Fellow mixtapers may not approve of this, but I'm gonna publish my July Play list!
1) Just Dance by Lady Gaga. It was my gay pride anthem for 2009 and I still can't sit still when I hear this song. I JUST have to DANCE!
2) Dancing on My Own by Robyn. My gay pride anthem for 2010. You just try and watch this video without deciding that fist pumps are now not only acceptable but should be a required dance move.
3) Run The World (Girls) by Beyonce. Gay Pride anthem for 2011. As if I could do a summer mix without including Beyonce. That's just crazy.
4) Smile by Lily Allen- You know I think my brother must have given me this album back whenever it came out and I loved it! She's a sassy English lass who isn't afraid to sing about crass and mundane things and for that I love her.
5) Day 'N' Nite by Kid Cudi- all his songs are summery to me. I just think about listening to his music at night when it's warm and the windows are rolled down.
6) Miracle Sun (remix) by Anthony Green- I just love remixes and this is a dancy fun one. Plus it says Sun in the title, so check mark!
7) We Don't Eat (remix) by James Vincent McMorrow- this is a great song that another mixtaper who sadly does not belong to this group, sent me. I'm obsessed with it now. Hope you like it.
8) Stare Into the Sun by Graffiti6- it says SUN! oh, I already met that requirement. Well it's super summery, so there it is.
9) We Used to Wait by Arcade Fire- so great. Go here and see why: http://www.thewildernessdowntown.com/
10) Sunshine On My Shoulders by John Denver- seriously one of my favorite all time songs by one of my all time singers. Can you help but think about wildflowers in the mountain meadows? You can't.
11) Wildflower by Tom Petty- oh speaking of Wildflowers! This was almost my high school pick, but it got booted.
12) Wild World by Cat Stevens- the first time I ever remember hearing Cat Stevens was when I was a very awkward and incredibly lonely teenager. My aunt's stupid ex husband trashed all of his records, which I recovered. Tea for Tillerman was one of those albums, it was summertime I recall and I would sit in the living room and put on classical rock records all day, everyday. basically i was like that kid on almost famous. heh. cat stevens was my favorite and he changed my life.
BONUS high school summer song-- No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley as aforementioned I was a very lonely teenager. Bob Marley bridged that loneliness for a time. Even if it was through the use of recreational drugs, it was still a bridge, one I'm glad I crossed over. I don't do reggae, but in typical white girl fashion Bob Marley does indeed hold a special place in my heart. I think it's that part that says, see! I'm more than blonde hair, blue eyes and pop music! I AM DIVERSE!
BTW have you seen this? It's hilarious:
Sunday, July 31, 2011
June mix off recap
Nicki's review:
Okay mixtapers I feel like this is already a pretty successful venture! I'm impressed with our mixtaping capabilities here. and i shall follow Allison's review format as follows:
NICKI - yes well this was an awesome mix naturally. but my two faves were
1) Reckoner by Radiohead. Need I say more? They are my favorite band of all time and that song slays me. At first you like the simplicity, but then you realize how layered the song is- as with most of Thom Yorke's music and then it just gets dreamy. simply dreamy.
2) B.S.E. by Young Galaxy. This one is fun cause it's a new band my brother introduced me to. He's so good at that. I don't have time for that stuff- hence the mix tape club. B.S.E. stands for Black Swan Event, I'm pretty sure we've attended an event like that. Give em go, this band is out to have some fun!
My least favorite song on my mix, Oslo by Blonde Redhead. I hate it. I also hated XTAL by Aphex Twin, it simply came down to no other songs that started with those letters. sorry about that guys.
CHRISTINE - this was a fun pop album. I need music like this for working out and stuff. Faves:
1) Wasted by Carrie Underwood. I'm not sure why I don't own any Carrie Underwood because I love me some lady country singers. This was a good one that I'm glad to have in my collection.
2) Vienna by Billy Joel. Good one! I haven't heard this song is such a long time and I'm a Billy Joel fan for sure. Listening to Billy Joel gives me the same feeling I get when I Netflix Cheers. It's a safe, nostalgic thing.
Least favorite- I have a hard time with Glee remakes. I basically think that they usually bastardize music. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate that a show like that is out there, but I keep trying and I can't love it. Especially when they break into Jump. That just doesn't work for me.
ANGIE - I'm with Allison on my number one.
1) Birds by Kate Nash- what a beautiful, lovely song. What can I say? I loved it. Period.
2) Calgary by Bon Iver. Duh. Again, no need for words. You get it.
Least favorite. Aime by Damien Rice. I used to love him, but now I can't deal. I feel like screaming, "TAKE SOME ANTI-DEPRESSANTS DUDE!"
ALLISON - Well you are my winner! I was shocked and please with this mixtape, my friend. I really, really enjoyed it. I thought you had a nice variety of genres and good balance and diversity with your artists.
