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Snagged this meme from xenokattz! It's awesome!

List 9-12 songs that would be on the Party Shuffle of your favourite character(s)'s mp3 player. These have to be songs that the CHARACTER would like, not songs you associate with them, unless the two coincide. Give a short explanation why the song is there, eg) favourite band, nostalgic reasons, something someone uploaded as a joke, etc.

( Is *anyone* surprised I chose Cissie? )

That was deceptively hard.

Snagged from ilyena_sylph--again. ;)

Here's the deal. You need to name 10 -- yes ten -- singers that you would shag, merely because of their voice, male or female. Looks do not enter into this. It doesn't matter if the singer should be ringing bell towers, your concern is their voice only. Give your best 10 picks, put down their names and what bands they're with, and then tag 5 people to do the same.

1. JOSH GROBAN (Okay, so I might have been tempted to put his name 10 times.)
2. Adam Pascal
3. Anthony Rapp
4. Chris Daughtry
5. Rob Thomas (esp. with Matchbox Twenty, as opposed to his solo stuff)
6. James Marsden
7. Billy Joel (what do you mean, he's too old for me?)
8. Jon Bon Jovi
9. Bryan Adams
10. Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe


I need more music icons. Maybe Josh Groban.

Mom and I were supposed to meet one of her friends at a restaurant that specializes in PIE. PIE, people.

But they are closed on Mondays. Woe! No pie for me!

And iTunes inexplicably decided to delete its library on me!!! I mean, I got the music back in there, as it was all still on my harddrive, but!!

I LOST MY ZILLION AND ONE AWESOME PLAYLISTS!!!! ::weeps:: And my broken iPod can't even help me. As it's broken.

AND I lost my Top 25 Most Played Songs list, wherein "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" had like a zillion plays and was *so* *close* to being knocked down to number 3 by "Ships" (we're talking like 2 more plays!) and "Ordinary Men Abound" was still sitting pretty at #1 where it's been for like YEARS. And I can't remember where the other ones were!

Right now my most played song is "Without Love" from Hairspray at 2024 plays and "It's Hairspray" at #2 with 19--I have no idea why that one is #2. I blame James Marsden. ALL MY TOP 25 ARE HAIRSPRAY BECAUSE THAT'S ALL I COULD GET TO WORK FOR ABOUT TWO DAYS!

::weeps::

I have to rebuild playlists. I should do that.

...It even ate my "Smart" PLAYLISTS!!! O_O!! MY JOSH GROBAN! MY TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA! MY CHRISTMAS MUSIC! Okay, fine, I can rebuild these, but--OMG MY FRANKENMIX LISTS!!!! O_O ::faints:: ACK!! MY GREY'S ANATOMY PLAYLIST! THAT I UPDATED WITH THE EPISODES FOR I AM ANAL!

.....I clearly need a life less attached to my iTunes.

::facepalm:: Trying to make a "Smart Playlist" of my 80s music gave me 32 songs. Clearly I need to be better about entering complete info for the songs in my library, because when I took TEN HOURS to make my old 80s playlist, it had like 200 songs.


The more I think about it, the more playlists I find myself mourning over. I had a Helga/Salazar playlist I was hanging on to. And Lian's Girl Power mix. And Kon's Soul. Young Justice. OMG, my "Damn Papers Suck My Brains Out" list from college!! And my NaNo. And "Dissonance." GOOD LORD. At least zoe_chan has our "Love in the Electronic Age" playlist saved.

It is not so easy to make a playlist when your library has 2,639 songs in it. >_< What? I love me my music!!



On the theme of loving music, here is a meme!

Music is good. We all love music. Share the music love!

Reply to this post with a song recommendation; it can be a silly song, an obscure song, a favorite song or just a song you think I'll like. You can reply with just the title and artist information, or (if you really like me) you can upload the song to YouSendIt or MegaUpload and reply with the link! ;)

And of course, once you've commented, post this in your own journal and experience the joy and wonder that is new music!


Also--I will *totally* reciprocate. Last time I did this meme I wound up with some *very* funny songs, courtesy of alphabet26. =D



...Actually, go ahead--Have a song. "Fett," by Postgirobygget. Yeah, it's Norwegian. I bought this cd in Norway simply because the store was playing this song when I was in there waiting for my aunt to meet me, and it was catchy and pretty and I love the lead singer's voice.

I have absolutely no clue what's being said, as I don't speak Norwegian except to be able to string together some sense in a conversation if the people talking are doing so slowly and clearly. ;) (The family reunion was *fun* that way. >_< Heh.)

But you should snag the song. Cause it's awesome. (I have the rest of the album, too, if you like it and want more. The whole thing is really good, even with the language barrier.) Also, yeah, I may be biased but I think that Norwegian is a really beautiful language to listen to, so here's your chance to hear some. ;)

(Also, I uploaded the "Arsenal" mini and the Batman-and-Arsenal issue for second_batgirl--if anyone else would like them, let me know, I'll link you.)

