#fall fall fall caamp

[fili-urzudel]

Announcement

Hey so my follower base is growing...

And I promise this is a genuine announcement. If I wanted to do, say, another writing challenge for 150 followers (bc how cool would that be?!), what songs remind you of LotR/The Hobbit or specific characters? Could be the sound, the lyrics describing a character arc, a general vibe. Comment or reblog and let me know!

[trenchcrows]

I don't think I'll actually ever be able to move on from lmanburg

I may move on from the dsmp but I will never be able to leave that walled off slice of almost home

OWOOWOWOWOOWOWOWOWOOOWOWw

it really is like that isnt it :(((((

i was gonna ss a whole lotta the lyrics and then realised that was the whole song so heres my favourite mental anguish bit:

[chappell-roans]

Operating under the assumption that I’m musically illiterate can you rec me some albums to listen to front to back on an upcoming road trip. I do know a good deal of music both niche and mainstream but I don’t usually listen to albums in their entirety.

That is an absolutely hilarious way of putting it, and I would love to. I'm going to name a ton in hopes that you haven't heard some, or that you like some, lol.

When The Pawn… — Fiona Apple (recently listened on a road trip, it was fab)

Strange Trails — Lord Huron (excellent travel music)

folklore — Taylor Swift (or Red or Fearless or any really)

B-Sides — Damien Rice (also O)

Bon Iver — Bon Iver (also For Emma, Forever Ago and i,i)

Hozier (Expanded Edition) — Hozier (or Wasteland Baby! or Unreal Unearth)

Nevermind — Nirvana (if not then also Bleach, In Utero, or the MTV Unplugged Live album)

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess — Chappell Roan

Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me — The Cure (or Disintegration)

Transatlanticism — Death Cab for Cutie

Led Zeppelin — Led Zeppelin (or Led Zeppelin II)

Conditions — The Temper Trap

So Tonight That I Might See — Mazzy Star

Boxer — The National

By and By — Caamp

Dirt — Alice in Chains

(What's The Story) Morning Glory? — Oasis

Grace — Jeff Buckley

How To Be a Human Being — Glass Animals (also their new album I Love You So Fucking Much)

Blue — Joni Mitchell

Born to Run — Bruce Springsteen

[unluckyhoneybee]

Lavender girl (Quinn Hughes)

(By Caamp) Quinn was never good with his feelings, there was something in you though. He couldn't hide from you. Honey Bee's 2000 Celebration.

Your touch was so gentle he barely noticed it. After spending the whole day with everyone else, he had moved away to take a deep breath. Just ten minutes, he had told himself. It had been almost an hour already and a quite drunk Jack had told everyone he was probably sleeping already. But you had seen Quinn leaving the group and walking away alone and on the opposite direction of the house.

Quinn's breath stuttered when he realized it was you. He was a bit taken aback because, why? Why would you be here?

Then you sat next to him on the edge of the deck, one leg hanging above the water and the other tucked under you, which meant your body was turned to him.

"Hey" You said with a soft smile.

"Hey" He muttered.

"I thought you had fallen to the lake and some crocodile had eaten you."

"You know there are not crocodiles in here"

"They haven't been discovered yet" You pointed out. Quinn chuckled and you felt instantly better with yourself.

You hooked your leg up and leaned your arms on your knee.

"What's wrong, Quinny?" You whispered.

His smile fell and he looked away.

There was something in you. Something so sweet in your voice that made him want to lay on your legs an just talk, to confess everything running through his mind.

"Well... A couple of things" He muttered. If it wasn't for the silence surrounding you, you wouldn't have heard him.

You moved closer and your hanging leg touched his. He wanted to reach and run your hand over the smooth skin. He had been wanting to do that for the whole day.

"The team is quite messy" He said giving you a side eye. "I'm tired. Like... I need a good holiday"

You sighed. He was obviously tired. He had worked himself to exhaustion.

The words fell out of his mouth in a low voice. He told you about all his worries, the furute, the present, things he regret red from the past... He talked and talked and you stayed there, playing with the sleeve of his shirt and listening carefully. Quinn felt open and raw. He couldn't stop telling you all of those things. All but one.

When he stopped talking and took a deep breath, he cleared his throat and thought that it was enough trauma dumping for one night. But you leaned your head against his shoulder and snaked an arm around his lower back. He wanted to tell you more. But he couldn't.

"You are so strong." You muttered. "And much more of a better person than I am. I would have already quicked someone's ass."

