Dazed Reflections of A Diva: musical emotions

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Who doesn’t like music ? I’m yet to come across someone who really detests the idea of listening to music. There was a time when I couldn’t go to sleep without having any music playing (all that changed once I actually started paying my own electricity bills). ‘Enter Sandman’ by Metallica was my sleeping song back in 1993 (yes, I used to sleep through Metallica!)

I can’t drive or sit in a car that doesn’t play some sort of music. I get really fidgety without it. One will always find a few CDs in my car – and can enjoy a wide array of tunes (with and without lyrics). I’m a huge fan of house / dance / trance and also RnB .. basically anything with a beat that lets me dance. I used to go to a lot of raves during my university days … such fun !!!

The only music I don’t listen to is Country; although one track sticks with me – ‘Beautiful Sunday’ – the original is by Daniel Boone – I don’t recall which female singer did a remake of it but it was on one of my Moms’ cassettes back in the early 90’s. i The other is Bollywood music. I don’t mind the older Indian music but some of the newer music is just plain trash ! I honestly feel like I need to be really wasted to even dance to it. I DO however reaaaaaaally enjoy UK Bhangra music.

Do you favour any particular genres of music or are you open to all genres ? Do you go through phases ? Are you the type who needs to have music constantly around them or only when you are in the mood ? Why don’t you check out some of my favourite tunes and let me know what you think about them.

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It’s quite normal to associate specific music to certain people or past incidents / escapades.

Have you ever heard a song that really makes you react to it ? It could be a song that you may have never heard before. Something about the beat, melody, instruments, or lyrics that sends shivers down your spine or causes you to get goose bumps ? Sometimes a piece of music makes your eyes well up and your breath is left caught at the back of your throat. And have you noticed that the majority of times when that happens is because ‘someone’ came to mind ? It could be anyone – a friend, a sibling, family member, your spouse, current partner, or an ex.

Our minds are like sponges – we absorb things around us that we may not even realize until much later. It tends to happen with music. Music and emotions go hand in hand the way I see it.

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Whilst I’m a fan of Coldplay, this track has been on my mind for the past few months. I was actually meant to go and watch Coldplay perform live in Paris with my girlfriend AM – but unfortunately she couldn’t make it and so I didn’t end up going for the show. Oh well, another time perhaps.

There’s something about the beats of this track that are almost haunting (or am I just imagining that ?) Since I’ve never been a fan of lyrics – it makes me wonder what is / was the point of the last line of lyrics on the track. Thoughts or insights anyone ?

Happy MM Folks !

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Woohooo, a song that I can actually whistle along too ! Not a bad way to start your Monday right ? A peppy tune to keep the cheer flowing.

Loving the location of the shoot for the video. I wouldn’t mind soaking in the sun at a cliff-side pool.

Now all I need is the turquoise bikini and I’m pretty set (and a few more hours at the gym !!)

Happy MM Folks !

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SHM are making waves on the charts these days.

I thought this made for an apt tune for a Monday. You know how it is – the weekend is over, we’ve got the whole week ahead of us .. and this is quite an uplifting track .. so don’t you worry child (and no I’m not being condescending) the day is going to go by just fine and you’ll be able to make it through the week.

How do I know this ? ‘cos Heaven has a plan for you !!

Crank the tune up and enjoy it!

Happy MM Folks !

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This is one of that tracks that was part of a commercial in UK. Every time I hear it – reminds me of being back at home, in London.

Quite a simple track – but there’s something ‘special’ about it don’t you think ? Its something of a mix of happy and sad.

Have you heard this before ? What do you think ?

Happy MM Folks !

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It’s #MusicMonday today and in accordance with the theme behind the Ultimate Blog Challenge I thought I would share some music related quotes that I am able to find a connect with.

I compiled a list called Diva’s Top 40 (Part 1 and Part 2) that I hope you will enjoy as much as I have.

I have tried on many a times to fully express how I feel when I hear certain music but every time – I find there is more I can add to it. Why don’t you listen to the below tunes and let me know what you think about them.

Wolfsheim – Dream of You
Reflekt – Need To Feel Loved
Deep Dish – We Gonna Feel It
Deepak Chopra – Desire (you can find the video here)
ATB – My Everything

I would love to know if any of these track have had an impact on you or made you connect with a memory from another time. It’s always nice to associate a part of your life with a piece of music. That’s how I feel anyway.

Share the love, share the music – after all it is #MusicMonday !

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My friend AD shared a music link on my FB page this morning and I thought it was quite ideal especially since I had come across this awesome quote as well.

We all have good days and bad days; some more than others – but in this fast paced world that we live in – we should take a minute to soak in the beauty in the world.

Personally, there are days I am so caught up with all that goes on in my daily life .. but I try to take a minute even if it means whilst waiting at a traffic light just to look around and see what my surroundings have to offer me.

I’m a nature lover – so whenever I get the opportunity to be around water, parks, a lot of greenery, the desert, the mountains – I just let myself go and allow myself to just indulge in everything around me.

