- AR Rahman & M.I.A. - O... Saya
- Psyche - Goodbye Horses
- Peter Murphy - Cuts You Up
- My Chemical Romance - Welcome to the Black Parade
- U2 - New Year's Day
- Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Bad Reputation
- Final Fantasy - This Is the Dream of Win & Regine
- Bob Mould - The Silence Between Us
- Beulah - Score From Augusta
- Loudon Wainwright III - Grey In L.A.
- The Beatles - Martha My Dear
- Cloud Cult - No One Said It Would Be Easy
- Wings - Maybe I'm Amazed
- John Williams - Flying Theme (From "E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial")
- A-ha - Hunting High and Low
- The Smiths - That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
- XTC - Sacrificial Bonfire
- Eugene Mirman - Teen Wolf, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Holly's Mixageddon: The Riposte
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THE UNIFED THEORY OF MIX TAPES
ReplyDeleteFor me, it's all about the segues-- a random scatter of songs does not a true mix make. A mix deserving of the title features thoughtful arrangements and mindful transitions. While the songs themelves are individual units, together they tell a single story.
OBSERVATIONS ABOUT THIS MIX
ReplyDeleteSong 1 is the theme from Slumdog Millionaire. The percussive kids' voices in the background feel like bursting out of starting blocks.
Song 2 is the "It puts the lotion in the basket" song from Silence of the Lambs. Pity that it has that particular association, because it's kind of a great song. The "oo-oo-ooo"s sound a little like a wistful train whistle to me.
I should work now. More scintillating song commentary at lunch.
Ok so the thing about the shameful My Chemical Romance song:
ReplyDeleteGerard Way writes Umbrella Academy. Therefore... well, suck it, Trebek!
#7 is quickly climbing up my list of new favorite songs. It has this great modernized Irish ballard feel. Love it.
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