Have you ever experienced the feeling of nostalgia while listening to music, when one song floods your mind with a memory of a time and place and the people that shared that moment with you? There have been many studies regarding the brain and it’s connection to music, Psychologists and Neurologists have been documenting the effects for years, however I personally believe that this nostalgic feeling is a kind of magic, and emotional reaction I cannot quite describe in words. Memories stimulated by music often come from a particular times in our lives, and predominantly our youth, Psychologists have called…
The word Birthday is synonymous the word party, and no party will ever be complete without music. When you play host to a party, birthday or otherwise there are a great many factors to consider, one of the most important factors being the music, which is something many people forget to consider. It may not always be feasible to hire a professional DJ to do your bidding and although playlist planning is not an exact science, building a playlist of your own may even be fun. Here are Magpie’s guidelines to compiling the perfect playlist: Consider your guests The goal…
It’s time to celebrate and in my experience, great parties start with happy drinks! My personal favourite is a Gin Jam Jar from Wiltshire and White Horse Company at Reizis Square. This super fun drink is a great way to get your party started. I am all for guests getting their hands dirty and having an interactive gin bar set out on their arrival is an easy way to get things going. The Gin Jam Jar 1,2,3 1. Set up your bar area You’ll need: Glass jars Ice Gin (we love artisanal South African Gins) Socks tonic cordial Soda water Sugar…