I'm Struggling...The Vinyl Records That Are Helping Me Cope
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video, I discuss the music that is helping me cope through a time of change in my life. Moving from Kentucky to Florida along with major home renovations has left me tired, stressed out and very discouraged. The albums I show in this video strike the perfect balance of allowing me to feel normal feelings of sadness while also lifting me up. Music has been a huge help for me during this exhausting time and I wanted to share these incredible records with you.
I also want to lift up the people of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky during this difficult time due to Hurricane Helene.
Simon & Garfunkel, Getz/Gilberto, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, The Beatles, Anne Wilson, Night Ranger, Bill Evans, and more are discussed in this video.
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Jazz works for me when I am in a sort of a down mood. Vocals and instrumentals. Music has truly been a blessing and gift my entire life because it has helped me cope with life.
I completely agree. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
Melinda, I think your video speaks to the way a lot of people are feeling today. These days seem overwhelming to many people because of the hurricane, wars, economic pressure and politics. Sometimes, I look at things and go where is the ray of sunlight? Thank you for sharing your feelings and giving folks a possible path to a little sunshine through music.
I hear you. We can't even go to the grocery store without feeling a sense of stress these days. Life is hard right now. The ray of sunshine lies in the things we hold dear. ♥️ I hope that things can turn around. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
To me it is ELO's Out of the Blue, it just lifts my spirits up when I am down, and I don't listen to the lyrics at all, it is always the music that moves me.
I LOVE Out of The Blue! I remember when it came out in 1977 and when I caught wind of a special blue vinyl, DJ only copy, I sought one out and actually FOUND a Near Mint copy on eBay for “a song”. Made my day!
I agree. Anything by ELO lifts me up. I love their music and I grew up when they were always on the radio. ❤️ Thank you and take care.
I agree I do love my ELO ....their Discovery album is so packed full of great songs...my favorite being Last Train to London.
@@marcelogutierrez1537 , good choice. ELO was on a roll from 1975 to 1979. I also love their take on Roll Over Beethoven. You can almost picture little feud between the orchestra conductor and a rock quartet brimming as they switch between Chuck Berry’s classic and Beethoven’s Fifth!
There's a lot of great music on Out of the Blue.
Thank you Melinda, this was a really great video. Just when I was giving up on vinyl videos, you actually made a video with substance. A tiny peek at how you are doing and how music helps you get by (with a little help from your friends). Some of the choices really hit home. Petty Sothern Accents was the LP that was released the year I moved away from home for the first time as a kid. Man, there is a lot of depth on that record and it still sounds fantastic. I remember when I moved from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest. Seems like after the thrill started to wear off, I got pretty homesick and really struggled for six months or more. Sounds similar to the mood you described. Not really homesick, I just was down. But just like springtime I came back - so chin up little sister. I remember a couple LP's from that rather sad time in my life. They have really stuck with me through the years and have now become like Night Ranger is to you. Neil Young - Freedom and the Traveling Wilburys, Volume 1 hit right in the midst of my sadness. I was also really into the Grateful Dead - In the Dark. To this day when I spin those records I feel stronger.
Funny how music can help change your mood and perspective ... here's to brighter days!
Thank you so much for the sweet pep talk. What you said is true. I don't know that I'm homesick but I do miss friends and familiar places. ♥️ The Traveling Wilburys Vol 1 would be an excellent record to listen to right now. Thank you for the kind words. Take care. 🤗
The Final Cut leaves me in a pool of tears every time I listen! I’m with you there! When I’m down, I turn to the record that Paul made when he was down - McCartney. And also Tug of War and Ram. These records give me hope! Hope you feel better!💐
Thank you! Wonderful suggestions - especially Tug of War. ❤️ Take care. ❤️🤗
Simon and Garfunkel is "Mr. Rogers" for adults. I bought Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme when it first came out. It is to this day one of my favorite albums of all time.
That's probably my favorite album by Simon and Garfunkel as well but they have great songs on every album they made. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Moving is a giant stresser. Glad you didn't get hurt by the weather. Hope things are getting better. Time should take care of it, Good luck !!!
We're very fortunate that we weren't in the path of the hurricane. Whatever I am dealing with is nothing compared to the people involved in that. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
Moving is horrendously stressful....I look at my house and I"m like no way......
Sad: Hawkwind
Happy: Hawkwind
Angry: Hawkwind
Frivolous: Hawkwind
… I think you get my drift!
(Yes, an acquired taste, but they hit my spot every time).
Thank you! I need to play Hawkwind. ❤️ Take care. 🤗
@@williambailey4879 Hmmm… I never heard of them
Can't beat Hawkwind, man.
That list works for Ministry and Metallica also. 😃
When I'm down I tend to gravitate to music that reflects my mood rather than something uplifting.Maybe some Johnny Cash American Recordings or Neil Young,Willie Nelson ,Kris Kristofferson or some Jazz from Miles Davis,John Coltrane or Wayne Shorter.There is music for every mood.
Hope the blues lift for you soon Melinda,moving house is no doubt exciting but also very stressful I'm sure it will all settle into normality soon.
I'm so ready for a normal routine again. ♥️ Thank you for the encouragement. Thank you and take care. 😃
So very true...music is the greatest of the arts...universal. For nearly a year after my mom passed on, there were a couple of records I could not listen to...very emotional at the time, today, these same records bring back joy...in reminding me of the time we enjoyed these selections! My records bring me positivity and upliftment!
I’m reentering vinyl collecting. I’m noticing the creators are so much more positive and supportive than other areas of entertainment interest. Many are very angry and negative and focus on the worst in everything. Yeah, there’s worst albums here and there, but thats ok because there is so much love.
Thank you.
Collecting records is a happy hobby. The people here in the vinyl community are extremely kind. There's no sense in getting too negative. This is a hobby that is supposed to bring you joy and I wish you all the best. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
I'm a big fan of Carole King and James Taylor Live at the Troubadour. It was recorded in 2007, and it has this feeling of being reunited and hanging out with old friends in just kind of an intimate setting. Gives you all kinda feels. I think you would enjoy it. Also, I love Night Ranger and Midnight Madness. There are lots of good songs on that album, but my standout is "Rumors in the Air." Take care!
