"Peace of Mind" is a song by American rock band Boston, written by Tom Scholz. It was on their 1976 self-titled debut, and was released the next year as the third and final single from the album. It peaked at number 38 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1977,[1] as well as number 33 on the Cash Box Top 100.[2] It received substantial radio airplay, both upon the initial release of the Boston album and subsequently, and has been described as a "rock-radio staple".
"Peace of Mind" is one of six songs, five of which eventually appeared on the Boston album, that Scholz worked on in his basement in 1974 and 1975, before Boston got its record contract. The demo was finished in 1974.[3] The drum parts were originally developed by Jim Masdea, although Sib Hashian played the drums on the official release.[3] According to Ultimate Classic Rock critic Michael Gallucci, the demo version was "fully formed" and so the album version did not change much except for "[amping] up the guitars and production".[4]
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The song is about the people Scholz worked with at the Polaroid Corporation before getting his recording contract, and about Scholz's lack of interest in climbing the corporate ladder into company management.[5][6] Dick Nusser of Billboard described the theme of the song being that "Competition and a corporate slot aren't the only choices. Better to turn on, tune in and seek 'Peace Of Mind.'"[7] According to music journalist Chuck Eddy, the lyrics argue that it is unhealthy for people to compete with each other.[8] Paul Elliott commented on the lyrics' "positivity," exhorting people to look past their mundane life to "find deeper meaning".[9] He also noted the song's "uplifting quality," expressed through "its freewheeling riff, its rich melody and dazzling vocal harmonies".[9] AXS contributor Craig James describes the theme as being "that it is better to make music and being at peace with yourself is better than corporate aspirations."[10] Vanyaland's Daniel Brockman found irony in the refrain, "I understand about indecision, and I don't care if I get behind/People living in competition, all I want is to have my peace of mind," noting that this was a hit single premised on lyrics stating that one shouldn't take their career too seriously.[6] Mojo magazine cited the lyrics as presenting an alternate view of the American Dream to that described in another song from the Boston album, "Hitch a Ride".[11]
The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Rock History described the song as being "built around soaring guitars, tight vocal harmonies, and huge hooks," which were part of the band's appeal.[12] Boston lead singer Brad Delp cited "Peace of Mind" as an example of how Scholz was able to combine the vocal harmonies of the Beach Boys with the heavy guitar sound of Led Zeppelin.[13] Rolling Stone commented on how the guitars "feel epic" but also "delicate and intimate".[14] Tom Moon cited "Peace of Mind" and "Long Time" as examples to illustrate how Scholz varied his guitar effects for each Boston song, stating that "Peace of Mind" has a "grittier, less airbrushed attack".[15]
Cash Box said "this might be [Boston's] best yet as far as all pop radio stations are concerned, since the record maintains an acoustical feeling despite the electronic thunderbolts crashing in the distance."[16] Record World said that "The guitar work and Delp's soaring vocal again stand out."[17] Rolling Stone Album Guide critic Paul Evans called "Peace of Mind" a "satisfying, if similar, followup" to "More Than a Feeling".[18] Scott Tady of Beaver County Times described "Peace of Mind" as one of the songs that "helped set the foundation for classic-rock radio".[19] Eric Deggans wrote that "Bouncy, slick tracks such as "More Than a Feeling" and "Peace of Mind" defined new parameters for rock radio during the 70s, with soaring vocals searing guitars and trite lyrics."[20] Jamie Reno of San Diego magazine described it as an "infectious flick-your Bic staple".[21] MTV's Gil Kaufman similarly described the song as a "rock-radio staple".[22] Brockman called it "one of the most overplayed songs in rock history" but praised Delp's singing, particularly his vulnerability and sincerity, making Brockman believe that Delp really believed the words of the refrain.[6] Los Angeles Times critic Robert Hilburn criticized the "marginal" lyrics that he described as "a tedious outcry against the commercial 'rat race'" and said it has the "lilting, but somewhat sterile exuberance of the early Doobie Brothers."[23]
"Peace of Mind" was covered by Stryper on their 2009 Murder by Pride album.[30] Tom Scholz also played guitar on that track.[30] Allmusic critic James Christopher Monger described Stryper's version as "a choice cover of the Boston classic".[30]
Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about life. A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the stress of the day. Music is effective for relaxation and stress management.
