Little Wonders

Song: Little Wonders
Album: Meet the Robinsons (OST)
Artist: Rob Thomas

Amazing how music and a little time can change how we perceive ourselves and things that have affected our lives. If we let it, sorrow can be swept away with the right kind of music. Most might be familiar with the voice of Rob Thomas, (if you've heard a few of the Matchbox 20 hits, you have). It's refreshing to hear a voice that often sang songs of depression and sadness, singing something about the magic of wonderment. The synthesizer, drums, guitar and bass nudge the listener into the new perspective - giving a surge of merriment that sweeps away any despondency, like when entering Disneyland.

Safe and Sound

Song: Safe and Sound
Album: The Hunger Games (OST)
Artist: Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars

If you haven't read Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games," or been caught up in the hype of the upcoming movie... well... here's Taylor Swift's (heard of her, right?) song Safe and Sound to be featured in the movie. The song like the book conveys a sense of desolate landscape. The video helps bring the sparseness of the music into sharp relief. Even if you close your eyes and imagine the world of oppressed people, the music does nothing to assuage the feeling, only Taylor's voice offers the support needed to cling to sanity. A perfect companion for the book.

Northern Lights

Song: Northern Lights
Album: Twilight - Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (Various artists)
Artist: Cider Sky

Cider Sky is a collective of songwriters who got together to create a song specifically the Twilight - Breaking Dawn - Part 1 soundtrack. At the time of this post's publishment, they have already released another album. This singing duo give a soothing touch to this song.