Rumors In The Air is a good song 🤗❤️ I'll have to check out the James Taylor/Carole King performance. I don't know how you could go wrong with both of them together. Thank you and take care.
So sorry that you’re struggling but it’s totally understandable considering all the upheaval you’ve had to deal with over the last year, thank you for having the courage to share
I hardly ever comment on TH-cam videos but I felt moved to send you positive thoughts and prayers to you, I’m glad that music is helping you through all this
“In my life” is my favourite Beatles song, I’m so sorry for your loss
Wishing you and your family all the very best for the future
In My Life is one of the best Beatles songs and that is saying a lot. I'm glad we were able to play it for dad. 🤗 Thank you for the understanding. It has been a tough transition and a lot of hard work. Thank you and take care. ❤️
I just got my electric power back after it was gone for a week and I had no Internet axcess! I had to throw out the food from my Fridge too! It all went rancid! I’m listening to my favorite music to cope!
Trees were torn down and one got toppled next block over! Luckily nothing got too close! One lady’s ceiling came down and thank God she wasn’t hurt! I’m sure it was terrifying though! 😮
How did it go by you? You seem okay!
Thankfully, we didn't receive a lot of damage. There was some flooding in parts of our city but that was it. It's a shame you had to clean out your refrigerator. Food is so expensive to have to replace. Best wishes to you and that poor lady that lost her ceiling. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Hi Melinda- Your videos convey a sense of calm, joy, and love. Thank you!
Thank you very much. 🤗❤️ Take care.
Glad to hear you and yours were safe after Helene, wow that one was huge, I lived in Valdosta for a while, and my mother built a house in the mountains outside Ashville, hard to believe the devastation is so far spread, Stay safe during Milton, prayers for the entire affected area.
What happened to Ashville was unbelievable. So sad. I hope that this hurricane loses momentum and spares everyone in its path. We will definitely feel the effects but we aren't in the path. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Hang in there--you *will* get through this! Music has great healing and empowerment capabilities, and it's great that we have music to turn to at various points in our life. It's not like I try to push feelings away, but I always turn to music that is in opposition to my mood when things are at a low point or I am stressed, and it always helps. I hope you can do the same!
I'm also glad you escaped most of Helene. We are up here watching news reports of places we have visited (especially Asheville) and we can't believe how much has been damaged from this storm. It is heartbreaking.
I enjoyed your video on sympathetic mood albums. It's a great tonic to play those records that hit the right note. There is a mind set that you should play happy upbeat music when you are feeling down, definitely not your approach is the one I use in this situation. I have some records that I listen to in this situation which are invaluable, Roy (UK)
We're so grateful that we weren't in the path of the hurricane. My heart breaks for those poor people. 💔
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate the encouragement. Take care. ♥️🤗
If something is too happy, I can't relate to it at this moment in my life. I need a good mix of emotion and uplift. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Abba are always worth a listen. Not always happy songs, but well made and you do end up singing along to.
Agreed. I grew up listening to Dancing Queen but The Winner Takes It All is my favorite. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
Abba is grace...a balm for the heart
Hi Melinda I must say I have noticed something wasn’t right I can see the pain in your eyes, you have been through a busy period and dealt with people letting you down with the move, enjoy your collection and time with your friends and family they will get you through this rough patch
Thank you so much for the encouragement. 🤗❤️ Take care.
What a beautiful, timely video this is! With everything that's been going on in our southern states, bringing music into our tragic situations of grief, despair, loss, heartbreak, depression, distress, etc., etc. while not making us whole or completely healing us, can certainly help mitigate things and assist us and our families in facing our daily struggles & attempts to move/live on. Always love your sensitive content, Melinda. Namaha, 🕉
Thank you for the kind words.y heart breaks for the people that were in the hurricane's path. The stories are so sad. The images are just devastating. My worries are nothing compared to theirs. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
We just had Hurricane Helene destroy are city of Augusta. 10 days without electricity. I hope You are in a safe place when Milton goes through. So refreshing to see your videos again. Thank you!
I'm so sorry for what you and your city have been through. It's unreal. I think we are in a safe spot but unfortunately it's never a certainty. I hope your life can resume normalcy as soon as possible. Thank you and stay safe. ♥️🤗
Thanks for talking about the rebel album, I've listened to some of her music, I had never heard of her. Great artist. Very uplifting. Keep your head up. My goto artist is elvis presley when I need to feel better. I had a stroke last Dec. Listening to elvis got me through a hard time in my life. Thank you for your passion for music. God bless you.
Elvis is definitely an artist to rely on. His music and voice are uplifting. I still have my mom's Elvis Gospel record. ♥️ Anne Wilson is really good and her music can be fun and also emotional. Thank you and God bless. ♥️🤗
No matter how great our life is, we can still get a little down. I’m just thankful that music is something that can lift our spirits in a healthy and positive way. So here’s a few good examples for me. KISS Rock and Roll Over, because it takes me back to when I first got the spark to start collecting music. Another one is Styx Grand Illusion with songs like “Come Sail Away” imagining flying into space for an adventure, or “Man in the Wilderness” reminding me that we can all feel a little lost at times and the title track “Grand Illusion” because it reminds me that the things that society tells us we need isn’t what will always make us happy. Other times I want to be transported back to a time when I got to see a concert and the artist made a live album from that tour. A couple of examples is Pink Floyd Pulse which I seen that tour in Chicago and Van Halen Right here Right now and I seen that tour in St. Louis. Concert have always been my happy place, because I love the interaction and energy shared by the band and the fans. I was able to see a great show last Sunday in St. Louis at Bush Stadium, Sting and Billy Joel. It was supposed to be on Friday night, which was my birthday, but it got moved because of weather. That really lifted my spirits and finally got to see 2 artists that have provided a lifetime of music. I actually found out this week that I won a pair of tickets to see Blue Oyster Cult this Friday and me and my Son are going to that concert. Another band that hadn’t seen yet, so I’m excited. Talking about music with people is also something that lifts my spirits and that’s what makes your channel great. Maybe I should have said having a conversation with someone, since in this case I’m listening. ❤️Night Ranger also for the same reasons, so don’t apologize for liking them. They can give us a nice melodic song to make us feel happy or rocking tune to get our hearts racing, but most of all they contribute to “The Secret of my Success” 🤔😊
I love your suggestions. Rock & Roll Over is a fantastic record and so sentimental. You got to go to some amazing shows. I saw that same VH tour in other cities but was in St Louis to watch their final tour. ♥️ I'm so glad I did. Congrats on winning BOC tickets. Wow! Sting and Billy Joel would be an insane show. Thank you and take care.
