Parsons Playlists: “Songs That Make Me Happy”

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Allison (class of 2022) and features some songs that make her happy. 🙂

Songs that make me happy

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Palace – “Live Well”

Grizzly Bear – “Two Weeks”

alt-J – “In Cold Blood”

Dr. Dog – “Nellie”

Young the Giant – “Mind Over Matter (Reprise)”

The Maccabees – “Toothpaste Kisses”

Shakey Graves (feat. Esme Patterson) – “Dearly Departed”

alt-J – “Lovely Day”

Passion Pit – “Carried Away”

Milky Chance – “Colorado”

Unknown Mortal Orchestra – “So Good At Being In Trouble”

Local Natives – “I Saw You Close Your Eyes”

Broken Bells – “Shelter”

alt-J – “Left Hand Free”

NoMBe – “Wait”

Cold War Kids – “Love Is Mystical”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezE8C3Ih7-i8bBqEZGfFKIf

And here is an extended version on Spotify:

Parsons Playlists: Inspired by “Newsies”

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Kinme (class of 2022) and features a playlist that was inspired by the musical Newsies.

Newsies: The Musical
Synopsis (from Broadway.com):
“Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of ‘the little man.'”

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“Santa Fe” from Newsies
(Jack’s act one closer where he is contemplating leaving New York and finding a better place for himself after losing a battle against Pulitzer)

“Seize The Day” from Newsies
(A show-stopping number from act one where Jack and Davey rally the newsies to take a stand. Filled with amazing taps and acrobatics)

“The Beanstalk” from Renascence

“Cool” from West Side Story

“Mama Will Provide” from Once on this Island

“Opening – The Audition” from 42nd Street

“Sincerely Me” from Dear Evan Hansen

“Magic To Do” from Pippin

“On The Right Track” from Pippin

“King of The World” from Songs For A New World

“Sick To Death Of Alice-ness” from Alice By Heart

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zex4cTU5SXmAwzZBrWYZnu7H

Parsons Playlists: A Mini Collection of Mozart

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Xipeng (class of 2024) and features works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

A Mini Collection of Mozart

I have to say that my childhood was accompanied with Mozart’s music, and today’s playlist is all about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!

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Mozart – Piano Concerto No.21 in C Major, K.467 “Elvira Madigan”: I. Allegro maestoso
Artist: Rudolf Buchbinder

Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, Op. 17, K. 595: I. Allegro
Artist: Rudolf Buchbinder

Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 13 in C Major, K. 415 – 1. Allegro
Artist: Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli

Mozart – Piano Sonata in C major, K. 330- 3rd mov. Allegretto
Artist: Mitsuko Uchida

Mozart – Piano Sonata in A minor, K. 310- 3rd mov. Presto
Artist: Mitsuko Uchida

Mozart – Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major (K. 313)
Artist: Sharon Bezaly, Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra

Mozart – La Flute Enchantee – Der hölle Rache
Artist: Sabine Devieilhe

Mozart – Violin Concerto No.3 in G major, K216: I Allegro
Artist: Hilary Hahn

Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, KV 219 “Turkish”: III. Rondeau
Artist: Bomsori Kim

Mozart – Piano Trio in G Major, K. 496
Artist: Clara Trio

Mozart – Piano Trio No. 1 (Divertimento), K. 254 in B-flat Major
Artist: Sean Cavanaugh, Nathaniel Shapiro, Kelly Knox

Mozart – Fantasia in D minor K. 397
Artist: Mieczyslaw Horszowski

Mozart – Flute Quartet No.1 in D Major, K.285
Artist: Ensemble Connect

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zexyj2fQfwVMgM2RqB25FRkP

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Parsons Playlists: The Ultimate Drum Playlist

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Christian (class of 2023) and features some iconic drum performances.

The Ultimate Drum Playlist

This playlist features some of the most captivating and complex drum grooves, from jazz to heavy rock.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Charlie”

Vulfpeck – “Adrienne & Adrianne”

The Arctic Monkeys – “Brainstorm”

Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Around the World”

Vulfpeck – “Daddy, He Got A Tesla”

The Fearless Flyers – “Introducing the Fearless Flyers”

Red Hot Chili Peppers – “We Believe”

The Arctic Monkeys – “Old Yellow Bricks”

PJ Morton – “Sticking To My Guns”

Chon – “Can’t Wait”

The Arctic Monkeys – “D Is For Dangerous”

Jimi Hendrix – “Fire”

Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Torture Me”

The Backseat Lovers – “Kilby Girl”

Franz Ferdinand – “Take Me Out”

Jaco Pastorious – “The Chicken”

Victor Wooten – “Funky D”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZexHjyQgt-nruhgr2JrYwoS5

Parsons Playlists: Dark Academia

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Deisy (class of 2024) and features music for your next study session.

Dark Academia

Looking for some dark academia themed music? Look no further as this playlist transports you to a darker yet magical ambience, perfect for studying!

