Parsons Playlists: Costa Rican Music Sampler

Posted on November 19, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library associate Melanie and features some music from Costa Rica for International Education Week!

Costa Rican Music Sampler

Like many other countries in Central and South America, music is an integral part of Costa Rican culture. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a major celebration in Latin America that is completely silent.

The country’s music derives mostly from Spanish and African music, but is also influenced by the surrounding countries, like Mexico, Cuba and Jamaica.

Downtown San Jose Costa Rica Street Music
Popular throughout Central America, the marimba is the national musical instrument of Costa Rica. This video shows some street musicians in the capital city of San Jose in action.

Walter Ferguson (aka Mr. Gavitt or Segundo) – “Cabin in the wata”

Debi Nova –“One Rhythm”

Carlos Guzmán – “Soy Tico”

Café Surá – “Sol Poniente”

MishCatt – “Goofy”

Passiflora – “Moonlight”

Gandhi – “El Invisible”

Cocofunka – “Coleccionista”

La Banda CR – “El Monstruo Del Mar”

Inconsciente Colectivo – “Fragil”

Toledo – “El Sarpe”

Calle 8 – “Si Quieres Llorar”

Ojo de Buey ft. Blackdali – “Uppercut”

Nakury & La Dame Blanche – “Wine”

Leena Bae ft. Sofia Insua – “Amor”

Adiós Cometa – “Transparente”

Javier Arce – “MI ÁNGEL”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezjGThXzVa-mLfJeDOQZo7Z&si=9VOwY85ZZ_Qyigyi

And here is a link to a version of this playlist on Spotify:

Parsons Playlists: The Charm of Classical Saxophone

Posted on November 18, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manger Tim (class of 2024) featuring some classical music for saxophone.

The Charm of Classical Saxophone

Alexander Glazunov – “Concerto for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra” (Joseph Lulloff)

Alexey Shor – “Alto Sax Concerto in Bb” (Nikita Zimin)

André Waignein – “Rhapsody” (Simon Diricq)

Claude Debussy – “Rhapsodie with Orchestra” (Claude Delangle)

Takashi Yoshimatsu – “Fuzzy Bird Sonata – I. Run, Bird” (Nobuya Sugawa)

Toshimo Mashima – “Birds” (Nobuya Sugawa)

J.S. Bach – “Chaconne” (Eastman Saxophone Project)

Paul Creston – “Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, Op. 19 – I. With Vigor” (Nobuya Sugawa)

Lars-Erik Larsson – “Saxophone Concerto, Op. 14” (Nobuya Sugawa)

Jacques Ibert – “Concertino da Camera” (Sandro Compagnon)

Eugène Bozza – “Aria” (Wonki Lee)

Antonio Vivaldi – “Winter” from The Four Seasons (arranged for Saxophone quartet and soloist) (U.S. Army Field Band)

Astor Piazzolla – “Tango, Etude No. 3” (Wonki Lee)

J.S. Bach – “Fugue in G minor” (Sax Bird)

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlWvgju4iTC1OjuLWuaT0-IDBd4gjdwAL&si=l82i7J9nPfB4rdzJ

Parsons Playlists: Sampled Gems!!!

Posted on November 15, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Laeticia (class of 2026) and features some songs that have used samples of other songs in interesting ways.

Sampled Gems!!!

Nothing ignites my passion for music quite like a masterpiece, but there’s something truly exhilarating about a great song that breathes new life into another. This playlist is a celebration of the art of sampling, showcasing some of the most innovative and impactful uses of sampled songs in music history. Each track is infused with nostalgia and authenticity as artists transform tunes we all love into fresh and exciting experiences. Here are some songs that best use sampled music to elevate the original tunes to new heights!

Tayc – “Anogo”
* Samples Brandy and Monica – “The Boy Is Mine”

Tyler the Creator – “Are We Still Friends?”
* Samples Al Green – “Dream”

Twista, ft. Kanye West & Jamie Foxx – “Slow Jamz”
* Samples Luther Vandross – “A House Is Not A Home”

Bvfy – “Basta”
* Samples Jovi ft. Reniss – “B.A.S.T.A.R.D.”