Moving to another state is one of the most stressful things I've ever done.So i know to some extent what you are going through.Things will eventually normalize.💜✌️🙏
Thank you. I've never lived in another state and didn't realize how much we had put on ourselves by moving and renovating the house at the same time. It feels like it may never end. I like my new town but I also miss my old friends. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
I have thought about this topic before and I seem to go back to a handful of albums that put me in a good mood:
1. Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells a Story
2. Bryan Adams - Reckless
3. Paul Simon - self-titled
4. Jim Croce - You Don't Mess Around With Jim
5. Steve Winwood - Back In the High Life
I like those choices. ♥️ I haven't listened to Reckless in a while. I need to play it. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Hey Melinda, sorry that you've been a bit down and a bit overwhelmed. I certainly get it. House moves are stressful enough without piling on the additional issues you had with furniture delivery delays and house renovations too. I go back to a time just over 2 years ago, having experienced a house move, a short lived marriage and another necessary house move. I felt like I'd hit a wall emotionally & mentally and actually took time off work to just catch my breath and chill out. I saw my doctor, got some help and that made the difference. Yes there was yet a 3rd FURTHER house move but that allowed me to subsequently settle more and even saw the introduction of my beautiful Cavoodle, Wanda. Yes things aren't totally how I want them, partially due to my own 'lack of motivation' or maybe a shift in priorities. But my life is much better now as you've no doubt noticed. 😊 Those bad times were a fleeting period. I was blessed to have family and friends to help me too. But you tell yourself that it won't always be this way and push through it. Music is personal and it can have therepeutic qualities. Thankfully you've found your 'therapy' through it. Hope things improve for you. Keep up the videos. I finally made another, Beatles related one recently which was enjoyable but personal (I'd welcome your thoughts on it - I need to make more 😊). Love your work as always. Take care. Stay safe. Best wishes to you and yours. 😘❤️
You're so inspiring and I love seeing you with that smile on your face. You and Wanda are a very cute couple. I bet you are very tired from all of the moving. Hopefully, you are settled now. Thank you for the kind words. 🤗♥️ Take care.
@@MelindaMurphythanks but I hope you mean my partner Kate lol. But yes Wanda's cute too 😊😊
Melinda- so good to see you escaped the recent Florida storm..and it is so sad for those that lost so much throughout the South. Thank you for the opinion on how vinyl makes you feel better during this period; The “ BookEnds” album is a special one for me, but I cannot play any vinyl at this time, due to my loss of joy. Jazz is my medium, but I hope you overcome your “struggle” soon. Great perspective on the healing of music!
Thank you for the kind words. We were very fortunate to miss the path of the storm. We had strong winds and that is all. It's so sad to see what happened to others. 💔 Take care.
Melinda, I love your Channel. We appreciate much of the same music and your story is similar to mine. I just relocated to northern Utah from DFW. While, it's much more beautiful, less congested, and safe, I am in a bit of mourning. Leaving my home state of 57 years and also losing both parents last year. In regards to your post, I find that instrumental music (smooth jazz/new age) helps me understand where I'm at as well as soothing me. Believe me, I'm a classic rock fan, but something changed this year due to life circumstances. I was in Waco at the hospice when my Mom passed. The next day I went to the half price books clearance store and picked up over 50 cds for $1 or less. I connected with bands such as Spyro Gyra, Larry Carlton, the Rippingtons, etc...Sometimes, there are no lyrics that will help me only sounds which touch me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks for sharing your story. Music Heals the Soul!
Music truly does heal a broken heart. ❤️ I'm sorry you lost your mom. I am similar in age and have always lived in the same area so leaving has been a huge change. I do love my new city but I miss friends and family. Hopefully in time we will feel at home again. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
It's understandable to be physically and mentally drained after doing so much in a short period of time. Be easy on yourself. You deserve grace. I have had a struggle this year, myself. I am diabetic, and my doctor has been changing my medications and I was allergic to one and got sicker and my mental health struggled... one record that made me feel better is the new record by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. It's called "Wild God", and I especially enjoy the title track. It builds to this grandiose layered instrumentation.
Thank you for the suggestion. I have been very busy and I hope to have some rest soon. I'm very fortunate to have my health and that's something I don't take for granted. Hopefully, you are now on the right path with your medication. Take good care of yourself.🤗 ♥️ Thank you.
Smashing Pumpkins Gish, and Siamese Dream.The lyrics, guitar rhythms, everything about those albums. Gets me motivated, and feeling good no matter what’s happening. I just get a great rush every time I hear them.
Definitely my go to albums. And yes, I love the Night Ranger albums, takes me back every time I hear them !
It's great to have records that can pour new positive energy into your soul. ♥️ I'm glad to hear from other Night Ranger fans. They don't get the respect they deserve. Thank you and take care. 🤗
Great video Melinda,you certainly picked some great records to help you along,think music has helped all of us at sometime. Feel for what you are going through but would say when you look at the big picture you have a great time ahead with a wonderful family and great surroundings,look after yourself. Kindest Graham.
I love a positive attitude. I need to have one more often because you are exactly right. I hope to get out of this funk soon and just start enjoying life. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
MUSIC HEALS, ESPECIALLY ON VINYL. I KEEP A HEFTY VINYL COLLECTION IN MY APARTMENT, AND I'M BLESSED TO HAVE IT.
