Music is my Therapy

Song: Gold Can Turn To Sand Artist: Josh Groban It's time to FINALLY feature some JOSH GROBAN around here during HIS time of year! I totally don't remember this song at all but I remember that I'm pretty sure I liked it because it's on my playlist and....yeah, I do remember liking it when I first listened to it last year. I just can't remember anything about it 😅 So we shall see how I feel after giving it another listen this year! Can you tell I'm being lazy and tired and just went to my Josh Groban playlist, perused it real quick and chose something?? Because that's exactly what happened! When I left I was leaving with a brother Him and me, all we had was one another We were young, it was springtime And our dreams of gold were grand Oh, Kristina, gold can turn to sand Down that long, blazing trail I walked beside him He grew weak, and he leaned on me to guide him Though I doubted our future in that godforsaken land Oh, Kristina, gold can turn to sand S...

Song: The Fullest Artist: Josh Groban (feat. Kirk Franklin) Since I listened to SO MUCH Josh Groban throughout the month, it's fitting he is my November "theme song" choice. 😊  The lyrics and message of this song really spoke to me this month. They are powerful and impactful and inspire me to be better. To start living again. At the end of my life, I want to know I really LIVED! Lately Underneath this darkened sky A spark has finally come to life And washed over me Steer me From out of this delusive night I got so much time for wild surprises I can't hold them anymore But how much this could mean to me I can only imagine Just how deeply we perceive All the colors that we found Would you follow me out on the thin branches? Going blind, trying to soak up the sun I believe, I believe that the space in between Is what we become Pеdal back through the fog through to second chances Gotta fly at thе end of the fall And when my hour's up I wanna say I've filled my...

Song: You're the Only Place Artist: Josh Groban In honor of Josh Groban's 20th anniversary re-release of Closer last week, and because it's still " Josh Groban Month"  and because I'm struggling to come up with a song I have any real desire to share because I haven't been listening to music much these past few days...this is what I came up with! I don't know why I'm in such a music funk right now. Nothing is appealing to me. I haven't even had a desire to listen to anything! How sad is that!? I'm not really even into Christmas music right now...help!! This is a crisis!! 😭 So, I'm going to share another *brand new song* I haven't listened to yet and provide my live reaction! These are always fun!! This may come as a surprise buuuuut...I didn't love it! 😲😳 I know, I'm shocked too! I think I preferred the verses to the chorus. Maybe it's because it's late and I'm tired. I don't know. Josh sounds perfect...

Song: Your Hideaway Artist: Josh Groban To the woman who introduced me to Josh Groban and his beautiful music,  HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM ! ! 🥳🎂 Seriously, its thanks to my mom that I know and love Josh Groban and his breathtaking music. I'm not sure how she was introduced to him, but she's played his albums for as long as I can remember (at least since 2001 😉). Josh Groban CD's were also a "go to" birthday gift for my mom over the years (another reason I associate him and his music with November so much...he seemed to always be releasing his new albums during this month!).  Today's song is one I discovered  this year,  a week ago,   even though it was released in 2013!! It's GOREGOUS!! 😍 I've been obsessed! See, my excessive, over the top tendency to go listen to every single thing I can find from one of my favorite artists always pays off as I'm constantly discovering hidden gems like this!! I love the style, message, lyrics EVERYTHING about th...

Song(s): Higher Window & If I Walk Away Artist: Josh Groban It's GROBAN MONTH BABY!! 🙏🙌💓 And I am absolutely LOVING my Josh Groban music marathon I'm currently doing! Don't be surprised to see even more of his songs pop up between now and the end of the month. He's the best! Today's songs have been two long time favorites of mine. I think Illuminations is one of my favorite Josh Groban albums; if not my top favorite! It's beautiful of course, but there's also something so nostalgic about it for me. It brings back a lot of good memories. Higher Window in particular is one that I filled me with all the reminiscent mems and made me swoon. His VOICE!!! 😍😍 I just love everything about that song (even if it is a bit on the sad side)!! If I Walk Away is super powerful and soulful! Nothing gets better than that!! 🙌 For all the times I tried for this And every chance at you I missed I've been known to go my way but I confess It made me miss you mo...

Song: Machine Artist: Josh Groban Today, things are finally getting back to normal. My vet was finally able to confirm that my dog has kennel cough. Although I have answers it's odd because she actually hasn't coughed once all day, hasn't vomited any white liquid-foam since Sunday and seems to be back to herself, energy level wise, eating wise, etc. 🤷 I'm just grateful that she's OK and that I have a great vet who communicate with me efficiently. I'm sad I won't be able to walk her this next week when the weather is going to be so lovely but you win some you lose some I guess. It's Josh Groban month and a Josh Groban kinda day, so how about another tune from yours truly? 😉 I recently finished listening to his PHENOMONAL Awake album and this song is a JAM! It's pretty funky, especially for Josh Groban, and I LOVE IT! 😍 Rising above tension below Learn from the in-between Blinded by trust, asleep to the truth Awakened by disbelief Somewhere I fou...

