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.
Sweet December Day
In 2016, I was scheduled to open up for Leon Russell at the Tower Theater in Bend, Oregon in May. When a tour bus broke down, that show was postponed to December 7. When I realized this was the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, I felt compelled to write a song to commemorate this auspicious day, a "day that will live forever in infamy." Only since it happened 28 years before I was born, I knew next to nothing about it.
By Victor Johnson8 years ago in Beat
Music
Music is my life; when I want to get away from the world I put my headphones on and away I go. I go to a place where no one can ever dream of. I go to a dream world where everything is great where there are no worries. That’s what happens when music is in my system. It takes my mind off of everything that’s happening in my life. Sometimes I just need some time away from reality and go to a fantasy world. Hard to explain what it does to me, the sound the words to certain songs. It lifts me up to another dimension; it’s just so fascinating how something so simple can take you away from everything. It just blocks this cruel place we call the world. With everything that’s going on, just need to escape. There are all types of music that could take you to all types of places. Just got to let your mind wander and see where it takes you, you will be surprised.
By Angie Ramos8 years ago in Beat
Live in Rhythm
Just follow the notes. Do you ever feel kind of like a broken record? Or an old cassette tape that has had its innerds pulled out, tied back together and then stuffed back inside? And from that point on, nothing really seemed the same, like everything was a little scratchy and fuzzy?
By Benjamin pace8 years ago in Beat
'I Stand With Orlando' Justin Bieber Will Go Ahead With Orlando Concert Despite Recent Tragedy
Justin Bieber has recently announced to the public that he shall not be cancelling his Orlando concert following the recent mass shooting crisis. The chart topping singer took to Twitter this morning (16 June) and announced he will go forward with his concert despite the recent tragic events.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Beat
Finding My Life With A Train Song
Music is such a deeply ingrained part of our #culture. Honestly, it's such a major part of creation itself. How many times have you heard of an animal singing to another, whether it's as a mating call or just a way for connection - there's just something about music that simply put, is the purest form of beauty imaginable.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Beat
Memories With That One Special Person Magically Revived
Just like television shows and films, music makes a huge impact on my life. Being 19 years old, many people will assume I'll go for a song more modern and up to date. But think again. In the spirit of #GrammysWeek I'm going to dig up an old classic to run through and why it has a special connection living inside me - 'Angels' by Robbie Williams.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Beat
Orlando Charity Single To Be Released By Broadway Stars
Broadway stars from the past and the present will come together to a record their own version of 'What The World Needs Now Is Love' single. The charity single is being recorded to support the victims of the tragic Orlando nightclub shooting.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Beat
I'm On Drugs
Every time I listen to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by the British band Queen it gives me goosebumps. I will never grow tired of hearing it. It is such a complex, multifaceted, and operatic song that it will be remembered as one of the greatest songs ever. I bet you have a similar story or relationship with a different song or who knows; maybe we share the same tastes.
By Nicolas Niño Vaquerizo8 years ago in Beat
The Paradox of Finding Your True Purpose
For most of my life I have always wondered, "What am I doing here?" What is the meaning of this existence? This is a succinct summation for the human condition. The necessity of a reason has been a splinter in my psyche leading to a number of ups and downs. Some of us are lucky enough to be exposed to the numerous ideologies in the world such as Nihilism or the various religions to fall back on and explain our existence, but there are always those who are perpetually tortured in not knowing how to live. As far back as I could remember, I felt immense heartache at times and as my childhood progressed, I experienced a few traumatizing events such as a mother suffering from an addiction. Struggling with a kind of depression or even a depressive mindset sets you in a sludge. Through the years, the cycles would become normalized, leading to immense apathy and disdain for existence itself. In my mind, however, there's also a struggle to find a sense of meaning and belonging that says to compromise and to try and find the things that could possibly bring joy not only to myself but others, as well. I wanted to pull myself out of these cycles of immense misanthropy and be useful as well as happy.
By Giovanni Medrano8 years ago in Beat
What Is PLUR?
As an OG in the rave scene, I can tell you that EDM culture and rave culture has definitely evolved a lot over the years. I initially joined the rave scene in the mid-2000s, and many of my closer friends in that scene were the people who held underground raves in the 90s.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Beat
Every Damn Song Reminds Me Of You
It was my first week of business school and I had finally started to find my place and make some friends. The group I found myself in was a smorgasbord of people, a fact we realized as the years went on and the reason some of us drifted apart. Despite any eventual parting, I was lucky to have them. I felt stronger than I ever had before, having just moved continents away from everything I had ever known. I was finally the young independent woman I had always dreamt of becoming...
By Marla Felipe8 years ago in Beat
