Week 41 - Music Week 2.0 - we take some time out to talk about the songs that have sustained us

Edited BY


G P Kennedy

Welcome to Music Week 2.0.


Last year we had a great time as our Storytellers shared a couple of songs that mean a lot to them. Music Week 1.0 culminated in the launch of our first Spotify playlist  


This time around our Storytellers share a few thoughts on the ways in which music has sustained them during the pandemic.



They also list a few of the songs that have got them dancing; cheered them up; helped start their days, and helped them to sleep at night.



Gul - Aegean Coast, Turkey


MUSIC AND ME


In this global pandemic plus our own political turmoil in Turkey, music has become my escape to find some joy and comfort.


Music created a sense of participation in my isolated life in the last 12 months.


While missing my normal social life music was here to connect with each other, manage my stress, and a reminder of the good old days.


Maybe that’s why the songs on my list may feel a bit nostalgic. 




Happy song – Ya Rayah - Rachid Taha


Sad song – Where Dreams Go To Die - John Grant and the BBC Philharmonic


Mood changing tune - You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon


I have to dance when I hear – Let’s Dance - Chris Rea


Morning song – 2-4-6-8 Motorway - Tom Robinson Band


 Night-time song – Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon and Garfunkel





 Most listened to of 2020 – The Best - Tina Turner


 I couldn't have made it through 2020 without listening to – Violin Concertos - Bruch & Mendelssohn




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