Sydney Compton
Music is the heartbeat of our world. It takes us to different places, brings us joy, reminds us of sad memories and so much more. We hear music and it bonds us with other people, and sometimes creates relationships. When listening, we often compare songs to older songs or figure out the sample beat they are using.
This article is an opportunity to be a time capsule of music for our generation. I will be sharing the top choices of music from 52 students with a reasoning for some, a few recommendations, and the best response for why a student loves music.
Just as a note, I am not ranking the music from my preferences, just in the order they were received. Starting with the top 52 choices of music from students.
Right Where You Left Me by Taylor SwiftBack in Blood by Pooh ShiestyKing of the Fall by The WeekndHonest by The NeighbourhoodWho Got Me by Alina BarazSmithereens by Twenty One PilotsBethlehem by Will ButlerANGEL OF SALVATION by GALNERYUSLittle Lion Man by Mumford and SonsPTSD by Pop SmokeDO A B***H by KaliThe Other Side of Paradise by Glass AnimalsOur Song by Rainbow Kitten SurpriseLove Story (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor SwiftBest I Ever Had by DrakeBetter Than Revenge by Taylor SwiftBruised Not Broken by MatomaGo Crazy by Chris BrownGlad You Exist by Dan & ShayRun by HozierDiana by Pop SmokeHoneybee by Head and the HeartBroken Clocks by SZAInvisible String by Taylor SwiftCarry On by XxxtentacionDon’t Blame Me by Taylor SwiftWhen a Man Loves a Woman by Michael BoltonFamily Don’t Matter by Young Thug20 Min by Lil Uzi VertYes I’m Changing by Tame ImpalaRhumba Man by Jimmy BuffetSqueeze by GhostmaneMonsoon by Hippo CampusI Think He Knows by Taylor SwiftI’ll Get Along by Michael KiwanukaFaith by The WeekndMake No Sense by NBA YoungboyWinter by MoneymanShotta Flow 5 by NLE ChoppaHeadache by GrouperVeridis Quo by Daft PunkSome Kind of Game by Against All LogicNo Body No Crime by Taylor SwiftLost In Yesterday by Tame ImpalaNew Slaves by Kanye WestThe Morning by The WeekndPaper Rings by Taylor SwiftWell-Rehearsed by The Naked and FamousYou’re So Cold by Two FeetStuck On You by Giveon Chiquitita by ABBAMay I by Flo Milli
All students had different reasons for these being their top music choice. Conor Van Santen (song Lost In Yesterday) says, “the meaning of the lyrics—that nostalgia is contagious and alters our real perception of the past.” Liv Gartlan (song No Body No Crime) says, “the rhythm is addictive and the vocals are haunting.” Maria Cieslarczyk (song Smithereens) says, “it’s beautiful and all of their music is so poetic and makes me feel alive and emotionally heard.” Julia Ouellette (song The Morning) says, “His lyrics are soft but the music is full if that makes sense?” Maasai Rodgers (song Honest) says, “It’s emotional, had a beautiful build in the beginning & is just *chef’s kiss*”
There were many recommendations as well from students, however I will list 10 random selections.
You by Barry Louis Polisar Rosetta by Chuck SuttonPockets Bigger by Flo Milli Rolling Stone by The WeekndBlue Tacoma by Russell DickersonViagra Boys by To The CountryDeath by The Naked and FamousAt My Worst by Pink Sweats and KehlaniIn the 90s by Qveen HerbyQuesadilla by Walk the Moon
If you need more music recommendations, Celia Searles (song Monsoon) says, “Tik Tok is a great place for finding music! There are a lot of users who dedicate their page to helping you find new/underground music in whatever genre you are into!”
*Note: 52 respondents were made up of 28 juniors, 12 seniors, 8 sophomores, and 4 freshman*