Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The Trail

Some might argue this, but I think the greatest way to experience nature is to do it on foot. I am fortunate to have grown up in Colorado in a very outdoorsy family, spending summers on camping trips, riding bikes, backpacking, exploring, and so.much.hiking. (I'll add in swatting mosquitos and horse files, but that's neither here nor there). It was on these frequent hiking trails that I found, and continue to find myself feeling at peace. It doesn't always send your heartbeat skyrocketing, it's slow enough so you can look around and not just at your feet, and you get to fill your lungs with clean air and your ears with the sounds of outside.

That being said, depending on the hike, I might like to dive even further into the experience with some mood-enhancing tunes in my headphones. Try adding these to your mix the next time you find yourself out and about on the trails...

*...and if you own the iPhone app that allows you to play these quietly through the speakers as you plod along, (no headphones!), that right there is a match made in heaven.


"Daydream" - The Lovin Spoonful

"All My Days" - Alexi Murdoch

"Better Together" - Jack Johnson

"Hide and Seek" - Imogen Heap

"It's About Time" - Barcelona

"Bad Moon Rising" - Credence Clearwater Revival

"Some Nights" - Fun.

"Sunrise" - Norah Jones

"Lovely Day" - Bill Withers

"Boondocks" - Little Big Town




much love,

Genevieve
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

The Goodbye

Saying good-bye is hard. Every day brings something new and different and at times, it's necessary to say good bye....whether it's something familiar, a life change, something expected or unexpected, something you don't want to let go of, or someone.

Ultimately it comes down to love. It's hard to leave what you love.

We all know what it feels like...




"It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" - Boys II Men
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b3mftcV0dY

"Danny Boy" - performed by Phil Beaudreau
DannyBoy by GenevieveMusic

"So Long, Farewell" - The Sound of Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG9I752Mmdk

"Smile" - Natalie Cole
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhIyqtZ6fGQ

"Please Remember Me" - Tim McGraw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLyKEToqME0

"Don't You Forget About Me" - Simple Minds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdqoNKCCt7A


Much love,
Genevieve
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Monday, June 18, 2012

For our Parents


For all the sacrifices...

Today on Father's Day, because I didn't blog on Mother's Day, I'd like to thank both the mothers and fathers who read this entry... for all you gave and continue to give...


THANK YOU!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj1AesMfIf8


and this short little movie clip is for you dad, and you mom:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p59nrGixAYY


Much love,

Genevieve
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Monday, June 11, 2012

The West

Hello everyone! It's been a couple months since my last blog post and I'm really excited to be back. This week is about something very close to my heart. In the past couple years there have been so many changes in the music industry, some good and some bad. One of the good things is the evolution of musical genres and the different styles people are enjoying listening to.

One particular style that I've heard lately (that I never imagined I'd hear on popular radio) is the indie Western-style music. And I'm not talking about Country. I'm talking Western....with an indie flare, making it unique and fun easy-listening. When I close my eyes and hear these songs I see pine-covered mountains, dry golden plains, tumble weeds and people on horse-back. Feels like home.

Click:

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros "Home":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHEOF_rcND8

Of Monsters and Men "Little Talks":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghb6eDopW8I


Much love,

Genevieve

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Monday, March 26, 2012

Harmonies

I dunno, there's something about harmonies that really make a song sound complete. Harmony finishes it. Done. Maybe it makes me a bit of a music dork but I find it incredibly frustrating to hear a song that begs for vocal harmony but doesn't have it. Of course in that case it's fun to make up my own and imagine what the song would sound like with what I've come up with, but to me something is always missing when a melody sails along all alone. Granted, some songwriters leave out harmony on purpose...maybe that's what they're going for, something incomplete, an empty vibe, unfinished. But in the end I shrug my shoulders because the song never remains that way when its being listened to, at least not by me or my vocally-talented siblings and husband, and believe me, we come up with more than a couple great-sounding harmonic parts. So either way harmony always wins.

Want to hear some songs with some fantastic harmonies?! Mmmhmmm...try listening to these without getting goosebumps.


These two songs are begging for harmony! They frustrate me but I love them so. Play these in the Lopez household though, and you get a room full of voices. Every time. :)


I'd love to hear your harmonically-superb favorites!

Much love,
Genevieve
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Monday, March 19, 2012

For The Men

Some things never change. No matter the age, guys always play with toys. When you're little you've got Legos, blocks, toy cars, and GI Joes. When you're a little older you've got tools, cars, and gadgets. Toys R Us becomes Home Depot, and pizza parties become, well...pizza parties with beer.

The desire to destroy things, and also fix them, being competitive, and always being interested in impressing, never goes away.

Of course, one thing that also doesn't change is how music affects the male's life. Here's some tunes to boost the ol testosterone and celebrate being a man:



Can you think of any quintessential manly songs I am forgetting?

Much love,

Genevieve
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Monday, March 12, 2012

For The Ladies!!!

Here's my disclaimer: when it comes to things like getting my nails and hair done, wearing lots of jewelry and makeup, high heels, the color pink, wearing perfume and glittery lotion, noticing fashion labels, brunch, words like bronzer and shading, or taking baths...these aren't typically things I'm drawn to or think about day to day. I realize in general I'm a minimalist. I even feel a little insecure just putting on a cute outfit and making myself up for a night out. (Partly because I know nothing about how to do my makeup so it looks natural yet noticeable, and partly because, well that's just too much to think about for me!)

I know some of you think I am coo-coo, and some of you are nodding and agreeing with me.

Having said all of this, there are certain songs that really get me excited to girlie it out! When some fun female company happens to be available, and an occasion arises, I pump up these tunes to help get me out of my own head, to start thinking less about how tall I might be in these high heels, and more about what color eyeliner will look the best. And all that I listed above suddenly become the greatest things EVER!

Here are some of the funnest lady songs!!

"You're The One That I Want" - from the musical Grease

Don't you just want to grab a bottle of nail polish now?! Got any songs you like to dance to in your living room when no one else is looking?

Don't worry men, you'll be next week.

Much love,

Genevieve

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