That's awesome. Music does heal. We are blessed to have our collections. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
I turned 70 last week and I just cant believe it. I wasn't surprised but I wasn't expecting to be depressed over night. I hate getting old as there is absolutely nothing positive about it. So I listen to merry tunes like "I Cheat the Hangman" by Doobie Brothers and albums like "Secrets of the Beehive" by David Sylvian. "Bookends" is high on my list and has been so since it was first released. Pat Metheny gives me some comfort though. I even took out the Playstation 2 that my son left behind many years ago and started playing Final Fantasy 12. A bit of distracion. Tace care Melinda and try and enjoy music and life.
I understand. Just take comfort in knowing that we are all getting older if we are able to have a full, long life. ❤️ To be honest, 70 no longer sounds old to me. Maybe 80 but not 70. Lol. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
@@thomasroth4533 Actually there IS something great about being 70; RETIREMENT! That is my ultimate goal in life because I hate having to go to work every day. BTW, I am 62 now
@@kingelvis1956 I feel you! I don't know where you live but I took out my pension when I was 65 and after working as a free lance journalist I have quite a low pension. And you know, the first thing I did was to throw away my alarm clock. I wish you a happy retirement whenever i comes.
@@thomasroth4533 Thank you very much. I’m so tired of the same, redundant “Groundhog Day” grind!
Frank Sinatra always puts me in a good mood. I cannot help but feel joy when I hear his magnificent voice gracefully navigate each note.
Very true! Frank can do the trick. ❤️ Thank you and take care.
You are a treasure in the viny community and your videos are fantastic!
Wow! Thank you for such a kind compliment. You made my day. ♥️🤗
Thank you for doing this video, Melinda! I think we can all relate in some form or fashion…The one record that has always gotten me through anything is Van Morrison’s “Poetic Champions Compose”…He is at his jazziest and most introspective on this record, especially on songs like “Spanish Steps”, “Celtic Excavation”, “Alan Watts Blues” and the stunningly lovely “Someone Like You”…But his crowning glory achievement is the plaintive “Did Ye Get Healed?”, which gets me deep down in my soul every time! I will also give a shout-out to Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On?” and Stevie Wonder’s “Inner Visions”…When I think no one understands how hard people are struggling in the world, I put those on and realize there are others who get the struggles of life, the pain, the fighting, the grief and the trials and tribulations of the world…It makes me more determined than ever to lead with love and keep the faith! Some records are just that way…Jazz also works and I can think of a few by Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Pharoah Sanders, Eddie Henderson, Grant Green, Kenny Burrell, Lou Donaldson, Lonnie Liston Smith, Bob James and Roy Ayers that operate in that same vein…A great video that I’m sure you could do a companion “Part Two” to, if you thought about it…There are SOOO many healing records in the world!
You named some fantastic artists and songs. The jazz artists really do the trick♥️. I will need to check out that Van Morrison song. ♥️ I do enjoy his music. Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda.
Good to know you’re safe.
I’m 58, and I was diagnosed with an incurable, genetic illness in 2020. There is no medication either.
Right now I can’t speak or walk or write.
I’m not expected to see next summer. But music is THE BEST therapy.
I love ‘Cosmic Thing’ and ‘The Final Cut. But I keep happy/sad emotions completely separate from my ACTUAL inner self, and just let the music move me.
Take care.❤
(I’m saving [4 months] for new $5000 speakers so I’m mentally driven for a few months and don’t dwell on the new year)
I'm so sorry for what has happened. That saddens me deeply.❤️ Your name is one I have seen in the comments for a long time. I hope you are able to get those speakers and that they bring you so much joy. I will include you in my prayers. Best wishes and love to you. ❤️🤗
@@MelindaMurphy I'm mentally great to be honest (music gives me that). Just *physically* awful. But I'm positive as heck.
(also my secretary years back was Mel Murphy too😜😜😜)
I hope your world gets brighter soon Melinda! these are the albums i play when the blues come calling.
1) Bob Dylan- Blonde on Blonde
2) Love- Forever Changes
3) Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland
4) Tom Waits- Mule variations
5) Mark Lanegan - Has god seen my shadow? an anthology 1989-2011
6) The Doors- 1st album
7) Richard Thompson - Mock Tudor
8) Jeff Buckley- Grace
9) David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust and the spiders from mars
10) Neil Young- On the Beach.
Incredible list. I do need to listen to that Neil Young album. I love that album cover but haven't listened to the music yet. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
Loving my bookends mofi that you made me aware of. It really does hit a lot of emotions upon listening. The increased fidelity really opens up the stereo imaging and you can hear all the instruments clearly! Thanks Melinda!
Exactly! They did an incredible job on this. The sound is superb. ❤️ Thank you and take care.
For me, I tend to go back to seventies music as it takes me back to my childhood memories and it is soothing to me. Albums I gravitate towards are: Billy Joel- The Stranger, The Best of Bread, Jim Croce - Photographs & Memories. Linda Rondstandt - Heart Like a Wheel. These usually help me if I want a warm bath, a mug of nice warm tea, to curl up in bed to sleep, or if I need just to be melancholy. Sending you hugs!
I love those choices. Bread is fantastic but Everything I Own brings me to sobbing tears every time I hear it. I have no idea how they were able to record that beautiful song without having a complete breakdown. Lol. I also find comfort in those mellow 70's tunes. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
Afternoon Melinda. So sorry your feeling the way you are, but I guess with all that you have been through, it is not surprising that it has taken its toll. I'm so chuffed you find comfort in your music and it helps to allow your feelings and lift them as well. I think you both have been very brave to do what you have done and make such big changes in your life. Trust that given time things will slot into place. All feelings are relevant to that person at that time. Yes, in life some people have a hard time, but that does not take away how things are making you feel. I tend to grab my Nat King Cole albums when I need a comforting hug from my music, he always sings so easily. Wishing you all the best Melinda, Floss.