1) Fancy by Reba McEntire (I'm weirded out by the spelling of her last name). This song is truly the best Reba song there is. And it made my day that you put her on your mix. Let's be honest though, there is no way you could have passed this up. Thank you.
2)Galileo by Indigo Girls- well I hate to be cliche, but.... Seriously though, it's just a great song.
Least favorite is Cold by Maxwell. Cant' do it. Can't do Maxwell or Ben Harper. And they are the same person to me. Uhp, that sounded racist. Nevermind, I'm just coming across as an ass.
I would like to leave you the video of Home by Edward Sharpe and Magnetic Zeroes, also featured on my playlist cause it's just a feel good song. It's important to feel good.
Okay mixtapers I feel like this is already a pretty successful venture! I'm impressed with our mixtaping capabilities here. and i shall follow Allison's review format as follows:
NICKI - yes well this was an awesome mix naturally. but my two faves were
1) Reckoner by Radiohead. Need I say more? They are my favorite band of all time and that song slays me. At first you like the simplicity, but then you realize how layered the song is- as with most of Thom Yorke's music and then it just gets dreamy. simply dreamy.
2) B.S.E. by Young Galaxy. This one is fun cause it's a new band my brother introduced me to. He's so good at that. I don't have time for that stuff- hence the mix tape club. B.S.E. stands for Black Swan Event, I'm pretty sure we've attended an event like that. Give em go, this band is out to have some fun!
My least favorite song on my mix, Oslo by Blonde Redhead. I hate it. I also hated XTAL by Aphex Twin, it simply came down to no other songs that started with those letters. sorry about that guys.
CHRISTINE - this was a fun pop album. I need music like this for working out and stuff. Faves:
1) Wasted by Carrie Underwood. I'm not sure why I don't own any Carrie Underwood because I love me some lady country singers. This was a good one that I'm glad to have in my collection.
2) Vienna by Billy Joel. Good one! I haven't heard this song is such a long time and I'm a Billy Joel fan for sure. Listening to Billy Joel gives me the same feeling I get when I Netflix Cheers. It's a safe, nostalgic thing.
Least favorite- I have a hard time with Glee remakes. I basically think that they usually bastardize music. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate that a show like that is out there, but I keep trying and I can't love it. Especially when they break into Jump. That just doesn't work for me.
ANGIE - I'm with Allison on my number one.
1) Birds by Kate Nash- what a beautiful, lovely song. What can I say? I loved it. Period.
2) Calgary by Bon Iver. Duh. Again, no need for words. You get it.
Least favorite. Aime by Damien Rice. I used to love him, but now I can't deal. I feel like screaming, "TAKE SOME ANTI-DEPRESSANTS DUDE!"
ALLISON - Well you are my winner! I was shocked and please with this mixtape, my friend. I really, really enjoyed it. I thought you had a nice variety of genres and good balance and diversity with your artists.
1) Fancy by Reba McEntire (I'm weirded out by the spelling of her last name). This song is truly the best Reba song there is. And it made my day that you put her on your mix. Let's be honest though, there is no way you could have passed this up. Thank you.
2)Galileo by Indigo Girls- well I hate to be cliche, but.... Seriously though, it's just a great song.
Least favorite is Cold by Maxwell. Cant' do it. Can't do Maxwell or Ben Harper. And they are the same person to me. Uhp, that sounded racist. Nevermind, I'm just coming across as an ass.
I would like to leave you the video of Home by Edward Sharpe and Magnetic Zeroes, also featured on my playlist cause it's just a feel good song. It's important to feel good.
august mix off - the '90s
Alright friends, here's your awesome theme for August: The 90's!
Rules are simple: All songs must have been released between 1990 and 1999. Each year much be represented on the mix, meaning the year a song was released. That doesn't mean that there can be only 10 songs on the mix though- it doesn't matter if you have five songs released in 1990, just as long as every year is represented. Have fun!
love christine
Rules are simple: All songs must have been released between 1990 and 1999. Each year much be represented on the mix, meaning the year a song was released. That doesn't mean that there can be only 10 songs on the mix though- it doesn't matter if you have five songs released in 1990, just as long as every year is represented. Have fun!
love christine
july mix off - summer
i've been thinking a lot of july mix- not to get too ahead of myself for yourself- but summer is the theme for this mix. i thought about making rules about how the songs need to have the word summer in it or some context to summer, but i'm not sure about that. for the past several years i have chosen a song to be my summer anthem- this year for example it's beyonce's run the world. (naturally) so that will be in my mix. my summer mix is all about sweaty, dancy fun (mostly cause it correlates with gay pride). i realize this assignment is a bit more abstract, so i've included a couple of rules for those of us who like a bit more structure.
rules:
1. 12 songs.
2. one bonus track- the bonus track is a song from your high school summer days.
3. one song must mention the word summer
the rest is up to you!!!!!!!
love nicki
rules:
1. 12 songs.
2. one bonus track- the bonus track is a song from your high school summer days.
