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Soundtrack of a Homeless Addict's Wife. First Place in The Soundtrack of Your Year Challenge. Content Warning.
If this were a support group meeting, I might say: Hi, my name is Marilyn. My husband is a homeless addict. Instead, I am using Vocal Media's Soundtrack of The Year Challenge to share an intimate part of my life that I haven't written about on this platform. 2024 has been a whirlwind of emotional flux as my husband's near brush with death sent me back in time reliving much heartache, anger, and frustration. Dredging up old memories recaptured a darkness I never thought I'd see again.
By Marilyn Gloverabout a year ago in Beat
2024 Playlist of Lows and Highs
I have always had such an admiration and love for music ever since I was child. I just love how music can tell a person’s story even without the music artist knowing the person that they are writing about. But even people in the music industry will tell their own stories through their songs. I was first taught to sing by someone I loved from my family when I was just a little girl; she may be gone now but her love for me and music continues to live on in me. Music over the years has become my passion and my therapy when I’m battling my internal emotions or dealing with everyday struggles. I will say this that this year has been the most chaotic year of my life where I experienced a lot of lows and highs. I am glad that as this year is finally coming to an end, I’m seeing a lot of light and hope as I am getting ready to make a lot of big changes soon for a better future. But here are a few songs that pretty much got me through so much rough times.
By Joanna Blazeabout a year ago in Beat
A Record of Records: Taylor Swift's Historic Grammy Nominations
Introduction: The Unstoppable Taylor Swift Taylor Swift’s remarkable career continues to soar as she adds yet another historic achievement to her legacy. As the first woman artist to earn this many Grammy nominations, Swift has set a new precedent for female artists in the music industry. Known for her versatility across multiple genres and her knack for connecting with audiences, Swift is not only wrapping up the legendary Eras Tour but is now on track to break records at the Grammys. This milestone in music history underscores her significant impact on the industry, redefining what it means to be an artist in the modern era.
By mureed hussainabout a year ago in Beat
Top Five Live Covers You Should Watch
Not too much on denigrating the art of the cover, now. Especially, as I've made clear, the live one. It's often high stakes thanks to some inaugural, celebratory, or tribute event in an arena, maybe even in front of the original artist. The live cover, in my opinion, is how an artist truly earns their stripes. Have they made it their own whilst honouring the original? Have they chosen the right track, or indeed been chosen for the event correctly? And ultimately, can they sing someone else's notes and lyrics with new, exciting meaning without changing its DNA?
By Jessica Baileyabout a year ago in Beat
From One Direction to Superstar: The Timeline of Harry Styles' Success
Harry Styles achieved worldwide success at just 16-years old after appearing on the British reality show, The X-Factor. Since then, Styles has achieved massive success on his own and set to be known forever as one of the greatest pop artists to ever exist.
By Jenika Enochabout a year ago in Beat
Who Eased Minds Best?
There are many things about being a kid that one never forgets. For example, I will never forget being 11 years old in the spring of 2001 and sitting in the passenger seat of my aunt’s black Nissan, eating my medium-sized cup of French Vanilla ice cream mixed with gummy bears. We were parked in front of a now long-gone Baskin-Robbins shop almost hidden inside a shopping center near Desert Inn and Sandhill, not far from the Boulder Station Hotel & Casino in the southeast corner of Las Vegas. The CD playing on the car radio was 1972’s Simon & Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits. Even 15 years later, I remember the powerful and dramatic crash that hit the la-la-lie chorus of “The Boxer.” I also recall setting my teenage romantic angst to the psychedelic sound and melody of “The Sound of Silence.” Finally, I still remember a wonderful kind of fear flowing down my spine while hearing the dramatic “Wall of Sound” force of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. It was a kind of power only matched by Art Garfunkel belting those infamous high notes in the song’s crescendo.
By Michael Kantuabout a year ago in Beat
The Surprising Truth About Pop Music: Beyond the Beats and Lyrics. AI-Generated.
Pop music, with its catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, has dominated the music industry for decades. But beneath the surface of the catchy beats and infectious choruses lies a rich tapestry of stories, influences, and cultural significance. Let's delve into some surprising truths about pop music that you may never have known.
By Kelly Munala Brookesabout a year ago in Beat
