Thank you Paul!
Music is something I turn to every day to help especially at night if I can't sleep. Why toss and turn and stress when you can put headphones on and even dance in the dark if it helps.
I love that you've created a space for people to share what they use to cope/lift spirits.
For me Jon Bellion has always been my go to when I need a lift.
I love the band Sheppard too and their music videos are so happy (plus they're from SA).
Like The Rising I look for music with a beat. Something that keeps my attention and has my feet tapping along. I find a repetitive beat therapeutic. My tastes vary hugely because I look for the beat more than anything else.
International music is my ultimate 'secret' pleasure. Secret I suppose because people seem to find my tastes weird.
As a kid my best friend had Indian heritage. She did Indian dancing and I loved seeing her dance.
At uni I was very low and a friend I lived with introduced me to Bollywood movies. I watched Kal Ho Na Ho with her, and realised the music always reminds me of a time I felt happy and safe.
High energy, colourful, happy and just so very lovely.
When I feel restless or sad at night I've got a playlist of songs I escape in.
If you listen to music on YouTube you'll notice suggestions come up. I find this helps me find new music.
Thanks again Paul.
❤ nat
