Surprise!

Surprise?

SURPRISE!!!

Yes, hello everyone! Beet here, and I'm back only briefly for a few minutes. Since this winter break has started, Turnip, Lettuce and myself haven't been able to post because of the many stresses of everyday life. They may not post here again - at least not any time soon - but keep hope alive! I'm here to post anyway!

But what song and for what occasion? Today, well, tonight, I'm going to introduce you lovelies to the musical stylings of Wax. The song is called Stupefied, and I chose it for a reason. That reason has yet to be revealed. This is going to be a mystery post, meaning you must continue reading the post in order to figure out what activity this songs corresponds with. Here we go!

Stupefied by Wax is a great song. Wax is a rapper from the West Coast of the United States, and his music has been getting stuck in my head a lot more often than I thought. See, I went to see Watsky & Wax on tour, mainly to see Watsky, because I didn't know Wax very well. At the concert, Wax came on before Watsky, and all I could think was "Man, when is Watsky coming on?" In due time, he came on. I wound up taking to Wax just as much as Watsky.

BUT, knowing Wax's music a lot more now than I did then, I wish I enjoyed his set more than I didn't. To you, Wax, I apologize. Althought, I did pick up a CD after the show and instantly fell in love with it. I now understand why the guy in front of me at the show kept screaming "ROSANA!!! ROSANA!!! ROSAAANNAAA!!!!" It's a great song, and I don't think he played it that night.

Stupefied is an excellent Sunday song. So much for the game, because I just realized this five minutes ago as I was re-reading my post. Sunday, which is today, needs some good tunes to enjoy. This song is great for many reasons. It's a cute song about Wax being incapable of acting on a girl he really likes, but he says it in a unique verse,

If I came up to you, 

And asked you to dance with me,

Would you be my partner?

Stupefied means that someone is unable to think or feel, which how Wax is feeling about this girl he meets. Perhaps the most important aspect of the song that makes it great for Sundays is the tempo and the beat. Yes, Wax sings nothing about any Sunday, but the high notes being played throughout the song create a beautiful scene in your head. Green grass, laying on a lawn chair, and day dreaming about that special girl. It's a great feeling, and it's most appropriate for Sundays because Sundays are the designated days of which no cares are to be had. Here's a video of the song that you'll play and hopefully enjoy!  

YES, you're right! That is Wax on the image of the video. You guys are so great :D

So long!

Happy Sunday!

Have a Sundae!

[-Gaetano-]

Chase away the study session woes

I am a firm believer in having background noise when doing any activity. Other people may say it is a distraction, but I find that having absolute silence is the distraction. Considering finals week is almost upon us, I figured I would suggest the best song to study to. Intro by The XX is my pick for this, and I would like to thank Pandora for helping me find this great tune.



A key factor to this song is that it has no lyrics. You might think that I am crazy for enjoying a song that has no lyrics, but in fact, some great songs are mostly instrumental. Studies have shown that putting on classical music while students take tests have increased test scores. I remember my art teacher in middle school used to put on classical music to help “inspire” us.

In my humble opinion, classical music is mind numbing, but I find this song specifically to be wonderful when doing homework, studying, or for general background noise. You can argue that television does the same thing, but I always glance back at the screen when I’m watching television and doing work. Non-lyrical music is the best for this. This song may be short, but it’s very simple to put on repeat and not even notice the song ending or beginning.

I have yet to check out other songs that this band has produced, but they have received great reviews from critics, especially on their album xx. Recently, they contributed to the newly revived Great Gatsby movie's soundtrack.

I hope you all enjoy this pick!

-Rachel

"No one's ever gonna love you more than I do..."

Hello all! Happy almost Friday!

Today, we will be discussing the best song to fall asleep to.

I don’t know about you, but going to bed is one of the high-lights of my day. Unfortunately, I know many people who suffer from insomnia and find it difficult to fall asleep. Let me tell you, being relaxed is the key to falling asleep. It’s been recently studied that people who think about the future while they fall asleep will have a tougher time, and it is recommended to think about past events. Interesting, huh? Well, I know a great song to help aid your restlessness. “No One’s Gonna Love You” by Band of Horses is perfect for this pick. Do not let the title fool you, it’s a very, very romantic song and the melody is extremely comforting.



Band of Horses is a great band and they are relatively unknown. I find a lot of their songs to be relaxing. They are also great to put on while you do work that needs concentration or that needs a creative spark.

Not only is this a great song, but it’s one of those few songs that you can put on repeat and not get sick of. It almost becomes white noise, but the most soothing kind of white noise. This song has a repetitive melody and is has entrancing lyrics which are really helpful when you're trying to focus on a specific task; in this case it would be falling asleep.

The key to picking a song that will help you fall asleep is to make sure that it does not have a harsh melody that would jar you from relaxing, and also, do not pick a song where the lyrics will cause a severe emotional reaction.

I think this song fits the bill really well. Just listen to it. I have literally stared at my ceiling listening to this song. What do you guys think? 

Take it easy, relax, have a margarita, and, most importantly, have an A1 day!

-Rachel