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Albums to set the mood beat acoustic tunes. Nevertheless, James Vincent McMorrow has always been a singer of love songs. “Post Tropical” not only has lyrics of love, but also a passionate composition ideal for romance. With the highest voice you’ve ever
James Vincent McMorrow- Post Tropical Best Song- Cavalier The album came out less than a month ago, and contrasts sharply with his previous album, “Early in the Morning,” which is comprised of up-
Lanny Gordin- Duos Best Song- Evaporar Although this album was released seven years ago, its slow Brazilian samba tunes will be for-
ever timeless. Gordin played a fundamental role in the evolution of Brazilian pop music in the ‘60s and ‘70s. After a lifetime of exalbum, it is obvious that the music is a celebration of life and love. “Evaporar,” a collaboration between Gordin and Rodrigo Amarante, is one
Cultura Profética- La Dulzura Best Song- Ilegal The album, which translates to “the sweetness,” features a wide variety of styles, from slow
Shlohmo- Bad Vibes Best Song- Seriously Shlohmo is on this year’s lineup for Coachella, and if you don’t know of him yet, then you should
serenading acoustic tunes to sexy hip-hop grooves, all in tribute to sweet love making. All the lyrics are about love and passion, and so are the rhythms,
mixed with Latin beats that make you want to sway with the music.
take a listen to his one-of-a-kind music this Valentine’s Day. The DJ mixes together songs indicative of his name, such as being slow paced with hints of sensuality. While all of the songs are in what his name, the jams in this album give off anything but bad vibes.
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heard come out of a man a with a beard, James Vincent McMorrow, sings zealously and makes music perfect for those passionate moments. Most of the songs on the album escalate from soft brooding like Bon Iver to climactic ends resonant of James Blake. “Cavalier” is by far the most beautiful song on the album, in which McMorrow sets the tone for the album by
“Tropical” clearly shows that popuMcMorrow uses a lot more electronic are used to synthesize orchestrated music. Using harp-like guitar and faded out drumbeats, each song on the album sounds like a modern twist of heavily orchestrated symphony, rising and falling emotionally from calm to climax.
of the most enchanting songs on the album. The track has been redone by multiple artists from South America, including the band Little Joy. This is one of those albums that would chronicle a romantic evening with glasses of wine by candlelight, eventually retiring to the bedroom. To top it off, the entire album is sung
in Portugese, a latin rooted language and therefore one of the romantics. Unlike music with prominent lyricism, the sweetly uttered words won’t distract you from how the music makes you feel. The language is soft and gently carries you alongside the sweet serenading of Gordin strumming his jazz guitar. Press play on this album and let the magic unfold.
Whether the song is slow and sensual or fast and upbeat, there are always hints of seduction in the wavering of Willy Rodriguez’s voice and the richness of his beats. With an album that begins with “Rimas Pa’ Seducir” translated as “Rhymes To Seduce,” you better turn the lights down low before hitting play.
In “En La Oscuridad,” Rodriguez sings, “Pongo todo en el ritmo/ En la oscuridad… (I put everything in the rhythm/ In the darkness).” The album ends with the soft serenading and gentle guitar rhythms in “La Espera,” meaning “The Wait,” which are perfect for cuddling. For those searching for a full soundtrack to this day of love, check out this album.
Many of the songs are threaded together seamlessly as if the whole album is one gradually evolving journey through raw rhythm and addictive syncopated beats. Shlohmo utilizes sounds such as rain tapping softly on rooftops, electricity buzzing from telephone wires or crickets chirping softly in the ear-
ly evening. Some of the most notable songs on the album are titled “Places,” “Big Feelings” and “Trapped In A Burning House.” While the songs don’t objectively express the title, the musical elements in each song tell a tale of their own.
Films for an evening at home “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine
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Valentine’s Day is a holiday that encompasses love and romance. And it just so happens that there are many films about love and romance as well. For this Valentine’s Day, I have compiled a list of five films that cover a range of familiar Valentine’s Day topics: young love,
adultery, love at first sight, and marriage. No, you will not find Gary Marshall’s Valentine’s Day on here — that would be too easy. Therefore, I have provided you with some alternative films, and one clearly obvious but completely necessary choice.
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about love ever made. When Joel Barrish’s (Jim Carrey) ex-girlfriend (Kate Winslet) has her mind erased of his memory, he demands that his mind be erased as well. While at Lacuna Inc., Joel’s memories begin to be erased. However, he must live out each memory in his mind in order to fully forget them. As he experiences each memory, he realizes that he does not want to lose the memory of his ex-girlfriend. So he begins to run and hide within his own mind. While realistic portrayal of love and romance. brutally honest and will teach you to appreciate the one you love.
