Parsons Playlists: Best of Blaine

Posted on April 12, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Marissa (class of 2025) featuring songs performed by the character Blaine Anderson (Darren Criss) on the Glee TV series.

Best of Blaine

If you’ve ever seen the hit show Glee, you probably remember an amazing solo or two from one of my favorite characters, Blaine Anderson. This playlist has my favorite Blaine songs from the 6-season show. Enjoy!

Glee Cast – “Somewhere Only We Know”

Glee Cast – “What Kind of Fool”

Glee Cast – “Bills, Bills, Bills”

Glee Cast – “Cough Syrup”

Glee Cast – “Teenage Dream”

Glee Cast – “Beauty School Dropout”

Glee Cast – “Hey, Soul Sister”

Glee Cast – “Hopelessly Devoted To You”

Glee Cast – “Raise Your Glass”

Glee Cast – “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You”

Glee Cast – “When I Get You Alone”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEPpzeK8v3s25YnTTxWfcwqkRBea3O09I&si=2dK8rakTS-7h85V3

Parsons Playlists: Bollywood on the Block – Endgame

Posted on April 8, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Kiran (class of 2024) and features music from the recent Bollywood on the Block performance.

Bollywood on the Block: Endgame

This year, UR’s Bollywood Jhatkas wrote, choreographed, and performed an original piece for the annual Bollywood on the Block dance show. Here were my favorite songs to dance to!

1. “Dhakkad” by Raftaar and Pritam, Dangal

2. “Balam Pichkari” by Pritam, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

3. “Ghoomar” by Shreya Ghoshal, Padmaavat

4. “Tabaah Ho Gaye” by Pritam and Shreya Goshal, Kalank

5. “Aspara Aali” by Ajay Gogavale, Natarang

6. “Jiya Jale” by Lata Mangeshkar, Dil Se

7. “Dhindora Baja Re” by Pritam, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

8. “Chogada” by Darshan Raval, Loveyatri

9. “Mera Wala Dance” by Nakash Aziz, Simmba

10. “Mundiyaan To Bach Ke” by Punjabi MC

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezQA7u2da-wFaWp0buhyrFJ&si=TWPlIW384iQHKahk

Parsons Playlists: 1990s and 2000s Hip Hop

Posted on April 5, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Deisy (class of 2024) and features some hip hop from the 1990s and 2000s.

1990s and 2000s Hip Hop

Listen to some hip hop from the 90’s and early 2000’s.

Twista (ft. Pharrell Williams) – “Lavish”

Young Money – “Every Girl”

Project Pat – “Choose U”

The Dream – “I Luv Your Girl”

G-Unit (ft. Joe) – “Wanna Get To Know You”

Jay-Z – “Girls, Girls, Girls”

Biggie (ft. Junior M.A.F.I.A.) – “Get Money”

Eve (ft. Gwen Stefani & Stevie J) – “Let Me Blow Ya Mind”

Brandy (ft. Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo & Mc Lyte) – “I Wanna Be Down”

2Pac – “Can U Get Away”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezyIVVpOw72W-MBzuUJgAyh&si=Ciugaj1tAn1Z_JI-

Parsons Playlists: A Classical Playlist

Posted on April 1, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Alexandra (class of 2026) featuring some classical music.

A Classical Playlist!

These are some of my favorite classical pieces!

Sergei Rachmaninoff – Symphony No. 2: III. Adagio

Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings

George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue

Maurice Ravel – Une Barque Sur L’océan

Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No 1. Op. 23

Claude Debussy – Arabesques

Franz Liszt – Liebestraum

Franz Schubert – Serenade

Maurice Ravel – Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assai

Franz Liszt – Un sospiro

Sergei Rachmaninoff – 13 Preludes, Op.32: No. 5

Antonín Dvorak – Serenade for Strings, Op. 22. No.2

Frédéric Chopin – Adante spianato and Grande Polonaise, Op. 22

George Gershwin – Piano Concerto: I. Allegro moderato

Ralph Vaughn Williams – Overture: The Wasps

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZeyqcCKVNgjYdnKujBv5_AcY&si=ZUvB2P79IAty36ia

Parsons Playlists: Songs About Stars

Posted on March 29, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Eliana (class of 2024) featuring some songs about stars.

