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Half Birthdays are for Celebrating, part 2

I know what you are thinking, "Jannifer, do you really need to have two posts about your half birthday?"  The answer is yes, because it just made sense to split the post in half considering the topic.  So during the day at work on the day of celebrations, I found I had to watch hours of HR videos which needed very little attention to understand.  (That's a nice way to say they were really boring.)  So with my other half of wandering attention I decided to start searching YouTube for some new tunes.  Especially since I remember I still had a partial Amazon gift card that I could buy some music with.  I turned to some of my wise music friends who were online for their suggests.  They led me to some sweet songs which are now part of my collection.  A little half birthday gift to me and since I like to be giving, I shall share some of their suggestions with you.

Suggestion from Talena...



Suggestions from Eliza...





Suggestions from Julia...



Ok for this next video, I actually haven't bought Zee Avi's music yet, because Julia shared her music with me the day after my half birthday buying new music frenzy.  The song I love of the most is the first song on the video, but if you have time to watch the whole thing you should. Her music is chill and her voice is lovely.



I also bought some old tunes that I've loved for ages, but just haven't added to my collection, until now that is.  I had to share this song which I was introduced to during a road trip to Yosemite a few years ago.  I think it's so poetic.

Comments

  1. That's the first time I ever heard a song from Taylor Swift! My favorite is "Here We Are". I like both the message and the music.

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  2. Thanks for sharing, Jannifer! I my favorite was Taylor's Swifts "The Civil Wars" - it was so lovely in such a sad sort of way. I also was impressed with Zee Avi's soulfull wide ranging rich voice.

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  3. I've been singing "The Civil Wars - Safe and Sound" all weekend!! :) I love it! What part of The Hunger Games was it played? I can't remember.

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  4. Mama Wood - I also like the message of "Here We Are", that's what hooked me to the song.

    Becky - I think "Safe and Sound" plays at the very end of The Hunger Games movie during the closing credits.

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  5. I think you are right! I just love it! I'm considering getting Taylor Swift's new album, RED. Are you familiar with any other songs that are on it?

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  6. Becky - I only know two songs off her new album "Never, Ever, Ever Getting Back Together" which is so so and "Red" which I really like. You will have to tell me how the whole album is.

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  7. If I get it, I'll let you know! :) So, is this Civil Wars song, not on the new album? I thought it was?

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  8. Becky - I have no idea, but I'm guessing that it's probably just on the soundtrack.

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