During my time away from Xiao Pangzi, not only did I watch a lot of TV, but I also viewed numerous documentaries on Netflix, because their movie selection leaves much to be desired. I can recommend two that continue to prey on my mind.
Dear Zachary (2008)
I won't include a hyperlink to the film's website, because it is best viewed without much prior knowledge. The documentary starts out as an ode to the filmmaker's late friend, Bagby, and a cinematic portrait for Zachary, the baby boy who will never know his father. Matters are complicated when the baby's mother is charged in the brutal murder of Bagby. The story takes dramatic turns that are shocking and heart wrenching, yet the most astonishing outcome is a testament to the power of love.
Cropsey (2009)
An investigation into a classic Staten Island urban legend that challenges the notion of monsters and community responsibility in their creation. A truly creepy film that only grows more frightening as the truth behind the fables become open to debate.
Showing posts with label Friday Night Play List. Show all posts
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Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday Night Play List: "Burn Notice"
So far, this summer, when I am not occupied with food or writing fiction, I have been catching up to the current season of "Burn Notice", an excellent show on the USA network.
It is hard to understand why a smart series like "Burn Notice" has failed to gain the attention that dumber shows like "The Mentalist" are thriving on. The only explanation that I can think of is that it is a cable-based program without the budget for flashy production or promotion.
The title refers to the firing of Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan), an American spy. Left in limbo in Miami without funds or resources, Michael survives on odd jobs helping ordinary people in over their heads, while attempting to return to Government duty (Note that I am in the middle of Season 2 so Michael may already have discovered the reasons behind his firing in the current fourth season).
Michael's practical approach to mayhem is one of the appeals of the show. Like MacGyver, Michael needs only a screw driver and a paper clip to take on armed thugs. Throughout the show, his calm voice-over schools viewers in the efficient art of covert ops. In spite of his wits and physical prowess, Michael is handicapped by personal baggage that makes him more of a weirdo than a slick operative. When confronted by overt emotions, Michael becomes hilariously robotic.
Michael's oddness is only amplified by the company he keeps. Helping Michael out are Sam Axe (Bruce Campbell!), a former Navy Seal, now a gigolo surviving on the kindness of women, and Fiona Glenanne (Gabrielle Anwar), an ex-girlfriend and former member of the Irish Republican Army who functions like she is still in a war zone.
A note to nerds: if the presence of Bruce Campbell on the cast does not win you over, know that the show has featured guest appearances by two cylons: Lucy Lawless and Tricia Helfer.
In Canada, "Burn Notice" is playing on the Super Channel (whatever that is) or on a torrent near you.
It is hard to understand why a smart series like "Burn Notice" has failed to gain the attention that dumber shows like "The Mentalist" are thriving on. The only explanation that I can think of is that it is a cable-based program without the budget for flashy production or promotion.
The title refers to the firing of Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan), an American spy. Left in limbo in Miami without funds or resources, Michael survives on odd jobs helping ordinary people in over their heads, while attempting to return to Government duty (Note that I am in the middle of Season 2 so Michael may already have discovered the reasons behind his firing in the current fourth season).
Michael's practical approach to mayhem is one of the appeals of the show. Like MacGyver, Michael needs only a screw driver and a paper clip to take on armed thugs. Throughout the show, his calm voice-over schools viewers in the efficient art of covert ops. In spite of his wits and physical prowess, Michael is handicapped by personal baggage that makes him more of a weirdo than a slick operative. When confronted by overt emotions, Michael becomes hilariously robotic.
Michael's oddness is only amplified by the company he keeps. Helping Michael out are Sam Axe (Bruce Campbell!), a former Navy Seal, now a gigolo surviving on the kindness of women, and Fiona Glenanne (Gabrielle Anwar), an ex-girlfriend and former member of the Irish Republican Army who functions like she is still in a war zone.
A note to nerds: if the presence of Bruce Campbell on the cast does not win you over, know that the show has featured guest appearances by two cylons: Lucy Lawless and Tricia Helfer.
In Canada, "Burn Notice" is playing on the Super Channel (whatever that is) or on a torrent near you.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Friday Night Play List: one week extension
I'm back from Hong Kong and Bangkok, just in time for Christmas madness. We visited a lot of malls, in both cities, where Christmas music and decorations were always in the background, but the festive season never registered with me due in part to the warm temperatures and occasional palm tree. So, Christmas is currently overwhelming, along with the jet lag.
