The Smiths
regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from 1980s British independent music -- wikipedia
Music
Calibrations measure the music of the artist or band but omit contributions beyond that context such as hired songwriters, guest performers and other collaborators.
Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You, by George Benson
originally recorded... for his 1985 studio album 20/20, released by Warner Bros. Records
Sigur Rós (music)
Known for their ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi's falsetto vocals, and their use of bowed guitar, Sigur Rós incorporate classical and minimal aesthetic elements -- wikipedia
The Light in You - Bethel Music/We The Kingdom
Priority request: This song makes me feel the presence of God like very few other pieces of music do. It's as though Mother Mary were singing directly to the listener.
Into the West, by Annie Lennox
Why do you weep? / What are these tears upon your face? / Soon you will see / All of your fears will pass away / Safe in my arms / You're only sleeping
Tuvan throat singing (Khoomei)
Request: a style of singing practiced by people in Tuva, Mongolia, and Siberia. It is noted for including overtone singing
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Request: American parody musician who celebrates culture through humor. I’m very interested to see if he has a calibration related to humor, or somewhere else on the map. Thank you for all you do, Brian.
Jimmy Buffett
parlayed the "island escapism" lifestyle of his music into several business ventures including Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant chain... hotels, casinos, liquor, and retirement communities. Buffett was one of the world's richest musicians, with a net worth of $1 billion -- wikipedia
Mariachi music
consists of as many as eight violins, two trumpets and at least one guitar, including a high-pitched vihuela and an acoustic bass guitar called a guitarrón, and all players taking turns singing lead and doing backup vocals -- wikipedia
Anima Christi (song)
Soul of Christ, sanctify me / Body of Christ, save me / Blood of Christ, intoxicate me / Water of Christ's side, wash me
music of David Maslanka (classical)
Request: Popular modern composer- music seems to embody complete emotional transcendence with spiritual context. As a person he had a quiet intensity and some of his symphonies were dedicated to living alongside God.
Solfeggio frequencies
a set of 9 electromagnetic tones that are reputed to have the power to heal and raise consciousness. --Dailydish
Springtime – Luke Faulkner
Priority request: This piece takes me to my happy place. It's like a soothing gentle rain falling on a land that's been ravaged by drought for ages. Or a prayer finally coming true, a flower finally blossoming, a ray of sunshine through the clouds during a hurricane.
contemporary Christian music
"a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and stylistically rooted in Christian music" -- wikipedia
Sinéad O'Connor
Throughout her music career, she spoke about her spiritual journey, activism, socio-political views, as well as her trauma and mental health struggles -- wikipedia