Music

I Hope You're Happy, By Lee Sang Yi

Dr. Ben Kim — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:53:39 +0000

I wanted to share this song from the original soundtrack of "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" - just love its sentiment.

From my newsletter on October 18, 2021: Read more

An Easter Hallelujah - Cassandra Star & Her Sister Callahan

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:53:19 +0000

Cassandra Star (10) and her older sister Callahan (19) sing this beautiful and meaningful Easter version of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah. These Easter lyrics were written by Kelley Mooney, the piano track was arranged by Jeff Buckley of Karaoke Studios, and the recording was mastered by Maverick Judson of MJ Interactive. Read more

To You, By Yoona Im

Dr. Ben Kim — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Music

LYRICS:

English Translation:

Isn't it so different?
Unfamiliar flowers
Look at me and say hello

Isn't it so unique?
Everyone is different
Names, shapes, faces

What kind of air was I
To you?
Will you remember me?
Until we meet again. Read more

Portuguese Love Theme from "Love Actually"

Dr. Ben Kim — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Music

Though this video doesn't have any lyrics to sing along with, I'm posting it under "Music & Singing for Health" because taking a 3-minute breather to listen to it with closed eyes, an uncluttered mind, and an unguarded heart is most definitely good for your health. I promise. Read more

River, By Joni Mitchell

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Music

Though generally thought of as a song for the Christmas season, Joni Mitchell's River gives comfort and empathy all year long and through any season of our lives. We don't have to hit the road or board a jet plane. All we need do to get away for a while is put on our headphones and spend a little time with Joni. Or with Sarah's version below. :)

Lyrics: Read more

Take On Me

Dr. Ben Kim — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:37:36 +0000

Music

We're talking away
I don't know what
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
Today's another day to find you
Shying away
I'll be coming for your love, okay?

Take on me
Take me on
I'll be gone
In a day or two Read more

The Man Who Can't Be Moved

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 21 May 2019 02:44:14 +0000

Music

Going back to the corner where I first saw you
Gonna camp in my sleeping bag I'm not gonna move
Got some words on cardboard, got your picture in my hand
Saying, "If you see this girl can you tell her where I am?" Read more

Skinny Love - Cover by Daniela Andrade

Dr. Ben Kim — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 03:22:19 +0000

Music

Songwriter Justin Vernon on the meaning of Skinny Love: Read more

Grown Up Christmas List - Jordan Smith

Dr. Ben Kim — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 13:59:13 +0000

Music

Christmas Time Is Here - Daniela Andrade

Dr. Ben Kim — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Music

Cover of I Will Follow You Into the Dark, by Daniella Andrade

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Music

Lyrics by Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie

Love of mine, someday you will die
But I'll be close behind and I'll follow you into the dark
No blinding light or tunnels to gates of white
Just our hands clasped so tight, waiting for the hint of a spark Read more

Always Remember Us This Way - Lady Gaga

Dr. Ben Kim — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:30:31 +0000

Music

That Arizona sky burning in your eyes
You look at me and, babe, I wanna catch on fire
It's buried in my soul like California gold
You found the light in me that I couldn't find

So when I'm all choked up
And I can't find the words
Every time we say goodbye
Baby, it hurts
When the sun goes down
And the band won't play
I'll always remember us this way Read more

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper - Shallow (A Star Is Born)

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:30:40 +0000

Music

What a gift it was to see this film at the theatre.

Lyrics:

[Verse 1: Bradley Cooper]
Tell me somethin' girl
Are you happy in this modern world?
Or do you need more
Is there somethin' else you're searchin' for?

[Refrain: Bradley Cooper]
I'm fallin'
In all the good times
I find myself longin' for change
And in the bad times I fear myself Read more

Grace | Rag'N'Bone Man

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 02:30:31 +0000

Music

Said I loved you without hesitation
So easy for you to break my foolish heart
Now I wonder if you ever speak my name
Will I always be defined by my mistakes?

In the eyes of a saint I'm a stranger
We're all trying to find a way
At the death of every darkness there's a morning
Though we all try
We all try
We're all one step from grace Read more

Let Me Go

Dr. Ben Kim — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Music

Originally posted in November of 2014

Sometimes, you hear a song that your soul connects with from the first listen. It's a lovely experience, really, and last night, I put an app called Shazam to good use in identifying the name of this tune that grabbed me within seconds.

Hero, by Family of the Year, feels like it was written for many of us during our coming of age years. Sometimes, you feel immense weight on your heart, and you just want to be free of worry and expectations.

I'm told that this song is a part of the soundtrack for a film that I'd really like to see - it's called Boyhood, and was shot over 12 years by Richard Linklater, chronicling the story of a boy and his family from the time he was 6. Remarkably, Richard cast the actors of this film when the lead was 6 years old, and they gathered once a year to continue shooting. Read more