Parsons Playlists: Walks Around The Lake

Posted on April 7, 2023 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Isaac (class of 2025) and features songs he listened to on walks around Westhampton Lake.

Walks Around The Lake

Like most, my first semester of college was a lot rougher than I imagined. I was confused, lonely, stressed, and honestly, I just missed my mom’s cooking. I would take walks around the lake to help ease my mind. Cold or hot, wet or dry, these walks were a necessary part of my routine, and I allowed the music I heard take me where they pleased. A few more semesters in, I’m loving college in a way that shocks me considering how miserable it was at times in the past, but I still take these walks occasionally. Here are some of the songs I listened to on these walks:

Westhampton Lake - University of Richmond

Frank Ocean – “White Ferrari”

Kanye West – “Lowlights”

Billie Eilish – “listen before i go”

Frank Ocean – “Moon River”

James Blake – “Are You Even Real?”

92914 – “Okinawa”

Daniel Caesar – “Japanese Denim”

The Killers – “Read My Mind”

G-DRAGON – “Untitled, 2014”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZexMxCFtnIPGoHXvLCgdKVyw

New CDs added: March 2023

Posted on April 6, 2023 by marmstr3

New CDs for March 2023

Orchestral, Concertos and Chamber Music

Peter Cigleris – Rediscovered: British Clarinet Concertos by Dolmetsch, Macconchy, Spain-Dunk, Wishart
Ruth Gipps – Orchestral Works, Vol. 2
Florence Beatrice Price – Songs of the Oak
Hans Rott – Symphony No. 1

Songs of the Oak - Florence Beatrice Price

Electronic Music

Jonathan Beard – Ritual

Jonathan Beard - Ritual

Jazz

Tom Harrell – Light On
Tom Harrell – Live at the Village Vanguard
Tom Harrell – Paradise
Tom Harrell – Visions
Tom Harrell – Wise Children

Tom Harrell - Wise Children

Popular Music

Steep Canyon Rangers – Old Dreams & New Dreams
Al Stewart – Between the Wars
Al Stewart – Famous Last Words
Al Stewart – Past, Present and Future

Al Stewart - Between the Wars

Arachnophonia: Moana

Posted on April 5, 2023 by marmstr3

Editor’s note: Arachnophonia (“Arachno” = spider / “-phonia” = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library‘s collection.

All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.

Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student assistant Marissa (class of 2025) and features vocal sheet music selections from the 2016 animated feature Moana. Thanks, Marissa!

Moana: music from the motion picture soundtrack
Original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina

Moana piano vocal selections

A newer Disney classic, the musical movie Moana hit theaters in late 2016. The story follows Moana, a Polynesian Disney princess on a mission to return the heart of Te Fiti that was once stolen by the demigod Maui. Throughout the movie’s twists and turns, a lively soundtrack mostly written by Lin-Manuel Miranda makes the audience feel as though they are part of the adventure. Known for the creation of the Broadway musical Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda is a beloved song writer and performer who makes all of his work memorable for years and years to come.

Have you ever wanted to replicate The Rock‘s stellar performance in “You’re Welcome,” or learn the instrumentals in “How Far I’ll Go” ? This collection of musical scores by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina includes sheet music for pianists, vocalists, and guitarists. This item is available now in the Parsons Music Library, along with the scores to many of your other favorite Disney songs.

Arachnophonia: My Chemical Romance “The Black Parade”

Posted on April 4, 2023 by marmstr3

All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.

Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student manager Deisy (class of 2024) and features My Chemical Romance’s 2006 album The Black Parade. Thanks, Deisy!

My Chemical Romance
The Black Parade

MCR Black Parade album cover

One of the most legendary bands of the Punk rock/ Rock world is definitely My Chemical Romance. MCR officially debuted in 2002 with I Brought You Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, they later signed with another label which released their major hit album Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge.

MCR has many successful hits such as “Na Na Na,” “I’m Not Okay,” and “Welcome to the Black Parade” which are favorites among the fans.

Parsons Music Library has the album The Black Parade available for anyone to come listen to it. It has my top favorite songs which are “I Don’t Love You” and “Famous Last Words.” If you are looking to enter the Punk/Rock world, MCR is the place to go.

Parsons Playlists: Music of March

Posted on April 3, 2023 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Danny (class of 2023) and features music he discovered recently.

Music of March

This playlist consists of all songs I have discovered in March of 2023.

