songpjct: I think all of their songs sound the same. Kelley: Honestly they are just awful. I watched MTV a lot growing up, like everyone else, and that is how I discovered Tom Petty, Snoop-Dog, and Smashing Pumpkins. When U2 came… 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 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