Playlists
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Gen-X Teen Alone in the Wild World. Top Story - May 2021.
The year was 1987, my excitement could easily be seen by anyone who cared to notice that I was officially, at least in my mind, grown-up; a 'teen-ager' at last. Teen years are when childish innocence seems to be naturally abandoned for more important things such as social interactions and a budding awareness of more than the personal space around one's self. These years are when one becomes aware of the world and the inconsistencies with all the innocent and simple rules children learn; be nice to others and always - always treat others as you'd like to be treated - "The Golden Rule".
By Meko James 5 years ago in Beat
It's A Teenage Wasteland
It's all the same, only the names will change, every day, it seems we're wasting away. What lines from a song better describe the angst of a teenager in the eighties and nineties. Boy, Bon Jovi was great at capturing the mentality of young men in the times. He was also capturing the hearts, minds, and if he'd let them souls of teen girls everywhere. Which, was something that young boys wanted to do.
By Jason Ray Morton 5 years ago in Beat
Nine Songs Reflecting My Teenage Angst. Top Story - May 2021.
The definition of angst is: “feelings of fear, anxiety, apprehension or insecurity.” At no time in our life do we feel angst perhaps as much as when we were teenagers. Oh, how I remember when I would play a song that “got me” over-and-over while I wallowed in my angst, as a teen! Below are the songs I remember that expressed my teen angst the most:
By Karla Bowen Herman5 years ago in Beat
Who Me? Angsty?
I officially became a teen on May 4th, 1973. I had begun my decade of angst well before that time, convinced that I was not meant to be where I was, doing what I was doing, living where I lived. The whole world was one big mousetrap, and it had me by the tail.
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Beat
The Next 12 Songs You Need To Hear
CHIKA - "Can't Explain It" Chika was born in Montgomery, Alabama. She's long had a deep interest in music and slam poetry and explored both while attending Booker T. Washington Magnet High School. Her talent garnered her an acceptance letter to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, but due to tuition costs, she enrolled at the University of South Alabama instead only to drop out after her first year to focus on a music career.
By Charlie Le Fol5 years ago in Beat
Classical Music Playlist You Must Listen To and That Inspires You
Listening to classical music can make you as relaxed as energetic, as well as being involved in a very emotional state. I love listening to classical music, as well playing the violin. My passion for classical music extend as much as I listen to (new) music and recordings. Why does a musician play the way he or she plays? What feeling(s) do I get? And I can ask myself many more questions, but overall, I love making my own playlist, whether it is on YouTube, Spotify, or any other streaming platform.
By Agnes Laurens5 years ago in Beat
Experiencing 'Sleep'
My Zen playlist is a little different. It includes only one artist and features just one composition. It lasts eight hours and twenty-four minutes. Maybe the most unique thing about my Zen playlist is that the first time I listened to it, I experienced it in person, during a live performance.
By Mike Barzacchini5 years ago in Beat
In a Tizzy? Well, I’ve Got Some Tunes to Soothe You: Americana Edition. Third Place in Zen Playlist Challenge.
Pardon me, but I think it's a little unusual (rude) to leave Americana out of the conversation when we're talking about "zen" or soothing music. Personally, it's my go-to genre when I need any kind of comforting or encouragement. Whenever I find myself in a rut, I'll play one of my favorite Americana tunes and like magic, I find my way back to center with a renewed sense of purpose and steadfast motivation.
By Dream Silas5 years ago in Beat