A low chuckle vibrated on his chest. He felt so light around you, so much like himself. You were different. You were probably just a girl, just you. But he knew there was something else. He felt something else.

Goosebumps grew on your skin when his hand finally fell on your leg. Feeling your skin crawl under his palm made him dizzy. It was out of pure instinct when he moved his hand up and down your thigh.

Then you looked up and pressed a soft kiss on his cheek.

"I'm sure the world has amazing things waiting for you. It's just that sometimes the bravest warriors have to fight the hardest battles."

Quinn turned to look at you and wow. You were so close. Just there. He could easily kiss you.

"I'm not the bravest warrior. Probably the most tired one"

Your giggle was music for his ears, just like the joke to yours.

"I would let you sleep for days" You muttered.

If what. Keep talking. Please.

Quinn swallowed. "I know. You are just like that, aren't you"

"How?"

"Special"

"Am I?" You softly asked with a loving voice.

"I've never felt like this with anyone before" Those words. Finally. "And I'm terrified"

Quinn was your soft spot. He was the boy you would always go back to. Even if you hadn't been more than friends. He made you feel a better you. He was the one making you feel special.

"Of me?"

"No. Of how loose I am around you. Of how my walls just fall when you are near."

He looked at you with those tragic eyes of his and it was impossible for you to do anything else. With a hand on his cheek, you pulled him in for a kiss.

It was a big susprise for him. You were kissing him. You weren't scared of him. He hadn't even needed to say those words. I'm in love with you. You were so good at reading him that you had understood.

Quinn grabbed your wrist. He needed to make sure that you wouldn't go away the moment he kissed back. And then he did and you hummed, moving your other hand from his lower back to the side of his neck and allowing him to kiss you as deep as he needed to. Just to prove you were real and it was truly happening.

The kiss became to much, you were both breatheless when you pulled back. But still, you made him look into your eyes. "I like you. The real you. The Quinn without walls. And for me it's a privilege to be the one throwing them down"

"I love you" He whispered. "I love you so much"

You kissed him back with a smile. "I love you too, Quinny" You muttered on his lips. "Don't ever hide from me."

"I couldn't even if I tried."

[poursomesunaonme]

Dedicate songs to your mutuals, let them know what you think of them.✨

oh god this is gonna be hard LMAOSDFJASFJ but lets see !! ik it's been a min since i've been on here, so im only gonna do em for my mutuals that i've also seen active recently ! under the cut hehe

(update this took forever bc i dont play around with music everything has to be PERFECT)

marie (@maries-gallery) - j'espère by félix dyotte (for the soft lovey dovey vibes i literally cried the first time i heard this LMAOO)

sun (@pockcock) - ava adore by smashing pumpkins (horny vibes horny vibes its literally so hot)

charl (@sweetandtendou) - yuck by charli xcx (there are a thousand i love u infinitely but this is what im feeling rn)

lily (@tyga-lily) - criminal by fiona apple (indoctrinating u to my fav female manipulator)

taro (@dilftaroooo) - trust fund baby by amaarae (dude.)

ix (@prettyiwa) - faultline by girlpool (i had this song on repeat for MONTHS)

marq (@kweenkatsuki) - plw by leon thomas (yes this is andre from victorious and its a fucking BANGER)

phon (@saphhonic) - religion (u can lay your hands on me) by shura (this song actually changed me)

cassie (@cyancherub) - you lose! by magdalena bay (the vibes are here and they remind me of u)

aleks (@princess-okkotsu) - cologne by beabadoobee (it altered my brain chemistry thanks)

wreynn (@honey-tsuki) - sarah by alex g (im forcing the alex g agenda on u idc)

m (@stardusttoshi) - romanticist by yves tumor (im making u a playlist)

moni (@monirei) - crush by solange (gives me major monirei vibes)

kat (@ryukatters) - maurine by say hi (I CANT DESCRIBE IT I CANT)

elle (@f4irycafe) - soft by babygirl (hehehe it's precious)

b (@eldiandiablo) - restless year by ezra furman (its so fun i have to do a little jig every time i hear it)

juliana (@sparklekitteh) - falling by florence + the machine (it had to be her and it was so hard to choose asljdfe)

soph (@astridthevalkyrie) - armistice by phoenix (i can't explain it but here we are)

siri (@bagsyy) - agnes by glass animals (i love this and i love u)

aman (@thegetoufather) - anthems for a seventeen-year-old girl by broken social scene (this altered my brain chemistry as a child thanks)

eliza (@postwarlevi) - when u love somebody by fruit bats (please i cant help but think of u)

