Life's Soundtrack - Chill-Out

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I have a confession - I'm feeling a bit tense, stressed out and altogether frazzled.  I'm frantically trying to finish up a big project at work so I can take next week off to spend it with my family.  But work isn't all that has me stressed, I realized today that I have barely given a thought to my holiday shopping.  And then there are all those projects around the house I've started and are still unfinished.  Somehow I have a feeling I'm not the only one out there feeling the pressure, and with the holiday season rapidly approaching, I suspect it is only going to be worse.

I think we need a chill-out mix that we can listen to when we need to get back to that zen place.  Songs that can instantly bring our blood pressure down and put us in a mellow mood.  Please take a minute and share in the comments those songs that you turn to when you need to relax and just breathe.  I have a feeling I'll be listening to this list many times in the coming weeks!  Let me get us started:

Alexi Murdoch - Shine

Court Yard Hounds - Skyline

The Duhk's - Heaven's My Home

Ray LaMontagne - Let it Be Me

Sting - Fragile

Zac Brown Band - Free

Alison Krauss & Union Station - The Lucky One

Ane Brun - Raise My Head

Before I get too mellow, I have to share the awesome gratitude list we put together last week.  It is full of songs that will make you warm and fuzzy with thankfulness and have you counting your blessings.  I'm planning to listen to it while I cook my turkey (okay, in all honestly while I watch my mom cook the turkey.)  Thanks for giving me the perfect mix to go with my Thanksgiving.

To play the songs in the Gratitude Mix, click on the sideways triangle in the middle of the embedded player.  You can skip ahead or go back by clicking on the < or > on either edge of the player.

Here is the LINK to the i-Tunes version of the Gratitude Mix (US iTunes store only, sorry)

I hope you enjoy the Gratitude Mix as much as I have - and for those of you in the US - Happy Thanksgiving next week.  As I mentioned earlier, I'm taking next week off to spend it with my family - but don't worry, I have a very special guest who will make sure you get your weekly dose of music. 

Don't forget to take a minute to share some of your favorite chill-out songs in the comments, helping us all find a way to relax during the crazy, holiday weeks to come.

Happy Listening

Jamie

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