I discovered this song thanks to lunatunes and I can NOT stop listening to it. Guh.

The Downeaster "Alexa" by Billy Joel.

Like all the locals here I've had to sell my home
Too proud to leave I work my fingers to the bone
So I could own my Downeaster "Alexa"
And I go where the ocean is deep
There are giants out there in the canyons
And a good captain can't fall asleep

I got bills to pay and children who need clothes
I know there's fish out there, but where God only knows
They say these waters aren't what they used to be
But I got people back on land who count on me

So if you see my Downeaster "Alexa"
And if you work with the rod and the reel
Tell my wife I am trolling Atlantis
And I still have my hands on the wheel

Just... GUH. I can't live in Maine and not appreciate this song. For goodness sake, I pay the extra $15 for the lobster license plate because the money goes to the lobstering/fishing industry. It has been said more than once that what I need is to find me a lobsterman.

You know how some people romanticize farmers and farm life? Must be a side-effect of living in Maine, but I think I do that with fishing/lobstering/island life. That's not to say I don't understand just how HARD a life it is. Maybe that's part of it.

I don't know, but this song is ten kinds of GORGEOUS and kind of heartbreaking.

( So, on that theme, some other songs I can't stop listening to this week )

And I made some icons that I figured I may as well upload and let you nab if you like--it was mainly just cropping, so if you want to change them, go ahead. Then show me. ;)

1. 2. 3.
( Two more Kon icons, and then some more Roy and Lian icons )

And the continuing saga of The Tree.

Turns out that not only were the THREE trees all ONE tree, but the trunk? TOTALLY on the neighbor's lawn.

We're not holding our breath for him to come over and offer to help pay for the removal, though. Thank goodness for homeowner's insurance, I guess. But the fact that it only fell because the neighbor cut branches on his side? Makes us *oh* so happy.

( Check out what the tree did to our house, and look how HUGE the stump is! )

And this is a total grab-bag of a post, isn't it? Something for everyone!

I like American Idol tonight; Jennifer Lopez is fun to watch with the contestants. I do NOT like Chris Richardson, though--he is no Rob Thomas. Hmph.

0_0 Although, WHOA SIMON, what he just said to Haley. I might agree with him, but WOW.

Now, to spend some quality time with Word.

ETA, 9:15: OMG I FLAIL SO DAMN MUCH!!!!!!!!! Dancing with the Stars, you totally just WON MY HEART!

DREW!!!!!! Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy and DREW!!! Oh! Oh! BEST SURPRISE EVER!

Is it LJ acting up, or is it the friggin blizzard out there affecting my internet connection? Anyone know?

ETA: Sara, click on the lj status link they give you. It will tell you things like the database IS being wonky and it's not you. >_<

And, because I'm so nice, here is some pretty pretty oh-so-damn pretty music:

Ships, Umbrella

This is in the so-damn-pretty category. Good lord. The instrumental sections? Things of BEAUTY. The subject of this post comes from the lyrics. You may recognize it from Grey's Anatomy, since it was featured pretty heavily in commercials awhile ago.

And just like ships we float through each others' lives
Like the waters of beauty and grace
And one day we dock at the same port
And give rest to our weary legs...

America--it's Josh Groban singing a Paul Simon song. GUH.

"Kathy, I'm lost," I said
though I knew she was sleeping.
"I'm empty and aching and
I don't know why..."
Counting the cars on the New Jersey turnpike
They've come to look for America.

Nowhere Warm Kate Havenik (also featured in an episode of Grey's)

I go nowhere high
Go nowhere warm
Until you're by my side
Your hand in mine
And I've always known
You're like a feather
You go where wind and fire melt together
But I'm sure you're on your way home.
Yes, I'm sure you're on the road.

One more: the acoustic version of 3 am by Matchbox 20. Because everyone knows this song, but this version is so friggin emotional and beautiful. GUH.

And this is the type of playlist I have right now. PRETTY.

I am so going to try and work on my Bruce/Richard epic of massive proportions and angst. Because I think I need to post it so I'm forced to finish it--part one is complete, barring some blockage about the end of chapter one. (Which is, I admit, a significant block when it comes to posting it... since I'd need to post THAT first.)

So the agenda is to get that done and see if maybe I have a volunteer beta-reader? ::whistles innocently::

Okay, so I decided that I would force myself into a good mood by lounging around, eating chocolate, reading (good!) fic, and listening to music on headphones played far too loudly.

I made good music choices, btw.

Which means that three_nails meme is a good one for me to snag. ;)

List seven songs you are into right now, no matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they're not any good but they must be songs you're really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your LiveJournal along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they're listening to.