fiona (@fionarara) - 400 lux by lorde (a classic for a bestie)

juney (@whats-her-quirk) - midnight by toby sebastian and florence pugh (the first time i heard this i thought of jean LMAO)

scribbs (@nighttimescribbles) - i'll come running (to tie your shoe) by brian eno (this song is so sweet and asldfje)

fawn (@dearbraus) - strawberries by caamp (please i think you'd love this one)

mica (@princesskazuya) - this is the day by the the (this is one of my favs of all time)

luxE (@fuwushiguro) - best to you by blood orange (IM GOING ON A FEELING HERE)

angel (@bakatenshii) - friendly machine by yeule (i feel like you'd love their music omg)

yall join in too ! this is so sweet <3 my love language is sooo totally music !

[literateowl]

Music Monday

Thanks for the tags @bonheur-cafe and @tellmegoodbye for starting this off every week. Now how to choose just a few songs out of so many sad songs...

Carlo's Song by Noah Kahan - I think this would hit Judd right in the feelings especially, he's lost so many people too young.

But did you find what you were looking for? Some escape from your skin You know that place you were dreaming of Where all light comes in I hope you know I grew my hair out long And your sister's just fine I keep burning my bridges down Just to keep you alive

Orpheus by Vincent Lima - about grief and loss and it is just deeply sad, enough said.

How do you know which time might be the last? What I would give just to see you again I'd walk to the depths of a world down below And demand to get back what some circumstance stole I still remember the last look of hope in your eyes Oh, I wish I had stayed just a little while

Lavender Girl by Caamp- Okay I'm ending on a lighter note with a Judd and Grace song and this first bit reminds of Tommy basically forcing them to have their first dance and Judd was a little lost before he found Grace.

I'd never danced 'Til I danced with you, my love Couldn't hear the music But I'm sure it was good stuff I'd never sang With a tear falling from my eye And every time I lose it Oh, and I'm not afraid to cry

[etherealemmi]

November Playlist ⋆｡°✩₊☾

Hello lovelies! Happy November to everyone. I made a playlist with everything i’m listening to this fall. If you enjoy folk and indie (and are also very gay..) then i’m sure you’ll enjoy!

Northern Attitude- Noah Kahan

Amsterdam- Gregory Alan Isakov

Not Strong Enough- Boygenius

Who We Are- Hozier

Between the Bars- Elliott Smith

To the Mountains- Lizzy McAlpine

On& On& On- Caamp

5 a.m.- The Millennium

Dreams- Fleetwood Mac

Altogether- Slowdive

Fade Into You- Mazzy Star

Skinny Love- Bon Iver

Grand New Spin- Gold Celeste

Getting Young- Sunbeam Sound Machine

Willow- Taylor Swift

Hardly Ever Smile Without You- Poison Girl Friend

My Kind of Woman- Mac DeMarco

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[pinkdean]

Hiiii I got tagged by @freakdean, @bloodydeanwinchester, @trannydean and @castielsprostate (thank you all!!!) to shuffle my spotify on repeat playlist and post the first ten songs that came up

To Hurry Things Along by Goodnight, Texas

A Little Bit of Everything by Dawes

And it's Still Alright by Nathaniel Rateliff

By and By by Caamp

Fake Out by Fall Out Boy

So Good Right Now by Fall Out Boy

Everybody Breaks by Ivan and Alyosha

Stick Season by Noah Kahan

Flu Game by Fall Out Boy

You Should've Seen the Other Guy by Nathaniel Rateliff

Not sure who's already been tagged, but I'll tag @casboobs @raspberryfemme @girlfriendcas @milfcodeddean @scooby-cas and @plutoniclesbian if you want to post yours!

[pitymisskitty]

TASK 001: Be Careful of the Curse - A Kitty Hensley Playlist

As someone who was road tripping across the country for several months, Kitty has spent a lot of time cultivating different road trip playlists. Most of them are kept on her phone that she has an AUX cord gerryrigged for, though she likes Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill enough to keep the cassette in the player. Kitty listens to anything and everything, and every playlist she’s ever made for herself or another person captures the elements of chaos in her personality.

The typical kind of mixtape that you make for your friend is, for the most part, equal parts songs that you like and songs that remind you of them. Sometimes, it doesn’t make sense, and that’s okay; there’s always some element of cohesion, if it’s only the fact that it was compiled by you. Kitty’s “mixtape” is equal parts a collection of songs that she’d pick for the hell of it (humor, enjoyment, vibes) and songs that are about her in some way. Sometimes upbeat, sometimes silly, sometimes moody, this playlists is truly a mix of who Kitty is as a person, and perhaps a look at what’s to come.

