Music Musings

By Laurice Penamante


Music is the eternal pastime of the soul, and one who's off to far-flung places over the semestral break will need to bulk up on music to pass the time, to take away the tediousness of travel and of doing nothing. The Iskolarium Life Team has compiled a short list of must-have music to add mood to different modes of spending the sem break. Pop them in your player and hope you enjoy the break.

For the beach bums stuck at home who need a "I wish I was at the beach” soundtrack, a mix of electronica and dance music is recommended. Pop into your player Sunburn by Sandwich, Ever After by Bonnie Bailey, any Daft Punk song and the infectious Papaya by Urszula Dudziak for that “I'm at the beach” vibe. For a more old-school feel, throw in some Beach Boys and the Summer Lovin’ track from Grease for a mini-summer feel.

For rainy days spent in bed, listen to OPM and pop jazz like Black Horse and the Cherry Tree by KT Tunstall, APO Hiking Society originals, and Parokya ni Edgar's Inuman Sessions album. These are all perfect to key in when the continuing threat of typhoons tap against your window.
Music for internet vampires are from rock, punk or pop rock bands. They let loose infectious vibes that will keep you awake. Foreign bands such as Death Cab for Cutie and local pop and punk rock bands like Bamboo and Chicosci are top picks.