Kwai Chi’s Post

What to do when the golf course is closed due to snow? Obviously the answer is make a killer playlist on spotify and jam out while planning out a productive & healthy workflow for the 2024 season. Today's playlist is inspired by artists on the Anyone But You soundtrack (the funniest RomCom I've seen in a long time) and includes Portugal. The Man, Hungry Kids of Hungary, Mac Miller, Empire of the Sun, Cage the Elephant, The Revivalists, The Lumineers, The Black Keys, Mt. Joy, The Head and the Heart, Cold War Kids, Houndmouth, Stephen Sanchez, Arctic Monkeys & more. Do you guys have a spotify playlist that helps you focus & get work done? What is your go to genre(s) of music or your favorite artists?

There have been times when the covers of songs became more popular than the originals. Song covers provide you an opportunity to showcase your talent by adding your own unique variations and twists to the original. As independent musicians, you could utilize cover songs to market your artist persona as well as promote your music effectively.   In our latest blog article, we will be answering these questions: What is the purpose of a cover song? Why are song covers so popular? How to make a cover song? How to promote your music with cover songs? Are cover songs copyright-free? Can cover songs be monetized on YouTube? Can we upload cover songs on Spotify? Read our full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzW4-Jy3

I have I put together a small collection of sounds for possible sync. A fee for listening (to be honest) to see if you would like to purchase a license. These are sample i played, composed, mastered on my laptop keyboard because of living situation though i own a business. More improved in timing quality, though a license is possible for sync and reproduction, than music i made that can be heard on Tidal, or Spotify at this moment. The music is this catalog, duration, ranges from 6 seconds to around 24 seconds. I didn't put together loops of the same sound for minutes to add value considering the listening fee (upfront fee). Basically in base format. message me here on LinkedIn. To God be The Glory.

There are 52,596,000 minutes in a century. A song is said to have 3 minutes on average these days. Quite frankly, even less perhaps - TikTok ushered a new generation of sub-2minute songs that are now the norm in certain genres. But, let's keep at it. You can fit 17,532,000 songs that are 3 minutes long in a century. 67,100,000 songs on Spotify were played 10x or less in 2022 alone. That's 400 years' worth of continuous music. Let that sink in. #Music #MusicIndustry #MusicBusiness

Play music that serves your goal. If you need to feel like an unstoppable boss play some rap music. Yes, I said rap music. Today you’re going to learn how to swallow the meat, and spit out the bone. We’re not paying attention to the lyrics, we’re paying attention to emotions that are invoked. Do you feel powerful, do you feel like the boss, do you feel wealthy, do you feel angry enough to do some thing about your situation? Music can be a tool. Use it to amplify the emotions that drive you toward your goals. When I need a confidence boost to produce content, I jam to "The Boss" by Rick Ross featuring T-Pain. Making a tough CEO decision? A track like "She's a Bitch" by Missy Elliott reminds me to embrace my leadership and own my decisions. And if I ever sense that I'm being underestimated? I turn to Drake to reinforce my belief in my prowess. Harness the power of music. Let it transport you into the zone where you're unstoppable.

Recently, I bought a CD; I don't own a CD player. And even though I can't listen to the songs (right now, at least), I own that album in a way that has become foreign in a world of digital listening. I might have an extensive Spotify playlist, but not a single one of those songs are truly mine. If the Internet disappeared tomorrow, I would be left with nothing, not even a trace of the artists and songs I love. But my CD, that's mine. I think we've forgotten what having ownership is like because everything in the digital age is borrowed under the condition that big tech allows us access. So maybe I'll buy a CD player, maybe I won't, but at least I have music that belongs to me, no strings attached. #digitalagency #ownership #digitalownership #digitalliteracy

Gen Z - They are not the average radio jamming, album enthusiast generation. They have a list of favourite songs, but more than that they have a favourite playlist! These playsists are created depending on the ‘MOOD’ and not favourite artists, year, album etc.. The core criteria for music selection is “how I want my day to go”. “I use my playlists to set my mood for the day! To feel energetic it’s hyperpop, kawai metal, for a calm vibe all day I listen to glitchcore, instrumental or reprise music, to be productive its’ usually classical music, video game soundtracks, nature sounds etc..” Gen Z love to hear and try out new suggestions on songs and playlists for specific occasions. In fact, being able to curate the best playlist in road trips or any group scenario, is a flex on its own! They have playlists for: Self-care/ pampering Get ready with me Roadtrips with friends Roadtrips with family Work from home Unlike the previous generations, Gen Z likes to listen to multiple genres at any given time. “I will have old 90’s hindi songs or slow regional songs in a playlists full of hip-hop, rock, and Korean songs! Only specific ones get me in the zone!” The music industry today both globally and domestically releases those catchy 10-20 seconders in songs, to use in short video formats on Instagram, Facebook etc - the quickest way to make a song reach a larger audience. #playlists #songs #genZ #millenials #songselection #trendingsongs #OrmaxWorld

“What is your favorite artist?” This question is most difficult for me. When I was a teenager, I obsessed Japanese boys group, ARASHI, after starting a job, I didn’t have any artists who was obsessed. I can’t decide No.1 artist, but I always listen to music. The more I know new artists, the more difficult I decide favorite one. Then favorite genre as well. Apple Music and Spotify recommend “Alternative Rock” to me. What is “Alternative Rock”? When I listened to the music, I felt better, excited, interested, thrilled…etc… That is true. And I sometimes share my repeating music to my friends. From now I’m going to share artists’ name from my Playlists on LinkedIn. Could you teach me a good way when someone ask me about my favorites? [From my Playlists] -#Blur -#ArcticMonkeys -#Nirvana -#GreenDay -#Maroon5 -#FrankFerdinand -#LinkinPark -#Måneskin -#The1975 -#LilPeep -#TheRills -#Inhaler -#PaleWaves -#PictureThis -#Theacademic -#WalkingOnCars -#TheClause -#Negative25 -#quannnic -#pestotrip -#Blockade -#MothTrap *Blockade and Moth Trap are indie artists based on London. I think their tracks are cool, so I want to recommend. How do you think my Playlist?

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your thoughts and need to calm your mind? I know I do. That's why I turn to instrumental music. The pace of the song matches the pace of my mind, allowing me to concentrate on one thing instead of a million thoughts at once. It's amazing how quickly I can calm myself down from a sensory overload just by listening to one track. For me, electronic music is the way to go. And the science backs it up - listening to music without lyrics, including EDM, activates both the left and right regions of the brain and stimulates creativity. I've even noticed that I type faster and more efficiently with music playing in the background. Maybe it's the fast tempo, but who knows for sure? One thing is certain though, when it comes to listening to music while working, it needs to be lyric-less. Otherwise, your brain will be focused on writing and listening at the same time. So, shoutout to Paint The Sky Red's tunes - they're like your very own theme music, leading you through a maze of ups and downs, memories, and deep thoughts. Dive into the instrumental beats and let each note paint a picture just for you. Trust me, your mind will thank you. #Music

It’s an old cliche that country songs are only about people who are down on their luck trying to scrape by on the few dollars they’ve managed to save. Country songs in fact touch on a much broader range of money-related topics. Advisors could benefit from taking a listen. #financialplanning #country #music #wealthmanagemnet #advisors #financialadvisors #countrymusic