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Music Sets All Stages… An Evening Filled With Great Music

The Stage… A smooth glass of Pinot Noir sitting next to me, glasses on, hair in a bun, comfortable clothes, two relaxed dogs laying by my feet, the sweet smell of incense and some fantastic tunes… just like the song playing at this very moment, “and that’s the way I like it.”

Rarely do I have the opportunity to spend time writing and listening to music I love without interruption. Fortunately, tonight is one of those nights I consider a luxury. Although I don’t focus on writing about music on Trending Mom, it is a true passion of mine. Music affects me in so many ways but the one that stands out most… no matter what mood I am in, I can change it with the right lyrics and tunes. Before I choose my playlist for the day, I ask myself one simple question… What stage do I want to be on today?

And so the stage is set. Relaxed, carefree and feeling pretty great, playing the song “We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe)” by Fun. Considered alternative, the song itself sets an almost perfect stage. With an awesome chorus and great lyrics, the song reminds me of my college years when I had no cares, yet, didn’t know how good I had it. The song takes me back to my youth creating feelings of nostalgia and beliefs of being invincible. Next on tonight’s playlist, “Somebody That I Used To Know” by You Don’t Even Have To. Like many people I know, the lyrics in this song clearly resonate with me. With its steady tempo and ability to make those listening to sway, the song invokes a bit of anger as well as feeling like I am on top of the world and have the upper hand. After a few breakups in my time, I can genuinely say the song gives me a bit of satisfaction as well as a cute, yet smug look on my face.

My mood soon changed when “Wild Ones (featuring Sia)” by Flo Rider came on. For those of you that know the song I am referring to, enough said. For those that have yet to hear the song, I have only one word… Hot. Flo Rider as usual, does a great job. Sia, on the other hand… her voice is insane and much to be admired! I genuinely don’t know anyone that could pull off the lyrics as well as she does. Her sweet, yet sexual flare, makes the song a force to be reckoned with. As the song softened to an end, Lilly Allen and her perfect Brit accent quickly consumed me. While listening to “Who’d Have Known,” and knowing what was coming next on the playlist, I immediately felt compelled to stand up and start dancing. It’s the same kind of feeling I get when I ride in the passenger seat of a convertible, with the wind in my face and simply enjoying every bit of it… And then… the throw back. The late Miss Winehouse gives “Our Day Will Come” a certain flare like no other. The song never had such soul.

Although I could go on forever talking about all the music I listened to this evening, I prefer getting back to it with no distractions. After all, it is a luxury I’m rarely given the opportunity to savor. I can only ask you remember a few simple words… “Music Sets All Stages”… So, the question is, what stage do you want to be on today?

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Music Sets All Stages

IN SEARCH OF THE DAYS WHERE MUSIC LEGENDS WERE MADE… IN SEARCH OF THE NEXT ARTIST WHO WILL MAKE ME WANT TO MAKE THEIR STAGE MINE… MUSIC SETS ALL STAGES… WHAT STAGE ARE YOU ON TODAY…

[amazon asin=B001BBH6OU&text=www.amazon.co.us&template=mp3 clips&chan=default]THE STAGE – JAZZY WITH SOUL, BEAUTIFUL VOICES AND LYRICS THAT ROCK…

AMAZING… A bold statement on my part but true. The playlist described in this post is a compilation of women who know how to set the tune. Think of yourself, morning, noon or night… this playlist can accompany almost any mood.

First off, in the morning with a cup of tea, kids sitting at the table, puppies basking in the sun and you simply enjoying the morning air… Starting with a little Carla Bruni, whether in French or English she has a soothing and intoxicating voice. She is a nice start because her music eases you into a trance like mode. Just comfortable, peaceful and soft with a cool vibe. I love the guitar and lack of too many noticeable instruments in her recordings. The next to throw into the mix is definitely a little Amy Winehouse. I have to say that I was not a huge fan of her commercialized music. If you actually delve into her past albums and more current songs that were not highly publicized, you will find a voice that will never be forgotten. She is absolutely amazing. Starting off or ending the day with Amy Winehouse makes you want to close your eyes and slowly rock from side to side or grab your partners hands and dance about in the middle of your kitchen or pretty much anywhere. Her renditions of “Our Day Will Come’ and “Will You Still Love Me” are as good if not better than the originals (I generally despise re-makes of original songs).

Generally I like adding some mix into a playlist but the mood I get into when listening to these ladies is tough to let flow into a different mood so I am going to stick with these amazing voices and add Adele next. The one description that comes to mind when I listen to her voice is simply powerful. Her words are perfect. Each song is perfect and I have yet to dislike anything that flows out of her. Some of it may be a bit morbid but it still doesn’t matter. She emphasizes just the right way and her voice is like an oversized punctuation mark. She’s just awesome. Moving from Adele, I have only a few more to add for today. First Christina Perri. When I first heard “Jar Of Hearts” all I could think of was how many of my friends would have loved to hear that just at the apex of a break up. She speaks to not only the pop culture teenager but the 30 something in the middle of their world falling apart. Never mind the fact that her voice is beautiful! ”Bluebird” and “Arms” are another two of her songs you must listen to! She is not only a great artist but her songs are easy to belt out along with her and truthfully, make you feel pretty empowered.

The last artist/song I am going to write about now is Regina Spector. Now, she doesn’t quite fit into this Jazzy mode but I have to mention her. Her song “The Call” was featured in the movie “The Chronicles Of Narnia”. It was played during the closing credits and I ended up buying the album simply because of this song. She brings tears to my eyes and happiness at the same time while listening to her words. It’s like listening to someone about a lost love or the thought of a loved one leaving to go over seas. The hope, love and thought of losing them all at once encompass you. Emotional as it is, the song is incredible and I suggest taking a moment to feeling it for yourself.