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Let me share my musical promiscuity on Sundays.

Sundays are music days.

Soundtrack of my christmas vacation. 
What are these lists? Concept (and first list) is explained here.
My previous sunday lists: 2 , 3 , 4, 5,  6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Same rules, no judgments, no genre, no limits, just music I tune the world out to. :)______________________________________________
1. I Don't Need No Doctor by John Mayer (and John Scofield?)To tell you honestly, never really been a huge fan of Mayer (didnt even know that was how it was spelled), but when a friend (thank you Ry!) made me listen to this song at the start of the break, it was just hmmmmm all over. :)
"I don't need no doctor, coz I know what's ailing me."perfect -- been sick all break. boo. except i dont know what's ailing me.

 
2. If It's Love by TrainI don't know why but there was this particular time I just remembered this song and couldn't stop humming it until I needed to know the lyrics. hahai honestly still don't remember them, haha, but i do remember something like this:
"If it's love, and we decide that its forever, no one else could do it better..."
 
3. Unaware by Allen Stoneokay, this, i just absolutely love because of the sound. <3(thanks again Ry!)just close your eyes, and listen! :)
 
4. Just Friends by Musiqso it's not an uber great song, but i heard a female live version and it was a nicer, chiller version. :) but anyways, i put this in here so i don't forget.that sometimes, we know what's best, but better will have to be enough, until best comes rightly.
 
5. Beautiful Mess by Jason Mrazi had heard this song before, and i know jason mraz before,but i never really knew jason mraz or this song til someone put it in my laptopand i kept playing it again and again. hahamy particularly fave line from here would be...
"well, i guess this just suggests that this is just what happiness is."and"cause i like being submerged in your contradictions."
I cannot, for the life of me, understand how anyone can be happy with contradictions (okay, maybe just a teensy bit, i would hope it's possible and real).
 
6. Sirens of the Sea by Oceanlabthis caps off my vacation before heading back to work and to reality on tuesday,with a few more pounds and a few reflections wiser. :)
i wanna say new year, new joanie,but let's be realistic, im not going to change anytime soon -- atleast not completely, not new. :)

Happy New Year!
XOXO,Joanie

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Let me share my musical promiscuity on Sundays.

Sundays are music days.

It's been awhile.I could give you a million excuses why I stopped, but they wouldn't make up for the absence,so I'll just tell you I'm back and hope you enjoy this week's list.
What are these lists? Concept (and first list) is explained here.
My previous sunday lists: 2 , 3 , 4, 5,  6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Same rules, no judgments, no genre, no limits, just music I tune the world out to. :)

1. So I woke up to a cool December morning, it felt awesome,until I remembered I have an exam EVERY monday.Still, I can't deny it felt great, so here's a song that'll keep the GV going.Maroon 5's Sunday Morning

 
2. A friend introduced me to this song, (thank you Mimi) and its sooooo sad and mmmm at the same time.I often wonder when you become so much of a mess that its not worth it anymore,this song has that hopeful feeling that you'll always be worth it to someone out there.it's still sad though that you have to be a mess. :(Gotye's Hearts a Mess

3. This song is so cute, it just makes you sway and be all lovey-dovey,"They say you're like a Monday morning,but I say you're like a Friday night."But I like its whole strength chorus."This heart's a stone, no one will ever break it."Acid House King's This Heart is a Stone
 
4. So I've been stocking up on christmas songs and found this in the Love Actually soundtrack,personally, I like the 1970's original by Joni Mitchell (here)but this video is better, and it has a good-looking man."I've looked at clouds, love, life from both sides now from win or lose, and still somehowit's cloud's, love's, life's illusions I recall,I really don't know clouds, love, life at all."Hayley Westenra's Both Sides Now, a Joni Mitchell remake

5. Okay I had a very difficult time looking for this song, so I hope it is appreciated!So the video is a lil crazy and fan-made, but it adds to the charm of the song. hahaBut appreciate both separately (the song + the cuhrazy video)."...but because it's real doesn't mean its going to work."The Blow's True Affection

I didn't realize I missed this. hahaYes, it takes a little of my study time, but it sure makes me happy,and its a little contemplation time.Sorry if the songs are a bit slow, dancing hiphop joanie is still asleep. hahaOff to study now. :)
XOXO,Joanie

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Let me share my musical promiscuity on Sundays. Sundays are music days.
This week has been so emotionally draining.But also had some great "up" times -- like a roller coaster!
Super blessed to have the most amazing friends.People knock you down to your lowest low,but its people also that help you back up.
Whut am I saying?! I don't know. I tend to babble on and on in heightened emotions.So let's just let the music do the talking now while I go off to study matters of the heart (Cardio).

