Music Positivity Icebreakers!

@Fristo

Oooh Super amazing ice breakers, Fristo. Music is certainly something that connects people. ❤

I like the questions you mentioned and some more I can currently think of are:

♡ What's a song that reminds you of *you*?

♡ If you could dedicate a song to someone that makes you feel happy, which one would you choose?

♡ Would you rather listen to music without singing the song along, or sing louder than the artist? (Lol)

♡ Would you rather play your favorite song on an instrument of your choice, or sing it in front of an audience?

@Fristo

I sing throughout the day, everything I do, I can put to song. It makes my day joyful and bring happiness to those around me.

@Fristo

Which song never fails to uplift you?

Autumn Leaves by Ed Sheeran

What's the most amazing line from the song lyrics of one of your favourite songs?

"Love can change the world in a moment" What do I know? Ed Sheeran

Which positive emotions do your playlist songs carry?

Happiness, relief, good vibes

If you write a song about love and peace, what would be the first line of your song?

Love and peace is something that can never be found but worked twords

Which instrument do you play, or would like to learn and play?

I play the flute

What kind of music is especially good for your mental health?

Ed Sheeran

Who is your favourite lyricist or songwriter, and why?

If you can't tell I love Ed Sheeran. He has a story in his songs about every single aspect of his life. If you listen to his songs in order it's his life story. Some of it I relate to. He sounds like home to me

What classifies as good music, in your opinion?

Anything that sounds good. I'm very picky when it comes to music so if I don't like the song in the slightest bit I refuse to listen to it

What's the most essential element of music for you: the singer's voice, musical instruments, song melody, or song lyrics?

The lyrics and the instruments. The instruments set the tone and the lyrics tell the story. The voice and melody fall in place from there

Which song never fails to uplift you? Any Taylor Swift song or Microwaved popcorn or Sh*t by Bo Burnham XD

What's the most amazing line from the song lyrics of one of your favourite songs? "And I might be Ok, but I'm not fine at all" All too well (sad Autumn girl 10 min version) (Taylor Swift) and, "You have pointed out all my flaws again. As if I don't see them already" Mean (Taylor Swift)

Which positive emotions do your playlist songs carry? Some of the songs are more on the happy side and then some are angry but in a good way.

Which song melody do you love to hum? Often it's a Taylor Swift song

If you write a song about love and peace, what would be the first line of your song? Idk XD

Which song would you dedicate to someone supportive and kind to you? Must have been the wind (Alec Benjamin) to my best friend I can tell she is struggling with something herself but she doesn't ask for help and I can't ask because I don't ask for help either and she knows I'm struggling so she won't answer me.

Which instrument do you play, or would like to learn and play? I would love to play the harp it's just such an amazing instrument that sounds so heavenly and peaceful

What kind of music is especially good for your mental health? Any music lately because mum took my laptop away from me unless I'm doing schoolwork so any music is great. I miss music so much :'(

When is music not so good for you? When I relate too much to it (Lost boy, Ruth B and I can't carry this anymore, Anson Seabra atm)

What things and activities help make your life feel a beautiful melody? Reading or listening to music on the radio in the car XD

What's a song that reminds you of *you*? Lost boy, Ruth B and I can't carry this anymore, Anson Seabra

What's a timeless song in your mother tongue you feel happy listening to? I don't understand this XD

Who is your favourite lyricist or songwriter, and why? Taylor Swift, she writes her own music and they are all on her emotions which is very powerful and makes her vulnerable and I admire her deeply for that.

What classifies as good music, in your opinion? Anything but most classical music because I just can't seem to relate to it and sometimes get panicky when there are no actual words. Heavy metal it's just too chaotic for me.

What's the most essential element of music for you: the singer's voice, musical instruments, song melody, or song lyrics? The melody, vocal range, and meanings behind the lyrics and the voice.

Which language feels most musical when you speak it? I can only speak English XD

Any lullaby that puts you, or used to put you, to sleep? None I always screamed and cried for 2 hours until fell asleep.

What is your favourite festival song? I wanna wish you a merry Christmas Mariah Carey

Any children rhyme that you love or loved? itsy bitsy spider XD

@Fristo

......"what makes your life musical!"

