humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of music professionals, amateurs, inspiring students, celebrities, lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories in the music sphere.
The power of music
Hi there this is hopefully the first of many writings I creat and post on vocal I want to cover many different topics in my writing about my experiences and passions and on occasions my challenges but to begin why not take a look at something I wrote a long time ago something that I still believe is very true and still very relevant if you like what you read let us know if not what would you like to see next and what topics would you like to see covered in the future
By Paul Harris6 years ago in Beat
2019 Wrapped
*Denotes a name changed for that person's privacy. Spotify releases a personalized playlist every year of the 100 songs a member listened to the most. I keep mine saved and travel back in time with anthems that summarized weeks, months, and even full years at a time. Moving through 2019, each song had purpose. The music I've listened to truly does define my year and the mindset I've carried with me.
By Kay Husnick6 years ago in Beat
1 New Song Every Week
Happy birthday to myself! Another trip around the sun and STILL a pile of unfinished songs on my phone. You know the feeling? Short voice memos from 3 AM "dooo dooo dooo daaaa, and then the drums go bm bm bsh I looooove it when you..." Hundreds of them. That doesn't even factor in the songs you've kinda finished. Like the one from 6 years ago still on your old laptop? Or the 80 track monstrosity that you couldn't look at anymore?
By Richard Steighner6 years ago in Beat
Why Music Will Save Us
Ask yourself, when was the last time you have been listening to the music? Was it on your way home, as the beat has pulsed in your headphones, or did you hear it coming from the cafe on the street? Reality is, music takes a huge part in our lives; it's everywhere. One song can make you feel sad for no specific reason, while others will put a smile on your face.
By Kristina Oleinichenko6 years ago in Beat
Loving Your Talents
I don’t think there’s one genre of music that I don’t enjoy. When I look back on my life, I truly have been in every genre. I grew up on rock. I’ve always been really appreciative towards my mom who introduced me to legendary rockers, and when I hear their music now, I instantly go back to me as a little girl. Then in middle school and high school, I started loving musical theatre songs, but still listening to alternative and pop music. In college I listened to country and hip-hop. After college and now, I tend to gravitate towards female rappers and jazz music. It’s just so interesting to see my evolution within genres. There’s genres I prefer over others. But I appreciate all musicians putting their form of art out there. I love music. I grew up around it all my life and love discovering new music and re-discovering my old music.
By MarisaKaye7 years ago in Beat
The Garage Guitarist
It was late 1969, early 1970. I was 13 years old and had been learning guitar for about a year when I was given what I considered to be the key to a world of freedom. Mum & Dad said it was okay for me to setup my room in a shed inside Dad’s garage. The shed was the size of a small bedroom, about eight by ten in the old measurements. It was originally built from scraps of recycled building material from a 100 year old house and was initially used as a tool shed.
By Ian Carter 7 years ago in Beat
