If you want to slow down in the middle of your day, listen to some of these songs. These songs are about letting go and not taking life too seriously. These songs were released in 2009 and feature lyrics about life’s ups and downs. You can stream these songs on your favorite music platform.
Adam Young’s “A Thousand Years”
Adam Young is an electronic music project composed by one man. His songs have been played over 200 million times on YouTube. He has also written songs for animated films like Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph. His songs are known for their catchy melodies. His songs have become so popular that he has gone on tour and is writing songs while performing. In this interview, he talks about pop music, film scoring, and songwriting on tour.
Adam Young was born in a small town in Minnesota in 1986. He began to write and perform music in his parents’ basement. He later began to upload his music to MySpace and the music spread quickly. His first album was successful and he received a check for almost $450,000. His subsequent albums have also been successful. His most recent album, “A Thousand Years,” has received rave reviews from fans.
The album’s premise is a story about Young’s life. The singer shares some of his early experiences in life with this autobiographical album. In addition to his birth, the album also covers his relationship with his current girlfriend, as well as his first record deal. The lyrics are relatable and make the listener want to know more.
Adam met Elton John through a chance encounter. He had been listening to Elton’s music since he was a child, and later began collaborating with him as a recording artist. Adam met Elton in a record store where he worked. This meeting eventually led to a job working with the legendary singer.
Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years”
Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years,” the first single from her upcoming album, explores themes of motherhood, female empowerment, and grief, a year after the passing of her daughter Rosie. To help her with the creative process, the singer assembled a nearly all-female team. After learning that only 2% of music producers are women, she tapped the services of female musicians such as Aijia Grammer and Rachel Platten.
The first single from her second album was released in November 2013, and her new album, Head or Heart, was released in April 2014. The same month, Perri announced a new tour. The next year, she performed with Demi Lovato on the North American leg of her tour.
The song became a worldwide hit after Perri performed it on “So You Think You Can Dance.” It went on to achieve six-figure sales in the U.S., and it peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her first two albums, Lovestrong and Jar of Hearts, were both certified platinum. She has since released several more singles. This time around, she’s taking the world by storm with her music.
Perri’s third album was released on January 2019. It featured lullabies for children. The album was released on the birthday of her daughter Carmella. Christina Perri’s first marriage ended in divorce after just 18 months. She later married Paul Costabile and welcomed their daughter Carmella, who is now seven.
Sam Hunt’s “A Groovy Kind of Love”
This is a Saturday, November 5th 1988. You’re in your Scorpio sign and are looking forward to your weekend. November is a darker month, and the days are getting shorter. But despite these conditions, Phil Collins’ ‘A Groovy Kind of Love’ is a standout track. Listen to it below.
Conner Smith’s “Take It Slow”
Conner Smith has released a new acoustic version of “Take It Slow,” a song off of his debut EP. The single has already received nearly 40 million streams globally and is climbing Country radio charts. The acoustic version brings a new emotional element to the song. Fans can look forward to new music from Conner Smith soon.
Smith’s music has a unique approach to writing. He began writing songs at the age of six and signed a publishing deal at age nine. He worked with songwriters Ashley Gorley and Zach Crowell. His recent tour dates include opening for Ryan Hurd on the Tour de Pelago and joining Sam Hunt on the Casa Fiesta tour in March.