Drake – “Cameras”
* Samples Jon B. – “Calling On You”

Tems – “Wickedest”
* Samples Magic System – “Premier Gaou”

Kendrick Lamar – “Money Trees”
* Samples House Beach – “Silver Soul”

Mariah Carey – “Fantasy”
* Samples Tom Tom Club – “Genius of Love”

Victony – “Everything”
* Samples Post Malone ft. Swae Lee – “Sunflower”

Kiana Lede – “Mad At Me”
* Samples Outkast – “So Fresh, So Clean”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZeweaY0kva_JMe7Tl8P9pMdL&si=z-t92gObGRDD82aL

Parsons Playlists: Chinese Pop

Posted on November 8, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Tim (class of 2024) which features some Chinese pop songs.

Chinese Pop

G.E.M. – “Light Years Away”

G.E.M. – “Long After”

G.E.M. – “Selfless”

G.E.M.– “The Sky”

Wang Xinghe – “Listen Not”

Jay Chou – “Maple Leaf”

Jay Chou – “All the Way North”

Jay Chou – “Step Aside”

Eason Chan – “Ten Years”

Li Zongsheng – “Newly Written Old Songs”

Li Zongsheng – “The Hills”

AGA – “Jiang Haijia”

Jay Chou – “Ming Ming Jiu”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlWvgju4iTC38OnG3qJg6bfr74QR8B2cE&si=MCu9_9zEmF83bwFW

Parsons Playlists: Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo

Posted on November 4, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Luis (class of 2025) and features music by R&B/Latin artists Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo.

Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo

This year I have really gotten into listening to both of these artists. Omar Apollo is a Mexican-American singer-songwriter known for his genre-blending sound, combining elements of R&B, funk, soul, and Latin influences with heartfelt, bilingual lyrics. Kali Uchis is a Colombian-American artist celebrated for her sultry, versatile voice, blending R&B, soul, reggaeton, and pop in her music, often with themes of love, self-empowerment, and cultural identity. I wanted to share some of my favorite songs from both artists, as well as some of the collaborations they have done in the past.

Kali Uchis – “Moonlight”

Omar Apollo – “Evergreen”

Kali Uchis – “Telepatía”

Omar Apollo – “Archetype”

Kali Uchis – “Quiero Sentirme Bien”

Omar Apollo – “Frio”

Kali Uchis – “Fue Mejor”

Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo – “Worth the Wait”

Omar Apollo and Kali Uchis – “Bad Life”

Omar Apollo – “Kamikaze”

Kali Uchis – “Igual Que Un Ángel”

Omar Apollo – “Spite”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZeyotviKbVnGY5y5w5NRtZap&si=4vWrYZ7JHqLoe5QN

Parsons Playlists: Indian/Pakistani Classics

Posted on November 1, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Ibrahim (class of 2028) and features a selection of classic Indian and Pakistani popular music.

Indian/Pakistani Classics

My playlist comprises old Indian and Pakistani music, ranging from the 1970s to the 2010s!

Kishore Kumar – “Pyaar Diwana Hota He”

Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar – “Dekha Ek Khwab”

Vital Signs – “Aitebar”

Vital Signs – “Wo Koun Thi”

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Shankar Mahadevan, Ravi “Rags” Khote – “Pretty Woman”

Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal – “Main Hoon Na”

Quratulain Baloch – “Wo Humsafar Tha”

Swanand Kirkire, Amitabh Bhattacharya – “Monta Re”

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – “Jiya Dhadak Dhadak Jaye”

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Sadhana Sargam, Sujata Bhattacharya, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam – “Maahi Ve”

Mukesh – “Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shair Hoon”

Kishore Kumar – “O Mere Dil Ke Chain”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn1FZYDh2o3veunCJ8hG4KMLQkKC6fOTW&si=X48wE1QbcB03Xx7H

Parsons Playlists: Wasia Project

Posted on October 28, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Eliana (class of 2026) and features the English pop duo Wasia Project.

