Tuesday Tunes: Out Of The Woods

The emotions that have resonated so well with this song could be linked to me leaving in a month's time. Leaving is always bittersweet, but knowing that there is nothing tying me down is absolutely liberating. There are factors that would make leaving so much tougher, such as my amazing support group (aka friends & family) and Third Culture. Ultimately, I know that this would only lead to better things and taking that leap of faith is what everyone needs in life from time to time. 

Till then,

Cheers to the unknown. 

Tuesday Tunes: Right Before My Eyes

As I was lost in the world of 60s fashion, Vogue and Alice In Wonderland inspired shoots due to Grace Coddington's memoir, this song abruptly pulled me out of everything. When you are deep into a book and it is playing smoothly in your head like a great film, it is tough for background music to lure you out so completely. Thus, when this song did just that, I had to pay attention. 

Maybe you should to?

Till then,

I saw the whole world lose control. 

Tuesday Tunes: Paper Aeroplane

During one of the 12:30pm shows of Day 2 KLFW, this song came on. It had me bopping my head along to the beat and I was momentarily distracted with Soundhounding this song instead of capturing the looks. There's something about this song that has me pumped up but simultaneously is able to keep me calm and in the zone. Perfect song for long studying sessions when you need a pick me up or blast this in the A.M. when you're getting ready to head out for a long day of classes/work. 

And yes, it is a different take on Angus and Julia Stone. It is divine. 

Till then,

It's gone with the wind. 

Tuesday Tunes: For Heaven's Sake Go To Hell

Amidst the chaos of filling out visa and housing applications, I seek serenity in Frank Ocean's Channel Orange. I am particularly drawn towards Pink Matter, maybe because it speaks to me or just that one line that makes everything better. I'm not sure, but then again, I can never really put emotions for music into words well. 

At times I wonder whether we gravitate towards a certain song because of the lyrics, melody or anything in particular. Perhaps it's just the way it makes us feel, but what triggers does emotions? For me, it's probably the line What do you think my brain is made for? Is it just a container for the mind? that really caught my attention. 

If you are a rookie to the genius that is Frank Ocean, you should most definitely check out these tracks from Channel Orange: 

1. Thinkin Bout You
2. Sierra Leone
3. Super Rich Kids
4. Crack Rock
5. Lost
6. Monks
7. Bad Religion
8. Forrest Gump

Till then,

What if the sky and the stars are for show?

Tuesday Tunes: A Rush of Blood to the Head

This song gives me chills down my spine in an extremely good way. I remember listening to it in my car on the way to college one morning and it made me pay attention. The best way to listen to this song, in my opinion, is by turning it up as you drive along the highway at night or super early in the morning when it is still dark out, alone. That was one of the best experiences for me. 

I tend to zone out when listening to this song, which is nice because sometimes we need some form of escapism from our own head. 

Till then, 

Take a listen. 

Tuesday Tunes: Champagne Supernova

Thanks to My Mad Fat Diary, (shout out to my MMFD/AM spazz buddy Marsya for introducing MMFD into my life. Thank you!) I've rekindled my love for Oasis. I used to listen to them nonstop back in high school; they kept me sane throughout some stressful cramming sessions. Champagne Supernova, in particular, gave me hope that all crap parts would soon pass. It is time to source out some Oasis vinyl and live strange.

Side note: Everyone should watch My Mad Fat Diary. It's so much better than The Carrie Diaries. The eye candy, Nico Mirallegro, gives Austin Butler a run for his money.

Till then, 

A dreamer dreams she never dies.

Tuesday Tunes: Tessellate

Tessellate never fails to make me ponder. What does it really mean? Every time I listen to it, I am able to relate it to different situations, so I have no idea still what it truly means to me. On a side note, I am impatiently waiting for ∆ Alt-J to come on down to KL. Maybe a music festival would draw them over to South East Asia? A girl can dream.

If you love this, you should check out Mumford & Son's cover of it here. It is amazing.

Till then,

Triangles are my favourite shape.

Tuesday Tunes: Weekend

I'll take you to the park
I'll take you to the ocean
I'll kiss you till it's dark
Go through all the motions
(Make your world go round)

Weekend reminds me of date night. You are with that special someone and you can spend all the time in the world together, just the both of you doing everything and nothing all at the same time. It's about being with someone and being content just being by yourselves, I think. Wherever you go, it would be fine because you have each other for company. I like the idea of sitting in a park or by the sea, just talking till the sun rises. That would be pretty damn magical. 

Till then, 

On the weekend, you'll find your way and lose it again.

Tuesday Tunes: All I Want

If our lives were a movie, this song would be playing in the background after something major happened and we're driving off somewhere as we think everything through. Right as the song hits the halfway mark, we turn around and do the right thing. 

I'm just being dramatic.

But this would be the song I would pick for a scene like that. It feels right for huge moments where your decision would affect everything else like a domino effect. Everything could fall into place or it could unravel even more. Who knows?

Till then,

You look in the bed; you've been gone for too long.

Tuesday Tunes: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club

I don't really want to stop the show

But I thought that you might like to know

That the singer's going to sing a song

And he wants you all to sing along

So let me introduce to you

The one and only Billy Shears

And Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sometimes I dream of being a hippie in the 60s with my hair way below my waist woven with flowers. The idea of wanting peace and fighting for something I believe strongly in is a nice thought but ultimately, I wouldn't trade my place in the world now for any other. 

