When to listen to the cast recordings of some of my favourite musicals: lockdown/social distancing edition!!
Continuing @biforyves list, here’s a couple of my favourite musicals! :)
Similar to Hamilton, it’s quick paced and high energy but has more of a jazzy tone which means there are parts that give off more mellow emotional vibes, so if you’re in the mood for being happy/sad/determined/desperate at the same time, in other words, be all over the place with feelings then these songs should do the trick: Livin’ it Up on Top, Way Down Hadestown, When the Chips are Down, Wait for Me, Wait for Me (Reprise) and Doubt Comes In
While watching the news, especially when they cover the BLM movement or COVID-19 events, songs such as Welcome To The Rock, Blankets and Bedding, On The Edge, Prayer, Costume Party and Stop The World relate to these causes since they have the emotions/feelings (doubt, fear, determination, anger, hope, etc.) that come with a massive social change/event that greatly impacts society for the better or worse
When it’s one of those days of angst and you’re just feeling down, alone, isolated, insecure, scared and have the need to amplify these feelings to the max, (bonus points if you’re not straight!) special recommendations: Epiphany, Plain Jane Fat Ass, A Quiet Night At Home, Portrait Of A Girl, Are You There, See Me, All Grown Up, Cross, Bare and Absolution
Whenever you're baking/cooking or doing anything food related, especially if you’re using a rolling pin, you can belt your heart’s content to What Baking Can Do as you aggressively pound the rolling pin onto the dough just like Jenna or if you have a baking buddy then you could do a lovely duet of It Only Takes a Taste or You Matter to Me as you guys whip up something delicious together
Whenever you’re feeling happy/silly or need something lighthearted to lift your spirits up, this musical will cheer you up, especially these songs: A Cautionary Tale, Where Do You Belong?, Meet The Plastics, Sexy and Stop
Need motivation to finish that creative project you started? How about that extra little boost of energy during the middle of your workout or that task/chore you really want to finish quickly? Well these songs could help you out with that: Carrying The Banner, The World Will Know, Watch What Happens, Seize The Day, King of New York and Once And For All
When you have the need to unleash your pent up energy without destroying anything/feeling rebellious/want head bopping vibes, recommended: When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock, Stick it to the Man, Time to Play and School of Rock (Teacher’s Pet)
Feeling dreamy or catching yourself drifting in a hazy wonder-like head space? Listen to these songs specifically: Down the Hole, Still, The Key is and Another Room in Your Head
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