Songs About Stars

Here’s a few songs about stars to play the next time you’re taking a nighttime stroll. Don’t forget to appreciate the beauty in nature!

Coldplay – “Yellow”

Ed Sheeran – “All of the Stars”

Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “All the Stars”

Coldplay- “A Sky Full of Stars”

One Republic – “Counting Stars”

La La Land – “City of Stars”

The Greatest Showman – “Rewrite the Stars”

Sara Bareilles – “When You Wish Upon a Star”

Madonna – “Lucky Star”

Bazzi – “Star”

Frank Sinatra – “Fly Me to the Moon”

Kygo (feat. Justin Jesso) – “Stargazing”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezT5IY_8j6TJ2asve0v8K26&si=qSyA0lWmhR_-8USX

Parsons Playlists: Rainy Day Jazz

Posted on March 25, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Xipeng (class of 2024) featuring some jazz tracks for a rainy day.

Rainy Day Jazz

6th Street Jazz – “It Rained All Night”

Benjamine Leroy Quartet = “Making History”

Trio Del Norte – “Nothing Like A Spring”

Alec Taylor Trio – “Weary Whispers”

Bridgerton Vail – “Not Nice at All”

Snorre Kirk & Stephen Riley – “Unsentimental”

Reed Stricklers – “Still”

Midnight Trio – “All of the Little Things I Know”

Eddie Harper – “Grey Mornings”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zeyvhdnk1cOerC40Y7VJPpVN&si=C9NkvSmDy8io4Z1R

And here is an extended version on Spotify:

Parsons Playlists: Songs for your “Sea-D”

Posted on March 22, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Isaac (class of 2025) and features some seafaring songs.

Songs for your “Sea-D”

I was able to go fishing several times recently, so I decided to do a quick search into seafaring music. This playlist spans across decades and genres, from rock and pop to indie and folk, showcasing the sea’s influence on musical storytelling––and hopefully you’ll add one to your ‘Sea’-D (CD).

Van Morrison – “Into the Mystic”

Rod Stewart – “Sailing”

Looking Glass – “Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)”

The Honeydrippers – “Sea of Love”

Billie Eilish – “Ocean Eyes”

The Decemberists – “The Mariner’s Revenge Song”

Bobby Darin – “Beyond the Sea”

Florence + the Machine – “Ship to Wreck”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezOTQIhuAdiqrgswMWc303I&si=P09I4bDjVbzQ0Lsp

Parsons Playlists: Victoria Monét

Posted on March 18, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Amy (class of 2025) and features music by American R&B artist and songwriter Victoria Monét.

Victoria Monét

Victoria Monét, a talented R&B artist and songwriter, secured three well-deserved Grammy Awards at the 2024 ceremony, including the coveted title of Best New Artist. Witnessing her triumph filled me with absolute joy, as her musical creations, both as a songwriter and a vocalist, are nothing short of extraordinary. Recognizing that not everyone may be familiar with Victoria’s incredible talent, I decided to curate a playlist featuring some of my favorite songs penned by this exceptional artist.

Victoria Monét – “We Might Even Be Falling In Love (Interlude)”

Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”

Victoria Monét – “Coastin’”

Ariana Grande (with Victoria Monét)- “MONOPOLY”

Victoria Monét – “Moment”

Chole x Halle – “Do It”

Ariana Grande – “love language”

Victoria Monét – “Jaguar”

Victoria Monét (feat. Kehlani) – “Touch Me”

Victoria Monét – “Dive”

Victoria Monét – “Ass Like That”

Victoria Monét – “Alright”

Victoria Monét – “Go There With You”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSwAwMtTLDwj_Kf7CeJxvFP8fYXe6OQw3&si=jQAtNl3RU1Dw-lNE

And here it is on Spotify:

Parsons Playlists: Mt. Joy

Posted on March 8, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Eli (class of 2024) and features tracks by the indie folk/rock band Mt. Joy.

Mt. Joy

Indie rock band Mt. Joy is both an international sensation and an underrated group. If you are a fan of alternative, indie, or rock music, give the group a listen. Here are some of their greatest hits.

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zey88BMrlbiuc9VzjZZV3Zjr&si=BqBNAuEwUFdD_ayY

Parsons Playlists: My Favorite Memory of All

Posted on March 4, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Esther (class of 2025) and features some songs she associates with a favorite memory.

My Favorite Memory of All