Parsons Playlist: Bands Make the World Go Round

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a playlist entitled “Bands Make the World Go Round” curated by Music Library student manager Danny (class of 2023).

Twenty One Pilots – “Ode to Sleep”

Twenty One Pilots – “Tear In My Heart”

Twenty One Pilots – “Not Today”

Paramore – “That’s What You Get”

Paramore – “Still Into You”

Paramore – “Misery Business”

The Struts – “Could Have Been Me”

The Struts – “One Night Only”

The Struts – “Fire – Part 1”

The Struts – “Ashes – Part 2”

Queen – “Don’t Stop Me Now”

The Script – “Breakeven”

The Script – “If You Could See Me Now”

Fall Out Boy – “Sugar, We’re Goin’ Down”

Fall Out Boy – “Alone Together”

The Killers – “Mr. Brightside”

The Killers – “When You Were Young”

The Killers – “This River Is Wild”

The Killers – “Bones”

My Chemical Romance – “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)”

My Chemical Romance – “Welcome to the Black Parade”

My Chemical Romance – “Helena”

My Chemical Romance – “I Don’t Love You”

The Strokes – “Someday”

Boys Like Girls – “The Great Escape”

Matchbox Twenty – “Unwell”

All Time Low – “Dear Maria, Count Me In”

We the Kings – “Check Yes, Juliet”

Here is the playlist on Spotify:

And here is a YouTube version: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZeyChf4LFI5mPm1kgDK1aR4e

Parsons Playlists: 19th & 20th Century Piano Music

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we are featuring a collection of 19th and 20th century piano music curated by Music Library student manager Ryan (class of 2022).

Baby grand piano

Samuel Barber – Excursions, Op. 20

Erik Satie – Trois Gymnopédies No. 1

Erik Satie – Trois Gymnopédies No. 2

Erik Satie – Trois Gymnopédies No. 3

Frédéric Chopin – Waltz No. 7 in C Sharp Minor, Op. 64

Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne for Piano, No. 8 in D Flat Major, Op. 27

Franz Liszt – La Campanella

Franz Liszt – Liebestraume S541/R211, No. 3. Nocturne in A-Flat Major

Here is a link to the full playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZeyweOia4E_CpnV5TG7iyQO0

Liszt Chopin Barber Satie

Parsons Playlists: 25 Under 25

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a selection of 25 songs by artists under the age of 25 as curated by Music Library student assistant Eliana (class of 2024).

25 under 25

A playlist featuring the next generation of artists: 25 songs from 25 artists all 25-years-old or younger.

1. Olivia Rodrigo – “favorite crime”

2. Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever”

3. Lil Nas X – “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”

4. Noah Cyrus – “July”

5. Aurora – “Runaway”

6. Jaden – “Icon”

7. Willow – “Meet Me At Our Spot”

8. Shawn Mendes – “Wonder”

9. Khalid – “8TEEN”

10. Lorde – “Liability”

11. Madison Beer – “Selfish”

12. H.E.R – “Best Part”

13. Tate McRae – “friends don’t look at friends that way”

14. Clairo – “Bags”

15. Jeremy Zucker – “all the kids are depressed”

16. Bazzi – “Young & Alive”

17. Brockhampton – “No Halo”

18. Doja Cat – “Get Into It (Yuh)”

19. Clinton Kane – “CHICKEN TENDIES”

20. Dominic Fike – “Açaí Bowl”

21. Conan Grey – “People Watching”

22. Wallows – “Are You Bored Yet?”

23. Lil Pump – “Gucci Gang”

24. Lev – “When I Hurt You”

25. Ruel – “Painkiller”

YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMUbgZb8jJeg-0CMSakdmDpDyDncVqGs

Spotify playlist:

Parsons Playlists: Punk/Rock

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a collection of punk/rock music curated by Music Library student assistant Deisy (class of 2024).

Sometimes, you just want to lay on the ground and let all the emotions run through you. At that moment you put on some of your favorite punk/rock bands to drown in your feels! This playlist was made with the intention to scream, cry, laugh, and contemplate life.

December -  Neck Deep poster

“December” – Neck Deep

“I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” – My Chemical Romance

“Parachute” – Neck Deep

“Wish You Were Here” – Neck Deep

“Uprising” – Muse

“Supermassive Black Hole” – Muse

“Jingle Jangle” – Hot Hot Heat

“505” – Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys in concert

Alex Turner – lead singer of the Arctic Monkeys

“Lovers Rock” – TV Girl

“The Reason” – Hoobastank

“Dissolve” – Absofacto

“Take Me Out” – Franz Ferdinand

“When We’re High” – LP

“Wake Me Up When September Ends” – Green Day

“Cigarette Daydream” – Cage the Elephant

“Helena” – My Chemical Romance

“Racist, Sexist Boy” – The Linda Lindas

“Decode” – Paramore

“She’s A God” – Neck Deep

“rose” – ANNA inspi’ NANA

“Hash Pipe” – Weezer

“Island in the Sun” – Weezer

“Gold Steps” – Neck Deep

“She” – Harry Styles

“Through the Fire and Flames” – DragonForce

DragonForce (band)

And here’s a link to the full playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZexbDVo4qiKM2XXtgi_oByzl

Parsons Playlists: Funky Bass Grooves

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a selection of songs with Funky Bass Grooves as curated by Music Library student manager Christian (class of 2023).

Parsons Playlists: Funky Bass Grooves

A playlist of some great songs with dangerously funky bass lines.