I'm too old for all of this. Lol. It's been exhausting and I am hoping I can find some normalcy soon. Change is hard. Thank goodness for music. I appreciate your kind words and understanding. Take care. 🤗❤️
Melinda, as you I’m sure are aware, moving can be one of the most stressful events in one’s life. And your move was made even worse by the dreadful experience you had with your mover. My advice is slow down, take it one day at a time. If you feel yourself getting hurried or stressed, take a deep breath or two, put on some music and take a break. I’ve moved 23 times and I know that this too shall pass. We are all out here pulling for you!
Thank you for acknowledging how hard moving can be. I sometimes question why I am feeling so down and dispirited. This has been such hard work and the movers made the experience so stressful. I still don't feel quite at home. With the amount of times you have moved, no doubt you have felt this way many times. Thank you for your encouragement. Take care. 🤗❤️
Jazz always gets me through the winters here in Michigan. something about it.
Music, watching films, playing my guitar and reading are all meditative for me. Hang in there Melinda!
Absolutely! Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
thanks for sharing, enjoyed this video and the discussion. I play a lot of the same records when I feel low energy or sadness.
Thank you very much. ❤️🤗
Sorry to hear you've been struggling. You've had a lot going on in your world recently. I'm glad you managed to find some solace in your music. It is honestly a great way of getting through hard times. I have M.E. which limits what I can do but I try to find some energy to listen to music. Unfortunately I haven't been able to listen to vinyl as I've just had 2 migraines back to back which have depleted my woeful supply of energy so it's been streaming for me since Saturday. Hopefully tomorrow I might be able to put my vinyl back on. I hope the light goes back on in your world soon and until it does be kind to yourself.
I'm sorry to hear about your migraine. They can be so devastating. I have had a couple so I understand. Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm ready to start feeling like my old self again. This move has definitely been hard. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
Thanks so much for mentioning the folks affected by the hurricane in the western part of my state, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and beyond💙💙💙 some of whom I'm still waiting to hear from, I'm so glad we made it! And are here to enjoy the music. Thanks so much for the suggestions, all cool in their own right
I hope you hear from those you care about very soon. What a scary thing to happen. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
Hi Melinda. I can't remember if you said you were on the West coast of Florida or the East Coast. If you are on the Southern West coast, please take extra precautions and if you are within 10 miles of the coast, make sure you don't have any electronics or records lower than 24" from the floor. Even when they are in plastic sleeves they still get destroyed from mold and tiny leaks in the plastic covers. This is what we deal with quite often in Florida and nobody ever gets "Used to it". Take care.
Thank you for the tip. We are on the East Coast so we won't be getting the worst of the storm but we never know for sure what will happen. Stay safe and take care. 🤗♥️
After my wife passed, I couldn't and didn't listen to any music for a very long time. Music has always been the most important hobby/interest/love of my life. To me, music has always been celebratory. Good times! There was nothing to celebrate and hearing sad songs (of which there are many) was the last thing I wanted to hear. When I slowly started listening to music again; 1960's Psych became my therapy music. I'm a "Rocker", but rocking out wasn't going to do it. Psych music doesn't require you to think about the music, nor do you have to concentrate on lyrics. You can just let your mind drift. The Music Channel "Relaxing Vibes" is very therapeutic. I don't know all of your struggles, but you're fortunate to have a TH-cam Channel for emotional support. I'm glad you have all of those support albums, but music also stirs up emotions that isn't always what a person's mind really needs. But, whatever helps your struggles. I've found that life itself is way more important than my life long album collection and all of my beloved songs. Sometimes a person just needs to turn the music off and let the mind rest. Birds chirping is very relaxing and wonderful music! Peace and quite is very underestimated.
I'm so sorry for your loss. That would be so heartbreaking. 💔. You're right, there's really no music that can help with that big of a tragedy. I'm glad that in time you were able to listen to some 60's psych music.
I am very grateful for my channel and especially my viewers. I do feel a great sense of connection here. My channel feels like a music loving support group.
I appreciate your kind words and great advice. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
@@MelindaMurphy Thank you for your beautiful response. I try to keep my comments brief but sometimes it's hard to. We have spoken before. I told you about the song "Spellbound" from the Poco album after you reviewed that album. That was our song and it's now a part of our monument. From the first time I viewed your Channel, I can tell you're tired and stressed. I say that with concern in my heart for you. You seem to respond to all your comments for every video that you do. I understand how you feel you need to do that, but that must be a huge task on a daily basis. Maybe you could do a video sometime for all of your viewers on how you're just going to do a love ❤ emoji for a while to everyone's comments. It would take some pressure off of you. I don't know all of your struggles, but you have your family and your home and you're a lovely person. You're going to be fine. Take care of yourself. It's the only way to get back to being yourself.
I listen to anything Heart, non stop for days! It works! Feel better! You've got this! :)
Heart can definitely lift up spirits. ❤️ Thank you for the encouragement. Take care.
I’ve been following you and your advice and I’ve not been disappointed, I needed to replace my vintage receiver and I made sure to buy the emotiva amp and preamp you have and it’s great, now I’m going to have to buy some mofi records you just recommended.
I'm so glad you are happy with your new Emotiva equipment. They make quality equipment and they are a wonderful company. ❤️ The MoFi's will sound even better with the Emotiva equipment. Thank you and take care.
Not just listening to music, but the medium as well makes a lots of psychological happiness and uplifting to my mind and ears
I agree. Thank you very much. ❤️🤗
Another one of your excellent, thought provoking videos!
One album which always puts a smile on my face, when I play it is "Moog Power" by Hugo Montenegro. All but the title song are covers, but they all great arrangements and vocals! You can hear it on TH-cam. I bought my copy when it came out in 1969. You just might want to get your own copy.
I'll have to check it out. I use TH-cam often to check out music. Thank you and take care. ❤️❤️
We all struggle at times in life. I know you’ve been through so much. It will get better!
