Sometimes you just get lucky - I’ve been running a backlog a few months deep and was about to start sorting through the hundreds of track subs for the essay list and somehow found myself listening to this track from Jon Meyer. There’s no rhyme or reason as to why it was the first one I listened to today but damn I’m glad I did.
When I find a track that I think might work I stick it on repeat and go and do a bit of non-music stuff - whether that’s image work, coding or policy / community work - things that aren’t always the most exciting but that need to be done.
I have no idea where the last 30 minutes went but I do know I’ve just put to bed something I‘ve been procrastinating on for weeks - so yes - thank you Jon!
Of course - what got me to listen to Jon’s track in the first place was his very considered track submission - smart - direct and gave me everything I needed to decide whether to listen or not. If you’re on the fence - here’s what Jon had to say about his own track:
“Why Find Me Far Away for your Essay Writing Music Playlist? Had I been listening to this track when I was in college I most certainly would have improved my 2.1 GPA. It begins with calm repetition of an intimately recorded upright piano. It is quiet but hopeful. Not overtly inspiring or motivational but clearly optimistic and determined. The underscore nature of the track gives way to a hauntingly beautiful solo cello performance. Layers of pulsing synths help the track build to climax, but no so much as to be a distraction to the essayist.”
It’s pretty bloody cool and well worth taking out for a spin. Oh - and if you’ve got the work done - he’s made a rather fabulous video with some glorious Drone footage - very cool!
You can learn more about Jon Meyer here:
About the Curator: Andrew McCluskey
The first visual memory I have is that of the white upright piano in Singapore, Hell and the dark forces lived at the bottom, Heaven and the Angels at the top. They would play battles through my fingers and I was hooked.
Although I've always played, I haven't always been a musician. Most of my twenties were spent working with people, buying and selling and learning how the world works. It was in my thirties that I came to America and focused on music and began to develop music2work2.
Latest Posts
Lonely Dream – Drunken Kong Remix – The Archer, Drunken Kong
24 November 2021
But as I’ve moved from ideation to manifestation, the energy of the playlist needed to change – solo piano is good for thinking – but 8 minutes of 130 bpm edm is great for getting things down
Out Of Reach – Cristoph, Yotto, Sansa
8 November 2021
So if you’ve been listening to the playlist recently you know what’s coming. Last week’s track was all about setting the intent for change – away from the more relaxing ideation space of solo instrumentation to this week’s electronic track from Cristoph, Yotto and Sansa.
Mr. Clay – Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer
31 October 2021
I’ve known for a while that the feel of the list was going to change – while piano instrumentals are perfect for reflection and ideation – at some point you need some energetic input to get your fingers moving.
Andrew McCluskey
The first visual memory I have is that of the white upright piano in Singapore, Hell and the Dark Forces lived at the bottom, Heaven and the Angels at the top, they would play battles through my fingers and I was hooked.
As a psychology graduate I studied how sound affects human performance.
As a musician I compose instrumental music that stimulates your brain but doesn't mess with your language centers, leaving you free to be creative and brilliant without distraction.
As a curator I research how music can improve your life and create flow - I can tell you what music to listen to when studying for a test and why listening to sad music can make you feel better.
As a creator / contributor at musicto I’m part of a global creator community that collaborates through music. You can learn more about our community here.