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Leaving is good for the soul.

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Sometimes you get stuck in a place that you think you cannot get out of. Whether it is a state of mind or an actual place, sometimes it has this disgusting grip on you- and you just cannot escape. I guess that’s why music is one of the best ways to express how one feels. It says the things you cannot say. It says the things you wish you could say. The lyrics, the note changes, every major and minor detail in a piece of music can just sum up any and every feeling you carry around with you on a daily basis.

I live in a place I really cannot stand. I’ve got the guts to leave. I’m leaving on Friday. I’ve been trying to do it for some time now, but now I have a reason. Things did improve in September, but I guess….you just have to do what works for you and what makes you happy. You see, I’m moving back to my mum’s. For a while I was reluctant to do it because I thought I’d be a failure. I’m not. I’m doing something for ME. Something I rarely do. I spent too long thinking about others and what they wanted, I forgot about myself. So, I’m moving home for a bit. Save money from my job and after that, I have no idea. I don’t know where I will go. I’ve got some ideas- but I don’t know. I don’t like planning things. So, with this week’s mix I’m putting songs that can help you escape the dullness and chore of everyday life. Songs to lose yourself in and make you realise what you want- and how you are going to get it.

Don’t ever think you are not worthy of putting yourself first, because you are. You are worth more than you know. It’s totally okay to be happy and to be yourself first. I guess hitting 25 the other week has had a positive impact. Grow up and get out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1TxBb9LN8g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_g0TpTmIIk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di4v6MDW9pk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_tsD3Dyfnc

Trentemøller

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Lyrics are a vital thing for me. There is something comforting about someone else vocalising your frustrations, pains, highs,lows and disappointments. This is probably why I love lyricists such as Morrissey, Bob Dylan etc. However, recently I have found myself enjoying just music. No words. Just beautiful, haunting sounds that are equally as comforting as words from another.

One artist in particular that I currently cannot go a day without listening to is Trentemøller. He’s a Danish producer/ electro musician. His debut album came out in 2006, and his second album came out last year. Pretty big gap, right? Regardless, it was worth the wait. With musicians like him, it is always worth the wait. He’s remixed so many artists from Depeche Mode to Röyksopp. Everything he touches, he makes utterly beautiful. I’ve honestly never felt this towards an artist before. Yes I adore Morrissey- but my love for him is different. With Morrissey-well, he just tells my life story constantly. With Trentemøller, it is like being thrown onto another planet. No words to comfort you, just these glorious sounds that you can create your own meaning from.

Take Me In is my favourite. The fact it lasts just over 7 minutes makes me very happy. I love songs that last that long. The song is utterly euphoric. I’ve been playing it all day. I just want to stop people, and make them away of his genius ways. Bloody wonderful.

Miss You was the first track I heard. I found it by accident. I have no idea what I was listening to when I found it, I may have been listening to Burial and this song was recommended. It’s just gorgeous.

This is the kind of music where you just sit and do nothing to. Close your eyes, ignore the world and give all your thoughts and energy to the music.

You don’t always need words to express how you feel.