What is Music to you?

“Music for me, is my go-to in any situation I am in. The range of emotions I feel when listening

to music cannot be replicated in any other way.”

Lachie

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to

the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and

gaiety to life and to everything.”

Plato

“Why do musicians give so much time to charitable

causes? The most humanitarian cause that we can give our time to is the creation and

performance of music itself”

Billy Joel

“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no

pain”

Bob Marley

“Music is a safe kind of high.”

Jimi Hendrix

“I’m always surprised whenever someone tells me

Tame Impala reminds them of getting blazed. I never think my

own music is druggy at all.”

Kevin Parker

“I’d spent five hours that morning trying to write a song that was meaningful and good,

and finally I gave up and lay down. Then, ‘Nowhere Man’ came, words and music, the whole damn thing, as I lay

down…”

“Songwriting is about getting the demon out of me. It’s like being possessed. You try to go to sleep, but the song won’t let you. So you have to get up and

make it into something, and then you’re allowed to sleep.”

John Lennon

Simon and Garfunkel were an American folk duo consisting of singer-songwriter Paul Simon

and singer Art Garfunkel. These two men were born to

sing together. Amazing artists.

“Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind”

Bridge Over Troubled Water

“Cut the cord and pull some strings, make yourself some

angel wings, and if those angel wings don’t fly someone’s

gonna paint you another sky…”

Paper Doll

John Mayer is an American singer-songwriter and producer. He is a pop artist, but has taken

interest in collaborating with blues artists and jazz legends. His music is very laid back and

is great for easy listening.

“I take the breaks off, And I ride,

Whatever it takes us to get high,

I chase the devil into the sky, Cause he’s the one who taught

me…”

How to Fly

Sticky Fingers are a reggae fusion indie/rock band from

Sydney, Australia. Their music incorporates brilliant melodies

combined with amazing instrumentals; a truly incredible

band.

“I’m a flame, you’re a fire, I’m the dark in need of light, when we touch you inspire, feel the

change in me tonight…”

Firestone

Kygo, is a Norwegian DJ and record producer. He has been

tipped by Billboard Magazine as the ‘next EDM superstar’. His

deephouse/tropical tracks have his recognisable ‘Kygo’

melodies which are pleasant to the ear.

“Higher, higher I must go, and the glare of this world , is small and humbled, I lift my mind to the sky, and I let it take flight,

the wind carries to my ears, the precious sound of life…”

Higher

‘Ásgeir’ is an Icelandic singer-songwriter and musician. His music is a well constructed

blend between beautiful piano harmonies, and relaxing

synths.

Mac Demarco is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-

instrumentalist and producer. Mac describes his own music as

‘jizz jazz’, and his guitar riffs and melodies are unique but

very relaxing.

“All this running around, trying to cover my shadow, an ocean growing inside, all the others

seem shallow…”

Let It Happen

Tame Impala is an Australian rock band founded by Kevin

Parker in 2007. Parker writes, performs, and produces the

music. Their music is influenced by early 1970s psychedelic rock, and they

achieve this through various production methods. Their music evokes a melancholy

dreamy feel.

“We laugh until we think we’ll die, barefoot on a summer

night, never could be sweeter than with you…”

Home

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros is an American indie folk

band formed in LA in 2007. Their group includes a line-up

of up to 12 people. Their music inspires happiness and the mix between the male and female

vocals creates a satisfying harmony.

Music is whatever you make it out to be. We are incredibly

fortunate to have this blessing in our world.

For me, it opens up a whole new world. It helps me escape

and be totally free from everything.

What is it to you?