In the coming week, I expect to add another layer to the back fat that I acquired in Asia, so until the next post, I offer this evidence that Madonna can still power a party. It is worth noting that it is great music to exercise to.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Friday Night Play List: 2 week intermission
I will be away from this blog for the next two weeks so here are some songs that will hopefully tie readers over until new content appears.
"Best I Ever Had" - Drake
I thought this song was a parody of hip hop music when I first heard it but it is being taken seriously enough to warrant a Grammy nomination (!). Drake reminds me of Alanis Morissette in that both have gained recognition as serious musicians in the US while Canadians can't fathom how a rich kid who was on "Degrassi: The Next Generation"/"You Can't Do That on Television" can have any credibility.
"Stop Me" - Mark Ronson featuring Daniel Merriweather
I love the original by The Smiths but Ronson's soul-inspired remake is surprisingly good.
"See You on the Moon" - Great Lake Swimmers
This catchy song was included on a children's compilation disc meant to relieve their parents of the homicidal thoughts that can come from listening to the Wiggles for the umpteenth time. It definitely ranks right up there with Raffi's "Bananaphone".
"Just Dance" - Lady Gaga
This song has been overplayed and it is still an instant party maker. Lady Gaga's success is heartening after her gracious response to Christina Aguilera stealing her style then claiming not to know if Lady Gaga was even a woman.
Finally, this is for that special threesome, Bella, Edward and Jacob.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Friday Night Play List: For the love of Flocons
Flocons was kind enough to take over Friday Night Play List during my internet rehab. I didn't even know that anyone reads my Lists so thanks, Flocons, for being the single follower of my media suggestions. So, this double bill is for Flocons; a targeted wag of the finger. Enjoy.
The Hurt Locker (2008) - This intense film, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, was released last year but has been a sleeper hit this past summer. It is an apolitical, ground level look at the chaos in Baghdad and the soldiers who either thrive or falter in those conditions. I figure that Flocons will enjoy this because he likes crazy situations and reckless individuals, as long as he is not the one being reckless.
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) - On the off chance that Flocons has not seen this film, I'm going to recommend it because it has become one of my all-time favourites. It features the hilarious violence that Quentin Tarantino is known for and has stood up to repeat viewings. I think Flocons will enjoy this because he loves weddings (Uma Thurman stars as The Bride) and he enjoys time travel (the non-linear story line makes you feel like you're being ripped out of the time continuum). Of course, there are the crazy situations that are a staple in Flocons's movie diet.
The Hurt Locker (2008) - This intense film, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, was released last year but has been a sleeper hit this past summer. It is an apolitical, ground level look at the chaos in Baghdad and the soldiers who either thrive or falter in those conditions. I figure that Flocons will enjoy this because he likes crazy situations and reckless individuals, as long as he is not the one being reckless.
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) - On the off chance that Flocons has not seen this film, I'm going to recommend it because it has become one of my all-time favourites. It features the hilarious violence that Quentin Tarantino is known for and has stood up to repeat viewings. I think Flocons will enjoy this because he loves weddings (Uma Thurman stars as The Bride) and he enjoys time travel (the non-linear story line makes you feel like you're being ripped out of the time continuum). Of course, there are the crazy situations that are a staple in Flocons's movie diet.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Friday Night Play List: Better than a lap dance
With one week to go before the Season 5 finale of "So You Think You Can Dance?", I can say that one of my favourite performances this year has been the Travis Wall piece performed by Jason and Jeanine. I have not seen such smouldering since the Dmitry Chaplin samba danced by Danny and Lacey in Season 3.
Unfortunately, one style that has been sorely lacking this season has been hip-hop. The dancers just have not been up to the challenge of hitting hard then flowing with the music. I miss performances like the Shane Sparks routine that featured Dominic and Sabra (Season 3), and the Tabitha & Napoleon D'umo piece performed by Katee and Joshua (Season 4).