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Takefumi Haketa – “Social Ball” (from Vampire Knight ost)

Herold Lavrentievich Kittler – “Expectation Waltz”

Max Kyuss – “Amur Waves”

Evgeniĭ Mikhaĭlovich Dreĭzin – “Forest Tale”

Dmitri Shostakovich – “The Second Waltz” (from Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2)

Takefumi Haketa – “Inner Turmoil” (from Vampire Knight: Guilty)

Eugen Doga – “Gramophone”

Ilya Shatrov – “On The Hills of Manchuria Waltz”

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Swan Lake Op. 20, Act 2

Vladimir Fedoseyev – “The Snowstorm: II. Waltz”

Takefumi Haketa – “Forbidden Act” (from Vampire Knight ost)

Stephen Flaherty – “Once Upon A December”

Iosif Ivanovici – “Waves of the Danube Waltz”

Petr Gapon – “Broken Strings Waltz”

Frank Wildhorn – “Prologue to The Count of Monte Cristo

Takefumi Haketa – “Main Theme” (from Vampire Knight: Guilty)

Piero Piccioni – “Amore Mio Aiutami (Main Theme)”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezPYHKDU_Cqq_d14hU5aOlX

Parsons Playlists: Best Campground Music

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Brianna (class of 2023) and features music for your next outdoor adventure.

Best Campground Music

This playlist includes my favorite songs to listen to when I’m camping, hiking, or even just driving through the woods. I hope listening to this playlist brings back your favorite camping memories, or completes the atmosphere at your next camping adventure.

The Wood Brothers – “Wastin’ My Mind”

The California Honeydrops – “Don’t Let The Green Grass Fool You”

Guantanamo Bay Surf Club – “Halves and Quarters”

Mipso – “Louise”

The Lumineers – “Walls”

Eddie Vedder – “Hard Sun”

Old Crow Medicine Show – “Wagon Wheel”

The Brothers Comatose – “Valerie”

Oliver Hazard – “Dandelion”

Mandolin Orange – “Wildfire”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezOBK8PCe7Fnb8Tw_gz3VTu

Parsons Playlists: Stan Getz

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Eli (class of 2024) and features jazz/samba music from the great saxophonist Stan Getz.

One of the greatest jazz saxophonists of all time, many know “The Sound” Stan Getz from “The Girl From Ipanema”. Here are more of his greatest works to expand your jazz and samba repertoire.

Stan Getz

“Saudade Vem Correndo” (Stan Getz, Luiz Bonfá, Maria Toledo)

“Só Danço Samba” (Stan Getz, Luiz Bonfá)

“Vivo Sonhando” (Stan Getz, João Gilberto, Antônio Carlos Jobim)

“Para Machuchar Meu Coracao” (Stan Getz, João Gilberto, Antônio Carlos Jobim)

“Corcovado” (Stan Getz, João Gilberto)

“Águas de Março” (Stan Getz, João Gilberto)

“Retrato Em Branco E Preto” (Stan Getz, João Gilberto)

“Samba da Minha Terra” (Stan Getz, João Gilberto)

“The Peacocks” – Live (Bill Evans Trio, Stan Getz)

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZewWYyrz6QGgmwzPw5yjl-CL

Parsons Playlists: Disney Tears

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist features a playlist of tear inducing Disney songs curated by Music Library student manager Eliana (class of 2024).

Disney Tears: Disney Songs That Make Me Cry

Sometimes, you just need a good cry. What better way to do it than by listening to Disney movie hits? Curl up, grab a box of tissues, and get your cry on.

Death of Mufasa - The Lion King

“Go The Distance” from Hercules

“Dos Oruguitas” from Encanto

“Remember Me” from Coco

“The Next Right Thing” from Frozen II

“Can You Feel The Love Tonight” from The Lion King

“I See The Light” from Tangled

“Beauty and the Beast (Tale As Old As Time)” from Beauty and the Beast

“A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” from Cinderella

“Reflection” from Mulan

“Just Around The Riverbend” from Pocahontas

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zez8MPSzhhLbHR1OEA3Mup4k

And here is a version on Spotify:

Parsons Playlists: Oh to be Seventeen!

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist features a playlist of nostalgic songs curated by Music Library student assistant Nicole (class of 2024).

We all still remember fondly our high school years. Seventeen is a special age in which we have probably had new experiences, learned more about ourselves. This is a playlist with songs about being young and having fun. Time to get nostalgic!

Tomberlin – “Seventeen”

Charli Adams feat. Novo Amor – “Seventeen Again”

ABBA – “Dancing Queen”

Heathers, the Musical – “Seventeen”

The Rare Occasions – “Notion”

Sam Fender – “Seventeen Going Under”

The Backseat Lovers – “Kilby Girl”

Dr. Dog – “Big Girl”

Charli Adams – “Backseat”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zey2nXP1wjFdR-albRnM7hxR

Parsons Playlists: Green Songs

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist features a selection of music featuring songs that mention the color green in their titles curated by our Music Library Associate, Melanie.

It’s almost time for St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) and the first day of Spring (March 20th), so I have had the color green on the brain of late. Herewith, a collection of songs that mention the color green in their titles. Enjoy!

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The Chieftains – “The Green Fields of America”

Booker T and the MGs – “Green Onions”

Kermit the Frog – “Bein’ Green” (aka “It’s Not Easy Being Green”)

The Lemon Pipers – “Green Tambourine”

Vince Guaraldi Trio – “Greensleeves”

Panic! at the Disco – “That Green Gentleman”

Green Day – “Green Day”

Kate Rusby – “Village Green Preservation Society”
(the original version by the Kinks is great as well!)

Simon & Garfunkel – “Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine”

Lorde – “Green Light”

Beyoncé – “Green Light”

George Baker Selection – “Little Green Bag”

Babyshambles – “Love You But You’re Green”

R.E.M. – “Green Grow The Rushes”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZexqVXjCyoLdglo0D2Ik7ak7

And here is a version on Spotify: