Music can help people process hard things like grief, overwhelm or loneliness. The Darling playlist series was created to help you during this time of quarantine. We hope to use music to bring you a little hope today.
Whether I am driving, getting ready, going on a walk, riding my bike, cooking a meal, baking a treat or working, music is always in the background. There is a playlist blaring in the background most times of my day.
In college, during study sessions, I could only listen to classical music or film scores. Anything with words threw off my concentration. On a sunny day, a slow, moody playlist wouldn’t suffice. I had to listen to something upbeat and fun. My music library is littered with playlists that were created for specific moods, days, seasons and activities. They are named things like “Making Pizza!” and “Cafe in Paris” (where I have never been for longer than a layover) and “Sunshine and Pineapple.” I truly believe in a playlist for everything.
Like many people, I’ve been working from home throughout quarantine. In the first few days, I realized the vibe and the songs I once listened to while I sat in my office don’t inspire creativity or motivate me at home. Instead, I found myself feeling the exact opposite. I didn’t feel like doing anything but lying around. I felt like I had no energy for the things I wanted or needed to do.
I soon realized I needed a new playlist for these uncertain times. While the unknown can be difficult, my hope is that these songs inspire your creativity, kickstart your motivation and help you make it through each day.
You can also find this playlist on Darling’s Spotify here.
Where I’m From — Colony House
Fair-Weather Friend — Bruno Major
Painter Song — Norah Jones
Arrival of the Birds — The Cinematic Orchestra
golden hour — hiyasu
Amsterdam — Wes Pendleton
Sunset Lover — Petit Biscuit
Late Morning Lullaby — Brandi Carlile
My Thoughts on You — The Band CAMINO
Clouds — Hunter G.K. Thompson
Brothers — Penny and Sparrow
Any Given Sunday — The Tuesday Crew
Stella by Starlight — Joe Lovano
5:32 pm — The Deli
Morocco — Moon Taxi
Liminal — Towers
Harvest Moon —Neil Young
Good Things Fall Apart — ILLENIUM with Jon Bellion
Butterflies — Kacey Musgraves
Outside Interlude — Surfaces
What are some songs that help you get into creative mode? Is your creativity playlist more update or mellow?
Image via Ben Cope, Darling Issue No. 16
