The Pitch’s Infinite Playlist Round 39: Ellen Beshuk

The Pitch’s Infinite Playlist. // Illustration by Shelby Phelps

Welcome to The Pitch’s Infinite Playlist, a forever-growing playlist of songs picked by people in KC. View/follow the full playlist on Spotify, and you can always go back and check out the full run of articles. Throw the playlist on shuffle and enjoy away!

Playlist Guest #39: Ellen Beshuk

Who are you and what do you do?

Hello! I’m Ellen. I just graduated college and enjoy writing about scientific topics, gardening, reading, and ANY outdoor activity. Dystopian novels are my favorite, and I also spend a lot of time cooking and baking.

I don’t really know what my taste in music is. It’s definitely all over the place and changes with my mood.

Where can we support/follow your work?

I have a website!

“Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

I inherited a love of Red Hot Chili Peppers from my mother, but what sealed my fate was the amazing bass guitar that sets the tone for every song. As a former bass player myself, I appreciate the variety of this band and how they do not take themselves too seriously. This song specifically was a frequent of mine when I first moved to Kansas City from a small town. It helped me feel grounded while trying to navigate the nonsensical traffic of KC.

“Claire de Lune” by Claude Debussy 

I am a fan of classical music. Sometimes I think words force the song into a narrow meaning, but classical lets you experience a moment without telling you how to feel. It was hard to choose one song for this genre, but I think this is one people are familiar with. “Clair de lune” was also one of my grandpa’s favorite songs. He was a no-BS farmer, air man, and father of six with a soft spot for poetry and music.

“Where’d All the Time Go?” by Dr. Dog

I don’t know, sometimes I’m sad and nothing is sadder than realizing how short life is.

“The End” by The Arcadian Wild

This song was introduced to me by my fiancé and The Arcadian Wild was the first band I saw in recordBar. I think it is the perfect song to say goodbye to because it focuses on the good times we’ve shared while looking forward. It reminds me that if I have to keep marching forward through life, there is a lot to appreciate and much to come.