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Music That Moves Me
Just some thoughts on musical performances that I find particularly striking. Hope you enjoy!


Alicia Keys, a slow 6/8, and the greatest love song ever written
One thing about me: I love a superlative. Anyone who knows me knows I love making rankings, tier lists, and Mount Rushmores of literally whatever. I find immense satisfaction in being able to articulate an opinion about why I think something is definitively "the best." That said, I know how ridiculous it sounds for me to say that, out of some 100 million love songs ever made , there is one that can be called the greatest ever. And yet I think it's a terribly fun exercise to m
Aaron Colonnese
Nov 17, 20249 min read


"What do you want to say?" Sarah Jarosz and music as conversation.
On slowing down, letting go, and embracing the messiness of musical self-expression.
Aaron Colonnese
Dec 16, 20236 min read


The infectious groove of Mac Miller's "We"
Just a few of the many reasons why Mac's music is immortal.
Aaron Colonnese
Apr 29, 20236 min read
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