RollerCoaster HR » music http://www.rollercoasterhr.com The HR universe has many ups and downs and sometimes it may even make you sick! Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:36:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 It’s a classic http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/its-a-classic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-a-classic http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/its-a-classic/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2016 14:24:30 +0000 Bradley Galin http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/?p=657 Continue reading →]]> When this question was originally posted, I figured it would be an easy one for me to answer. However, as forced reflection is apt to make us do, I found myself considering and reconsidering the answer.

Music is an essential part of my life. My favorite way to unwind after a busy week at work is to slip on my Bose headphones and enjoy music of all types. It’s not unusual to see my playlist on a Friday night include selections ranging from Mozart to Lady Gaga.

While John Williams’ Imperial March is certainly a favorite and the powerful sounds of Shostakovich are nice to boost the mood, the piece I ultimately landed on has both power and beauty behind it.

 

The Overture from Candide is one selection that I find myself including in many of my end of week listening sessions. Even hearing it on loop over and over again while working at the Newport Aquarium (in the penguin gallery!) did not lessen my appreciation for this Bernstein classic.

I hope you can find some enjoyment in this selection as well!

Candide

 

]]> http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/its-a-classic/feed/ 0 Week 4 reflection question http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/week-4-reflection-question/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-4-reflection-question http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/week-4-reflection-question/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:49:39 +0000 Bradley Galin http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/?p=650 This week’s question is relatively straightforward and a bit personal in nature.

Is there a song, piece of music, or sound that you rely on for inspiration?

My #HRMusicShare friends should have some great answers for this one!

 

]]> http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/week-4-reflection-question/feed/ 0 Hail to the Chief http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/hail-to-the-chief/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hail-to-the-chief http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/hail-to-the-chief/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:05:24 +0000 Bradley Galin http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/?p=277 Continue reading →]]> There is something powerful that goes with the playing of Hail to the Chief when the President of the United States enters a room.  While listening to radio coverage of yesterday’s inauguration, the moment that President Obama came onto the platform was accompanied by this.

Hail to the Chief

That said, what if we all had a song or anthem that was played when we entered the room?  What would it be and why?  Music is powerful at conveying emotion and can provide a boost to mood or set the tone for an upcoming meeting or event.    As one who enjoys ALMOST all genres of music, I appreciate how it can help people express feelings, settle down after a long day, or get psyched for an upcoming event.  I know I have my differing mood music that I listen to and I hope that you do as well.

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