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.
Playlist: Music and Reflection
Seven years old - I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman The first song I can remember relating to is this song. I remember watching the movie Crossroads and Britney Spears was in her prime. I know. Typical. Every girl relates to this song. The simple fact of not wanting to be a child anymore, let me grow up, but also not knowing who the heck I am suppose to be. I was just a girl with divorced parents and with a new stepdad, a narrative more common than not, but to me, it was a decision made by my parents that made me feel like I will never be happy. How am I suppose to grow up with my parent's split up going back and forth and having to make decisions such as "who do I want to spend Christmas with this year?" How do my siblings and I make these decisions without hurting anyone's feelings? How will I be raised correctly? Who will I be? At this point, I had no idea I was going to continue changing throughout the years. It is not like you hit a certain age and stay that way forever.
By Sandra Blandon3 years ago in Beat
A long climb from Uncertainty
If I knew then what I know now, I would have started my life singing this song. Instead, we begin here: One rainy February night long ago and far away from my present life, I popped into the world screaming my displeasure at being unceremoniously pushed into a world of certain uncertainty.
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Beat
Meghan’s Melodic Playlist
Hello everyone! I'm looking forward to this! This is the most important exercise for me about this challenge by sharing the music that has shaped my life, lifting up my mood, expressing my feelings/emotions, battling my struggles/pain, seeking amazing adventures, and celebrating my moments, and so on… Creating our own music playlist is always one of the best coping tools and very fun creative tools as well.
By Meghan LeVaughn 3 years ago in Beat
Why Music is Incredibly Important for Human Beings
Music, in its myriad forms, has been an integral part of human civilization since ancient times. Across cultures and throughout history, music has played a vital role in shaping societies, connecting people, and expressing human emotions. From joyous celebrations to solemn rituals, music resonates within us and holds a profound significance. This article delves into why music is incredibly important for human beings, exploring its impact on our emotions, well-being, communication, and cultural identity.
By Gokul Nath3 years ago in Beat
Pain Playlist
Pain. Unfortunately, it has a place in my life, the lives of others, and in music. The last two years, following a severe neck and spinal injury have been very, very difficult. It is a compounding list of injuries, having to do with genetic hypermobility and previous traumas. For brevity's sake, it is ~bad. To date, I still cannot drive more than a few miles. I wear a neck brace constantly. Even lifting my cats for a snuggle, has dire consequences. The following songs are about experiencing, coping with, and growing through the pain. They span a few different genres and multiple different artists. So please, give something new a chance. I don't want this playlist to come off as bleak. There are only thirteen songs and the underlying tone to most of them is inspiring. I lean on these songs when I don't feel good, and I find comfort in their familiarity. I hope not only the songs, but also my insights can reach the souls of those who need to be reached.
By Abby Kay Mendonca3 years ago in Beat
Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues."
I've always taught my kids and grandkids that history repeats it's self, always. No matter if we want to acknowledge that or not as human beings doesn't matter because it's a fact that cannot be ignored and the absolute truth I have of that is one song, "Inner City Blues" by Marvin Gaye.
By John P. Creekmore3 years ago in Beat
Feeling misunderstood?
5. I just couldn't get through that gut-wrenching pain in my stomach without these songs. That feeling of no matter what you do you will never fit in, or worst, your partner will never get you the way that they should. You may gaslight yourself and say that you may be overthinking, that you may be as crazy as they said you are. but I have proof that you are not. Here is the deal. If someone cares about you and I mean truly cares about you, they will put in the effort. There is no such thing as busy anymore. there is enough time. There are 24 hours in the day for them to do so, 24 hours to love and cherish you. " There are 24 hours in a day" and they chose to lie and gaslight you in those 24 hours.
By it's just S3 years ago in Beat
The "Gifted Kid To Haunted Bitch Pipeline" Playlist
I'm one of those people that have thought about what kind of soundtrack they would have if there life were made into a movie. Even though, so far, the movie would be a box office bomb- I mean, it's a simple life so far if you don't count existential dread and mental upheaval as anything exciting.
By Delise Fantome3 years ago in Beat
Shiver
Frisson. It's the French word for "shiver". In this case though, it's not because you're cold. It's because you are stimulated by music. Did you know that only 55-86% of people actually experience this? That was news to me. I am happy to include myself in this percentage because music really moves me, and it always has.
By Sara Wilson3 years ago in Beat
A Life of Music
I feel that I'm only alive because of music. Let me explain, most of us love music and a lot of us feel like we're the only one's that experience music on a deeper level than most. But I can honestly say that music affects me so deeply that it has literally saved my life on a number of occasions, I have suffered from depression for as long as I can remember and I remember the feeling of wanting my life to end around the age of 15. At that time I was on my way to becoming the artist I am today and doing so with my music always in the room or on the go, (it was 1984 so yeah, I had a boom box don't judge.). I had to have it on all the time no matter what to the point that it made my parents crazy, even though it was really their fault. I grew up with my mother playing Fleetwood Mac "Rumors", Chicago's Greatest Hits or James Taylor all over the house, while in the garage on any given Friday or Saturday night, my father would be listening to Merle Haggard, Waylon & Willie, B.B. King, The Rolling Stones or he would have WYSO radio playing bluegrass. I loved all of it and I couldn't get enough of it.
By John P. Creekmore3 years ago in Beat
