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The Fray – How To Save A Life (music video and lyrics)

Effective Living > Music | Lifeways Summary. The song How to Save a Life by The Fray was influenced by band member Isaac Slade who worked as a mentor at a camp for troubled teens. The song was the title song for the album How to Save a Life. The song has sold over two million downloads.… Continue reading The Fray – How To Save A Life (music video and lyrics)

Montgomery Gentry – Some People Change (music video and lyrics)

Lifeways Summary. The music video Some People Change by Montgomery Gentry is an inspirational video about how people can turn their lives around. One examples given in the video is of a young man who’d been raised to have racist beliefs. The other example is of a woman (pictured here) who turns away from a… Continue reading Montgomery Gentry – Some People Change (music video and lyrics)

Kesha (Ke$ha) Highly Acclaimed Musician Takes Pop Music to New Level With New Album Animal

Activism | Effective Living > Music Summary. Pop female vocalist, Kesha (Ke$ha), has released her new album, Animal, which has been well received, as evidenced by her millions of viewers and fans on YouTube and Facebook. Animal Review. The airy and angelic vocals of the the title song Animal sound similar to the vocals and instrumental track… Continue reading Kesha (Ke$ha) Highly Acclaimed Musician Takes Pop Music to New Level With New Album Animal

Pepsi Inspirational Music Video One Tribe Featuring Will.i.am

Summary In 2010, Pepsi launched the Pepsi Refresh Project and their Refresh Everything campaign using an inspirational music video featuring the song One Tribe by Will.i.am. The Refresh Everything campaign was established to offer grants to small charities that might not otherwise receive funding. This is an example of how an advertising campaign can be… Continue reading Pepsi Inspirational Music Video One Tribe Featuring Will.i.am

JVC HA-S150-BX Flats Headphones – Product Review

Technology > Resources Summary. Sometimes the least expensive item in a product category can be the best one available. Such is the case with the JVC Flats Headphones model HA-S150-BX. Cost. These headphones are typically $15 to $20 depending on where you get them. Purchase. If you’re unable to find these locally, we have them… Continue reading JVC HA-S150-BX Flats Headphones – Product Review

71-year-old Harmonica Player Spends Money on Activism Instead of Prescription Medicine

Activism Summary. Andy Mackie is a 71-year-old Scottish-born retired horse trainer and musician. After his ninth heart surgery, his doctors had him on 15 medications with side-effects that made his life miserable. From Medications to Music. One day he decided to stop taking the medications and instead use the money he saved to give musical instruments… Continue reading 71-year-old Harmonica Player Spends Money on Activism Instead of Prescription Medicine

Cat Stevens Yusuf Islam Music Song If You Want to Sing Out Sing Out featured on T-Mobile Commercial Listen Now Lyrics

Effective Living > Music Summary. Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) became popular in the United States for his music focusing on transcendence and peace. The song by Cat Stevens featured on a recent T-Mobile commercial (below) is If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out. The lyrics for this song are provided further down on this page. More… Continue reading Cat Stevens Yusuf Islam Music Song If You Want to Sing Out Sing Out featured on T-Mobile Commercial Listen Now Lyrics

Heart Songs 200907 – If Today Was Your Last Day

Effective Living > Music > Heart Songs Summary. The July 2009 Heart Songs selections [available on iTunes] include a mix of uplifting and inspirational songs. The music video for the song “If Today Was Your Last Day” is available on our site. iTunes Song Listing. The complete list of songs for this month are posted… Continue reading Heart Songs 200907 – If Today Was Your Last Day

If Today Was Your Last Day by Nikelback

Effective Living > Music Summary. The music video If Today Was Your Last Day by Nickelback (not Nickleback) is an inspirational song and video about living every day and every moment with love, passion, and intention. [ iTunes ] Message. The song begins with these words, “My best friend gave me the best advice. He… Continue reading If Today Was Your Last Day by Nikelback