Listen here. Songs detailed more below the cut.

A Kitty Pryde Hensley Mixtape 

Mama Tried by Merle Haggard | Not knowin' where I'm bound / And no one could change my mind but Mama tried / One and only rebel child / From a family, meek and mild.

It Will Come Back by Hozier | Honey, don't feed me, I will come back / It can't be unlearned / I've known the warmth of your doorways / Through the cold, I'll find my way back to you.

Ironic by Alanis Morissette | Well life has a funny way of sneaking up on you / When you think everything's okay and everything's going right / And life has a funny way of helping you out when / You think everything's gone wrong and everything blows up / In your face.

Howl by Florence and the Machine | Be careful of the curse that falls on young lovers / Starts so soft and sweet and turns them to hunters / A man who is pure at heart and says his prayers by night / May still become a wolf when the autumn moon is bright.

Trouble Finds You by Juliet Simms | Tonight darkness finds you / Right behind you / Say your prayers / Tonight trouble finds you / It's inside you.

Meet Me in the Woods by Lord Huron | Follow me into the endless night / I can bring your fears to life / Show me yours and I'll show you mine / Meet me in the woods tonight.

Pit Stop

Hungry Like the Wolf by Duran Duran | In touch with the ground / I'm on the hunt, I'm after you / Smell like I sound, I'm lost in a crowd / And I'm hungry like the wolf.

Press Play

Rivers and Roads by The Head and The Heart | And I guess it's just as well / But I miss your face like hell / Been talkin' 'bout the way things change / And my family lives in a different state.

Wolf Song by Caamp | Pack the bags / This time I am heading North / Left the racks / Won't need those where I'm going.

Ain’t It Fun by Paramore | Ain't it fun, ain't it fun? / Baby, now you're one of us / Ain't it fun, ain't it fun? / Ain't it fun?

Raise Hell by Dorothy | Young blood, came to start a riot / Don't care what your old man say / Young blood, heaven hate a sinner / But we gonna raise hell anyway.

Neon Moon (with Kacey Musgraves) by Brooks & Dun | Come watch your broken dreams / Dance in and out of the beams / Of a neon moon.

The One That Got Away by The Civil Wars | Oh, if I could go back in time / When you only held me in my mind / Just a longing, gone without a trace / Oh, I wish I never ever seen your face.

For Parker

seven by Taylor Swift | Please picture me / In the weeds / Before I learned civility / I used to scream ferociously / Any time I wanted.

[marygeldingm93]

My first fanfiction ever! I really like their love story and relationship, the fact that they are soulmates. I can't let them go. They inspired me to write again. 🍓❤️

I dedicate this fanfiction to @just-b-wilde. Thanks for your support.

PS: I will post it on AO3. Waiting for my invitation.

Strawberry greenhouse forever

Summary:

My alternate storyline of the strawberry greenhouse scene, when collecting scrap metal wasn't so important…

Notes:

A return to the happy days of reliving, the smell of strawberries in an alternate timeline and the bracelet gift that means so much. Survival, really?

I think, all of us want those supposed cut scenes, so I created alternative one for me and for you.

Song in this ff: Strawberries by folk band called Caamp - Track 5 on Boys (Side B)- I highly recommend listening to this song while reading this ff or during the specific scene.

English is not my language, so sorry for translate.

And last but not least, I would like to dedicate this fanfiction to JustBWilde and thank her for her support.

A few days after the first kiss between strawberries..

It was already autumn, the trees around the greenhouse have already begun to fall their leaves and decorate the paths around the building. A greenhouse and a small house with two rooms provides them with everything they needed for so long. A quiet place, the warmth of home and security. The greenhouse consists of a white metal, partly wooden structure and large window panes, along which stand numerous raised ridges with strawberries and a few pots with bush tomatoes. It has a glass roof through which the rays of the afternoon sun shine gently, warming Lila's contented face and the softly exposed caramel skin of her shoulder, where her sky-blue sweater has slipped off. Lila is sitting on the garden chair next to a gramophone, wearing a black dress with pink flowers and red-orange leaves that match the season. Her loose, shoulder-length hair frames the features of her face and her bangs fall softly into her eyes as she looks over the music records she found in the house left behind by its owner. She had finally managed to figure out why that gramophone wasn't working, she just needed to fix some sort of contact between a few wires. That's when she sees Five walking back into the greenhouse, she smiles and puts a record in the turntable- romantic old- timey music starts to play. Five holds two freshly hunted rabbits and walks through the double white doors into the greenhouse with a smile on his lips.