one another about life, love and fate. If you want to be reminded of a time when are there right now and want to see how things can turn out, check out this beau“WALL-E” Pixar’s “WALL-E” is a wonderful love story between two robots, WALLE and EVE. The innocent and curious WALL-E goes through all of the stops in order to win EVE’s love, a robot searching for plant life for a space colony wishing to repopulate Earth. Taking inspiration from the best works of romantic goofballs like Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd, director Andrew Stanton crafts one of the
“Before Sunrise” Before trilogy introduces us to two young people, Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy). The two meet while on a train and immediately strike up a connection with one another. They then decide to spend an entire day in Paris together before each departs back to their respective homes. What follows is a beautifully honest portrayal of young love and growing up. The two simply walk through Paris and have intimate and personal conversations with
charming romantic lead, you and your “In the Mood for Love” on this list. However, if you are in a relove, marriage, and adultery. When Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung) and Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung) discover that
one another’s spouses are cheating on them, the two strike up an unusual relationship without sex or physical love. Instead, the two meet in secret and strike up an incredible connection with time, according to Martin Scorsese and Sight and Sound, thanks to its powerful leads, beautiful score, and intense depiction of love and romance. “The Notebook” How could I resist the go-to Valentine’s Day film? I love The Notebook! This is a great romance film that features four amazing actors. Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams are great as the young couple, Noah Calhoun and Allie Hamilton, and legendary actors James Garner and Gena Rowlands give great performances as the two elderly leads. The film tells the story of a young man and woman’s tale of romance that spans through their young adult lives. What helps elevate this film over every other Nicholas Sparks adapted film are its lead actors. You have two legendary actors and two up-and-coming actors who give it their all in this film. Therefore, no matter how lousy, cheesy or overdone the story is, the actors are what draw you in. You and your significant other will definitely like this story of love and romance.
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Setting the mood with food The myths may have been true — Casanova’s oysters and wine really did make the women swoon. The U.S. Food and Drug Adminisac as “a food, drink, drug, scent, or device that, promoters claim, can arouse or increase sexual desire, or libido. A
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umans have been seeking the perfect aphrodisiac for centuries. The name originally comes from the Greek Goddess Aphrodite, who embodied sexual desire and the power of love. The word literally means “the agent of the love goddess,” according to the Encyclopedia of Aphrodisiacs by Christian Rätsch and Claudia MüllerEbeling. In Greek and Roman mythology, plants that resembled human Chocolate triggenitalia were gers the release named after the of serotonin and goddesses of romance and phenyl ethylamine, believed to have which can give properties that a hormone rush would promote that feels like passion. the rush during While today intercourse. we know that these phallic foods don’t actually have an effect on arousal, the Encyclopedia of Aphrodisiacs said that vision plays a role in stimulation nevertheless.
that improve sexual performance”. Among the better known, some ingredients recognized by the FDA are ginseng, licorice, mandrake and sarsaparilla. These items have been present as ingredients in aphrodisiac drug products. However, the FDA said that all of these aphrodisiacs are somehow chemically manufactured. Furthermore, the FDA said that there is no such thing as a culinary aphrodisiacs picked straight from the vine. C u l t u r a l l y, aphrodisiacs promote passion and stimulate desire, and they are sometimes found to improve sexual performance. In this way, what disiac varies, according to the Encyclopedia. In some cultures, a food is an aphrodisiac even if it resembles the genitals or creates a certain sensation
on the tongue. To the lament of Ginger makes your tongue According to the Enseafood haters, a cyclopedia, many aphstudy presented to tingle and your lips swell. rodisiacs are considered the American ChemIt also raises your body “psychoactive,” meanical Society in 2005 temperature, as it is known ing they have an effect found that oysters as a metabolism booster. on consciousness. This are proven to be one makes the brain one of the strongest culiof the most powerful nary aphrodisiacs, a besexual organs. lief that had previousIn other words, ly been considered an we’re seeing a placebo old wives’ tale. effect. George Fisher, a However, there are some professor of chemischemical properties in aphrotry at Barry Univerdisiacs that naturally serve to sity in Miami, along stimulate interest in, and stamina with two Italian graduate during, sex. students from the LaboraIn popular belief, any foods that tory of Neurobiology in Naples analyzed bivalve mollusks, and bring color to your cheeks, can serve as found two amino acids that are aphrodisiacs, including anything from found in higher levels during chili peppers to caffeine. the springtime when the shellPresently, the most widely known aphrodisiacs are chocolate, oysters and in rats, these amino acids were ginseng, found in energy drinks, ac- found to trigger the release of tescording to an article by Rany Shamloul, tosterone in males and progesterMD who specializes in Andrology and one in females. Scientists believe Sexology. that this reaction is parallel with the Chocolate has a wide range of chemi- human reaction. cal compounds and is often considered If that’s not enough, oysters, as the food with the strongest impact on well as shrimp, almonds and eggs, have health, according to Shamloul. Studies high zinc content, which is found to have found a positive trend in women’s be responsible for an improved libido, sexual function for those who consume according to Amy Reiley, an expert in chocolate daily. Aphrodisiac foods.
According to Reiley, there are really no aphrodisiacs that will act like Viagra, but foods can promote sexual health, and as emphasized in the encyclopedia, can mentally arouse a person. used today include kebob, or middle eastern barbecued beef, dried tiger’s penis soup, snake blood or melted fat of the camel hump, according to Shamloul. Whatever you choose to stimulate your senses with on that special night, just make sure you’re not greasy or gassy, and remember to brush y o u r teeth.
Oysters contain amino acids known to trigger the release of sex hormones, as well as high quantities of zinc, which stimuimproves libido.
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