Musically Inclined, Lyrically Defined

Today I found out the origin of the word music. It comes from the Greek word "Mousike" which means The Art of Muses. Muses was an ancient Greek God who was the God of music in addition to a bunch of other things. 

Even though I am not the biggest believer in God, this is one God that I carry around with me wherever I go. Let's put things in perspective; I have 2 monthly bills as we speak - my phone bill and Spotify. I need music as much as my phone to survive!

I've always loved music and my taste in music ranges on my mood that day. I'm pretty sure there's got to be some science that dictates what music you're going to like that day based on the position your body was in when you woke up.

Welp, I had to wake up early to drive to the other side of town to pick up a FedEx package so these are the 5 songs that my body decided I like today:

1. Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky - whenever I hear this song, I think of a bunch of bouncy balls bouncing in alternating order while a marching band stomps their feet to the beat. (yah I'm weird). Also, the lyrics, "hey you with the pretty face, welcome to the human race" is a nice dose of positivity to my morning! 

2. The Hoosiers - Goodbye Mr. A - This song sounds so similar to ELO - Mr. Blue Sky that I can't listen to just Mr. Blue Sky without listening to this too. Both bands are from England and both songs have been played in multiple movies but I think that's where the comparison ends. I remember hearing this song for the first time in a hostel in Amsterdam while I was eating one of the best burgers I've ever had and it's been love ever since. By the way, if you're ever going to Amsterdam, make sure to stay at The Clink Noord Hostel. Its a very modern facility and close to the old town, oh and they also make amazing burgers!

3. City and Colour - Wasted Love - Dallas Green is an absolute Canadian legend in my opinion. He's got that sort of crooning calming voice which if everyone would listen to his music in their cars during rush hour - road rage would drop by 23 percent. Somehow waiting more than 2 minutes by a red light became ok with this song although the song is under 3 minutes so it's got to be timed right!

4. VHS Collection - The Sign - This is a band from NYC that I stumbled upon when I was scrolling through the "Spotify Recommended" playlist. Fun Fact: I used to listen to this song in the Big Brother House all the time which would take me out of the craziness that the house was. Of course, I only got my iPod for one week when I won HOH so I had to imagine the song in my head the rest of the time I was in that house. The song has this sort of relaxing electronic feel to it and will transform you to somewhere in upstate New York away from the hustle bustle of big city life.

5. Empire of the Sun - High and Low - I knew I'd love Australia from the first time I met an Australian person. Melbourne is my favorite city in the world and even though Empire of the Sun is from Sydney, listening to this song reminds me of all the good times I had in Australia and the hope that one day I'll be able to get a visa to live there permanently. The song has the most Australian lyric to it, "Let's get together and forget all the troubles and just float". When you're feeling meh, this song is a nice reminder that life can be like a satin cloud that you can float on and all will be well. One of the many reasons I love the land down under!

I'm always up for listening to more new music and expanding my Spotify playlist so if you have any suggestions, shoot me a comment!

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Stay musically inclined!

Mark D
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