“Hey, someone did well today,” says Lila enthusiastically while he hangs two rabbits right next to the bunches of garlic.

“It was the snares you made, “he replies. “They are exceptional, “ with obvious admiration in his voice. Then, with a small look of surprise, he takes a glance at the spinning record on the gramophone, kneels down next to Lila, and then looks at her again, at the woman of his dreams, who also does not take her eyes off him. Proudly, Lila tells him: “I fixed it.” A genuine smile shines upon her face. Five glances at Lila than on the turntable and then back at her, as if he's not sure if this is the right moment..to...what he's been planning for a long time. He felt for this woman what he's felt for no one before: admiration, the need to protect her, the need to make her happy because she was worth it, worth all the trouble, all the hardship, all the pain, only with her could he truly be himself. Soulmates, flashes through his mind.

"Hey, I know that look. Out of it, " she says.Five looks at her with a bit of concern and then blurts out, “Okay”.

From his pants pocket, he pulls out a small package of brown cloth with something wrapped in it. Lila drops the plates on her thighs and reaches her hands up to it.

Lila asks in surpise,” What's this?”

Five looks at her intently and says, “Look inside”. He doesn't take his eyes off her face, the soft caramel skin and gentle smile, so many emotions churning inside him.

Lila is happy, for the first time since the birth of her beloved children, who are, always have been and always will be the most important beings in the world to her, she felt genuinely happy, seen just the way she is. He doesn´t want to change her, he doesn't want to be better than her, better than others, oh how she just loved him, she knew it even then.

Lila unwraps the cloth to find a beautiful handmade metal bracelet with braided wire. She twirls the bracelet in her hands a few times. “Where ´d you get this?”, she finally asks him. Five continues to stare intently at her face, Lila sees so much tenderness in his gaze. “I made it,” Five replies. There is a slight uncertainty in his voice, perhaps both concern and longing. A longing for her to appreciate him and return his feelings. Lila is disarmed at that moment, she smiles and leans toward him, their lips coming together in a tender kiss.

His lips taste sweeter than the strawberry jam with the homemade bread, which she baked this morning. Sweeter than their first kiss a few days ago. Astonishing.....

“You are so full of surprises,” says Lila.

Five puts the bracelet on the wrist of her right hand and says firmly but gently: “I aim to please.”

But suddenly, he straightens up and Lila is surprised. The music from the turntable keeps playing but Lila asks: “Hey , where are you going?” Five grabs his bag, grins mischievously and replies: “We just ran out of scrap metal.” Lila is a little confused, why he has decided that he has to go for scrap metal right now, but at that moment all she can think of is reply: “I will join you in a minute.”

“Okay, Love,” he says stepping out of the greenhouse and making his way along the path by the greenhouse to their subway station.

Lila leans against the back of the chair, chuckles warmly, and that's when she decides... She runs out of the greenhouse after Five, catching up with him just before the steps to the subway. She puts her hand on his shoulder tenderly, and that's when their gazes meet. And Lila says, “I think that scrap metal can wait for a while, don't you think?” Five smiles and just says: “You are right.” Lila steps closer to him, puts her right palm to his cheek and gently strokes him with her fingertips. At that moment chills run through his body, he closes his eyes for a moment, but Lila presses her lips to his and they kiss slowly and softly. She whispers in his years with velvety voice: “Come with me, love.”

Than she takes his hand, the bracelet on her right hand shines like sunset sun. This picture, hands in hands and bracelet makes him feel that maybe she really is his, she seems finally happy after all the struggles, tiring days and sleepless nights in alternative timelines and subway, and he's happy too.

Lila leads him back to the greenhouse, the leaves rustling beneath their feet, the air crisp and the last rays of sunlight still hugging the surrounding treetops. When they enter through the double wooden doors, Lila turns and asks him: “What about a dance? Would you dance with me?”

Five becomes unsure, dancing is not his prerogative. Killing maybe..But...Dancing?, he thinks over.

Meanwhile, Lila contemplates the records from the pile by the turntable..suddenly she looks up at him and sees the uncertain look on his face. “Five, it's just a dance, not a competition for a prize. No worries.”, she tells him reassuringly. Then she looks at the music records closely and says: “ The owner of this house is probably very fond of folk, there's Occie Eliot, Bears Den, Old Sea Brigade and Hollow Coves and....Oh, no way…. That one would be great.” She seems really pleased and tells him, “Its called Strawberries by band Caamp. So thematic for our greenhouse.” And five starts to think: She said..Our? Our greenhouse? Five is lost, lost in love and completely lost in her. She is everything he wants.