I get by with a little help from my friends,

I get high with a little help from my friends,

Going to try with a little help from my friends.

What do I do when my love is away?

(Does it worry you to be alone?)

How do I feel by the end of the day?

(Are you sad because you're on your own?)

No, I get by with a little help from my friends.

Do you need anybody, 

I need somebody to love. 

With A Little Help From My Friends is one of my favourite Beatles' song, probably because I feel for it. Most of the time I can't fully describe how I feel about certain songs and this is one of those moments. Let's just say it puts a smile on my face and my heart swells with happiness. That should suffice, no?

Till then,

Would you believe in a love at first sight?

Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time.

Tuesday Tunes: 505

The original version by Arctic Monkeys is mind exploding good and this kind of lives up to it. I think they made it their own but kept with the whole vibe that is somewhat morbid and sad. There's always something sad about this song to me, probably because of the lost hopes of it all. I don't even know what I'm trying to say anymore. It's been a rough couple of days. Hoping to end this year on a good note.

Till then,

We'll see how it goes.

Tuesday Tunes: Robbers

There's news that The 1975 might be coming down to KL next year. I really do hope that they'll be coming down because I'll be front row singing along to everything with Marini by my side. I wrote about them a few posts ago, you can check out more of my favourite songs by them there.

Today though, is all about Robbers. I love the story behind it, the emotions in his voice and this particular line:

And when she's leaving your home she's begging you, "Stay, stay, stay, stay, stay."

Too many emotions. 

Till then,

I'll give you one more time. 

Tuesday Tunes: My Number

Without realising it, this song had me grooving along till the very end. As I hit replay over and over again, I imagine myself dancing in a sea of people when Foals come down to KL next year. Can't wait! (Hopefully it all works out, ticket and them actually coming wise)(TDCC has forever scarred me)(cancelling last minute was not cool)(not cool at all)

Back to the books.

Till then, 

I feel alive

Tuesday Tunes: Hold On, We're Going Home

His voice. Awkward dancing. Catchy tune. That hair. What's not to love about this video?

Finals is looming over our heads. Studying is tougher than ever when Philosophy is thrown into the mix. Less than a couple more weeks and we'll be free. (As free as we could ever be.)

Till then,

Send help.

Tuesday Tunes: Tick of Time

Last week, The Kooks was essentially all I listened to, especially Tick of Time. There's something about this song that pumps me up, it's my caffeine for anytime of the day. It's expressive and fun to sing along to. You could sway your hips, bob your head or tap your foot, whatever it is, you will be moving along to this song. My friend says it reminds him of The Beatles and I think so too. Take a listen and be the judge.

Till then,

Get off this situation and feel fine.

Tuesday Tunes: Dancing Anymore

A tune that would have you boogying around your room, in the shower, in the car and everywhere in between. It is upbeat with a sad undertone due to the lyrics. There's something about songs like this. When you aren't paying attention, it's all about dancing in rays of sunlight but when you stop and actually listen to it, you realise it isn't as happy as it initially sounds. As you sway your hips, the singer croons 'You don't take me dancing anymore. Oh it's been a long time since I've been on the floor.'

Am I making sense? I don't know. 

There's something dark in me

I can't live with these wounds

Grab me by the feet

And throw me into the groove

Whatever it is, it's a catchy song that would have you singing along by the end of it. 

Till then,

Let's all go dancing.

Tuesday Tunes: Franz Ferdinand

Urbanscapes is right around the corner and I'm so grateful that all my assignments are due before then so that I can be fully present (mentally, physically and emotionally) during the weekend there.

Franz Ferdinand will be performing on the second day and I. CAN'T. WAIT. Their songs are dance-dance-dance worthy, not just you typical swaying from side to side music, but full on let's dance music. Here are some of my favourites, so if you're heading to Urbanscapes but have never been that into them, take another listen and fall in love. Even if you're not going, HEY, throw a dance party!

Till then,
Take me out.

Tuesday Tunes: Take Care

What made me take note of this song in particular would be the lyrics. I thought it was sweet and honest. So the more I listened to it, the more I fell deeper in love with it. It's a song that most of us can relate to. Whoever it may be on the receiving end of your thoughts, be it your parents, siblings, friends or lovers, there are people out there you would take care of if they asked you to. 

Take Care is great to listen to on late night drives or rainy days.

Till then,

Take care.

Tuesday Tunes: Knee Socks

Knee Socks - Arctic Monkeys from Axel Huachacona on Vimeo.

This song has been on replay for the past week or so. My friends and I decided that it's not only great to listen to when you're getting ready, in the car on the way to anywhere and when you're in the shower, but it's also great for parties or when you're at home and need something to bob your head along to.

You and me could have been a team,

Each had a half of a king and queen seat,

Like the beginning of Mean Streets,

You could be my baby

This part had a particular JT vibe, in my opinion, thoughts?

Till then,

In a small world on an exceptionally rainy Tuesday night,

In the right place and time. 

Tuesday Tunes: It Takes A Bit More

I've been listening to their album lately and these are my favourites. These are the ones I find myself singing along to. They pretty much get stuck in my head and is on constant replay. The 1975 is definitely infectious.

Till then, 

Do you wanna dance in the back of the hall?