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Beat's recommended playlist for all of your musical needs.
It's A Vibe
We are currently living in uncertain times. We've lost count on how many days it has been since this stay at home order. From gaining five pounds to everyone Ticking their Toc and watching every Netflix show that streaming service has to offer, we have now become frustrated and suffering from cabin fever. One thing that has gotten us through many days is the music. I have curated a playlist to get you through all of your quarantine needs.
By teisha leshea6 years ago in Beat
The 7 Best Songs for an Anxious Mind
No one is immune to stress. We all have our days where we worry. There are days where we fear the worst. All those things can affect one's mental health, which is just as important as physical health. But do you know what the best medicine for an anxious mind is? Music! Music can boost our moods and lift our spirits. The right song can make a massive difference when we feel anxiety. So, I've compiled a playlist that is suited for calming down the nerves.
By Sarah Loyd6 years ago in Beat
The Open Field
Before quarantine, I lived in the northern part of Israel. I was dancing, eating, existing on a beautiful commune in a remote town not far from the Israel-Lebanon border; it was a dream. I would call my brother sometimes and he would joke about how I joined a cult because the days were filled with dancing in a grandiose studio with floor to ceiling windows that overlooked this big, open field. The field was lush with poppies and other wildflowers, the sun constantly kissing that field with its warmth. After dance, I would go to the cafe for an iced coffee before sprawling out in the field, bathing in the heat of the sun and almost suffocating in the plush barrage of flowers. Sometimes I would bring my notepad and write, sometimes I would draw, many times I would sit in the field with my fellow commune members and we would make flower crowns to be given to whomever had a birthday coming up. No matter the activity, I found joy and pure bliss in living in the commune. Sometimes I would walk over to the house of one of teachers and we would sit and talk on his porch, greeting passersby and picking through miscellaneous mysterious fruit-flavored candies until we had certifiably tried every flavor. Living in Israel allowed me to find true happiness, even amidst difficult times and exhaustion from dancing up to seven hours a day.
By Amanda Monteith6 years ago in Beat
Quarantine Playlist
When I first heard of the Coronavirus, I felt that life as we knew it would change... drastically. Boy, I wasn’t prepared for how much. I’ve never homeschooled my kids; one is now in college and the other in fourth grade, but when the bigger cities started closing schools,I knew it was only a matter of time before it got to us. Being from a smaller community, there were a lot of people who didn’t think that our schools would shut down but the four- year university that I live near was the first to close and begin online classes. Not too many weeks later, the school district decided to as well, which for preschool through high school meant a longer spring break and the younger kids were ecstatic. That was, until they found out they weren’t going back to school at all this year. Hence, homeschooling commenced. To say it’s been a challenge for both myself and my fourth grader is an understatement...subjects aren’t taught like they were even when my son was that age, not to mention when I was her age. I am grateful to her teacher and principal for making it a little easier on those of us who weren’t built to teach. Luckily, she and I both enjoy reading, so we save that for the end of the day. Her way of coping is being able to have “virtual play dates,” playing Minecraft or Wildcraft together or just messaging GIFs and funny images or memes back and forth to her friends. This gives me a little while to work on stories that I’m writing and listen to my music or just relax.
By Jenn Martin-Wright6 years ago in Beat
AT HOME PLAYLIST. Third Place in Quarantine Playlist Challenge.
The Coronavirus flipped our world upside down and now, apart from getting dressed up to put the bins out or to go grocery shopping, we are all at home. The most exciting thing about our days are phone calls from friends or going outside for our government approved exercises.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Beat
Texxx-Man Cosplay’s Quarantine Playlist
Are you bored and have nothing to do? Are you feeling lonely, depressed, and unable to hang out with your friends? If you have answered yes to both of these questions, I have the perfect solution to ease your loneliness. As you have already noticed, the coronavirus pandemic has already taken a toll on millions of people who have lost their jobs, being separated from the people that they love, not working at the moment, or all of the above. There has been a dramatic spike in calls to mental health and suicide prevention hotlines since this outbreak began. Believe me. I’m currently going through the same issues as those suffering from mental illness. The nonstop news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on me mentally and probably for others as well.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 years ago in Beat
The Quarantine Vibes!
What are you doing during quarantine? What music are you listening to? Well, for me, I haven’t stopped listening to Mr. Ghetto Lenny himself; otherwise known as Saint Jhn. Some of you may not know who Saint Jhn is, but here I am, coming to the rescue to enlighten you. Guyanese-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer; Saint Jhn, is a secret weapon within the industry. What can’t he do?... Saint Jhn, is known for working amongst some of our industry favorites such as Usher, Kiesza, Nico & Vinz, Jidenna, and for you Beyhive fans, he has also worked with Beyoncé, on one of her biggest songs, Brown Skin Girl. Then in 2018, Saint Jhn debuted his first album, Collection One. To me, this was the grand entrance for Saint Jhn, because in 2019, he created his second studio album called, Ghetto Lenny’s Love Songs, and this album has been my quarantine go-to ever since we’ve been hit with the Coronavirus pandemic.
By Georgette Smith6 years ago in Beat
Quarantine Playlist
As a sit on my new, yet not so new, “home office” made up of a love seat, a chair and a bunch of wild power cords charging everything, I look back on some of my favourite and new favourite songs that keep me going through out the day to get pumped into the much needed weekend. I realize a lot of them are dance songs and three out of the fifteen songs are in another language other than English. I think it’s a great experience to have a variety of dance music to enjoy throughout the week because it uplifts your mood and sprits (and hopefully you immune system!). I listen to these songs when I need a pick-me-up or something to help motivate me to move or to create. Also, these songs are my go-to if I am cleaning, cooking or even creating artwork (doodles and drafts count too, right?). Even when my “creation” does not turn out as planned at least I had my fun moving and grooving to the musical playlist on Youtube.
By Nicole Cadwallader6 years ago in Beat
A Playlist for the End of the World
No, it doesn’t feature any REM. With nothing but time on our hands, we’ve been occupying ourselves with all manner of new, house-bound activities. From TikTok dances to Tiger King, Banana-bread baking to mask-making, happiness — or at least entertainment? — is found in strange places during this lockdown life.
By Lauren Baer6 years ago in Beat
5 Empowering Disney Songs For Feeling in Control of Your Life
I get a lot of questions from people asking me how I'm so happy all the time. The simple answer is that I limit the sad things in my life. I surround myself with stuff that makes me feel good, and Disney of course plays a huge part in that. Here are five Disney songs that make me feel strong, happy and empowered.
By Tone Breistrand6 years ago in Beat
