Be it uttering my first notes on the elementary-school recorder or attending orchestra concerts, creating and enjoying music has accompanied me since my childhood. So, I thought I’d break down some of my current rotation of music playlists:
10 and 2 – Mellow, smooth tracks for the late, and arguably the most productive, hours of the day. For finding flow while coding or appreciating the sereneness on late-night drives (a double entendre never hurt anyone), this playlist helps me zone in on the present.
Scoville – Yaknow, like how spiciness is measured? BECAUSE THESE SONGS ARE FIRE. With the likes of Drake or DaBaby (“Hah?”), this playlist has songs ranging from Sriracha to Carolina Reaper. Whether it be early-morning grogginess or tennis tournament warm ups, this is the go-to.
fiddle – Just an alternative title for the violin pieces I’m currently practicing.
Simmer – I’d like to let you know (if you didn’t already) that Hans Zimmer is undefeated, and his inspirational film scores have accompanied me through many photo-editing sessions. From the grandeur of Interstellar to the drama of Inception, Zimmer brings things to a simmer.
Jocklad – Goth Babe–never a more misleading name. Far from punk or romance, any drive, to a local Costco or along the Pacific Northwest, deserves a dash of indie-pop. Accordingly, the other side of goth and babe consists of a jock and a lad.
I’ve realized that that’s the thing with this kind of lingo: most ideas have a quality such that everyone can participate in being in “the know.” Too elaborate, and no one will understand the poem’s metaphor without having the joke ruined.
I love seeing people’s Spotify playlists, not only because of the songs, but more importantly, because of the names of the playlists. Creative and unique playlist titles give me an even better idea of the creative side of the person and add a lot of flavor on top of the fire songs inside.
Could you say they add a bit of… spice?
Hi Kevin! I think your playlists seem really cool and creative! I like how you listen to a wide range of music, and I’ll be sure to listen to Scoville, Simmer, and Jocklad. I think playlists are one of the best things in the whole entire world. You can make them for people, it keeps you organized, and it can really expand your creativity.
I think you should make a playlist with names containing your own name. Here is a playlist I would make for you:
1. Kevin’s Heart – J. Cole
2. Kevin – Oliver Malcolm
3. Kevin – Ferran Palau
4. Kevin – LOBG
5. kevin – Floral Print
6. Kevin – Fight Cloud
So many Kevins! I will be sure to take a listen.
Hi Kevin,
are you a fan of Dreamville?
Faith
Yessirr.
-Kevin
Hey Kevin, I enjoyed reading about your different playlists and the reasoning behind their names. I also enjoy making playlists with specific names and meanings, although a lot of times I’ll spend 2 hours making one, only to delete it or make it private. All in all, I am satisfied with my current playlists for different situations and from what I read, I can tell that you are too.