Friday Five: Comforting Songs
Part of the beauty of music is that it can evoke emotion almost on command. Just a few opening notes of a song can make you want to party, make love, or even fight. No matter the mood you want to get in there’s a song for that, and changing your mood is as simple as changing your playlist.
With the effects of COVID-19 sweeping the globe, many people are scared, nervous, and anxious. Our run-of-the-mill uncertainties are now compounded by the fact that we’re unable to leave our homes and we may be risking our lives if we do. As we navigate this new normal, we should keep in mind that music is still here to evoke the emotion we need at this moment.
So wrap yourself in that weighted blanket and a glass of wine and check out these five mellow songs to soothe, comfort, and heal in these perilous times.
Quincy Jones - Everything Must Change
No matter how dark things look right now, remember everything must change.
Stevie Wonder - Ribbon In The Sky
Without the rain, there would be no rainbow in the end.
Duke Ellington & John Coltrane - In a Sentimental Mood
Sometimes words just get in the way.
The Internet - You Don't Even Know Ft. Tay Walker
This is the perfect time to let the people you care about know how you feel.
Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness
It’s about to be the craziest summer we’ve ever seen.