Today, November really, truly OFFICALLY   begins! Today's THE day of all days!!  IT'S JOSH GROBAN DAY ! ! ! Take a look back through the  EIGHT YEARS of November 7th musical blog posts past to more fully understand and appreciate my blogs own, little official "holiday" here 😁 I  guarantee  your day will be made more beautiful through the sweet, soothing sounds of Josh Groban and his heavenly music! I know that's what I'll be doing to unwind after a long, busy day. Let's see which song I've chosen to offer on this honorary day of days for the year 2023: Song: Broken Vow (Vocal/Piano Version) Artist: Josh Groban This year Josh is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his gorgeous album, which includes the hit song  You Raise Me Up , Closer! 😲 I know I've essentially "grown up" listening to Josh Groban's angelic voice serenade my house and home but You Raise Me Up is 20 YEARS OLD!?!? That's INSANE!!! It's truly a timeless ...

Song: Let Me Fall  Artist: Josh Groban It's re-set Sunday!! Time to turn my frown upside down and move forward with faith and a positive attitude! 👊 That's my plan at this current moment at least. I hope I can keep the momentum going.  Today I present the first Josh Groban song of the season to officially kick-off "Josh Groban Month!" 🎉 I have begun my yearly "Josh Groban Marathon" by listening to his very first, self-titled, debut album. This is the song that stuck out to me this listen. The lyrics really spoke to me. It's a song about courage and self-discovery. About being brave enough to discover your own, individual worth. About being strong and brave on your own. Having the courage to take risks and "fall" without anyone there to catch you. Being your own hero.   Being OK with being you. At least that's the message I took away.  Let me fall, let me climb There's a moment when fear and dream must collide Someone I am is waiting f...

Song(s): City on Fire!, Searching, The Judge's Return, Final Scene, The Barber & His Wife (Reprise) & The Ballad of Sweeny Todd (Finale) Artist: From,  Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast) You scared? Or are you thirsty for more? 😈🪒 Let's finish this! City on Fire! This one is soooo scary for soooo many reasons!! 😱😱 The crazy lady, the choir, Sweeny Todd and Mrs. Lovett luring Toby to them so they can KILL HIM!!! All because he found out their heinous secret of where the "meat" for their pies come from...🤮 See what I mean about this song coming back around in the most disturbing and evil way possible!?! How dare that lunatic of a woman use such a beautiful song to lure an innocent boy to his death!? Abominable! [LUNATICS:] City on fire! Rats in the grass And the lunatics yelling in the streets! It's the end of the world! Yes! City on fire! Hunchbacks dancing! Stirrings in the ground And the whirring of giant wings! Wat...

Song(s): My Friends, Epiphany & Not While I'm Around Artist: From,  Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast) Welcome to another post of disturbing and dark songs from Sweeny Todd!  I'm so sorry. 😰 My Friends A disturbing love ballad from Todd to his razors...😳🪒 The intensity of the choir coming in at the end is soooo creepy!! Also, Mrs. Lovett is actually so crazy and I'm scared of her!! 😱 [MRS. LOVETT:] My, them handles is chased silver, ain't they? [SWEENEY TODD:] Silver, yes... These are my friends See how they glisten See this one shine How he smiles in the light My friend, my faithful friend Speak to me, friend Whisper, I'll listen I know, I know You've been locked out of sight All these years— Like me, my friend Well, I've come home To find you're waiting Home And we're together And we'll do wonders Won't we? [SWEENEY TODD (MRS. LOVETT):] You there, my friend (I'm your friend too, Mr. Todd) Come,...

Song(s): The Ballad of Sweeny Todd, The Barber & His Wife  &  Poor Thing Artist: From, Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast) Remember when I said I disturb myself this time of year?? Or something about it bringing the "dark side" out in me? Well, I rest my case!  Everyone should know by now that I LOVE Josh Groban. He's one of my favorite male vocalists of all-time. I have an entire DAY dedicated to him in November (the 7th to be exact, #IYKYK). So, when I found out Josh was playing the titular role in this particularly gruesome and dark musical, I was both horrified and intrigued! Angelic Josh Groban playing Sweeny Todd, a DEMON barber!? 👿🪒 I've heard of this twisted musical before and knew the premise, I remember seeing the movie trailer when it came out as a young, innocent girl and being scarred by it! I've also heard Josh Groban cover a few songs from this play, albeit they were the sweet, pretty songs, not the dar...

I think I've only ever given this silly little holiday one shout-out in the almost TEN YEARS of my blogs existence, so here we go again! H A P P Y S T . P A T R I C K ' S D A Y ! !  🍀🌈 Check out my St. Patrick's Day inspired playlist that I came up with on the spot this morning while getting myself ready for the day of GREEN 💚😏 It's all very on brand for me...I hope you enjoy!🍀 Green Lights - NF Fitting, since he's all I've been listening to lately! 🚦 Green, Green Grass - George Ezra Lots of GREEN happening here 😉 I LOVE THIS SONG! 💚 Greener Pastures - Hanson Anyone noticing a theme yet?? It's all about that GREEN! 💚 Talk of the Town - Jack Johnson "Make the grass grow  GREEN  beneath my toes..."  I DO IT AGAIN ! 😂 A Song To Sing - Hanson Can YOU figure out why I included this emotional ballad?? 💚🍀 Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran "She played the fiddle in an IRSIH band!" It's perfect! 🍀 The Lucky Ones - Pentatonix W...