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i don’t think this works for every album, but it does for so many. words carry a lot of weight for me, and when i read the lyrics to an album while i’m listening to it, i can give it my undivided attention and connect with it more. i’m linking an album (Heart Sky by Emily Yacina) that i first listened to without reading the lyrics, and when i listened to it the second time and read the lyrics while listening, i fell so in love with it and i now see it as a part of the blueprint for the kind of music i want to make someday. also, this album has one instrumental track ("Dove") and i like to just ruminate and make up lyrics while i listen, lyrics that leave my brain by the time i reach the next song…
Sep 23, 2024
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don’t listen to the album while doing chores, or on a walk, or while you work. lay down, close your eyes, and simply absorb it completely. most albums make much more sense when you absorb them this way
Sep 6, 2024
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While I love lots of music and have created way too many playlists, I always get fixated on the same five songs during a period of time, before inevitably finding new ones to be attached to (and “retiring” the previous ones into the void of my Spotify liked list).
I used to think it was a strange way to listen to music, especially since I can be so obsessed with a select # of songs and then just forget they exist, or only revisit years later. But when I do go back, or hear the songs play out in the wild, it’s so cathartic and bittersweet. I can remember the exact chapter of my life, how I was feeling at the time/what I was going through, and it reminds me how much time has passed and all the experiences I’ve had/the various people I’ve met (temporary or not). I can remember and feel the feelings, and then just allow it to fade back into the background.
I doubt I’m the only one listening to music this way, but if that’s not you, it’s a sentimental outlook to lean into!
Sep 17, 2024
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albums are creative experiences that were carefully crafted by artists with their own experiences, values, interests, etc. in mind. i believe that those who don't listen to albums are missing out on a critical part of the musical experience. i really love to see how artists transition from song to song and listen to their music in the way it was intended to be listened to. my favorite album at the moment is speaking in tongues by talking heads.
Feb 29, 2024
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the last word i wrote down in my list is maelstrom! i think i have like 100 words written down, some of them repeated without meaning to... i like words a lot and there are many i wish to remember and immortalize. what’s a word you never want to forget?
Sep 29, 2024
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i saw this cloud shaped like a bunny like a month ago and i think about her all the time
Sep 5, 2024