Variations on a Theme: Studying Music

Tried to do songs, that didn’t work so you’re just getting a few album recommendations.

1. Dustin O’Halloran “Piano Solos Vol. 2”

This is a beautiful collection of solo piano pieces. It’s super relaxing to listen to, and the composer/performer did the theme song for “Transparent” as well!

2. Thenewno2 “thefearofmissingout”

This is the band that Dhani Harrison, George Harrison’s son, was part of for a while. It’s got a really interesting sound, electronic and mesmerizing.

3. Of Monsters and Men “My Head is an Animal”

This is such a good album. Of Monsters and Men has a very soothing sound with the vocals floating gently above the background music.

4. Jack Johnson “To The Sea”

It’s an oldie, but this album is still so good! The general vibe of Johnson really calms you down and makes me think of relaxing by a sea. Despite it’s chill vibe, his music still maintains a beat to keep you on track!

5. Jake Shimabukuro “Gently Weeps”

This is one of the best albums that I own. Shimabukuro got his start through a YouTube video of him playing “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” on a ukulele and his virtuosity is apparent from the start. This collection builds on that to showcase all of his abilities with a uke in his hands. Since it is the ukulele, it naturally is pretty chill and is excellent music to have in the background.

That’s a short list, but that’s all we got for this month. Tune in next time for Breakup Songs!