playlist
“cool, calm, and collected” When life’s trials and tribulations become overwhelming I find it best to simply retreat to my room, sprawl across my bed, put in my headphones and drown out the sounds of the world. Something relatively soothing is just what the doctor ordered. These tracks are the remedy for a jumbled mind.
by Lizzi Holland
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“Lady Blue” by As Cities Burn
With a slow start and an electric ending, this a song that will relax you, but not send to you dreamville. This is a song that will make you think. Your brainwaves will sync up with the beat and enjoy the trip.
“Starry-Eyed” by Elli Gouldering Now, you’ve probably heard the original version of this, but the “Starry Eyed” that belongs on this playlist is the acoustic version. Elli Gouldering’s voice is so pure while maintaining a hint of a jazzy rasp. When I first heard this version I had goosebumps.
“Imaginary Enemy” by Circa Survive This is another song in where the acoustic version is better than the original. The less prominent music allows you to hear Anthony Green’s voice in a way I never had before. The chilling lyrics and phenomenal guitar solo will leave you wanting more.
“Mexican Wine” by Fountains of Wayne
Laughing Senior Zachary Lund embraces funnier side of life as he works his way through his early artistic career
“Mexican Wine” is tad more lighthearted than the previously selected songs. It does, however, still contain a solid melody with an older feel to it.l
“Not a Second to Waste” by A Rocket to the Moon This song connects to the small part in everyone that worries that they’re wasting their time on someone/something. Bittersweet due to its hint of truth, you’ll want to replay this song over and over.
“Another Lonely Day” by Ben Harper If you have never heard of Ben Harper then you’re severely missing out. One of the most underrated artists, Ben Harper is a proficient maker of smooth tunes; this song is particularly relaxing.
“Pour Me Out” By He is We He Is We is another band that just oozes calm feelings. No matter how difficult the subject, He Is We delivers a catchy, clever song jam-packed with genuine emotion.
“Fever Dream” by Iron and Wine The guitar playing alone makes this song noteworthy. The only way you should ever listen to this is in your bed with the curtains drawn while you ponder your existence. Yes, it’s that good.
“Three Little Birds” by Brandon Urie I’m not usually a fan of covers, so the mere fact that I’m recommending one means something. Brandon Urie maintains the soul of Bob Marley’s original “Three Little Birds” while still putting his own twist on it. Not to mention, that this cover displays exactly how amazing Brandon Urie’s voice truly is.
“I Will Follow You Into the Dark” by Death Cab For Cutie This song is the definition of this playlist. That’s all I can say about it. If you haven’t heard it, you are missing out on more than you can imagine. Go listen to it. Now.
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the scene | december 16, 2011
“One of the reasons I love art so much is because it makes you a god, in a way. You manipulate the composition, the viewers, the way people feel. I can make it as happy or as funny or as depressing as I want. And I love that power.” want to see the artist at work? scan this QR code to watch Zachary Lund create the drawings in the background or visit fhctoday.com/ifocus