80s music

The 80s were chockful of New Wave power ballads, synthesizers, drum machines, and no shortage of Madonna and Michael Jackson.

I Should Have Told You Before
Verse 1 I saw you every day, but I stayed quiet, Watched you smile, watched your world light. You were bold, the kind that shines so bright,
By fatima irfan9 months ago in Beat
Just A Taste
I love the playful energy that floats throughout the song I have attached (Imagine Dragon - Ragged Insomnia) ** This is the kind of beat I imagined as I wrote these lyrics. Female or male vocalist with a strong blended harmony in the chorus and bridge, and it needs a strong drum beat. The verses are breathy and follow the strum of a bass guitar with the second verse building to the drum beat in the chorus.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden9 months ago in Beat
Music as an Emotional Outlet: How Youth Express Themselves Through Sound
This blog is devoted to an examination of the relationship between music and the emotions of teenagers. Our focus is on what young people have to say about the different types of experiences they derive from involving themselves in music through high levels of listening and through active participation in playing or singing. One teenager wrote about three individual music pieces that she or he had listened to and liked for at least six minutes: 'Whenever I listen to these pieces, it relaxes me and lets me escape all the pressure that I feel under.'
By Richard Hovan9 months ago in Beat
Another Plagiaristic Poetic Progressive Playlist
Introduction This is a sort of follow up to my first try at this that you can read and listen to here: I thought I would create a plagiaristic poem based on bands, albums and songs and follow it with a playlist of the songs chosen in the poem.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 9 months ago in Beat
The Importance of Hiring a Professional Piano Moving Company
Moving a piano is no simple task, it requires specialized knowledge, careful planning, and proper equipment. Pianos are heavy, delicate instruments with intricate internal parts that can be easily damaged if not handled properly. Whether it’s a grand piano, an upright, or a baby grand, using a professional piano moving company ensures that the move will be executed smoothly and safely. For anyone seeking piano movers in Colorado Springs, hiring experienced professionals guarantees that the instrument will be treated with the care and attention it deserves throughout the entire process.
By Jack John9 months ago in Beat
Drinking Cherry Cola in Unmarked Cars. Content Warning.
Introduction This was a story from my Seven Days In blog that was about some of the odd censorship of music by the BBC and the way that bands and songwriters managed to get around it.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 9 months ago in Beat
“Smoke” by Mouth Water Is a Synth-Soaked Escape You’ll Want to Stay Lost In
Italian synth-wave producer and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Fancelli, better known by his evocative moniker Mouth Water, steps back into the spotlight with “Smoke”—a hauntingly lush single that lands like a whisper in the dark: seductive, cinematic, and quietly defiant.
By Khushboo Malhotra9 months ago in Beat
Bob, Greg and Grant
It was a turning away from something I knew. A big change from the age of music that grew and grew. Late nights with the image and video.
By Kendall Defoe 9 months ago in Beat
In the Key of Truth
It took me a long time to realize that. For years, I thought I was quiet because I had nothing to say. But the truth is, I had everything to say—I just didn’t know how to say it loud enough for the world to hear me.
By Nauman Khan9 months ago in Beat
Coachella 2025 Full Lineup & Surprise Guest Performances Lady Gaga BLACKPINK Green Day & More.
Coachella 2025 Full Lineup & Surprise Guest Performances Lady Gaga BLACKPINK Green Day & More Coachella 2025 has once again taken the global stage by storm delivering an unforgettable lineup of artists legendary headliners and surprise guest performances that have left fans buzzing. Held at the iconic Empire Polo Club in Indio California across two weekends (April 11–13 and April 18–20) this year’s festival has offered everything from pop icons to punk rock legends and genre blending collaborations. Here's a breakdown of the most talked about special guest performances we’ve seen (and can expect) at Coachella 2025.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in Beat
Run for Your Life
This is a submission for the Harmonic Vocals challenge. It is divided into three parts: the lyrics, an actual recording of the song (with you truly on vocals), and, for the truly musically minded, the song script detailing the musical structure.
By Calvin London9 months ago in Beat
WHAT WAS VOX HUMANA?
My music question of the year so far is, "Why wasn't Vox Humana a bigger deal than it was 40 years ago? This write-up just missed the 40th anniversary of Kenny Loggins' Vox Humana album, which was released, March 15, 1985. Rolling Stone Magazine's Don Shewey described it as, "... some of the most elegant hightech rhythm tracks to ever come out of Los Angeles."
By Winners Only9 months ago in Beat