Posts Tagged ‘emotional goals’
Song Spotlight: “Stand By Your Man”
Mood: Weary, Angry (maybe) Themes: Loyalty, Forgiveness, Difficulties in Life Tempo: Moderate Genre/style: Country Ballad It’s funny how you can hear a certain song fifty times, and then hear it (or sing it) again in a different context, and it takes on a whole new meaning. “Stand By Your Man” was co-written by Tammy Wynette…
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Song Spotlight: “Yes, My Darling Daughter”
Mood: Nervous excitement Themes: Parenting, Moms and Daughters, Dating Tempo: Upbeat Genre/style: Big Band era I’ve been trying to think of a good song to highlight for Father’s Day, but the one that keeps coming back is a favorite from my Mother’s Day playlist. There’s a fatherly twist, though, so we’ll go with it. “Yes, My Darling Daughter” is a…
Read MoreSong Spotlight: “Smile”
Mood: Melancholy, Warm Theme: Smiles, Looking to the Future, Dealing with Difficulties Tempo: Moderate Genre: Ballad First, a few statistics. According to the CDC, approximately 20% of people age 55 and older experience some type of mental health concern. Depression is the most common mental health problem among older adults. Depression causes emotional distress, of…
Read MoreSong Spotlight: “Mama Tried”
Mood: Regretful, Defiant, Wistful Theme: Regret, Motherhood/Parenting Tempo: Moderately Fast Genre/style: Classic Country Mother’s Day is coming up in a few days, and in honor of the holiday, I’ve been sharing many songs about motherly advice and love with clients in music therapy. In fact, a few that I’ve spotlighted before work well for this holiday,…
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Song Spotlight: “When the Red, Red Robin (Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin’ Along)”
Mood: Cheerful, Jaunty Themes: Signs of Spring, Birds, Feeling Happy Tempo: Moderate (Andante) Genre/style: 1920s popular song Today’s song spotlight is one of my favorite songs to herald the coming of springtime. It’s also great for inspiring a cheerful mood. The song? “When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin’ Along”
Read MoreSong Spotlight: “Danny Boy”
Mood: Sentimental, Wistful Themes: Ireland, Saying Goodbye, Missing a Loved One, Death Tempo: Slow to moderate Genre/style: Ballad “Danny Boy” is one of those songs that is at once ubiquitous and mysterious. I’ve been singing this song a lot in the last week for music therapy sessions leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, and two clients reacted in ways…
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