It's been an exhausting process. I know so many people going through so much more though. I need to move forward and be grateful but it's hard. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
@@MelindaMurphy if you have Jesus Christ as lord and savior you can get through so much! Hugs my dear friend take care of yourself. 🤗❤️
Thanks for the video Malinda. Moving takes a lot of physical and emotional energy. I'm glad that the music you referenced is helping you cope. Albums and or artists that have helped me when I've struggled are: Bookends (a favorite for many years); Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young; Divine Discontent by Sixpense None the Richer; Sweetheart of the Rodeo by the Byrds (or anything by them); Revolver by the Beatles (or any of their music); The Beach Boys, esp. Pet Sounds; Jars of Clay, esp their self titled album; Infidels by Bob Dylan; The Jao Gilberto album you mentioned; etc. Best wishes as you adjust to living in Florida and make new connections with others.
Fantastic suggestions. I love that Sweetheart of the Rodeo was included. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
I never looked for comfort in music. The music I generally like is not necessarily comforting but rather admirable. When I am struggling, I am struggling. Only when suffering ends is that I return to music and continue to celebrate its brilliance...
I can understand that too. 🤗 We all handle things differently. Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, CSN&Y The Doobie Brothers have all got me through hard times along with many many Rock bands music heals, great video and glad you and your love ones are safe ❤️
I agree. I need to play the CS & N couch album. I know that isn't what you are referring to but I do think that one hits the right notes for me. ❤️ Thank you and take care.
A album that always cheers me up, is the who sell out fun album makes me smile
I was very reassured when I saw that you uploaded a new video.
I know we don't know each other personally but I was really afraid that something bad had happened to you and your family.
Mother Nature is unpredictable and it frightens me how helpless we are sometimes in the face of it.
Thank you so much for your kindness and concern. We are all doing well. We had a scary night of strong winds but were spared the worst of it. Take care. 🤗❤️
I’m sure it’s overwhelming. Prayers coming your way. Music 🎼 always helps me through the rough times in my life. Thank God for music 🎶.
Thank you very much. 🤗❤️
Moving to another state can be such an emotional rollercoaster. This was something I listened to a lot when we were moving to TX. Styx - Nothing Ever Goes as Planned (Paradise Theater). I've been known to listen to this cut over and over. Hugs to you!
Moving is hard. Thank you for acknowledging that. It's good to hear from people that understand. I love Styx so that's an excellent suggestion. ❤️ Hugs to you. Take care.
A year or two from now, once all the stress is gine, you'll look back with nostalgia about this time in your life. And every time you play this records in the future, they're going to remind you of this time.
I agree. The Anne Wilson record I discussed will definitely bring me back to this time. We have been playing it as we went back and forth from Kentucky to Florida. It's definitely going to mark this time in our lives. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
Listening habits are to me an endless source of fascination. I still use my old iPod Classic at work, and today I was going through the W section. Three albums by Warren Zevon, one by Warrant, and two by 1980s German heavy metal band Warlock. Music is endless and there will always be more great material out there to discover. Thank you to Melinda for another terrific video, I try to watch them all as they get uploaded.
I've heard of Warlock but I don't know their music. Warrant and Warren are both awesome. ♥️🤗 I still have my old iPods as well. I still play my Christmas music through one of them. Thank you and take care.
Love Doro (Warlock). Great vocals and she's very easy to look at! Some nice special effects in this video! th-cam.com/video/RcMt6zI7VkM/w-d-xo.html
things have bene heavy lately everywhere, great we have our music to help us pull through it. I've been enjoying some of my college music lately, vampire weekend :)
I agree. It's hard to even turn on the news right now. Thank goodness for music. It's so great to hear from you. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
My “get me up” album cuts: 1. Katrina and the Waves,Walking on Sunshine, 2. Dire Straits, Tunnel of
Love, live on Alchemy, 3. Born To Run, recovery from a brief hospital visit/stay and this is THE song and album that gets me going in the day…others: Bat Out of Hell (song) and Southern Accents/Rebels on Pack Up the Plantation:Live!
Now I need to go play these NOW! And LOUD!
Thanks again for the always fun video! Blessings on you and yours, Melinda!
Great choices. Born to Run is the perfect song. ❤️🤗 Thank you and take care.
Katrina & The Waves had a lot of excellent tunes. Katrina actually has a powerful, smokey voice & Kimberly Rew has the greatest guitar tone. Rew was the songwriter and was prior 1/2 of the Soft Boys with Robyn Hitchcock! Here's one of their tunes (Going Down to Liverpool) that The Bangles covered on their first album! th-cam.com/video/MZGwY49TXWs/w-d-xo.html
Hi, Melinda. Sorry you’ve been feeling down. Personally, I fell into a state of depression after relocating from Las Vegas, where I lived for 37 years, to north Idaho in 2019. You’re right about music and how important that it can be because it helped me a LOT. I found that if I played records that I played when I was a teenager in the late 1970’s, it would almost immediately lift my spirits as I reminisced about happy times as music of our youth just naturally does. In my case, it’s anything by Elvis, The Bee Gees Greatest Hits and some Neil Diamond, especially his 1974 “Serenade” album! Your current feelings will soon pass and you will be uplifted. Enjoy the music!
I am so glad that someone mentioned Neil Diamond. ❤️ I love him along with Elvis and the Bee Gees. Thank you and take care.
Yer back! I missed the updates until this showed up today...
It's good to be back. I have made a few new videos from my new home now including a music room tour. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
We all struggle sometimes. You're not alone. Take care of yourself.
Thank you. We all go through hard times in life. This is nothing compared to what others have to deal with. Take care. ❤️🤗
BEEN AWHILE YOUNG LADY! HAVEN'T VISITED YOUR CHANNEL IN A MINUTE. WANTED TO SEE WHAT SOOTHS YOU IN THIS TIME OF CHAOS.
I like to listen to some Original Sound Tracks sometimes because it takes me back to a good movie you loved and you can remember some of the visuals from the movie as well. Footloose is one I would suggest. I'm in north Florida and yes it has been stressful over the last year with the Hurricanes but you will adjust to it eventually, and the heat and humidity. Prayers to all who were/still affected by Helene. 😀 Love the channel and welcome to Florida.
Footloose is awesome. I loved that movie and the soundtrack was played all summer long. ❤️🤗 Thank you and take care.
