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taraburke · 6 years

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Songs to *Fall* for

Well, kiddos - it’s time to dust off your books, make the annual trip to Staples, and have one last BBQ because summer is over, guys. But if you’re an oldie like me working that full time job, you’re probably unclear of what time of year it is because in your mind, you’re already thinking forward to Spring 2019. lol! It may just be another Tuesday for us, but think back, way back, to when Labour Day meant new possibilities! Take that open attitude and listen to the songs below! These are the songs that have been on repeat in my headphones over the past few months and there’s no better time to take these songs with you into the Fall and let them bless your lifeeeee -- click HERE to go my Spotify Playlist and read below for more info on each track:

“Fade Away (Clean Version)” - Logic

I heard this intro of this song in the first few minutes of one of those new Shondaland shows and had to find out what it was. The opening is a sample looped from an acapella group’s arrangement of “Deck the Halls” - so cool! As soon as that beat dropped in, I was hooked. I’m not super familiar with Logic, but I like the song’s concept -- it’s about doing something before you fade away. So I put this song on when I need to feel that pump-up motivation to go out and make moves - perfect for a new season, huh?

“The Best” - James Bay

I don’t think I need to say much here — the song speaks for itself! If you know the Tina Turner original (which, of course, you should), you’ll like this. James Bay has a great voice as well, and this does what a great cover should, gives the song a different feel, but while pointing the listener right back to the original. #TBT

“Vain” - KIRBY

This girl is bomb!!! But I don’t know anything about her - anyone got some info? I only know two songs, but both of them I love ALOT. If she ever travels to Toronto, find me a front row seat. Soulful in allllll the right ways (got that organ ending!!!). 100 thumbs up!

“Just The Way You Are” - James Smith

Another great cover - simply done. I don’t know this artist, just came up on my Spotify and it made me feel good! I’ll take an acoustic performance instead of an overly produced single any day of the week. By the time the song ended, I was like, “Okay sir!!” Love this one.

“Shy" - Leon Bridges

The new, reinvented Leon Bridges! I was aware of him, but something changed between his first album and second album cuz I definitely like him more than I did before. Love the groove on this one. Check out his whole album “Good Thing” for more ‘good things’ hahah (I’ll see myself out lol)

“Six” - Sleeping At Last

This is an indulgent choice but bear with me! Sleeping At Last is an artist who you’ve likely heard in the background of your favourite tv shows (his music is on Grey’s a lot) but he’ll do themed albums and this song “Six” is from a series of songs that he wrote based on the 9 different Enneagram personality types. If you haven’t heard of the Enneagram, I would encourage you to look it up and see which type you relate to — for me, it’s 6 and this song was written to reflect/respond to that personality type. For each song, there is also a corresponding podcast where you are taken through how the song was made, and gives you more info on the type. Interested? Go here. I just love understanding more about personality types and knowing that some of the quirks you may have seen as faults are actually just a part of your personality - you are not alone in feeling the way you do!

“Your Love” - Tim Bowman Jr.

This is my jam of the year! On the morning of my birthday, I put this on and had a little praise dance party - good vibes! When I first heard this one, I loved how it sounded, but then realized he was talking about the Lord?! Yessir! Smooth, smooth, smooth AND a baseline for dayyysss. This just makes me happy - reminds you that despite whatever is going on, you are loved and it’s gonna be ok! That’s enough to make me wanna dance~

“Time Will Be The Healer” - Glen Hansard

I got this song recommended to me through Twitter, but I should’ve known I’d like it. Glen Hansard is one of my favourites - it seems a little random, but ever since the ONCE soundtrack, I’ve loved his music. And I’ve wondered what exactly it is, but I think I just really like any artist who sings as if their life depends on it — that raw passion in the last third of the song really comes through. And the sentiment here is true — time will be the healer once again, yes it will.

“Without You” - Leslie Odom Jr.

Wow just realizing how many of these are covers….lol! Anywhoo, this is another one - this time by Leslie Odom Jr. of “Hamilton” fame, one of my favourite performers right now. Plus I love how they made this song, which was originally done as a duet into a solo, and with that simple instrumentation, it really showcases his voice. Next on my list - go see Hamilton lol

“Uphill Battle” - Rozzi

A new discovery for me - Rozzi. I first came across this song via a dance video on Twitter and was immediately wondering who the singer was. Her voice is pretty unique and I couldn’t place it, so my investigation began! Very new - I don’t think she even has a full album out yet, but definitely one to watch! And I’ll link the dance video here — I think a reason I like this song, besides Rozzi’s voice, is the concept behind the lyrics. That idea of knowing that you are, or are going to be, a challenge to someone who is trying to love you?! That’s some real stuff right there..

“Crazy Love” - Chris McClarney

I’ve always liked Chris McClarney, because he’s one of the few praise & worship leaders who, when they sing, really SIIINNNGGG, like he saaaangs. So when my small group leader played this at one of our meetups, I knew it would be good. But I was so touched by the song and every time it comes on in the shuffle, I just have to stop and thank Him. “There’s nothing that can change it, Your love, your love; there’s no one that could tame it, this crazy love”. What a message to walk into your day with! That there is powerful!

“For My Good” - Judah Band

This song is purely for the shout - just put this on repeat and get into it. Such high energy, it makes me wanna move!!! And it’s a good reminder - no matter what it looks like, ALL things work together for my good! Even the things that seem bad to us at first. I’ve had many car jams to this one — you get to that stop light and are just doing a little shouting in your seat! HEYYY NOWWWWW

“Rejoice” - Steve Angello (ft. TD Jakes)

I came across this song on an athlete’s Instagram account — the person was doing these intense pull ups with this in the background, and I’m trying to be on that fitness thang, so I made this part of my workout playlist. I love that this artist just mixed a sermon into this track, like who knew I needed to hear TD Jakes yelling motivation while I worked out?! haha But even when not working out, this will fire you up! “Woe be unto you if you go into another year and waste another year [...] while someone’s in the hospital begging God for the opportunity that you have right now…” Now if that doesn’t inspire you, I don’t know what will!!

One last cover to make it an even 14 songs -- we’ll end with Jessie J’s cover of James Brown’s “I Got You (I Feel Good)” - FIREEEEE

Here’s the link to the playlist on Spotify one more time:

----> SONGS TO FALL FOR

ENJOY!

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