I should note that I made a playlist of all my music from the 90s and then I dwindled it in half and it's still about 9 hours long, but that's what I've been listening to, so, be prepared for some flashback power. Also, remember the above note on making myself smile. Some of these are here for the crack factor.

1. Livin', Bon Jovi
I have to confess to trying very hard to NOT include 7 Bon Jovi songs on this list. ;) I seem to be on a Bon Jovi kick.
2. The Way, Fastball
The tune is catchy and upbeat, so even if you know the story behind the song, it's still fun.
3. Devil Went Down To Georgia, Charlie Daniels Band
FIDDLES.
4. It's Tough To Be A God, from The Road to El Dorado
It so is. (NOT Elton John's version--this has Kevin Kline!)
5. If You Want It To Be Good, Girl (Get Yourself a Bad Boy), Backstreet Boys
I did warn you about the crack, but just TRY not smiling at this song! It sends me into GAILS of giggles Every Damn Time.
6. Smooth, Rob Thomas and Santana
Is it wrong that this song ALWAYS makes me think of Gambit? I'm from the bayou. You hear my rhythm on the radio. You feel the turning of the world, so soft and slow, turning you round and round. Yes, yes, we do.
7. Cruel to be Kind, Letters to Cleo
It makes me bop my head around and think of 10 Things I Hate About You and who doesn't love that movie?

All YSI links. If they expire, ask nicely. ;)

Also, I figure I owe my flist some not-so-much-with-the-angst posting, and I'd rather not go to bed with a migraine again. Apparently crying All Day Long induces migraines. Who'da thunk?

I totally had the hardest time trying to limit that to 7 songs. Really. (My "90s music is made of WIN" playlist is 130 songs--this being the halved version.)

So, ♥ to my flist for putting up with my moodiness lately.

Also, today's fannish5: Name five characters that you identify with the most.

( Cutting to spare your flist. Cause I'm nice that way. )

I might be able to write tonight. That'd be nice.

(Using my Jane icon because she totally almost made it onto this list, because she kicks ten kinds of ass, and she loves animals and learning and she teaches and the monkeys took her boot! Oh, Jane. ♥ "I was SAVED! By a flying, wild man in a loin cloth!" "Loin cloth, good lord." "And DADDY! They TOOK MY BOOT!") /fangirling.

So it's been an interesting day. I've spent a few hours making a playlist for this epic drama of a plot bunny, and earlier I broke my LJ with xenokattz again. She noted that we had only done this 3 times and well, clearly that had to be remedied. Make this broken LJ 4.

We also created the Broken Down LJ cocktail. Which, had I any rum, would be made of yum. (HA! I rhymed.) Oh, why is the rum always gone? [/bad Jack Sparrow joke.]

And then I had fun with the playlist thing. I even put the songs in some kind of chronological order! Go me.

( I should have started running a long, long time ago. )

And with that, it's time for bed. That was fun, though.

Have a Happy New Years, everyone! :)

Also, I would have made a pretty banner-type cd-cover thingy for this, but I'm not feeling very talented in Photoshop. ::Sigh:: If anyone felt like playing with pictures of James Marsden and Christian Bale, though... :) I will be working on an image for this epic, after all.

Just a day shy of actually meeting the Frankenmix deadline this month! Guh. I tried?

GASP! I made the deadline! I misread the 25th as the 23rd! Go me! =D (And go here for the rest of this month's mixes.

( September Frankenmix! )

Now, off to either read or write or play in Photoshop. Although I have a stack of papers a mile high to grade. Hmm.

Also, A Very Happy (slightly belated) Birthday to minisinoo!

I need a music icon if I'm going to do this every month. Which is the plan.

Cause I have so much love for these things, even if I totally miss the deadline. =D And OMG, is it really September already?!

( August's Frankenmix )

Also, apologies. My default player is iTunes, and I can't remember now which song is which file type. =P Heh. There's always Limewire. I mean... check the iTunes store.

Beginning with aradiachiba's request for "Ginny Weasley or Harry/Ginny"...

Well, I sort of did both and then made one for Harry, too. He felt left out. (Of course, you could just say I made three Harry/Ginny mixes and call it good, too. ;) Heh.)

Also, err... much more than 3-5 songs. Nothing mini about this. I got into it. I love me my H/G.



( Follow the cut for several sunlit days... )

And then arnica tried to give me a heart attack or something and requested Severus Snape/Hermione Granger.

I apologize for no fancy banner thingy, but it might have broken me to make one. ;)

( Snape/Hermione mini-mix for Arnica )

I hope you girls like! =D That was fun. (The sad thing is, writing this post took all week. Oops. The other mixes should be along... sometime. =P) Should the links stop working, let me know and I'll re-upload. :)

Edit: zoe_chan is back and she asked me to elaborate on the Snape/Hermione mix and anyway, arnica might be interested:

( Song choice reasonings! )

Which I think says it all.