Music
19,171 words by 68 writers in Tokyo, Portland & elsewhere
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music, Winter
A moment
by Christine HerrinBath — I remember standing in the middle of the freezing plaza, absolutely mesmerized by the lone street musician. Gah, this guitar. This music, this cold, this crowd. A perfect little moment. Almost felt like a movie — that part where everything freezes, and the love of my life steps out from the shadows to find me. … Or something like that. Then, my mom calls out for me to catch up with the r...
David Wade Chambers
Maria Coveou
Aparna K
Paul B
Cherie Hu
artist Dates, Music Halls, music
Scheherazade!
by Christine HerrinSan francisco — Two nights ago, I stumbled upon this orchestra flash mob video on Facebook and ended up in tears. (WHYYYY!) Such a sucker for violins. Damn violins! I made a mental note in between sniffles to check o...
artist Dates, music, Live
Because Tschaikovsky
by Christine HerrinSan francisco — “I gotta go,” I said, cutting the party short. Well, sorta party — it was my boss’ birthday and we were all on our third (fourth?) bottle of prosecco: celebrating that, and our co-worker Kelly’s last ...
tokyo, music, friendship
I am the worst.
by Mona NomuraTokyo — Lucky me. One of my favorite people in Tokyo, also cultures me. He knows everything there is to know about furniture, art, music, and photography. He also critiques my photographs. A lot. Most of the ...
Other Stories
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storm, World Affairs, music
Mixed storm metaphors
by Pat Allan in Nashville -
Hong Kong, music
Bagpipes on the Morning Trail
by Owen Schaefer in Hong Kong -
music, language, Connect
Everything entwined
by Aparna K in Lucknow -
music, photography, People
Band practice. Missing Sibling is getting ready for shows to debut our new album. Eager to get on stage again.
by Kevin Buchanan in Fort Worth -
snobs, music
Rediscovering Segovia
by David Wade Chambers in Aireys Inlet -
Hozier, music, Family
Cherry Wine
by Victoria Wells in Saskatoon -
night, Vibe, music
Дышать Музыкой Ночью
by adil nsspv in Astana -
Travel, music, Introspective
The closest you can get from a dream
by Gonçalo Morais in London -
music, Life, Happiness
The Musical Drug
by Mariah Hillis in Saskatoon -
music, soul
If only there were words...
by Aparna K in Lucknow -
music, Festival
A Big Loud Festival
by Ken Jackson in Superior -
acoustic, music, soul
To Acoustic Tunes. With love.
by Aparna K in Lucknow -
Hospitals, music
MRI
by Maria Coveou in Athina -
listening, Live Music, music
Learning to Listen Again.
by Ethan Bodnar in New York -
music, Winter
A moment
by Christine Herrin in Bath -
Hospitals, music
Chemo
by Maria Coveou in Athens -
artist Dates, music, Live
Because Tschaikovsky
by Christine Herrin in San Francisco -
Art, music, wisdom
Remembering Jean Redpath
by Ken Jackson in Duluth -
nature, music, Metaphor
Reading Nature's Hieroglyphics
by David Wade Chambers in Aireys Inlet -
Café, music, harp
Bold St Coffee.
by Paul B in Liverpool -
music, Santa Fe Style
Leaving Santa Fe
by David Wade Chambers in Santa Fe -
Parades, music, history
Parades seen in Oregon, from a funky Nola perspective
by Chris DeBarr in Portland -
motherhood, music, Perfect Moment
There's music playing and I'm writing at my desk, knowing that this moment is just too good to last long.
by Shiloah Matic-Ma in Antipolo -
music, #100HappyDays, Opera
I hear music...
by Maria Coveou in Cholargos -
music, gratitude, City Life
Il potere della musica.
by Valentina Manchia in Bologna -
Journal, music, drawing
Ecrire dans le métro
by Nisan Gogo in Paris -
music, Discovery
Discovering the underestimated importance of the concept of an album in music.
by Cherie Hu in Scarsdale -
music, City walks
Follow the music.
by Taylor Davidson in New Orleans -
Travel, music
rock step
by Rose Kuo in New Orleans -
music, Swimming, composing
Swimming Solo
by John Pull in Broad Run -
tokyo, music, friendship
I am the worst.
by Mona Nomura in Tokyo -
Family, music, Public Performance
Marching to the beat of his own drum track. Literally.
by Laura Brady in Mississauga -
BKL5, music, Musique
Ringard la guinguette ? Pas vraiment. Avec leur saxophone et leur accordéon, le groupe Blemzia revisite le genre et invente la guinguette post-moderne.
