Music Monday: a sprinkle of spring

Something to celebrate the warming weather :)

Dem Good Vibes ☀ from ness428 on 8tracks Radio.

xx
Vanessa :]

Music Monday: To love

In honor of Valentine's Day being this Friday, this week's Music Monday is dedicated to mixes that celebrate love.

'For those who are in love, who never stopped for love, who never gave up for love, who always hoped for love, who did their best for love, who stood strong for love, who made somebody happy for love, who sacrificed for love, who love to be loved.'

Marry me, today and everyday from ness428 on 8tracks Radio.

sweet affliction from nxveen on 8tracks Radio.

Hold you. from It'sdan on 8tracks Radio.

xx

Vanessa :]

Top Ten Tuesday: Top 10 Movies to see this Valentine's Day Part I

Hey y'all!! With this cold weather going on where I am, I cannot wait to have some warm-themed holiday, such as Valentine's Day. Today I'm here to share with you guys a few Valentine's day favorites of mine or movies that are coming soon in theaters. Watch them with your significant other, or just some friends!

1. Valentine's Day (2010)

Of course, this is a must. I like the multiple story lines and how they cater to all kinds of audiences. Plus, can the fact that Jessica Alba and I share the same birthday be a reason why I like this movie?















2. The Proposal (2009)

Definitely not your classic rom-com. But a hilarious, heartwarming one still! Prepare yourself for some of the funniest couple-y scenes in the history of movies.

















3. Music and Lyrics (2007)

Another beautiful film that borderlines artsy and hipster. Full of mellow, amazing music, good laughs, and hot romance.


















Toodles until next Tuesday!
xx
Vanessa :]

ambient

Hello friends! I just realized how long I haven't shared music on here with everyone. So, here ya go, something I've been obsessed with lately (Not holiday music?!?! Surprising, I know.)

Deep Love from Indiratjokorda on 8tracks Radio.

Happy Music Monday!

xx

Vanessa :]

Fall playlist, anyone?

I was just digging around in my 8tracks account, and found this easy-listening playlist that I mad last September. I think this could be a great playlist for this fall, too. So just R E L A X and enjoy the wonderful fall weather! :)

And I think the captions of the playlist perfectly describe how you should enjoy it - and life.
"Lay back, stare at the clouds, let sunlight dance on your lashes. Smile. Smile bigger. Smile so big your face hurts."

R E L A X from ness428 on 8tracks Radio.

xx

Vanessa :]

I just found something ah-mazing

you guys have to check this out. Keep this website open while playing any music just simply transforms the whole experience.

xx

Vanessa :]

Now that it's actually Monday (Beijing time)...

I can finally share with you my latest love on 8tracks. This playlist is truly a precious gem of love songs, both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Amazing for sleeping, stargazing, and just sitting by the window on a rainy day and thinking.

Songs For Indie Couples, true love will find you in the end from augustrush008 on 8tracks Radio.

xx
Vanessa :]

I know it's not Monday but

I am tempted to share my latest playlist with you, so here goes. French themed, mes cheries!

Une Promenade à Champs-Élysées from ness428 on 8tracks Radio.

xx

Vanessa :]

Music Monday - Pick Me Up (literally)

Pick Me Up - Air Traffic Controller

More Gatsby Awesomeness!!

The Great Gatsby Official Soundtrack from holdenshuntinghat on 8tracks Radio.

xx

Vanessa :]

a happy Music Monday :)

I'm feelin' it.

Between the sheets from thechamberofsecrets on 8tracks Radio.

xx,

Vanessa :]

Such a happy song

as titled.

Top Ten Albums On My iPod Right Now

I'm listening to music constantly throughout the day. I've even been known to run a headphone cord up my sleeve so I can listen during class. Three years ago (when they were cool) I bought one of those hoodies with the headphones in the hood strings. I have a problem. Needless to say, I like music.

So here are the ten albums that I'm listening to right now:

Title: Our Version of Events
Artist: Emeli Sandé
Year: 2012
Favorite Tracks: Heaven, Wonder, & Next To Me

I love this album. It's so upbeat and heartfelt. Miss Sandé's voice has so much depth and feeling to it (sort of like Adele). 

Related Artists: Labrinth, Conor Maynard, Rudimental, Rita Ora, Rizzle Kicks, Paloma Faith, Birdy, & Olly Murs

Title: Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful
Artist: Paloma Faith
Year: 2009
Favorite Tracks: Stone Cold Sober, Broken Doll, Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful, & Upside Down

This is her first studio album. She has another one out, but I prefer this one. I especially like Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful because it reminds me of Life of Pi. 

Related Artists: Lissie, Cheryl Cole, Kate Nash, Emeli Sandé, Marina and the Diamonds, Duffy, Olly Murs, & Sia

Title: What Are You So Scared Of? (Acoustic)
Artist: Tonight Alive
Year: 2013
Favorite Tracks: Sure As Hell & To Die For

Who doesn't like acoustic? Gorgeous tracks if you want relaxing alternative music. Also, check out their cover of Little Lion Man. It's amazing. 

Related Artists: The Downtown Fiction, Go Radio, Mayday Parade, Of Mice And Men, The Summer Set, & Attack Attack!