Fender bass guitar

Marcus Miller – “Detroit”

Vulfpeck – “Lost My Treble Long Ago”

Jaco Patorius – “Chicken”

Evan Brewer – “Actualize”

Alain Caron – “Jack Cannon”

Victor Wooten – “Funky D”

Cory Wong & Tom Misch – “Cosmic Sans”

Flevans – “12 Apostles”

The Fearless Flyers – “Ace of Aces”

Vulfpeck – “Dean Town”

Herbie Hancock – “Actual Proof”

Toconoma – “N°9”

PJ Morton – “Sticking to My Guns”

Anderson .Paak – “King James”

Bruno Mars – “Treasure”

The Internet – “Roll (Burbank Funk)”

Ty Ty – “She Never Really Liked Me”

Busty and the Bass – “Up Top”

Michael Kiwanuka and Tom Misch – “Money”

And here’s a link to the full playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zez1Ij0tblf2GmzrPupu-jPx

Bass guitar up close

Parsons Playlists: Musical Madness

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a playlist of Broadway tunes curated by Music Library student assistant Kinme (class of 2022).

Musical Madness

“Put On Your Sunday Clothes” from Hello Dolly

“Found a New Baby” from Bullets over Broadway

“Welcome to Wonderland” from Wonderland

“The Schuyler Sisters” from Hamilton

“Times Are Hard For Dreamers” from Amelie

“Non-Stop” from Hamilton

“That’s Rich” from Newsies

“Dancing in Pairs” from Island Song

“Out Of My Head” from Out Of Our Heads: The Music of Kooman and Dimond

Assorted Broadway posters

“Alms” from Renascence

“The Beanstalk” from Renascence

“Salty Teardrops” from Caroline or Change

“West of Worlds” from Alice By Heart

“Those Long Eyes” from Alice By Heart

“My Man” from Funny Girl

“Who Are You Now?” from Funny Girl

“If I Loved You” from Carousel

“Pretty Funny” from Dogfight

And here’s a link to the full playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZewRwtngcguySjs-8RpQRR8n

Parsons Playlists: Bollywood Jams

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a collection of Bollywood music from the 2000s curated by Music Library student assistant Kiran (class of 2024). Editor’s Note: since Bollywood songs are often from films, I’ve linked to some titles that are available to check out in the library catalog so you can see them in their full context if you want!

Bollywood music has always been a staple of my childhood. On my way home from school, my grandmother would put in a CD with over her favorite songs and we would listen to new ones every day. I love how upbeat it is and the variety of instrumentation used. It is so different from Western music, but just as good in my opinion. These songs are from the early 2000s to 2010.

Bollywood movie posters

“Koi Mil Gaya” from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

“Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyar Sajna” from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

“Bole Chudiyan” from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

“Where’s the Party Tonight?” from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

“Sheila Ki Jawani” from Tees Maar Khan

“Aaja Nachle” from Aaja Nachle

“Mauja Hi Mauja” from Jab We Met

“It’s the Time to Disco” from Kal Ho Naa Ho

“Crazy Kiya Re” from Dhoom: 2

“Nagada Nagada” from Jab We Met

“Rang De Basanti” from Rang De Basanti

“Chale Jaise Hawaien” from Main Hoon Na

“Yeh Ladka Hai Allah” from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

“Dola Re Dola” from Devdas

“Radha Kaise Na Jale” from Lagaan

And here’s a link to the full playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zewc53s7y9-g-JDVUyrlXiXv

Parsons Playlists: Duck, Fish & Spongebob

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a collection called “Duck, Fish & Spongebob” curated by Music Library student assistant Naron (class of 2023).

Naron says that the theme of this playlist is “Instrumental Music with clean rhythm(some singing, but singing is not the major part)” and that it is “a collection of instrumental music that speaks about different little drops of emotions in life.”

Piano/Instrumental WorksPiano/Instrumental Works

“City Light” – Sunday Moon

“With a little luck” – Taisei Iwasaki

“For River (From ‘To the Moon’)” – Michael Tai

“Okinawa” – 92914

“Wine” – Lovet

“Easy” – jeyes

“Exactly” – Pandrezz + j‘sen

Pandrezz + j'san - Exactly

“First date” – frad

“After the rain” – Jordy Chandra + frad

“Blanket” – Hayne

“Epilogue” – kyle landry

“Undertale” – Toby Fox

“A Silent Voice” – lit(var)

Here is a link to a complete YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zex4gYvHki1IOmPXFXJ7NSjR

Parsons Playlists: Spooky Season is here!

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a playlist to get you into the Halloween spirit curated by Music Library student assistant Nicole (class of 2024).

Spooky Season is here!

Are you excited for Halloween!? Enjoy this playlist as you think about the costume you’ll wear for the 31st!

Halloween Headphones

“Halloween” – Phoebe Bridgers

“Marceline The Vampire” – Steppes

“Season of the Witch” – Donovan

“Drunk on Halloween” – Wallows

“1980s Horror Film II” – Wallows

“We fell in love in October” – girl in red

“You’re in love with a psycho” – Kasabian

“Monster” – Dodie

“Frankenstein” – Tokyo Police Club

“The Witch Queen of New Orleans” – Redbone

And here’s a link to the full playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zex4P_tzzb_IwtxF8V7rrUCK

Parsons Playlists: Cellists Solo Essentials

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today we’re featuring a collection of cello solo essentials curated by Music Library student manager Brianna (class of 2023).

This playlist includes what I find to be the most essential cello solo music to know by heart. These are some of my favorite pieces written for the cello!

Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor

Lalo Cello Concerto in D Minor

The Swan

Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Prelude

Cello Playing

Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1

Dvorak Cello Concerto in B Minor

Kodaly Cello Sonata

Saint Saens Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor

Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Minor

Spotify Playlist:

YouTube Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZexX2mKkuecxWE5ejZiYnlbo