Okay, so I’ve been feeling super nostalgic for fall lately. The weather is finally starting to cool down a bit, and it just puts me in the mood for all things autumn. I decided I needed a killer playlist to really capture that vibe, so I embarked on a mission to find the perfect “songs about autumn or fall.”
First, I brainstormed. What songs immediately came to mind when I thought of fall? I jotted down a few obvious ones, you know, the classics that always seem to pop up on autumn playlists. But I wanted more than just the usual suspects.
Next, I dove into Spotify. I started with some basic searches like “autumn songs” and “fall vibes.” This gave me a good starting point, but a lot of it was pretty generic. I needed to dig deeper.
So, I got more specific. I started searching for artists I knew had a folksy or melancholic sound, since those genres often fit the autumn mood. I typed in things like “indie folk autumn” and “acoustic songs about fall.” This is where I really started to find some gems.
My Process Step-by-step:
- Brainstormed initial song ideas.
- Searched Spotify using general terms.
- Refine Searched Spotify using more specific, genre-based terms.
- Listened to a TON of songs (this was the fun part, but also time-consuming!).
- Created a new playlist and added my favorites as I went.
- Organized the playlist to create a good flow. I didn’t want it to be all slow and depressing!
I spent a good few hours just listening and curating. I discovered some amazing songs I’d never heard before, and I re-discovered some old favorites that I’d completely forgotten about. I made sure to include a mix of upbeat and mellow tracks, because fall isn’t just about sadness – it’s also about cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and beautiful foliage!
Finally, I had a playlist I was really happy with. It’s got that perfect blend of nostalgia, warmth, and a little bit of melancholy – everything I love about autumn. Now I can just put on my headphones, go for a walk, and fully embrace the season.
It was actually a really fun and relaxing process. Kind of like a musical scavenger hunt! And now I have the perfect soundtrack for the next few months. Mission accomplished!
