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Music To My Ears

April 29, 2025 by szachik@pvs.org 1 Comment

By Middle-School Blogger Soleil Antle 

Music, a harmony of emotion in which people listen to escape their lives and be free, often brings comfort. Music comes in many forms, enough to fit anyone’s personality. From the intense beats of hip hop to the soft melodies of classical symphony, music soothes and moves. I’ve asked my fellow seventh graders about what soothes and moves them. 

PVS 7th-graders Emmy Kaminsky, Max Pretorius, and Ben Rouche have music tastes as varied and eclectic as they are.

What is your favorite song?

Morgan:

Right now I’m loving “Revolving door” by Tate McRae. 

Max:

I need to think about that for a little. . . . “California Gurls” by Katy Perry.

Gavin: 

Uhhhhh, it would be “Quarentine” by Tim Montana.

Grace: 

Right now “Mrs. Whitman” by Bhad Bhabie.

Sarah: 

Uh, what’s it called . . . . ”Luther” by SZA.

Julian:

“Heather” by Conan Grey.

Calum: 

My favorite song is “on one tonight” by Gunna. 

Ivana: 

“Boomerang” by Jojo Siwa!

Silvanita:

I don’t really have one, but if I had to choose one it would be “Chess Type Beat.” 

Jaxon:

“Peppa Pig” theme song.

Emerson Dunn:

Ummm, “Notion” by The Rare Occasions.

Millie:

“Birds of a Feather” by Billie Ellish. 

Ben: 

I don’t really have one, but if I had to choose it would be “Billie Jean,” by Michael Jackson.

Mason:

“Veggietales” theme song!!!!

Devlin:

“Immortal” by Fall Out Boy; it’s a good song.

Emmy:

”Noah” by Megan Moroney, for surezies. 

Peter:

Idk, “Fireball” by Pitbull.

Jackie:

I like the Happy Birthday song. 

These answers were nothing short of what was expected of the crazy, chaotic, and lively seventh grade class. All students of the graduating year of 2030 have personality and aren’t afraid to speak their mind. Maxwell Pretorius was jamming out early that day to the sounds of his favorite song “California Gurls.” Katy Perry definitely made him smile. My favorite song is anything by Tate McRae, but if I had to narrow to one, I’d have to choose “Siren Sounds (bonus).” I’ve linked the song “Siren Sounds (bonus)” below. Give it a listen. At the end of the day everyone is different, but music is a thing everyone can enjoy. 

Filed Under: Aesthetic, Culture, Music Tagged With: music to my ears, Soleil Antle

music to my ears

October 10, 2018 by szachik@pvs.org 1 Comment

Need a song for a rainy day? a sunny day? any old day? To recover from the PSAT? Makena has just the song for you.

Compiled by Blogger of Eclectic Taste, Makena Behnke

 

i don’t like just one genre of music; i have a collection of different music tastes from different time periods. my music taste is basically whatever speaks to me. so, here are some songs that i enjoy and you might, too:

 

  • Homely Feeling by Hockey Dad
  • Pulling Mussels by Squeeze
  • Gravity by Architects
  • 5 Minutes Alone by Pantera
  • One Week by Barenaked Ladies
  • Words to Me by Sugar Ray
  • Kozmic Blues by Janis Joplin
  • I Won’t Share You by The Smiths
  • Rain On The Scarecrow by John Mellencamp
  • Calypso by Spiderbait
  • In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning by Frank Sinatra
  • God Only Knows by The Beach Boys
  • Love Test by The Growlers

Editor: Holden Hartle

Filed Under: Advice, Music Tagged With: Makena Behnke, music to my ears

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