Wasia Project

Wasia Project is an up-and-coming English sibling alt-pop-duo created in 2019 by Olivia Hardy and William Gao. The name “Wasia” comes from a mix of Chinese and English, reflecting the backgrounds of the two artists. With Olivia on vocals and guitar and William on vocals, keyboards, and piano, the two have made a name for themselves. They released their first track called “why don’t u love me” in 2019 and later released the EP “how can i pretend” in 2022. I personally saw Wasia Project when they opened for Laufey in DC, and even though I had listened to them previously, I fell even more in love with their music after seeing them. Some of my favorites are “ur so pretty,” “impossible,” and “Remember When.” The songs give me a nostalgic and longing feel through the different use of vocals and instrumentals.

Wasia Project – “why don’t u love me”

Wasia Project – “Is This What Love Is?”

Wasia Project – “Remember When”

Wasia Project – “My Lover is Sleeping”

Wasia Project – “Petals on the Moon”

Wasia Project – “ur so pretty”

Wasia Project – “impossible”

Wasia Project – “Takes Me Back Home”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zez30OwOKuoVYTWm_LS3hc-r&si=3X0WcyV9kheSFun4

Parsons Playlists: Happy Birthday Grandma!

Posted on October 25, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Lay’la (class of 2025) and features some classic tunes in honor of her grandmother’s birthday this month.

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Music has been an integral part of my life since I was a child. My entire family loves music from the 60’s and the love has been instilled in us by my grandparents.
This month my grandma turns 90!
This playlist is dedicated to her.

Bill Withers – “Grandma’s Hands”

Stevie Wonder – “Isn’t She Lovely”

The Beatles – “Blackbird”

Aretha Franklin – “I Say A Little Prayer”

Ray Charles – “Georgia On My Mind”

Stevie Wonder – “My Cherie Amour”

Toto – “Africa”

The Temptations – “My Girl”

Aretha Franklin – “Respect”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIwIY4RwmQUZ8jmqqta_Rh7dq1kvo1fM5&si=zu7_Ec-GDW-o00FV

Parsons Playlists – K-Pop

Posted on October 21, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Sophia (class of 2028) featuring some K-Pop tunes.

K-Pop

Aespa – “Supernova”

Aespa – “Drama”

ILLIT – “Magnetic”

NewJeans – “Super Shy”

BABYMONSTER – “Sheesh”

LE SSERAFIM – “Easy”

(G)I-DLE – “Super Lady”

VIVIZ – “Maniac”

(G)I-DLE – “Wife”

BABYMONSTER – “Batter Up”

YUQI – “Freak”

(G)I-DLE – “Queencard”

BABYMONSTER – “Like That”

LE SSERAFIM – “Perfect Night”

NewJeans – “Attention”

BLACKPINK – “Pink Venom”

(G)I-DLE – “Fate”

Aespa – “Spicy”

ILLIT – “Lucky Girl Syndrome”

RIIZE – “Get a Guitar”

LE SSERAFIM – “Antifragile”

LE SSERAFIM – “Unforgiven”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp8XNR9pwF9xKdCequw-rBEjlDzOz6CRE&si=MgWCyZeR2Utk55aV

And here it is on Spotify:

Parsons Playlists – Interlude

Posted on October 18, 2024 by marmstr3

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Esther (class of 2025) featuring some songs for taking a break on a hectic day.

Interlude

On days a little more hectic, a moment to pause and breathe can make all the difference. Here’s a playlist of songs that feel like a gentle pat on the back for me.

Rachel Chinouriri – “So My Darling”

Cody Fry – “Photograph”

Ben Platt – “Grow As We Go”

lullaboy – “3 New Words”

Clairo – “Juna”

Cavetown – “Talk to Me”

Wasia Project – “To Get Better”

Sleeping At Last – “Three”

Patrick Watson – “Lost With You”

Chezile – “Beanie”

Anthony Lazaro – “The Midnight Train”

Olivia Dean – “Drive”