Monday, November 24, 2014

a symphony of sound

Playing: All You Had to Do Was Stay-Taylor Swift
Reading:The Red Pony by John Steinbeck
My life is really busy, being in college and all. I've been studying a lot, visiting the theatre often, stocking up on winter clothing, and complaining about the low temperatures. Consequently, I don't have many "blog-worthy" photos, so I thought it was time for a vibes post about all the music that's been on repeat for me.

  • Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness - Andrew McMahon is at it again with a new album and a new moniker. Although his new album is more dance focused than usual, I still really enjoy his album. Check out "See Her On the Weekend" and "Maps for the Getaway" for a quick taste of the album.
  • 1989 - Although I'm ashamed to admit that I like anything mainstream, I got to give it to Taylor Swift that her new album has a few addictive gems on it. "Blank Space" has been on repeat for the past week in my dorm room. The music video is gorgeous and I'm obsessed with all the beauitful outfits in it. Also, Jack Antonoff helped out on a few of the songs, so that doesn't hurt either.
  • Hesitant Alien - I saw Gerard Way perform last month and he is amazing with his new set, full of songs from his first solo album. Hesitant Alien is different from anything My Chemical Romance produced yet its distinctly Gerard Way, ya know? Highly recommend "No Shows," "How It's Going to Be," "Drugstore Perfume," "Brother," and pretty much the whole album. It's that good.
  • Strange Desire - Literally everyone of these songs is perfect. This album covers everything that you could ever want from your youthful exploits - love, adventure, and that strange melancholy feeling you get whenever you realize you still care about someone even when you know it's not gonna last forever. If I had to choose a favorite, I would go with "Rollercoaster" or "Wake Me."
  • Before the Waves - After seeing Magic Man on the Harlem USA tour with New Politics and Sleeper Agent, Magic Man quickly rocketed to my top five favorite bands. The band itself is a cute group of best friends, who seem to enjoy each others' presences tremendously, and their music is perfect on so many levels from their reminiscences of Paris to their quirky electronic sound. Download "Paris" and "Every Day."
  • Chairlift - Admittedly the only song I listen to is "Bruises," but "Bruises" is one heck of a song. If you aren't addicted to it after your first listen, you just got to try again. It has a light hearted sound, but it says a lot about how far you will go in a relationship and how you'll change for someone. If nothing else, at least it gives you a useful tip: Frozen strawberries can be used to make your bruises feel less awful.

8 comments:

  1. couple of new ones there for me, thanks!

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  2. Oh gosh, I can totally relate to that crazy college life. I also haven't been able to get in much time for photography either :'( Lately I've been listening to movie soundtracks :) -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's

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    1. College life takes up all of your free time. It's really hard to keep up a blog with all the studying going on.

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  3. Haha I like the helpful tip in Bruises!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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    1. Haha, I guess we'll have to try it out next time we bruise our knees.

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  4. haha yeah college life is a bit hectic at times! and Taylor Swift is my guilty pleasure as well lol. The weather here has been cold and then warmer and then colder, it can't make up its mind!

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    1. I don't know if you've seen the SNL skit, but they did something called Swiftamine for people who are suffering from liking Taylor Swift's music. It's kind of funny and we can all relate to it.

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