She starts up the record and pulls Five into the center of the greenhouse. Through the window panes , the last of the evening light streams in and caresses their faces. Lila smiles and says:” Give me your hands, Five.” She puts one of his hands on her hip and gently places her palm in his other empty palm. As the first notes of the song sound, they can hear the guitarist's fingers skim over the strings and voice singing smoothly. Lila starts to lead Five and smiles, they just dance in a circle and smile at each other for a while. Every now and then, Five steps a little awkwardly on the tips of her toes, looking down uncertainly, and that's when the words of the song come in: Be my light, sunrise laughing ’cause we stayed up all night. Be my map, and we'll leave with all the treasure we can grab, oh-oh. Lila says: ” Hey, look at me. Don’t worry? I am gonna be your map. I will lead you.” They move little in circles and she leads him. “Okay love”, he whispers in her ear. She puts her head on his chest and than quickly look at him. “I love this song,” she says..” He sings: be my house, strong and sturdy but far from town, oh. Be my home, just think of all the places we’ll go.”

He looks at her, eyes filled with joy and says: “It fits perfectly.”

But song continues Be my lake, summer sand and a strawberry milkshake. Be my pride, stay under my skin, don't let me take what is not mine. She looks at him and says determinedly: ” You are mine.”

… She is little bit scared to say it but than she takes the courage and blurts out: ” I want”,…but she does little pause in her mind too, little inhale and exhale …she can feel her heart beating very fast. She kisses him, this time little bit more passionately and than looks at his eyes, puts her hands on his chest than his shoulders, so he puts his hands on her waist and her hands goes under his jacket and let it fall partly on his elbows..”I want to be yours”, she says decidedly this time. He gasps a little. It was very surprising…

Be my blood, oh, I'd shoot the moon and it wouldn't be enough. Be my books, head on your shoulder with damn good looks. Song continues.

He returns her kiss with equal passion but then grows unsure and pulls away slightly. “ But Lila, I have …erh, I have never been with…”, he confesses.

She puts her palms on his cheeks, kiss him and says warmly: ”I know, love. Don’t worry. I ´ ll be your map, remember. I will lead you.” She smiles little bit and take his left hand to her breast and she puts one her hand around his neck and the other one in his hair and pulls him closer to her, she growls a little and kiss him passionately. Suddenly, she pulls away and takes off her sweater. Five is a little bit confused, everything is new to him, sensations and touches. Suddenly, she takes off her dresses and stands in front of him just in her underwear. She's beautiful. A goddess, Five thinks to himself.

The sun had already set but he could see her skin continuing to glow. She smiles at him mischievously: “Happy what you see, ha?”. He is petrified. He could feel the heat coursing through him, the hot blood coursing through his veins, his heart beating fast and slightly irregular.

What is this? Is it love? It was always her, he realizes. He is speechless.

Lila steps closer to him, pressing small kisses to his neck. She strips off his jacket and shirt and then takes off her bra. “You can touch me, Five,” she says with her velvety voice “ I am yours and you are mine, remember?.” He pulls her closer and starts to kiss her more intensely, like never before. He can feel in every inch of his body, that this woman is the right one.

But suddenly, she starts to giggle as he puts his hand under her armpit to her breasts, tickling her as he does so. He winces and pulls away slightly. “I'm ticklish, that's why.”, she assures him. He smiles and kisses her tenderly and than says: “Good to know, love. “

At the end of the song, they hear words: Be my hands, and I'll paint your picture, darling, the best I can. Be my heart, I've got you in the end, I wish I had you from the start.

Lila takes his hand and leads him to their bedroom...their first lovemaking is magical. The union of two souls and two bodies. They do not need more, in that moment she is his and he is hers. No alternate timelines or resolution to the next apocalypse. For now, this is their world. THEIR STRAWBERRY GREENHOUSE FOREVER...

[bellasbeats]

On & On & On - Caamp

The song I will be rating and reviewing today is “On & On & On” by the band Caamp. This song was released as Track 8 on their album “By and By” on July 26th, 2019. It was produced by Caamp, Evan Westfall and Taylor Meier. This was the song that introduced me to the band Caamp, and it is one of my favorites. I would give this song a 9/10, it has such a perfect early fall vibe to it. I love listening to it when I’m getting ready in the mornings or going on a walk. It’s a very sweet and lighthearted song, the singer is promising to his love interest that he will stay with her forever and no matter what, or “on & on & on.” 

