Last year I wrote a post about the power of music and included DJ Earworm’s mash-up of the Top 25 Billboard Hits of 2008. If you didn’t get a chance to listen to it, here it is again: Well, he has done it again for 2009! Another great mix of the songs that have made …
Category Archive: Music
Dec
13
Christmas Tunes to Add to your Playlists
As you may have guessed from my pick of the posts I have a serious addiction to new music. As I plan my Christmas parties and other festivities, I’m also reminding myself of the power music has on communities and planning my playlists accordingly. I am currently hunting down the right tunes for each mood, …
Nov
22
Kanye’s “Heartless” by… The Fray!?!
Not only is this a great rendition of the song, but the music video is artistically beautiful. Worth watching for sure. The FRAY – Heartless from IE HAGY on Vimeo.
Oct
25
My Version of Math
Twas the night before my first day and all through the pad, Was a calmness amongst the excitement, which really made me glad. … My first day as the Alumni Relations Manager for the Faculty of Science at UBC is officially tomorrow! (Woot!) Having just got my sweat on at Bikrams, I am all “namaste” …
Oct
19
The Power of One
To create a masterpiece takes many parts. But who says they can’t all be cut from the same fabric? Watch the video below if you need a reminder of the beautiful power of one person. (Hat tip to Jocelyn Ling for passing this my way) What’s your masterpiece? Pick of the post: fun: Be Calm
Oct
01
Reflection From The 2nd Row
This week has been packed with so many amazing opportunities that ideas for new articles are just waiting to be published. But before I started writing on them all, I had to write about the one that still gives me an endorphin high just thinking about it: being 2nd row in GM Place for the …
Aug
23
Using Natural Momentum
Sometimes it’s hard to keep going at full speed ahead. After all, creating your own energy all the time can become incredibly tiring. That’s why I love it when a turn of events provides a natural jolt to my system! Celebrating New Years or a birthday; getting a new job or boss; taking a different …
Aug
19
Total Eclipse of the Heart: Flow Chart Form
Exhibit 1: Music in flow chart form. (Thanks Shawn) It makes me think about what art (or work) would look like in a different form. Paintings as performances. Meetings as musicals. Web sites as video games. Academic curriculum as service learning. Changing the form of what you offer changes what you offer. Pick of the …
Aug
09
So You Think You Can (insert verb here)
Last week, as I watched Jeanine win the title of America’s Favourite Dancer on So You Think You Can Dance, it made me realize how limiting having talent is. Relying on being the best at something can only take you so far (in SYTYCD, that would be the Top 10). From that point on, it …
Jul
30
Making someone’s day 101
Ed Blunderfield made my day. We had just set out on our ride over to West Vancouver when he informed me that we had to stop by his pad on the way back to pick up something he got for me. Birthday present? Too early. Milestone I forgot? Nope. Ed just being awesome? Check. Ed …