City and Colour

This week I have been trying to keep my options open as far as to what music I am listening to. It’s been slightly difficult in not just listening to my preferred playlists on my iPod.  As I mentioned in my last blog music keeps us going with it’s rhythm and plays a very vital part in all of our lives every day.

Throughout the past few weeks I have been finding myself in the library studying, A LOT. As a commuter student it is a great place to be able to get away and get some homework done or study for an upcoming exam.  However, Surprise! The library is not always quiet.  Because of this, I continue to stress to find something to keep me focused on what I am doing. Again and again I find myself searching for mellow bands that are relaxed and calming during this time of frustration.            

This past week, a band that I found of particular interest is City and Colour.  This band consists of one man, Dallas Green who is the vocalist and the guitarist.  Previously, no one would have thought of Dallas to play such mellow and calming music. Starting his career as a musician he originally played with Alexisonfire, a well-known screamo band from Canada. However, within breaks of the band Dallas managed to produce a few solo albums.

Many his songs are “love-inspired” and have sort of a folk sound to them. Now, I realize that music is something that is partial to each individual but I encourage you to go beyond your everyday norm and check some of his songs out. One song in particular that girls might enjoy is entitled “The Girl.” Remember, this isn’t the type of music you would typically sync onto your iPod and go running with. Its purpose is to relax and stimulate your mind. In my opinion, I think this is a band you might hear while chilling at Starbucks.

So, this week when your in the library and an unproductive study group sits next to you, or someone is noisily opening their subway lunch, plug in your headphones and jam out to some City and Colour.  :)

Please, please, please contribute with comments on different bands that I could listen to and share or any ideas. They would be much appreciated. :)

Music

When thinking about what I was going to use as the theme of my blog, what I would be writing about for the remainder of the semester, I really wanted to think of something that I enjoyed doing, that I was passionate about. What came to my mind at first was music, something that has always been present in my life. People enjoy listening to music for various reasons, and everyone has their own type or genre of music they prefer. Music pieces are composed for different reasons and bring about different responses from every listener. Music can bring unity within a group, and can provide for peace and tranquility. Songs can tell a story or communicate a message that the artist is passionate about. Music can motivate and stimulate the mind. Music plays a vital role in society today, and is very powerful among our culture.

From week to week, my goal for this blog is to take a glance at different genres of music, learn to appreciate all types of music, and grasp a better understanding on the effects that it has on it’s listeners. Furthermore, I might throw a few suggestions out there of bands or groups that you might want to check out. Recently a group I have personally took favor to is “Explosions in the Sky.” They are an instrumental/rock band, and you may be familiar with some of their pieces if you have seen the movie “Friday Night Lights.” Lately, I have found myself listening to them while I am doing homework or studying because there aren’t any lyrics, and the majority of their songs are pretty chill and relaxed. If you have any ideas to contribute, or have any preferences on a genre or specific group let me know. I am looking forward to hearing your feedback, and I am excited to begin blogging.  :)