The Raspberries – “Let’s Pretend”

The Raspberries – “I Reach for the Light”

Mt. Desolation – “Too Hard A Stone”

George Harrison – “All Things Must Pass”

Wings – “Band on the Run”

Wings – “Silly Love Songs”

Motel Radio – “Stress”

The Rare Occasions – “Start This Over”

BLÜ EYES – “Who Am I Without You”

Rangga Jones – “On My Own”

JVKE – “This Is What Losing Someone Feels Like”

Glen Campbell – “Southern Nights”

Mike Mains & the Branches – “Briggs”

Goldpark – “Summer In My Head”

VOILA – “Girls Don’t Come With Instructions”

dv4vd – “Worthless”

The Summer Set – “Under the Incluence(r)”

Forrest Nolan – “A Song From Yesterday”

Quarters of Change – “Ms. Dramatic”

Beach Weather – “Pineapple Sunrise”

Yam Haus – “Making Out In Cars”

Blake Rose – “Don’t Stop The Car”

Inhaler – “Valentine”

Wasia Project – “Petals on the Moon”

Mercury – “I Don’t Know You Like I Used To”

Conan Gray – “Lookalike”

The Technicolors – “Tonight You Are Mine”

Friday Pilots Club – “Ms. Supernova”

Watkins Family Hour – “The Late Show”

Joy Oladokun feat. Noah Kahan – “We’re All Gonna Die”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezoQdpNe4G7m4LGUsMuPXuH

Parsons Playlists: Serenaded by the Moon

Posted on March 31, 2023 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Xipeng (class of 2024) which can be enjoyed by moonlight.

Serenaded by the Moon

This is the one of my favorite playlists to have at midnight, either when I am with friends or just enjoy the time to be alone. Turn off the lights, and enjoy this beautiful night!

Miles Davis, John Coltrane & Bill Evans – “Stella By Starlight”

Diana Krall – “Almost Blue”

Bill Evans, Eddie Gomez & Marty Morell – “Turn Out The Stars”

Miles Davis – “Pharaoh’s Dance”

Miles Davis – “Moon Dreams”

George Michael – “Roxanne”

Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker – “Stardust”

Chet Baker – “That Old Feeling”

Chet Baker – “My Ideal”

Ahmad Jamal – “Wave”

Julie London – “Cry Me A River”

Frank Sinatra – “Summer Wind”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezhlEHCXrPBloetPCJLJpsC

And here is a version on Spotify:

Parsons Playlists: Hopeless Romantic

Posted on March 29, 2023 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Deisy (class of 2024) and features songs for the hopeless romantic.

Hopeless Romantic

hopeless romantic

Laufey & Philharmonia Orchestra – “Let You Break My Heart Again”

Laufey – “Magnolia”

Laufey – “Fragile”

Matt Maltese – “Everybody Adores You (at least I do)”

Eloise – “Trick of the Moon”

Forrest Nolan – “Sinatra”

stories ft. Bruno Major – “My Funny Valentine”

Aspidistrafly – “Landscape With A Fairy”

Dreamer Isioma – “Valentina”

Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone – “A Lovely Night” (from La La Land)

Here’s a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zeyn2L5_xolg0tYL3pPjBsmb

Parsons Playlists: Bollywood on the Block

Posted on March 28, 2023 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Kiran (class of 2024) and features songs presented by UR’s Bollywood Jhatkas and Block Crew in a recent performance on campus.

Bollywood on the Block: The Sequel

Bollywood Jhatkas and Block Crew recently performed their second joint showcase, on March 25th. Here are some of the crowd’s favorite songs/remixes!

Bollywood on the Block dflyer

From Bollywood Jhatkas:

“Dholida” x “Radha Kaise” from Riya Patel Choreography

“Malhari” from Bajrao Mastani

“Garmi” x “Gas Pedal” by UCSC Kahaani

“Oo Antava Mawa … Oo Oo Antava” from Pushpa

“Lungi Dance” by Yoyo Honey Singh

From Block Crew:

“Bia Bia” by Bia

“Kiss Me More” by Doja Cat

“Runaway Baby” by Bruno Mars

“N95” by Kendrick Lamar

“Waves” by Normani

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zewq3ffMoV5O2XXN-otBQmGE

Arachnophonia: Elgar’s Cello Concerto, op. 85

Posted on March 27, 2023 by marmstr3

All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.

Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student manager Brianna (class of 2023) and features English composer Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto (1919). Thanks, Brianna!

Cello Concerto, Op. 85
Edward Elgar

British composer Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

The Elgar Cello Concerto is one of the most famous and recognized concertos written for solo cello. Composed by Edward Elgar in the aftermath of World War I, this concerto first debuted in 1919 (the same year in which it was written).

The work did not become a cornerstone of solo cello repertoire until a recording by Jacqueline Du Pré caught the attention of the public. Her recording was so captivating that Rostropovich is said to have removed it from his own repertoire after hearing her play.

This piece is one of my favorite cello concertos, and while I also believe that no one can play this better than Du Pré, I greatly enjoyed my time learning from this piece. It is absolutely a work that every solo cellist should play at least once in their career!

Parsons Playlists: Brain Scratch

Posted on March 24, 2023 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Marissa (class of 2025). It’s called “Brain Scratch.”

Brain Scratch

Ever listen to a song that scratches a certain itch in your brain? Or, in other words, a song that no matter how many times you listen to it, you can’t seem to get tired of it? I like to refer to those as “brain scratch songs”. This playlist describes that feeling for me, and I hope it will for you as well.

brain scratch