3. one song must mention the word summer
the rest is up to you!!!!!!!
love nicki
june a to z mix tape review - by allison
YES!!! our mix tape club has launched. and i loved EVERY a to z mix. a little caveat, you do not need to follow my review format. say what you want, however you want to say it.
ALLISON - personally, i freaking LOVED my mix. obviously. they were my songs. but my two favs were
1. timshel (mumford and sons) really speaks to me on what is going on in my life and the support i would love to get from my brothers. BTW - insider info, marcus mumford loves john steinbeck and he writes a lot of his music based from steinbeck's books. this one is from east of eden.
2. express (christina aguleria). what can i say. she is a D.I.V.A. and that song gets me going everytime
my least favorite song on my mix i would have to say is zombie. the only reason i put it on the cd was to remind me of this:
ANGIE:
1. birds (kate nash). this song is so great. funny, catchy. and i think it is a great love song.
2. transatlanticism (death cab for cutie). OMG. favorite song out of all the mixes. not a huge fan of the cutie's, but this song i could listen to on repeat a million times. AND it reminds me of the movie beastly that nicki and i just watched.
least fav: names (?). i don't know why, but i could not get through this song. it just seemed to drone on... and it reminded me of that bible story where they say "jonas begat lars and lars begat mark, mark begat himself," etc.
CHRISTINE:
1. georgia (hansen). LOVED this song. fun, poppy, great harmonies. ps. - where is my new hansen cd x?
2. sexyback (jt). i was actually going to put this on my mix, but knew christine would. i love jt. and wish he would bring his sexyback to music. i miss him.
least fav: rumors (lindsay lohan). guh. i just hate her whiny voice. although i do think she is a great actor. singing is not what i think she should be doing...
NICKI:
1. emerge (fischerspooner). it's sexy and dancey and it really takes me away. LOVE it.
2. home (edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros). totally into this kind of genre right now. i want to put this song on a picture movie dvd thinginy for my icelandic trip.
least fav: have to go with xtal (aphex twin). this is the type of song that if i was at a club dancing i would skip out and order a drink.
and to me, the winner for the overall best mix would be angie's. it is definitely the most cohesive. and the more you listen to it, the more you like it.
ALLISON - personally, i freaking LOVED my mix. obviously. they were my songs. but my two favs were
1. timshel (mumford and sons) really speaks to me on what is going on in my life and the support i would love to get from my brothers. BTW - insider info, marcus mumford loves john steinbeck and he writes a lot of his music based from steinbeck's books. this one is from east of eden.
2. express (christina aguleria). what can i say. she is a D.I.V.A. and that song gets me going everytime
my least favorite song on my mix i would have to say is zombie. the only reason i put it on the cd was to remind me of this:
ANGIE:
1. birds (kate nash). this song is so great. funny, catchy. and i think it is a great love song.
2. transatlanticism (death cab for cutie). OMG. favorite song out of all the mixes. not a huge fan of the cutie's, but this song i could listen to on repeat a million times. AND it reminds me of the movie beastly that nicki and i just watched.
least fav: names (?). i don't know why, but i could not get through this song. it just seemed to drone on... and it reminded me of that bible story where they say "jonas begat lars and lars begat mark, mark begat himself," etc.
CHRISTINE:
1. georgia (hansen). LOVED this song. fun, poppy, great harmonies. ps. - where is my new hansen cd x?
2. sexyback (jt). i was actually going to put this on my mix, but knew christine would. i love jt. and wish he would bring his sexyback to music. i miss him.
least fav: rumors (lindsay lohan). guh. i just hate her whiny voice. although i do think she is a great actor. singing is not what i think she should be doing...
NICKI:
1. emerge (fischerspooner). it's sexy and dancey and it really takes me away. LOVE it.
2. home (edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros). totally into this kind of genre right now. i want to put this song on a picture movie dvd thinginy for my icelandic trip.
least fav: have to go with xtal (aphex twin). this is the type of song that if i was at a club dancing i would skip out and order a drink.
and to me, the winner for the overall best mix would be angie's. it is definitely the most cohesive. and the more you listen to it, the more you like it.
june mix off - a to z
these were the rules for the june mix off:
1. every song title can only have 1 word
2. the song titles have to go in order of the alphabet
3. because some cds do not have room for 26 songs, you are allowed to cut out difficult letters or songs you just don't care about
4. when you send the cd, please write the song and artist somewhere so the person is aware of who and what they are listening to
1. every song title can only have 1 word
2. the song titles have to go in order of the alphabet
3. because some cds do not have room for 26 songs, you are allowed to cut out difficult letters or songs you just don't care about
4. when you send the cd, please write the song and artist somewhere so the person is aware of who and what they are listening to
Saturday, July 30, 2011
lets dish
ok. so it has launched. just wanted to give you the info and let you know we are all admin and can add thoughts to this blog. i am going to add something later tomorrow. regarding my thoughts about everyone's june mix tape. and july and august rules and regs. you know, for posterity. yay mix tape love.
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