Stampede Staff Playlist: April Edition

The theme for my chosen songs this month is classical music, starting with “For Elise” by Saint Motel, which is based on “Für Elise” by Ludwig van Beethoven. There is a break in the song where you can really hear the variation of the original melody. While the lyrics are not very deep, this is one of my favorite songs to blast in my car and jam to. ...

“I Hear a Symphony” is inspired by George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” It became a popular song on TikTok recently, but I have had this song in my Liked Songs playlist since 2019. I do not know why it is suddenly resurging, but I am glad it is, as it is now getting the attention it deserves. Cody Fry has a few videos about the score of the piece and how he integrated a live orchestra in...

Sticking with the theme, “Moonlight/Sunrise” takes melodic inspiration from Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata.” It is the third song of Rope and Ladder’s self-titled  rock opera. It starts off with piano and guitar, but it explodes into this rock feel with a piano line inspired from “Moonlight Sonata.” It is part of the full opera’s narrative, but it also makes sense standing alone. The...

Inhaler, an indie rock band from Dublin, has so many songs that should genuinely be hits. In the song “Ice Cream Sundae,” the band managed to bring together a perfect mix of classic rock instruments with an intermingling of new-age rock vocals, all while providing a positive message.  The opening guitar and drum mix already gets you pumped, especially when you have had a tough day and just nee...

From the very second this song starts, it hooks you in. “Dancing in the Moonlight,” has its own magical power to make every listener light up with joy. Being released in 1973, this song has brought together many generations with its upbeat tempo and lyrics about dancing and living a carefree life.  If you are an Umbrella Academy fan, you might recognize the cover of the song by Toploader, which is...

Jim Croce takes all the attributes of classic rock and makes them into a beautiful love ballad about wanting to hold on to certain moments. The mood of the electric bass gives the song a double meaning- the fondness of memories, but also the uncertainty of the future.  This song is a perfect song to listen to when you just want to be comforted because Croce’s voice is a perfect mixture of both r...

This song will make you feel like you are on a purple cloud full of sparkles. This man's voice is so heavenly that no matter what he sings, it sounds amazing. I’ve fallen in love with him every time I hear him. This song is specifically talking about remembering who you are. I like to listen to this song when I’m in my feelings, but honestly, you can listen to it whenever. The switch with this ...

This song was made back in 2018. When I listen to it I feel confident and like I am very cute. It is a song you have got to listen to to get a confidence booster, or when you are walking down the halls of Metea and you know people are staring at you- because you are a baddie. ...

The love I have for Brent Faiyaz goes deeper than you would think. His voice is so amazing. I will forever recommend this man’s songs solely because I am in love with him.  This song is literally talking about how he gets girls and money, but his voice is so good it makes you forget how conceited he sounds. The melody has a smooth mellow tone to it, so you can really listen to the song while doing ...