What are these lists? Concept (and first list) is explained here.
My previous sunday lists: 2 , 3 , 4, 5,  6. 7
Same rules, no judgments, no genre, no limits, just music I tune the world out to. :)


1. This is tooo funny for words! Stupid and meaningless stuff like this are usually seen as space or time waster -- but i disagree, people need to be able to laugh and make fun of themselves to stay sane in this otherwise serious world.Sexy and I know it by LMFAO

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Let me share my musical promiscuity on Sundays. Sundays are music days.
Slowly, it gets better. We're done with the basic pathologies module and starting with cardio-- and i love cardio. the heart is absolutely fascinating! <3
As for this list, I made it mid-week and kept adding as the days went by so there's no recurring theme, just a bunch of songs that hit me within the week.
Some people asked me recently how I'm able to do this even if I have to study.It's both my stress-reliever and I simply refuse to be taken over by stress and lose joanie.
What are these lists? Concept (and first list) is explained here.
My previous sunday lists: 2 , 3 , 4, 5,  6. 7
Same rules, no judgments, no genre, no limits, just music I tune the world out to. :)

1. Apparently I am a funk baby... i did not know that about myself. haha I love the blues or whatever this funky tune's genre is. And since a friend keeps suggesting these kinds of sound to me and I keep liking them, I've recently discovered I like the blues, maybe always have, just realized it now. haha No Man by Diplomats of Solid Sound 

2. For some strange reason, when you mention Bloc Party, this song is what pops into my head. First song also that I dont really care about the lyrics -- i just love hearing the sounds together. haha And when you are panicing for an exam, its perfect to just hear something you like with no thinking involved.

This Modern Love by Bloc Party

   

 3. Bruno Mars was recently in Cebu (2 months ago? or i forget, med students tend to lose track of real time) and a few cousins were able to hang with him. That made me start taking his music seriously (yes, I have the weirdest brain connections), apart from the lazy song and the billionaire hype. This song actually caught me with these lyrics: 
"Go ahead, make my day!"
"You've got weapons of mass seduction."
I'm a total sucker for puns and witty use of otherwise common phrases.
Click Clack Away by Bruno Mars 

 4. My on-going search for the best wake up song is still on-going. haha This was one of my WAKE UP soundtracks -- its from Transformers soundtrack (another good movie soundtrack). The violin beginning to an otherwise rock-ish song totally blew my mind (which is easily done i regret to inform you). But I think you'll have to agree with me when I say this unique sound is good.
Awake and Alive by Skillet

   

 5. There are times when you find yourself staring out the window and just thinking of anything and everything. This would be the perfect soundtrack for that moment! I love that this fan-made video exactly captured that -- he's filming a train ride through Holland. I promise, the right soundtrack can bring out the most interesting thoughts!
Lump Sum by Bon Iver

 

6. I was absolutely crazy for this song during ASMIP -- when I found it in a friend's ipod on the way to work because it was so upbeat and because like I said before Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging has an awesome soundtrack. It brings me back to highschool days-- to the times of teenage crushing.
She's So Lovely by Scouting for Girls