What about you ?

This marks the end of Day 8 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge; and I got to fit in a tune for #MusicMonday !

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I’m not the biggest fan of Rihanna but this is a fantastic tune ! It’s almost been my summer anthem.

The beats in this track are absolutely fabulous and my favourite beat is at 1:12 till 1:30 into the track.

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Something new for me – perhaps for you too … What do you think ?

The lyrics are quite intense when you actually think about it.

I only miss you when I'm breathin'
I only need you when my heart is beatin'

The actual beat of the track is very peppy when you think about how ‘sad’ the actual lyrics can be … Hmm I have noticed a slight pattern here …any ‘emotional’ song I tend to like has very upbeat lyrics !

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There’s something about this tune that’s always struck me … I hear this and I’m instantly taken to a time where I absolutely lost myself, dancing like no one was there, with someone (or the other) who got just as lost in those beats …

Sometimes I feel like I’m absolutely high on music .. especially on the dance floor … I need that this week – something has been missing .. the lack of dancing … So dance the week away folks !

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This is something new for me. Only just heard it over the weekend ‘cos my mate AM shared it on his Facebook page.

It sort of sums up how I’ve been feeling the past few weeks. Even though I’ve been a bit of a bad blogger (yup I’ve neglected my blog for a few weeks) but my mind hasn’t quite been with me.

The singer has a beautiful voice – it’s so mesmerising, almost haunting don’t you think ?

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This is such a peppy tune ! Very summery, very fun =) I’m not quite sure where I heard it but it’s on my Shazam tag list on my phone

I’m here in Montreal right now – and it’s just how I feel. I’m glad I came here – my friends are glad that I’m here … It’s all that counts, the here, the now …

Glad you came by here today !

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I started this Monday with Breakfast in Bombay, a late lunch / snacks in London, dinner & drinks on route to NY and by nightfall I’ll be in an Empire State of Mind !

Such a perfect tune for my first Monday in New York !! Wooohoooo !! The Diva’s vacation has just begun !

In New York,
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,
Theres nothing you can’t do,
Now you’re in New York,
these streets will make you feel brand new,
Big lights will inspire you,
lets hear it for New York, New York, New York

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I’ve been in the mood to dance for the past week or so now and starting next week it looks like I’ll be dancing for the next few months =) No wonder I thought that this track by Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull was ideal for today’s #MusicMonday.

I’m not much of a J-Lo fan and let’s not get me started on how silly some of her videos are (including this one). The whole dusted in gold look is not the most appealing; the video didn’t require this – she’s hot as hell without it !

Anyway, hope this gets your feet tapping and livens up your Monday

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I was listening to this in my car on the way to the gym and it put me in the best mood ever. I absolutely love this verse (actually who am I kidding, this verse is repeated throughout the track) .. and it’s soooooo me !!! I love to dance, and if I have a good dance partner – I would dance until the morning light.

The year before I met this guy – we danced, and it’s as if everything and everyone around us sort of just blurred out and the only thing that mattered was the beats, the music and putting ourselves out there on the dance floor. (That’s how it was for me anyway – will have to ask the guy what it was like for him haha)

If this was the last dance of the night
Will you join me till the morning light?
Dance the night away cause it feels right
You can't stop me, no-o-o

Feel the beat darlings, and don’t let anything stop you today, or anyday !

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I got to hear some amazing tunes over the weekend .. works with lyrics and all ! Courtesy of my mates the AM siblings.

This is one of the tracks that AM (the bro) put up on his FB and I quite liked it. It’s probably one of the best break up songs(it’s not sappy, doesn’t have depressing background music). Yes I said best break up song.

The reason I picked this tune for today’s MM is because the weekend doesn’t last forever and Monday is there to remind us of that. So whilst it’s sad that the only way to face the week is by giving up all thoughts of th weekend – until the next weekend that is!

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So much can be said for music. When you hear the word ‘music’ it sort of makes you take a step back and a flash flood of all your favourite tunes whiz by in your mind. Sometimes it makes you smile, sometimes it makes you teary eyed – regardless of how you react – the thing about music is that it always makes you react in some way or form.

Sometime ago I put together the Diva’s Top 40 tunes; and now I have part 2 ready for you all. Hope you enjoy this collection of tunes.

Share the love, share the music – after all it is #MusicMonday !

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Another catchy tune to kick start your week ! A remix version of this has been playing in my car on full blast the last few days (actually David Guetta & Snoop Doggs’ – Wet comes first and then this track follows right after)

I’ve been in a mood to go out dancing for a while now .. and I mean proper dancing – the kind where you just don’t stop and create a bit of a stir on the dance floor ! I just wish that clubs played better music – had a better crowd – and better dancers .. it would be so much more fun. No wonder I’ve taken to dancing in my car – some people in the cars around me look at me like I’m a bit crazy but I don’t care.

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