Alison Faith Levy New Beginnings Episode: 20 Inspiring Songs for a New Year

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HFVS New Beginnings Episode with Guest DJ, Alison Faith Levy

New Beginnings Through Music with Alison Faith Levy

The Hilltown Family Variety Show welcomes kindie music artist Alison Faith Levy for an hour-long, commercial-free episode centered on new beginnings. This thoughtfully curated show explores themes of renewal, awakening, and starting fresh. Through music and storytelling, Alison Faith Levy helps families reflect on how change shapes creativity, curiosity, and growth. As a result, listeners of all ages gain meaningful ways to talk about beginnings, both big and small.

A Thoughtful Show That Sparks Curiosity

This episode blends retro pop, classic rock, modern psychedelia, and cinematic soundscapes. Alison Faith Levy shares her own songs, such as “The Start of Things” and “Three Tulips,” which gently frame ideas of renewal and discovery. Meanwhile, classics such as The Byrds’ “Turn! Turn! Turn!” and Cat Stevens’ “Morning Has Broken” connect new beginnings to nature and time. In addition, playful moments like “Finger Licking Chicken” invite laughter while raising curious questions, including the timeless chicken-or-egg debate.

Music That Encourages Reflection and Growth

Throughout the show, Alison Faith Levy highlights how music can support reflection and imagination. Tracks by The Beatles, Teenage Fanclub, and The Orange Peels emphasize cycles, change, and creative risk. At the same time, instrumental selections by Max Richter and Thomas Newman offer space for calm listening and emotional awareness. Families enjoy this episode as both entertainment and inspiration as we begin a new year.

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Playlist

  • The Kinks – Here Comes Yet Another Day [Everybody’s In Show-Biz]
  • Alexandre Desplat – Third Class Carriage  [Grand Budapest Hotel]
  • Alison Faith Levy – The Start of Things  [The Start of Things]
  • Teenage Fanclub – Start Again  [Songs from Northern Britain]
  • The Byrds – Turn! Turn! Turn!  [Turn! Turn! Turn!]
  • The Radars – Finger Licking Chicken [The Get-It]
  • Kelley Stoltz – Everything Begins [Circular Sounds]
  • The Orange Peels – 9  [Begin the Begone]
  • The Corner Laughers – Queen of the Meadow [Matilda Effect]
  • The Sippy Cups – One Day Soon [The Time Machine]
  • Thomas Newman – Horizon 12.2 [Wall-E OST]
  • Max Richter – Horizon Variations [The Blue Notebook]
  • Richard Hawley – As The Dawn Breaks [Truelove’s Gutter]
  • Alison Faith Levy – Three Tulips [World of Wonder]
  • Cat Stevens – Morning Has Broken [Teaser and the Firecat]
  • Fruit Bats – Beautiful Morning Light [The Ruminant Band]
  • Africa Show – Inspiracao De Nito [Angola Soundtracks]
  • Charity and the JAMband – Earth Day  [single]
  • The Orange Peels – New Moon [Begin the Begone]
  • The Beatles – Tomorrow Never Knows [Revolver]

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