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Ten Essential Steely Dan Deep Cuts
I have been a Steely Dan fan for 45 years and have each studio album permanently etched into the reccesses of my subconscious mind. I did more than just listen to the albums. I studied them and I memorized the placement of each instrument and vocal. I dug deep into the musical and vocal arrangements. The technical side of Steely Dan's albums is amazing. Gary Katz produced the entire lot of albums from Steely Dan's classic period of 1972 to 1980 and Roger Nichols engineered every one of Steely Dan's albums right down to 2003's Everything Must Go. Nichols had a reputation for creating an impeccable sound quality. He paid close attention to every detail of every instrument and vocal that was placed in front of him. His finesse in the studio was responsible for turning a great band into a phenomenal band. Nichols was best known for working with Steely Dan and John Denver. But he also worked with countless other musicians.
By Rick Henry Christopher 3 years ago in Beat
Playlist: Music and Reflection
Seven years old - I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman The first song I can remember relating to is this song. I remember watching the movie Crossroads and Britney Spears was in her prime. I know. Typical. Every girl relates to this song. The simple fact of not wanting to be a child anymore, let me grow up, but also not knowing who the heck I am suppose to be. I was just a girl with divorced parents and with a new stepdad, a narrative more common than not, but to me, it was a decision made by my parents that made me feel like I will never be happy. How am I suppose to grow up with my parent's split up going back and forth and having to make decisions such as "who do I want to spend Christmas with this year?" How do my siblings and I make these decisions without hurting anyone's feelings? How will I be raised correctly? Who will I be? At this point, I had no idea I was going to continue changing throughout the years. It is not like you hit a certain age and stay that way forever.
By Sandra Blandon3 years ago in Beat
Speaking Through the Soundtrack
Dealing with a broken heart after your soul mate dies is devastatingly isolating. I’ve had to endure emotions so heavy and exhausting that it’s as if I’m walking through a wall of Jell-O. But along the way, I’ve had a soundtrack that has put an exclamation point on every feeling and reminded me that I’m not alone.
By Christine Koenig3 years ago in Beat
Rain, Music, and Smartphones: A Polygamous Marriage
One of my favorite sounds in the world is rain. You might find me walking in a midnight storm or curled up on a sofa with a glass of wine, night or day, being soothed by thunder and lightning. Three loves in my life feel primal: rain, music, and a third that will remain nameless to keep this G-rated.
By D. ALEXANDRA PORTER3 years ago in Beat
Meghan’s Melodic Playlist
Hello everyone! I'm looking forward to this! This is the most important exercise for me about this challenge by sharing the music that has shaped my life, lifting up my mood, expressing my feelings/emotions, battling my struggles/pain, seeking amazing adventures, and celebrating my moments, and so on… Creating our own music playlist is always one of the best coping tools and very fun creative tools as well.
By Meghan LeVaughn 3 years ago in Beat
An Awesome Playlist to Get You Through Life's Ups & Downs
Isn't music the universal language of the soul? Even if us humans have different things in common, combined with different values and life experiences; it is fair to say that music is the glue that keeps us sane, regardless as to what is going on, right here and right now. Then why would YouTube even exist? Same with Spotify? Why would we even bother with the ARIA charts if none of us appreciated music, and by listening to it. From the bottom of my heart; thank you to whoever invented music in the first place, as well as the concept of playlists.
By Justine Crowley3 years ago in Beat
The Soundtrack: Seasons of My Life
Dear Listener, Music has truly played an integral part in my life, as I am certain it has for you as well, and I am honored to compile this soundtrack for you. These songs are the most prominent in expressing an accurate representation of who I am and how life was for me during the times I have recounted, as well as how it all played out. Of course, this soundtrack cannot include all of the tracks in my life, but rather, the greatest hits version. They are not in chronological order of how it happened necessarily; they were listed randomly. Putting this together has allowed me to reflect on the seasons of my life, and regard how deeply and richly I have lived. It will be a keepsake to remind me of where I have been, and I will continue to add to it. Enjoy!
By Friendly Fox 3 years ago in Beat
Migrant Motel Shows Great Promise with New Song 'Party'
Migrant Motel is a Los Angeles based Alt.Pop duo that have been releasing music and touring since 2017. They have been building a solid career by releasing singles backed with exceptionally well-done videos, and touring – including headlining the BMI stage at Lollapalooza in 2021. Their new single, “Party” flips the script on the usual party song by telling a tale of infatuation that never comes to fruition. It’s a universal story about wanting someone who doesn’t want you back – a relatable theme that is the backbone of this rising duo’s music.
By RockNRollBuddha3 years ago in Beat
