Playlist to keep ears happy through holidays
November 17, 2014
Autumn is upon Sacramento State, with falling golden leaves and bundled-up students in warm layers. Now is the time to cozy up and listen to the passing rain storms.
Here is 30 minutes of seasonal music, ranging from joyous jaunts to rainy day melodies to soothe a student’s mind before the holiday rush.
1. “The Spiritual” by Jukebox the Ghost
With soulful vocals and heavy beats quickly turning into something hauntingly strong, this song is perfect for a reflective walk through the rain.
2. “The Runaround” by Wild Child
The Austin-based indie pop band melds vocals to a large variety of instruments to create a dreamy, playful song.
3. “Dancing in a Teacup” by Firewoodisland
Small, organic sound details make this indie folk song conjure up images of carefree dances around festival bonfires with close friends.
4. “The Fox” by Nickel Creek
This jaunty tune, complete with banjos and violins, tells
the fanciful tale of a quintessential autumn animal: the fox.
5. “Blue Ridge Mountains” by Fleet Foxes
Off of their highly-acclaimed debut album, this Fleet Foxes melody incorporates fall imagery of mountains and winding forest roads directly into the lyrics.
6. “The Power a Secret Holds” by The Dead Brothers
Jazz, bluegrass and funeral folk music mix together in this strange and distinct song from an even stranger German band.
7. “C’est la mort” by The Civil Wars
Even though this American musical duo parted ways amicably earlier this year, listeners can still enjoy their somber, lyrical duet.
8. “Boats & Birds” by Gregory and the Hawk
Released in 2006, this quiet yet emotional song deals with love, loss and lasting memories through the imaginative lyrics of Meredith Godreau.
9. “I Love my Harbour” by Hundreds
Electro pop sibling duo Eva and Philipp Milner create a sleepy, partially synthesized song with impossible imagery and soothing reassurances.