[cementforourteeth]

Hitting hard. 14, 19, 26, 27, 30.

14:A song that you would love played at your wedding

19:A song that makes you think about life

26:A song that makes you want to fall in love

27:A song that breaks your heart

30:A song that reminds you of yourself

[betweenthings2]

music asks 5,6, and 13!!

Thank you for the ask!! I love these games so much, so the list is linked here if anyone else wants to see it.

5. is there a song that always makes you cry no matter what? what is it?

Probably Phoebe Bridgers' "Funeral" or "I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)." "Funeral" is so wonderfully sad and moving and I first heard it at some point during my first semester of college, which was fall of 2020, so everything was weird and scary and hard and so is starting college, so I kind of associate it with a hard time in life and it really fits some of those experiences. "I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)" is so desperate and I don't listen to it very often unless I'm really sad, so that's part of it, but I also sobbed when I saw it live for the first time, also at a point where I was really anxious and generally confused, so I set it next to those experiences in my head.

6. is there/what is a song that you secretly love but hate to admit it?

...I actually have a whole playlist of songs like this. What I'm going to give you, though, is "I-95 (The Asshole Song)." There are a lot of different covers of it, but my favorite isn't on Spotify anymore =( I think about this song regularly, usually when I'm driving.

13. what's an album cover that you would frame and put up in your house?

I think the art for A Black Mile to the Surface by Manchester Orchestra and Phoebe Bridgers' Punisher are both cool, and I also really like the little bear on Caamp's By and By. I'm definitely the type to use record/cover art as decor, but it would ultimately depend on the vibes of the space.

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Unit 07: Music inspired by Nature

Music is found in nature through the sounds of birds chirping, insects buzzing, animals grazing or howling, sound of water trickling down a stream, rain falling from the sky, and wind rustling through trees. If you listen carefully, you can hear nature all around you, playing its music. Throughout the years, songwriters and composers have included samples of nature in their music, bringing a sense of peace and comfort to listeners (Beck et al., 2018). Sounds of nature can be heard through real world experiences out in the forest, fields or even in your backyard. They can also be heard through artificial music production such as calming nature, or meditation rain music.

The Six Blind Men video put into perspective the differences in opinions that exist for nature interpretation. Some people look at nature and only see/hear the plants while others only see/hear the animals, but it is our role as nature interpreters to allow people to see nature as a whole, as an intertwined ecosystem filled with wonders. One of the ways to attain this is through music. Nature music or music inspired by nature can provoke feelings of calmness or serenity, while allowing us to appreciate all aspects of nature.

In the video by Ocean Mercier, I am reminded that we have always been connected to nature. Our ancestors used the stars as navigation systems, and understood the ocean for its waves and patterns leading them to new discoveries. We have always been interlocked with nature and are drawn to it for one reason or another. There is a reason why nature plays such a pivotal role in our music, we are connected to it. It brings a sense of light into our lives, the feeling of freedom when listening to it is due to the freedom we feel in nature. Our ancestors did the same.

There are so many artists that use nature in their music to relay feelings, the lumineers, Mt Joy, Caamp, Yoke Lore, Hozier, Vance Joy, Gregory Alan Isakov and so many more artists allow me to feel like I'm experiencing nature for the first time again. Bringing a sense of belonging along with excitement to be alive in such a world where we get to experience nature's wonders.

One of the songs that reminds me of nature is a song by none other than Tyler Childers, “Lady May”. At first listen it may just seem like a sad love song, but you'll hear him use imagery to paint a picture of trees, leaves, mountains and rivers. In this song, I think of him as being a tree in the forest and hoping for springtime aka the month of May to bring him warmth, therefore a love song to “Lady May”. I like this song because it is a sweet melody but it is written in a way that lets you interpret as you wish while subtly incorporating nature into it. 

I wouldn't want to forget about the amazing Hozier, he is a master at provoking feelings within his music. I really love all of his songs but my favourite has to be “Would That I”. The song just reminds me of what it feels like to be free, driving down forest winding roads with the windows down. The use of imagery in this song allows you to imagine your hair being a willow tree blowing in the wind. 

References:

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. Sagamore Publishing.

Hooykaas, A. (2024). ENVS*3000 Nature Interpretation course notes. Retrieved March 1, 2024, from https://courselink.uoguelph.ca/d2l/le/content/858004/viewContent/3640021/View

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Tuning into Nature: The Interplay of Music and the Natural World 🎶

When I lace up my hiking boots and venture into the wilderness, there's one companion I always make sure to bring along: music. To me, music and nature are inseparable companions on my journeys, each complementing the other in a beautiful dance of harmony. But where exactly does one find music in nature, and where does nature find its way into music?