I DJ as a hobby and on the side (gigs) for X-tra spending $$$$$$. :)

@Fristo

Bach's Brandeburg Concerto No. 5, First Movement. Haendel's Chaconne in G

Any Klezmer, Chardas, or Reggae music and a ton of Russian/Ukrainian, Welsh and Celtic folk songs

I sing to myself a lot as a comfort thing! The playlist I have on repeat (with lyrics in the songs) helps me feel empowered. I also listen to a very specific track when I'm sleeping or meditating, which is very calm, and is largely centered around the "Ohm" mantra!

I love this icebreaker post @Fristo! 🌻

What kind of music is especially good for your mental health?

- For me, classical music or smooth jazz put me in the most tranquil state 💙

Which language feels most musical when you speak it?

- French :D

Any children rhyme that you love or loved?

- "I'm a little tea pot short and stout 🫖 Here is my handle, here is my spout" xD

How do you attune yourself to the world around you?

- I use sound bowls 🥣 Usually outside when/if I can

@Fristo

What's the most amazing line from the song lyrics of one of your favourite songs?

"I have emotional motion sickness
Somebody roll the windows down"
- Motion Sickness, Phoebe Bridgers
I just love this song so much it's ridiculous at this point :P (Trigger Warning: mentions of trauma, drug/alcohol abuse)

Any lullaby that puts you, or used to put you, to sleep?

Oh, so many of them actually. The one I can remember most clearly goes like this:

لا لا لا لا گل مریم فدای تو می شم هر دم ..
لا لا لا لا گل نازم خودم رو من فدات سازم ..
لا لا لا لا گل یاسم تموم عمر به پات وایسم ..
لا لا لا لا گل مینا به عشق توست چشام بینا ..
لا لا لا لا گل شب بو تویی خوشرنگ تویی خوشبو ..
لا لا لا لا گل گل پونه بابات میاد زودی خونه ..
لا لا لا لا گل لادن همه خوبی به تو دادن ..
لا لا لا لا گل نعنا فدای اون قد رعنا ..
لا لا لا لا گل لاله دوست داریم من و خاله ..
لا لا لا لا گل چایی دوست داریم من و دایی ..
لا لا لا لا گل زیره چرا خوابت نمی گیره ؟
لا لا لا لا گل خشخاش بابات رفته خدا همراش ..
بابات رفته سوی کرمون تویی درد مرا درمون ..
لا لا لا لا گل فندق جهازت هست توی صندوق ..
لا لا لا لا گل سرخم مبادا تو بشی سر خم ..
لا لا لا لا گل سنبل عزیز من تویی چون گل ..
لا لا لا لا گلم هستی عزیز این دلم هستی ..

Rough translation from Persian to English:

La la la la tuberose flower, I would sacrifice myself for you every time..
La la la la my sweet flower, I would sacrifice myself for you any moment..
La la la la my jasmine flower, I'll stand up for you for all your life..
La la la la daisy flower, it's because of your love that I can see..
La la la la night flower, you are beautiful, you are fragrant..
La la la la spearmint flower, your father will come home soon..
La la la la nasturtium flower, I wish you all the best..
La la la la mint flower, I'd die for you, my graceful [child]..
La la la la tulip flower, auntie and I love you..
La la la la tea flower, uncle and I love you..
La la la la cumin flower, why aren't you falling asleep?
La la la la poppy flower, your father is gone, may God be with him..
Your father has gone to Kermoon*, you are the cure to my pain (the pain of the father leaving for Kermoon)..
La la la la hazelnut flower, your jahāz** is in the chest..
La la la la my red flower, don't you ever bow in submission or shame..
La la la la, my dear hyacinth flower, you are like a flower..
La la la la, you are my flower, you are the darling of this heart o' mine..
* name of a city in central Iran
** appliances, furniture, etc given to the bride and groom for their wedding. Traditionally collected and stored by parents since childhood/teenage years.

Which instrument do you play, or would like to learn and play?

I'd love to learn the piano someday :D (if I ever find the money to buy a piano, or afford tutoring sessions, or a place to put the piano in the first place *sigh*)

Which language feels most musical when you speak it?

My knowledge of how a lot of languages sound is limited really, since I don't know what most languages from Africa, Oceania and many other parts of the world sound like. Sooo, with that in mind, I'd go for Italian. Not necessary the most beautiful-sounding language (it's still up there for me, though), but definitely the most musical-sounding one I could think of off the top of my head 😄.

There are a lot of posts on this thread. If you ever came across mine and read it 'til the end, here, have a slice of cake and a cup of tea 🍰🍵

@Fristo The song "symphony " it's really a beautiful song! ♥