Title: Native
Artist: OneRepublic
Year: 2013
Favorite Tracks: Counting Stars, Feel Again, I Lived, Light It Up, Burning Bridges...okay so the whole dang album. 

I'm really happy with this album. I was a huge fan of OneRepublic a few years ago, but their last album left me wanting a lot more. This is the OneRepublic I remember. Touching songs with amazing backtracks. Just the right amount of real instruments with synth. 

Related Artists: The Goo Goo Dolls, Gavin DeGraw, Five For Fighting, Lifehouse, & Snow Patrol

Title: Stay Who You Are
Artist: Nick Howard
Year: 2013
Favorite Tracks: If I Told You, & Unbreakable - Live & Acoustic in London / 2013

This guy is just fantastic. All his songs are beautiful and relaxing. He also did a fantastic duet with Emeli Sandé. I can't find a youtube link for it, but if you have Spotify it's part of his My Voice Story album. 

Related Artists: White Apple Tree, Stanfour, & Livingston

Title: Catching A Tiger
Artist: Lissie
Year: 2009
Favorite Tracks: When I'm Alone, In Sleep, & Look Away

Really good indie-folk music. She and Nick Howard relax me. 

Related Artists: KT Tunstall, Sia, Lenka, A Fine Frenzy, Ellie Goulding, & Maria Mena

Title: Sweeter Live
Artist: Gavin DeGraw
Year: 2012
Favorite Tracks: Sweeter, I Don't Want To Be, & Not Over You

Gavin DeGraw is one of the best live performers I've ever heard. I like his live albums better because they're more raw than the studio productions. 

Related Artists: Matt Nathanson, Five For Fighting, OneRepublic, Sara Bareilles, Natasha Bedingfield

Title: Rumours
Artist: Fleetwood Mac
Year: 2013
Favorite Tracks: Go Your Own Way - Early Take, Keep Me There - Instrumental, The Chain - Instrumental, Gold Dust Woman - Early Take

Don't let the album year fool you. These guys are classic (like '60's and '70's). This is their new release. It's four discs of in-studio demos and bonus songs. It's a must-have for any serious Fleetwood Mac fan (like myself). I'm getting it for Dad for his birthday. 

Related Artists: Heart, Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks, & Prince

Title: Live 2012
Artist: Coldplay
Year: 2012
Favorite Tracks: Hurts Like Heaven, Yellow, Viva La Vida, Charlie Brown, Paradise, & Clocks

Along with Mr. DeGraw, I think Coldplay rocks live. I will go to a concert. It's on the top of my bucket list. If you have Spotify I'd encourage you to go listen to this all the way through. They tie the songs together so it's just one long track. It gives me goosebumps every time.

Related Artists: MGMT, Death Cab For Cutie, Imogen Heap, Phoenix, The Strokes, 

Title: #3 (it's imaginative, i know)
Artist: The Script
Year: 2012
Favorite Tracks: Six Degrees Of Separation, If You Could See Me Now, Glowing, Broken Arrow, No Words, & Moonboots

I'm in love with The Script. I don't think you can help it. If you have the Deluxe Version (it's on Spotify) then there are also some live tracks from when they were at the Aviva in Dublin. Those are just as fantastic. 

Related Artists: Gavin DeGraw, The Calling, OneRepublic, Olly Murs

Chill Sesh

Chill Sesh from ness428 on 8tracks Radio.

Nuff said.

Enjoy.

xx

Vanessa:]

Music Monday: Indie Chill

this kingdom. from jonathonreed on 8tracks Radio.

Music Monday

It's monday again!!! And I just started reading Paper Towns by John Green, so I thought I'd do a book theme mix.

a paper town for a paper girl from Mewtilation on 8tracks Radio.

Music Monday

Emeli Sande - Wonder

Just something to lighten your mood today :)  I've been dancing to this song all week. It's so uplifting. Go check out the rest of her album, Our Version of Events. It's just as gorgeous. 

Music Monday: Oscars special

Let me just start by saying that last night's Oscars was AH-MAZING. Seriously, when Jennifer Lawrence went up (and fell once on the way--very typical her) for her Best Actress Oscar, I  thought I was gonna start bawling. Oh well, I did tear up a little bit. It's just...I have no words for it.

Anyways, the many performances last night simply blew my mind, but what shook me the most is the Les Mis live performance featuring Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, etc. The cast combined many of the movies best songs into one "medley," which turned out spectacular. I just want to say, well done, guys, for being so great LIVE.

Without further ado:

Enjoy. Allow yourself to be overwhelemed (oh I'm sure you will be).

xx

Vanessa :]

P.S. I just thought this is pretty hilarious, so:

Let's just end by saying JLaw is the boss. 

Recently I'm obsessed with love songs...

so yeah. here ya go.

The Little Things About You from ness428 on 8tracks Radio.

xx
Vanessa :]

Music Monday: I'm in for a little love

Hello y'all! Happy Monday! (Although not really..)

Today's Music Monday features a song very lovey dovey: Truly Madly Deeply by One Direction. Okay, before you can say anything—I'm not cray cray about One D. But I do love some of their songs (the popular, perhaps overplayed What Makes You Beautiful, the sweetest song ever, Little Things, etc). So, as of this Monday, I'm in the mood for a beautiful love song.

Here goes. Truly, Madly, Deeply, by One Direction.