Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Marissa (class of 2025) featuring songs for a long train ride.
Train of Thought
Miley Cyrus – “Angels Like You”
Crowded House – “Don’t Dream It’s Over”
Taylor Swift – “You’re On Your Own, Kid”
The Fray – “Over My Head (Cable Car)”
Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEPpzeK8v3s2wk1WEb4AA4XvhkHZE2eoW&si=rb1EzDJMzNYP93Ps
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Marissa (class of 2025) and features some guitar songs.
Guitar Favorites
I recently started guitar lessons through an introductory course here at UR, and I have an ever growing list of songs that I’d love to learn one day. Here are some tunes on the guitar that I enjoy!
Taylor Swift – “Come in with the Rain”
Lana del Rey ft. Father John Misty – “Let the Light In”
Taylor Swift – “right where you left me”
Sabrina Carpenter – “Couldn’t Make It Any Harder”
ROLE MODEL – “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”
Phoebe Bridgers – “Scott Street”
Sabrina Carpenter – “Bad Reviews”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEPpzeK8v3s2CcOXj0iV7bQRcrvyDRCu6&si=CXx9hYdBncbhmDZ5
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 manager Marissa (class of 2025) and features Justin Timberlake’s third studio album The 20/20 Experience. Thanks, Marissa!
One of the “Greatest Artists of the 21st Century”, Justin Timberlake is an American pop singer, songwriter, producer, actor and dancer. He started off his career in the music industry as a featured member of the popular boy band *NSYNC in the late 90s. He can also be seen in the 2010 movie The Social Network as Napster founder Sean Parker.
His third studio album titled The 20/20 Experience dropped in 2013, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 and it eventually became Billboard’s best selling album of 2013. The singles on the album include “Suit and Tie” featuring Jay-Z, “Tunnel Vision,” and, my personal favorite, “Mirrors.” These songs and more can be found in the Parson’s Music Library today on The 20/20 Experience CD.
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 manager Marissa (class of 2025) and features insert title info here. Thanks, Marissa!
21st Century Musical Theatre: 50 Songs from Shows since 2000
If you’re interested in learning how to sing and play the piano to your favorite musical theatre songs, look no further than Parsons Music Library. Some of the 50 songs from this collection of musical scores that are my personal favorites include “Santa Fe” from Newsies, “Proud of Your Boy” from Aladdin, and “Dancing Through Life” from Wicked. Newsies the Musical debuted in 2011 at the Paper Mill Playhouse, a theater located 20 minutes away from where I grew up. Most recently, the musical version of The Great Gatsby also made its debut at the Paper Mill Playhouse, featuring the powerhouse-voice of Jeremy Jordan (who has also played Jack in Newsies). If you are a male singer who wants to sound like this iconic performer, you should start with watching him belt his heart out to “Santa Fe” (and then learn it yourself with this score!).
In preparation for the Wicked movie coming out in November, learning “Dancing Through Life” and “Wonderful” from the critically acclaimed Broadway musical Wicked will set you up for success in the movie theater. Both of these songs and many more are available in 21st Century Musical Theatre: 50 Songs from Shows since 2000 at the Parsons Music Library.
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Marissa (class of 2025) which features some recent music for your Fall Break enjoyment!
Seasonal Joy
Even though the trees are becoming barren and your shorts need to be put away until the spring, this time of year can still be joyous! Here are some of my favorite songs that have recently come out in honor of the temperature drop.
Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga – “Die With A Smile”
Gracie Abrams – “Close to You”
Ariana Grande – “eternal sunshine”
Ariana Grande – “supernatural”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEPpzeK8v3s2C6VCyVpUfkP1jiW6MB3U_&si=F0FNXQrgSuqxHIKw
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 manager Marissa (class of 2025) and features the vocal selections score for Dear Evan Hansen. Thanks, Marissa!
Premiering on Broadway in 2016, Dear Evan Hansen is a musical about Evan Hansen, a high school senior in therapy for social anxiety and depression. As an exercise, his therapist tells him to write a letter to himself about his feelings going into the first day of school. The musical also centers around Connor Murphy, another high school senior battling depression. On the first day of senior year, Evan and Connor bump into each other, and Connor ends up taking Evan’s letter. Later that same day, Connor sadly ends his own life, with Evan’s letter still in his pocket. Connor’s family later reads this letter thinking Evan must have been Connor’s best friend, and Evan goes along with it instead of telling the truth. Through classic songs like “Sincerely, Me” and “You Will Be Found“, Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of just how big a single lie can get, while also raising awareness for teen mental health and suicide.
Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Alex Lacamoire are responsible for bringing this world to life through their musical talents. Their music has been heard off and on-Broadway, on tours, and even in a musical movie. If you would like to learn how to sing these coming-of-age pieces through sheet music, you can check this item out now from the Parsons Music Library.
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 – “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
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 manager Marissa (class of 2025) and features Ariana Grande’s 2018 album Sweetener. Thanks, Marissa!
Ariana Grande‘s fourth studio album Sweetener was released in the summer of 2018. Collaborating with other artists like Pharrell Williams, Nicki Minaj, and Missy Elliott, this album is loved by many different audiences. It won Best Pop Vocal Album of the Year in 2019, giving Grande her first Grammy award.
This pop and R&B styled album includes themes of womanhood, romance, and hope in the face of tragedy and loss. The three singles on the album are “No Tears Left to Cry,” “God Is a Woman,” and “Breathin‘,” each charting on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The last track, “Get Well Soon,” is a tribute to the lives lost at the Manchester Arena bombing during her previous tour. There are 40 seconds of silence at the end of this song to commemorate the 22 victims who passed away, bringing the runtime to 5:22 (the date of the concert).
If you’d like to listen to these songs mentioned and more, you can check this CD out from the Parsons Music Library today. You won’t regret it!
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Marissa (class of 2025) which features some tunes to help you study.
Study Gems
We know everyone listens to music to help them get through a tough assignment or a long study period for a hard exam. But, we also know that some of the music you listen to might be getting old. Here’s a collection of songs I like to study to. Enjoy!
Taylor Swift – “invisible string”
Wabie – “That’s What Everybody Said”
Ricky Montgomery – “Talk to You” (acoustic)
Glee cast – “What Kind of Fool”
The Walters – “I Love You So” (acoustic)
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEPpzeK8v3s3ZLKjWXdlc2F-wg_xrmVAf&si=4xSQkMDxEaLjYV1x
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Marissa (class of 2025) and features some road trip sing-along songs.
Road Trip Sing-Alongs
This playlist includes classic songs that everyone knows the words to that’ll keep you energized for a long drive. Enjoy!
Cage the Elephant – “Cigarette Daydreams”
Pitbull ft. Christina Aguilera – “Feel This Moment”
Gym Class Heroes – “Stereo Hearts”
Kelly Clarkson – “Since U Been Gone”
Taylor Swift – “Love Story” (Taylor’s Version)
Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now”
Neon Trees – “Everybody Talks”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEPpzeK8v3s1Sbv0a8ty7G7qzattwmp9F&si=nH2LeFCjS20-JUx9