Monday has arrived and another work week is upon us (ugh).
I am a bit slow in coming up with a post topic today (Monday blues I imagine), so I thought I would dig into the archives and share a post from November 2010.
2010 was my launch year for Set List and I was exploring genre interests to share with readers and passersby. Perhaps one of my most favorite posts was "...of Blues" because I am a fan of the genre and the featured artist, Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Furthermore, I loved "...of Blues" for it following "House...". Rather creative I thought at the time.
And so on this Monday, I thought I would share my Monday blues in the form of ...of Blues.
Always remember to play it.
Monday, April 2, 2018
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Sunday Favorite
The Sunday Favorite weekly series is generally reserved for the week's most viewed post. Today, however, "Feel It Still" and the Vitamin Water commercial that launched "Feel It Still" are my personal favorites.
The energy in the commercial and in the lyrics is electric, fun, and upbeat.
I personally found the "Feel It Still" official video to be a bit sketchy, so I did not post it on Set List. However, this is my opinion only.
Commercial jingles have long been a staple on Set List. Every year, it would seem, there is a jingle turned must have iTunes song. To my recollection, the first commercial jingle post was Fort Knox by Goldfish for a Kia car model.
Time may go by, but memories stand still.
For this reason, "Feel It Still" as appeared in the Vitamin Water commercial and on its own is my Sunday favorite.
The energy in the commercial and in the lyrics is electric, fun, and upbeat.
I personally found the "Feel It Still" official video to be a bit sketchy, so I did not post it on Set List. However, this is my opinion only.
Commercial jingles have long been a staple on Set List. Every year, it would seem, there is a jingle turned must have iTunes song. To my recollection, the first commercial jingle post was Fort Knox by Goldfish for a Kia car model.
Time may go by, but memories stand still.
For this reason, "Feel It Still" as appeared in the Vitamin Water commercial and on its own is my Sunday favorite.
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Always Duran Duran
Dear readers and passersby,
I have a confession.
I am Bipolar. My mood swings are akin to a pendulum - there is either mania or depression and there is never a standstill. I have been admitted eight times since my diagnosis in 2003. My last stay was in 2015 for severe depression and, yes, attempt. I am now open to discussion about my mental state, but this was once not possible. I was extremely unstable from the day I was diagnosed to my mid-20s when finally I was able to safely cope.
Mental illness is devastating and there is no cure. I can only hope that in my lifetime there will be the possibility of a cure. I pray that in the generations following me there will be a cure.
The reason why I turn to Duran Duran so often on Set List is because the lyrics, instrumentals, and overall tone behind every song I post have meaning that I can relate to.
For example, "Save a Prayer" is best for when a prayer is in need. "Lonely In Your Nightmare" is best for when not feeling alone in dark times. The Astronaut album is self-explanatory - hence posting "Reach Up For the Sunrise" and "What Happens Tomorrow" so often over the past several years. I personally would not recommend "Falling Down" or the music video for the song. I do enjoy "The Valley" and the very brief moment of instrumental silence that the band must have known would spark intrigue among fans. I was not a fan of Paper Gods. My first concert experience was Red Carpet Massacre - an album I mostly enjoy. All You Need Is Now came out when, ironically, Set List debuted. For this reason, I love the song "AYNIN" (the band seemed eager to abbreviate the title). I will always remember posting a leaderboard banner at the top of the blog as a means of promotion for the album. Astronaut was first in my now extensive album collection. I will always remember watching the band for the first time on Good Morning America in 2005 - a cold New York day for an outdoor concert.
And so my point - Duran Duran slows the pendulum. "Planet Earth" is my go-to when I need to slow down mania or reduce depression. Duran Duran songs will never stop the pendulum movement, but, well, always Duran Duran.
I have a confession.
I am Bipolar. My mood swings are akin to a pendulum - there is either mania or depression and there is never a standstill. I have been admitted eight times since my diagnosis in 2003. My last stay was in 2015 for severe depression and, yes, attempt. I am now open to discussion about my mental state, but this was once not possible. I was extremely unstable from the day I was diagnosed to my mid-20s when finally I was able to safely cope.
Mental illness is devastating and there is no cure. I can only hope that in my lifetime there will be the possibility of a cure. I pray that in the generations following me there will be a cure.
The reason why I turn to Duran Duran so often on Set List is because the lyrics, instrumentals, and overall tone behind every song I post have meaning that I can relate to.
For example, "Save a Prayer" is best for when a prayer is in need. "Lonely In Your Nightmare" is best for when not feeling alone in dark times. The Astronaut album is self-explanatory - hence posting "Reach Up For the Sunrise" and "What Happens Tomorrow" so often over the past several years. I personally would not recommend "Falling Down" or the music video for the song. I do enjoy "The Valley" and the very brief moment of instrumental silence that the band must have known would spark intrigue among fans. I was not a fan of Paper Gods. My first concert experience was Red Carpet Massacre - an album I mostly enjoy. All You Need Is Now came out when, ironically, Set List debuted. For this reason, I love the song "AYNIN" (the band seemed eager to abbreviate the title). I will always remember posting a leaderboard banner at the top of the blog as a means of promotion for the album. Astronaut was first in my now extensive album collection. I will always remember watching the band for the first time on Good Morning America in 2005 - a cold New York day for an outdoor concert.
And so my point - Duran Duran slows the pendulum. "Planet Earth" is my go-to when I need to slow down mania or reduce depression. Duran Duran songs will never stop the pendulum movement, but, well, always Duran Duran.
Friday, March 30, 2018
Remember When Friday
A low front has settled over the Midwest, so while there is no rain now, the weather is still dreary and a bit spooky. This, then, reminds me of a long ago post with the same spooky theme. Let's travel back to the post
Spooky Day : Spooky Music.
"...today's weather is ghostly - dark, overcast sky..."
"October is a bit off, but a spooky day still calls for spooky music."
September 19, 2013
Fast forward to the present, October is nowhere near. However, on a dreary and spooky sort of day, the Ghostbusters original theme song is always a great selection to get through the day.
Always remember to play it.
Spooky Day : Spooky Music.
"...today's weather is ghostly - dark, overcast sky..."
"October is a bit off, but a spooky day still calls for spooky music."
September 19, 2013
Fast forward to the present, October is nowhere near. However, on a dreary and spooky sort of day, the Ghostbusters original theme song is always a great selection to get through the day.
Always remember to play it.
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