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10 Songs That Will Save Your Life
Music is often under appreciated by the general population, not nearly generating the respect that it absolutely deserves. Most people don’t realize but music is everywhere, and without it the world would be unbearably silent. So here are just ten of the many songs that will no doubt save your beautiful soul.
By Sandra Quin8 years ago in Beat
What It's Like to Be a Beatlemaniac and Vintage Enthusiast in 2017
I was 13 years old the first time I saw The Beatles movie, Help! Before sitting down with a good friend of mine to watch this zany film, I had only been a casual fan of the Fab Four. Sure, I knew all the songs off of Abbey Road and Let It Be, but doesn't every kid whose parents were born in the 1960s? Regardless, I have always been a pop culture fanatic and 13-year-old me was no exception, so I was eager to see the film. As I laughed at those four Liverpudlian lads, really seeing their faces and not just hearing their voices for the first time, I started to feel the rumblings of what would go on to become a lifelong love affair with music and the 1960s.
By Mary Devlin8 years ago in Beat
Five Innocent Christmas Songs with Surprisingly Dark Pasts
Every holiday song has a special place in our hearts, memories forming along with lyrics that run through crowded department stores and blast from car speakers. Even though these songs are played every single year on a repetitive loop, some might not know the true meaning behind their lyrics.
By Shelby Yarchin8 years ago in Beat
The Boss on Broadway: A Once in a Lifetime Experience
When Bruce Springsteen announced earlier this year that he would be doing a Broadway residency, many were unsure what to expect. Would he play for fours hours like he did last year? Or would he mix things up every night?
By Alex Goudge8 years ago in Beat
Shaken Not Twerked: Beyonce In Talks To Sing 'Bond 25' Song
Say his name, say his name, because 007's next theme song could be about to get a "bootylicious" makeover from a certain queen of pop. We already know that Daniel Craig will be back as the sharp-shooting secret agent, but he could have a rather famous (not so) "single lady" in tow if Beyoncé Knowles-Carter decides to whip out her diamond-encrusted microphone for #Bond25.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Beat
Did Piano Really Change My Life That Much?
Hi. My name is Marshall, and I started playing piano with my grandmother when I was just 7-and-a-half years old. Summer of 2003. Almost 14 years later, I sit here writing this story on how it changed my life for the better- and how playing an instrument will do the same for you.
By Marshall Thomas8 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