ABBA always makes me happy and positive… either way they are more than just dancing queen. Some of their music is some of the most cheerful and uplifting music of all time. They early stuff really puts a smile on my face after a really hard day.
I agree. They are great. I do love Dancing Queen . ❤️ Winner Takes It All is my favorite. Thank you and take care.
Last year I found an OG sealed copy of Stardust, it is a great one! I just got the MOFI Bookends, my first new MOFI. It is absolutely stunning all the way through. My jazz records always give me a great escape when I need it. Wonderful video as always.
The MoFi Bookends is terrific. I can't quit playing it. ❤️ I agree that jazz is perfect for relaxing. Finding a sealed copy of Stardust is awesome. 🔥 Thank you and take care.
I like your owl earrings! I’m always down so it doesn’t matter. I listen to a lot of jazz and blues. Be grateful you have a home, you have electricity, you have water. Hang in there Melinda. Take a trip to St. Augustine. My Dad lived there on his boat until he passed in 2011. But I always loved Saint Augustine, Florida. Take care
St Augustine is an awesome town. ❤️ They also have great beaches. Thank you for the compliment. Take care. 🤗
Dear Melinda. So sorry you’re having a bit of a struggle. It’s ok. You’re entitled. Don’t be hard on yourself. Enjoy your music. The album Time Without Consequence by Alexi Murdoch is lovely. Emmylou Harris’ White Shoes album is great. The jazz album by Joe Sample called Carmel always fills my soul. Best wishes Melinda. You got this. ❤
Great choices to relax by. You can never go wrong with the vocals of Emmylou Harris. 🤗♥️ Thank you for the encouragement. Take care.
People have let me down ,I’ve let people down. Music doesn’t judge and is always there for me , indeed it’s there for everyone who watches your channel…. Thank you Melinda … Rob Manchester England
Well said! Thank you very much. ❤️🤗
When it comes to music that lets you feel pain yet hope and helps you get through times I can’t think of anything better than Jim Croce
This is so true. His songs are so reflective and downright sad. Even his early death adds an additional layer of sadness to the music he created. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
@@MelindaMurphy aww thank you. I feel his songs are sad but not the kind that depress you, but comfort you and so and so. You are so strong and optimistic, I know you’ll make it through this era stronger than ever, you’re a great inspiration to us all, you take care as well.
What’s that question the song asks …”can music save your mortal soul?” I think we know the answer to that. God bless you Melinda! I love your videos!
We do know! Thank you and may the Lord bless you. ❤️🤗
I go to my original Star Wars soundtrack when i get a little overwhelmed. It brings me back to being 14 and just being a kid.
That's sweet. I love that idea. ❤️ Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda 🌞 ! Hopefully Autumn 🍂 will bring some cheer even in Florida 🍊. Rubber Soul is my favorite Beatles album & In My Life my favorite song by them. Have a nice 🙂 day !
It's a very hot day here but fall is coming. I can't believe it's October. ❤️ Rubber Soul is such a special album. I honestly have a very hard time picking a favorite Beatles album from their later discography. Thank you and take care.
Especially try some vintage power pop : Raspberries, Big star, Dwight Twilley Band and Something Anything by Todd Rundgren. Also the first King Crimson album and overnight sensation by Frank Zappa. Grt from Belgium and feel better soon
Thank you for the suggestions. They are all great choices. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
Thank you❤
I’m in Florida, and I think your shirt says it all, right now you have to play riders on the storm and then break on through!!!!
Exactly! Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
If I'm stressed, I go straight to my Moody Blues records.
Excellent choice. And they usually sound great. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Music is a balm , it welcomes you to peace . I find soul music is special . Thank you Melinda . Peace ☮️
Very true! Soul music is uplifting. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
Thank you Mrs. Melinda. I Love your channel so much. My favourit the album from the B‘52s. If i heard the music in the 80‘s, I am a big Fanboy but live i don‘t see them in germany. I hope you will have a wonderfull time until your next video. Greetings from Cologne/Germany, your Ingo
Normally, I love the B 52's. It's a very happy feel good album. Thank you so much for the kind words. You are always so sweet. I hope things are well for you in Germany. Take care. ❤️🤗
Nice albums Melinda! I also hope you get to a happier place! I have that Rubber Soul. I do miss “Drive My Car” though. It’s just the way I’ve always known the album as a whole, was with “Drive My Car”. I’m going to have to go with some Elvis Presley albums for that moment. I love his first two, but at the moment I’ve been playing “Elvis’ Great Hits! Vol. 3”. Elvis got some blues, but it doesn’t bring you way down, and many of his songs will make you smile. Give Elvis a chance during this time!
Drive My Car is a good song. I love both versions of Rubber Soul. They have their own unique feel. Elvis is great because he reminds me of my mom. She loved him. ❤️ Thank you and take care.
You survived Helene Your Fineeee and we all go through the stress of moving etc and We love these videos as usual sooo it will work out Thank Youuuu
I will be fine. It's just been a long and exhausting time. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
Hey Melinda! The Cure - Pornography (nothing pornographic about it) really cheers me up. The opening line of "100 years" really sets the mood. I AM KIDDING of course! The line in the song is "Does it matter if we all die", pretty much sets the mood for the rest of the lp. On a serious note, ABBA - The Visitors does it for me. Both couples were divorced by the time the LP was released and there are moments on the LP where as the heaviness of that fact were showing through. Only two of the 9 songs were happy songs you would associate with "ABBA" and 1 ominous one that is in no way a typical ABBA song and, they opened the LP with it. Stream it if you get the chance. At least the track "The visitors track" and you may relate to "Slipping Through My Fingers" being a parent. Good Video!
I need to listen to that entire ABBA album. I do remember When All Is Said And Done. They were in some ways like Fleetwood Mac at that time. Thank you and take care.
Excellent video. I deeply enjoyed this presentation. Back in the mid 70's living in university residence if I was feeling deeply afflicted, I always put on Desolation Row (Highway 61 Revisited). It seemed to work like a drug. It never failed uplifting me. I can't explain it, but I know it worked. Now I keep some unplayed vocal music from the 20's and 30's in reserve for some future needy occasion (Boswell Sisters, Annette Hanshaw, and Ruth Etting). Best wisher to you.