Research confirms these personal experiences with music. Current findings indicate that music around 60 beats per minute can cause the brain to synchronize with the beat causing alpha brainwaves (frequencies from 8 - 14 hertz or cycles per second). This alpha brainwave is what is present when we are relaxed and conscious. To induce sleep (a delta brainwave of 5 hertz), a person may need to devote at least 45 minutes, in a relaxed position, listening to calming music. Researchers at Stanford University have said that "listening to music seems to be able to change brain functioning to the same extent as medication." They noted that music is something that almost anybody can access and makes it an easy stress reduction tool.
So what type of music reduces stress the best? A bit surprising is that Native American, Celtic, Indian stringed-instruments, drums, and flutes are very effective at relaxing the mind even when played moderately loud. Sounds of rain, thunder, and nature sounds may also be relaxing particularly when mixed with other music, such as light jazz, classical (the "largo" movement), and easy listening music. Since with music we are rarely told the beats per minute, how do you choose the relaxation music that is best for you? The answer partly rests with you: You must first like the music being played, and then it must relax you. You could start by simply exploring the music on this web page. Some may relax you, some may not. Forcing yourself to listen to relaxation music that irritates you can create tension, not reduce it. If that happens, try looking for alternatives on the internet or consult with Counseling Service staff for other musical suggestions. It is important to remember that quieting your mind does not mean you will automatically feel sleepy. It means your brain and body are relaxed, and with your new calm self, you can then function at your best in many activities.
Classical Indian Music for Healing and Relaxing
Gayatri Govindarajan, "Pure Deep Meditation" track. Lovely and rhythmic music played on the veena, the most ancient of the Indian plucked-instruments, with nature scenes.
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"Spirit Vision," (David & Steve Gordon. Serene and lovely contemporary Native American informed-drumming music utilizing Taos Log Drum and Incan Pan along with other instruments and ocean/forest nature scenes.
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Marconi Union. The sounds on this video are carefully arranged harmonies, rhythms, and bass lines that help slow a listener's heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and lower levels of the cortisol stress hormone.
"It's like the opposite of virtual reality: I have a body just so I can take a photo of it and put it on the internet and exist there," he muses of the digital realm's perverse draw. "That's why I try to go outside more now. And wrestle."
Today, you're more likely to find the 27-year-old sparring with his opponents in jiu-jitsu or Muay Thai than typing out personal updates on Instagram. But Sebastian generously granted Revolver some rare screen time. He's speaking over Zoom in January 2023, seated in his studio room at his house in Los Angeles, where he's lived for the last seven years with a handful of friends including Bad Omens guitarist and co-conspirator Joakim "Jolly" Karlsson.
It's been about a month since Bad Omens completed their first-ever U.S. headlining tour, in which every date was sold out. In less than a month, they'll trek across the pond for the European iteration, also sold out in its entirety.
"A lot of people that tried to doubt us or question us will attribute [our success] to TikTok," Sebastian says of their ballooning popularity on the app in late 2022. "But that [U.S.] tour was 80 percent sold out before 'Just Pretend' hit TikTok."
While that one song's explosive popularity made them look like an overnight sensation to some, the rise of Bad Omens has been a slow burn. In February 2022, they released their third album, The Death of Peace of Mind, a uniquely gauzy, gutsy, extremely catchy opus that's more alt-metal than metalcore; its sonic palette evokes the hue of a bedside candle flickering in the shadows, not the incinerating blaze of a wild mosh pit.
"I want my mom to be able to listen to [us] and say, 'This is actually really good,' even though it's hard music," Karlsson beams during a separate chat, shameless in his desire to transcend metalcore's ceiling.
The band didn't feel the effects all at once. But after what Sebastian describes as "crushing" their opening slots on tours with Underoath, In This Moment and A Day to Remember, Bad Omens finished the year as a headlining act with a viral internet storm behind them thanks to "Just Pretend." Naturally, Sebastian is still catching his breath from the whirlwind ride. 152ee80cbc