by Kévin Estrade in Brussels -
music, Prose
When I met Rock 'n' Roll
by Maria Coveou in Cholargos -
music, nostalgia, Love
He sang Ordinary People, and it was like we were on the bicycle in Hoi An all over again.
by Donovan Bui in Costa Mesa -
mexico, music
Heavy Metal Heart Nostalgia
by Priscila Princigalli in Mexico City -
music
Finally, the third store took it. The clerk said, "A beginner can use it."
by Shu Kuge in Tokyo -
music, community, inspiration
Today's venue is a beautiful one...
by Elisa Adams in Leigh-on-Sea -
music, Prose, Parenthood
Kwaku, finished the lyrics for his 4th song today.
by Samuel Alomenu in Accra -
music, Serendipity, freedom
Freedom is free.
by Valentina Manchia in Bologna
Recent Moments
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subway, music
A man laboriously moves his piano down three levels onto the subway platform. Classic vocals and strided chords -- he played so well I swore he was blind. Oblivious to the heat on that August stage, he was most in touch with his audience -- whom he elevated with his music.
in New York, United States -
music, songs, music
Making songs can be a powerful way to meet people and resolve concepts and make memories
in New Delhi, India -
storm, World Affairs, music
Mixed storm metaphors
in Nashville, United States -
Hong Kong, music
Bagpipes on the Morning Trail
in Hong Kong, Hong Kong -
music, language, Connect
Everything entwined
in Lucknow, India -
music, photography, People
Band practice. Missing Sibling is getting ready for shows to debut our new album. Eager to get on stage again.
in Fort Worth, United States -
snobs, music
Rediscovering Segovia
in Aireys Inlet, Australia -
Hozier, music, Family
Cherry Wine
in Saskatoon, Canada -
night, Vibe, music
Дышать Музыкой Ночью
in Astana, Kazakhstan -
Travel, music, Introspective
The closest you can get from a dream
in London, United Kingdom -
music, Life, Happiness
The Musical Drug
in Saskatoon, Canada -
music, soul
If only there were words...
in Lucknow, India -
music, Bliss
Music can take you places, if you let it.
in Lucknow, India -
music, Festival
A Big Loud Festival
in Superior, United States -
acoustic, music, soul
To Acoustic Tunes. With love.
in Lucknow, India -
Hospitals, music
MRI
in Athina, Greece -
Sisters, music, Love
Healing hearts 101: sing to your sister.
in Taguig, Philippines -
music, Winter
A moment
in Bath, United Kingdom -
music, vinyl
It's not home until the turntable is set up.
in Portland, United States -
Hospitals, music
Chemo
in Athens, Greece -
artist Dates, music, Live
Because Tschaikovsky
in San Francisco, United States -
Art, music, wisdom
Remembering Jean Redpath
in Duluth, United States -
music, Friends, Fame
The thing, Laurie reminded me, is that Drew is your friend and you're excited to see him play music...then you go and you realize oh wait--Drew's a rock star.
in Phoenix, United States -
nature, music, Metaphor
Reading Nature's Hieroglyphics
in Aireys Inlet, Australia -
Café, music, harp
Bold St Coffee.
in Liverpool, United Kingdom -
music, Santa Fe Style
Leaving Santa Fe
in Santa Fe, United States -
music
Vintage routines
in Cholargos, Greece -
motherhood, music, Perfect Moment
There's music playing and I'm writing at my desk, knowing that this moment is just too good to last long.
in Antipolo, Philippines -
music, #100HappyDays, Opera
I hear music...
in Cholargos, Greece -
Parades, music, history
Parades seen in Oregon, from a funky Nola perspective
in Portland, United States -
music, Travel, Culture
Fête de la Musique: tasteful European fun.
in Aix-en-Provence, France -
music, gratitude, City Life
Il potere della musica.
in Bologna, Italy -
Journal, music, drawing
Ecrire dans le métro
in Paris, França -
Food, music
A classy evening of Chinese cuisine and eccentric jazz.
in New York, United States -
music, Discovery
Discovering the underestimated importance of the concept of an album in music.
in Scarsdale, United States -
music, City walks
Follow the music.
in New Orleans, United States -
music, Swimming, composing
Swimming Solo
in Broad Run, United States -
tokyo, music, friendship
I am the worst.
in Tokyo, Japan -
Family, music, Public Performance
Marching to the beat of his own drum track. Literally.
in Mississauga, Canada -
BKL5, music, Musique
Ringard la guinguette ? Pas vraiment. Avec leur saxophone et leur accordéon, le groupe Blemzia revisite le genre et invente la guinguette post-moderne.
in Brussels, Belgium