Great choice. I enjoy that entire Bob Dylan album. Desolation Road is a great choice for feeling better. Thank you and take care.
I would always recommend The Clientele, especially the early stuff like "Suburban Light," "Violet Hour" and "Strange Geometry." It's psychedelic folky indie pop rock that is gorgeous, haunting, poetic and gets a little out there at times. If you like Donovan, Nick Drake, The Zombies, Galaxie 500, The Chills, Fleet Foxes, etc. you might dig them. I find their music very comforting.
Thank you for the suggestion. It sounds right up my alley. Take care. 🤗♥️
Wow, I am happy to see the Chills mentioned. The pre-eminent band of the Dunnedin Sound from New Zealand. Jangly 80s rock that heavily influenced REM and the Athens bands. I discovered them from a comp that had this song on it ! th-cam.com/video/yvYihKlgzOg/w-d-xo.html
Icehouse is another underrated band from Down Under, known for the huge US 80s hits 'Electric Blue' & 'Crazy' & rock hit No Promises. Here's a more rootsy song that is about their homeland. th-cam.com/video/3mkidP2OUCk/w-d-xo.html
Talk Talk's last two albums, Spirit of Eden & Laughing Stock, have helped me a lot throughout last year and beyond, they're masterpieces of uncanny beauty, especially Laughing Stock, they mix art rock, jazz and ambient elements in such a brilliant way. Highly recommend checking them out!
I rarely see Talk Talk albums. I will have to check those suggestions out. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
@@MelindaMurphy No worries! Enjoy!
i havent listened to a lot of music since my mom passed away . few months ago. but music is comforting whenever you're going through struggles in life. i have recently listened to old school Acdc again; old school Ozzy ; Sabbath; Pink floyd; Rush ; Zeppelin. too and Jimi hendrix too. great video as always beautiful melinda 👍
What you've been going through is very difficult. What I'm dealing with is nothing compared to that. Hopefully, music and time will comfort you. Time truly does smooth out those sharp edges that you are feeling now. Hang in there friend.❤️ Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy thank you very much melinda
"Rubber Soul" was Dexterized to be more Folk-Rock which was popular in the US at the time.
Important 'Beatles' advancement.
I like both versions of Rubber Soul. The US tracklisting is suiting my mood more at the moment. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
I saw a saying on a tee shirt that said I think in the order of "music is what feelings sounds like), theirs music for whatever your needs are! Sometimes I listen to happy stuff when I'm sad sometimes it's dark heavy metal type stuff, it's just what would work for my mind at the time! No telling what that could be, because sometimes the music doesn't match my mood , but it works! Sometimes it's hard to get into any music when im really upset! Sometimes music turns OFF my emotions! You never can tell with me! Hope you get settled, I have friends that moved to Kansas! They tell me the same thing!😊
I can understand. Sometimes music helps and sometimes I just need silence as well. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
@@MelindaMurphy 😊👋
I understand Melinda ... the Violent Femmes ''halloween ground''...helped me through a breakup two years ago...music is a faithful friend for life...I wish everybody health...respect...and love...❤ from France
Never Tell helped you out? weird, that song would make me totally psycho, i dont think it would be beneficial to help get through heartbreak. but, then again, DOn't Play Cards with Satan by Daniel Johnston, soothes and relaxes me, So I guess I suppose what youre saying maybe?
Music is great for helping us through sad times like a break up. Hopefully, you are doing much better and learned a lot from that last relationship. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
Night Ranger... absolutely! For piano music, George Winston has gotten me through some somber days. My parents had Rubber Soul on vinyl so I grabbed up a copy early on when I started collecting.
Rubber Soul is a perfect album. ❤️ I'm glad to be hearing from lots of Night Ranger fans. Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, you always turn me on to great music I haven't listened too before, everytime you mentioned a song you liked I would pause the video and switch to Spotify to give it a listen. I like Night Ranger too! They are very talented musicians. I've actually been looking for that Tom Petty album in the local record stores but haven't run across it yet? Tom petty albums in general seam rare these days. Great Video.
It does seem like Tom Petty records are much harder to find. People have bought them up and put them into their collections. I hope you find Southern Accents. The reissue is probably pretty good if you run into it. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗
When im feeling down, green day makes me feel soooo understood which is super amazingly helpful
It's so great when a band can help you feel that way. ❤️ Thank you and take care.
singing along to tom petty's "rebels" and "southern accents" from the record you showed by him helped pick me up when i was living in your new adopted state. abigail devoe was discussing dylan's "desire" and i was wishing i had a vinyl copy to play and do impersonation that your husband'd be happy to miss.
Abigail makes great videos. I need to check out her Desire video. 🤗❤️ My husband isn't a Dylan fan at all but he does enjoy the song Hurricane a little bit. Lol. Thank you and take care.
Agreed with the compliments. You have a passion and ability to tell stories. I wasn't much of jazz person (still not that big) but when stressed Miles Davis's Blue and a cup of coffee on a Saturday or Sunday morning has been a thing lately. After that maybe some Chicago. Hooverphonic with symphony orchestra is great, the cover of Massive Attack's "Unfinished Sympathy" amazing and powerful. It can take my mind off of whatever is eating me. Not sure if you can get it on vinyl but Memory Dean "Stomp" takes me back to college but relaxing. Gives you that pick me up from simpler times without being fast electric. They were a local band that was signed. Stomp is 90s accoustic for lack of a better description.
Great selections. Kind of Blue is the perfect weekend morning album. I also love the old Chicago records. ❤️ Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, Gilberto Gil is pronounced with a soft G sound, as in Giraffe, unlike a hard K. I love your transparency as you describe the albums that most move you and you find meaningful. It is what sets your channel apart from all the other vinyl talking heads!
Lol. I apologize for saying it wrong. I can say it in real life but when you put a camera in front of me, I get tongue tied. 🤔
Thank you so much for the kind words. Take care.