Let's start with the first question: where is music in nature? Well, for me, music is everywhere in nature if you listen closely enough. It's in the gentle rustle of leaves in the wind, the rhythmic patter of raindrops on leaves, and the melodic chirping of birds at dawn. And for Gray et al. (2001), it's in the sounds of whales in the ocean and the countersinging of bird species such as the Socorro mockingbird. Nature has its own symphony, a harmonious blend of sounds that ebb and flow with the changing seasons. And now, let's experience a snippet of this symphony firsthand with a video I captured last April:

Immerse yourself in the serene melodies of nature at Starkey Hill Conservation Area in Puslinch, ON. 🌿🎶 Let this video transport you to a place where the beauty of the natural world takes center stage.

Conversely, where is nature in music? Nature's influence on music is undeniable. Many composers throughout history have drawn inspiration from the world around them, infusing their compositions with the sights and sounds of nature (Cooney, 2020). From Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" to Smetana's "The Moldau," nature's influence is woven into the fabric of classical music (Cooney, 2020). But it's not just classical composers who are inspired by nature; artists across all genres have been known to incorporate natural imagery and sounds into their music. Consider, for instance, Zach Bryan's "Smaller Acts," where croaking frogs and distant crickets blend seamlessly with the acoustic strumming of a guitar:

Direct video link: https://youtu.be/dM_aZOAeLso?si=XLqrweq4O2-lwyhd :)

But nature's influence on music goes beyond mere inspiration—it has been used to actually create music itself. For thousands of years, humans have utilized natural elements to craft instruments and compositions. One fascinating example is the discovery of prehistoric flutes made of animal bone in France and Slovenia, some dating back as far as 53,000 years ago (Gray et al., 2001). These ancient instruments provide tangible evidence of our ancestors' deep connection to the natural world and their desire to capture its essence through music.

Now, let's talk about those songs that transport us back to a natural landscape in an instant. For me, one such song is "Vagabond" by Caamp. The folksy acoustic guitar paired with the raw, emotive vocals instantly evoke memories of long hikes through the rugged terrain of Northern Ontario. There's something about the lyrics and the melody that perfectly captures the sense of adventure and freedom that comes with exploring the great outdoors.

Direct video link: https://youtu.be/XK3l7QtYeMA?si=WljC1ht2mmHRa9wt :)

Similarly, several songs by Mt Joy have the same effect on me. Whether it's the hauntingly beautiful "Silver Lining" or the anthemic "Sheep," their music has a way of whisking me away to the tranquil beauty of nature. It's as if each note is a brushstroke painting a vivid picture of rolling hills, towering pines, and crystal-clear lakes.

As for the context, well, I often find myself playing these songs on those long hikes in Northern Ontario that I mentioned earlier. There's something truly magical about being surrounded by nothing but wilderness, with only the sound of your footsteps and the occasional rustle of leaves to keep you company. And when you add the perfect soundtrack to the mix, it's like stepping into a scene from a movie – everything just falls into place, and you feel completely at peace with the world.

Overall, the relationship between music and nature is a deeply profound and endlessly fascinating one. Whether it's finding music in the sounds of nature or discovering nature within music, there's something inherently beautiful about the way these two elements intertwine. This interconnectedness resonates deeply with our ongoing dialogue on Indigenous value systems, which reject the notion of a strict division between culture and nature (Hooykaas, 2024). So the next time you find yourself out in the wilderness, take a moment to listen – you just might hear the sweet melodies of nature's symphony all around you🌷. Until next time!

Madison B.

References:

Cooney, D. (2020, May 15). Inspiration: An NSO Young People’s Concert about Big Ideas and Big Music. The Kennedy Center. https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/music/ypc/inspiration/

Gray, P. M., Krause, B., Atema, J., Payne, R., Krumhansl, C., & Baptista, L. (2001). The Music of Nature and the Nature of Music. Science, 291(5501), 52-54. https://link-gale-com.subzero.lib.uoguelph.ca/apps/doc/A69270354/AONE?u=guel77241&sid=bookmark-AONE&xid=fb9366a8

Hooykaas, A. (2024). ENVS*3000 Nature Interpretation course notes. Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://courselink.uoguelph.ca/d2l/le/content/858004/viewContent/3640021/View

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C!Wilbur is somewhere in this song