Enjoy

XOXO,

Joanie

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Let me share my musical promiscuity on Sundays. Sundays are music days.
So when you think it can't get any harder.... it does. haha Have to go study now so here's a quick list.
What are these lists? Concept (and first list) is explained here.
My previous sunday lists: 2 , 3 , 4, 5,  6. 
Same rules, no judgments, no genre, no limits, just music I tune the world out to. :)
1. Another song I stumbled upon when I was looking for a "wake up" tune. Fell in love with the lyrics -- its a good start to this sunday's list because its so hopeful and rather a believable dream -- that we can get everyone to wake up to the wrongs of the world so that we can all do something to set them right. As med students who are super engrossed with our studies (surviving our exams and excelling in the classroom) that we forget the real world -- not just the social lives and parties we are missing but the injustices that goes on. Just something to remember I guess -- I don't believe in "out of sight, out of mind."Wake Up Everybody by The Roots    
2. Listen to the sound of this one. It just jams well. It is hard times indeed for us YL6 -- when you have an exam every monday, weekends are always hard times. But I don't think that was what they meant by hard times for this song. Either way, give this a listen. You wont be disappointed, when you have legend as a family name, pretty sure it'll be legendary. (corny. either way that illicit a smile from me ;p)Hard Times by John Legend and The Roots  
 3. A friend reminded me recently of why I love hip-hop so much. It's less to do with the mumbojumbo that hipsters say to defend their indie discoveries but more to do with just the beat and the bass that make you tap your feet and just want to get up and dance. (no hating, I have learned to appreciate most genres, but being able to do so, I really see the difference in the 'experiencing' of the sound). This one in particular was one of his recommendations that just flew at me. I like my beats fast and my bass down low. hahaBass Down Low by DEV ft. The Cataracts  
 4. When you are studying up to 4 in the morning, only to get up at 6 the following day to study again -- you need all the STAY AWAKE techniques you can get. Coffee, tea, caffeine and energy drinks have their limits -- I have had several "omg Im going to die!" palpitations already. So I find it super effective to switch up my study soundtrack to songs that'll get me fired up or dancing or on my feet to wake up. ALSO, I super miss dancing and this choreography I wouldn't mind learning!EXPRESS by Christina Aguilera  
 5. After watching "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging", me and my sister looked for their soundtrack because it was just so feel good. I gave up coz it was hard to find but my sister persisted and kept playing this song. I love it! I couldnt find a proper video of the song except for a lot of fan-made shizms, this was the one that I particularly liked -- its actually from a Swedish film that I will find the time to watch soon enough!She's got you high by Mummm-ra
Enjoy

XOXO,
Joanie 

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Let me share my musical promiscuity on Sundays.
Sundays are music days.

I cannot even begin to say how busy my weekend has been - I'll blog about that later
For this sunday's list, I didnt exactly have the time to sit down and put it together.
Instead, I made it my reward for everytime I finish a trans -- I can put in a song that I liked while studying that trans.

Also, I'm making the video screens a lil smaller to highlight the words -- MY thoughts on the songs -- more,
since I realize this is a lifestyle blog, not a music blog. haha and also coz im trying to make it seem less cramped.
Whut am i saying?! I'm rambling. Gotta go study now! :)

What are these lists? Concept (and first list) is explained here.
My previous sunday lists: 2 , 3 , 4, 5.
Same rules, no judgments, no genre, no limits, just music I tune the world out to. :)

1. Ultimate pump-up soundtrack! TRON! When I watched the movie, all I could think was I love the soundtrack but I never got round to downloading the music til recently. Now THIS particular song is my music for when I'm about to start game-face studying. Earphones on. Volume High. Highlighter in hand. Trans on the table. Game FEZZ!!!
The Game has Changed by Daft Punk


2. By the time I start to get a momentum in my studying, I need a lil breather with my soundtrack -- slower and chiller. Just enough to drown out the outside sounds, but not to distract me from what I'm actually studying. This song is particularly nice not just for studying but because of its lyrics. For some strange reason, I always find myself in particular SITUATIONS. haha Here's Situations by Jack Johnson


3. Another great sound from the same artist -- but in a different genre. This is from my beach playlist.
From the Cloud by Jack Johnson


4. I found this song by accident when I was looking at youtube recommendations the other day. And WOAH, Beyonce looks amazing! Absolutely glowing! She's one of my biggest fans -- whut?! haha She's one of my favorite artists - not just for her songs, but for who she is. During the height of my dark-skinned insecurities, she was one of the few role models to look up to who isnt hella skinny, fluorescent-white skin and a meek/demure lil girl. So I love that she continues to be one of the most powerful women in the industry -- regardless if she's married to Jay-Z. haha
Here's Best Thing I never had by Beyonce.


5. So this is an adorable song. With an adorable video. haha All her videos are like this actually but i dont really like many of my songs, but this one in particular is uber cute.
Just you and me by Zee Avi


6. Okay im stressed na sobra. haha so much to study. so little time. This song is particularly nice to make me feel pumped up again and mirrors my panicked mood. Its german -- and did you know it means something about "NO way will i ever be UNDER a woman!" hahaha If this was in english, I'd probably hate the hell out of the song. But its not, So fine.
Du hast by Rammstein


Enjoy

XOXO,
Joanie

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Let me share my musical promiscuity on Sundays.
Sundays are music days.