Here are the links to the videos on YouTube, while they last:
And because I love disco but apparently, few others do, here's one of the few Doriana Sanchez routines available: Brandon and Janette
Friday, May 29, 2009
Friday Night Play List: In the future
I am going to go out on a limb and recommend two movies that I have yet to see. Both have gotten overwhelmingly 'Fresh' ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, but more importantly, they both focus on senior protagonists. As the Baby Boomer generation enter their twilight years, advertisers are quick to cater to such a significant consumer population, and senior citizens have become more visible in the media. Only time will tell if depictions of old age will be more like these movies or more like Grandpa Simpson.
Up (2009) - Everyone has seen the trailer with the cute old man, the cute boy scout, and the cute talking dog. What I have only heard about is the touching six minute intro that encapsulates the protagonist's life with his late wife. I fear that I will sob my way through a wad of tissue, like I did with Wall-E.
Away From Her (2007) - Twenty-something year old Sarah Polley surprised everyone with her directorial debut about a couple whose 50 year marriage is threatened by the onset of Alzheimer's. The wife's self-imposed exile into an old age home to prevent herself from becoming a burden to her husband is the stuff of my most realistic nightmares. Worth another box of tissue, for sure.
Up (2009) - Everyone has seen the trailer with the cute old man, the cute boy scout, and the cute talking dog. What I have only heard about is the touching six minute intro that encapsulates the protagonist's life with his late wife. I fear that I will sob my way through a wad of tissue, like I did with Wall-E.
Away From Her (2007) - Twenty-something year old Sarah Polley surprised everyone with her directorial debut about a couple whose 50 year marriage is threatened by the onset of Alzheimer's. The wife's self-imposed exile into an old age home to prevent herself from becoming a burden to her husband is the stuff of my most realistic nightmares. Worth another box of tissue, for sure.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Friday Night Play List: Prelude to the Oscars
The Oscars may be worth watching this Sunday, if only to see host, Hugh Jackman sing and dance as Wolverine (in my wildest dreams). During the never ending speeches and commercial breaks, feel free to switch over to the following double bill.
Gangs of New York (2002) - Martin Scorsese's historical drama about 1860s gang warfare is like a technical manual on film making. Yet, it failed to win any of the 10 Oscars that it was nominated for. Daniel Day-Lewis's chilling performance as Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting alone makes the movie worth seeing; it is a harbinger of his Oscar winning turn, five years later, as Daniel Plainview in the excellent There Will Be Blood.
Body of Lies (2008) - Leonardo DiCaprio's performance in Gangs of New York was overshadowed by Day-Lewis but he went on to perfect the look of tense frustration in the midst of chaos in Scorsese's The Departed and Blood Diamond in 2006. I imagine this ability served him well in Revolutionary Road, which I would still rather not see, but I believe DiCaprio's other 2008 film, Body of Lies, completes the 'frustration in action' trilogy. Watch DiCaprio battle terrorists and CIA red tape in Ridley Scott's condemnation of an American over-reliance on technology in war, executed from an armchair.
Gangs of New York (2002) - Martin Scorsese's historical drama about 1860s gang warfare is like a technical manual on film making. Yet, it failed to win any of the 10 Oscars that it was nominated for. Daniel Day-Lewis's chilling performance as Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting alone makes the movie worth seeing; it is a harbinger of his Oscar winning turn, five years later, as Daniel Plainview in the excellent There Will Be Blood.
Body of Lies (2008) - Leonardo DiCaprio's performance in Gangs of New York was overshadowed by Day-Lewis but he went on to perfect the look of tense frustration in the midst of chaos in Scorsese's The Departed and Blood Diamond in 2006. I imagine this ability served him well in Revolutionary Road, which I would still rather not see, but I believe DiCaprio's other 2008 film, Body of Lies, completes the 'frustration in action' trilogy. Watch DiCaprio battle terrorists and CIA red tape in Ridley Scott's condemnation of an American over-reliance on technology in war, executed from an armchair.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday Night Play List: Friday the 13th
It's a Friday the 13th and I need some escapism so I'm going to recommend the following double bill.
The Shining (1980) - One of my favourite movies of all time. Jack Nicholson develops a severe case of cabin fever while trapped in a haunted, empty hotel with his wife and psychic son. Stanley Kubrick's sterile treatment of the supernatural story results in a slow, creepy build to insanity. If you've only seen "The Simpsons" rendition, you will still enjoy it.
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005) - The last installment of director, Chan-wook Park's vengeance trilogy, which includes the excellent Oldboy, the movie follows the protagonist's single minded pursuit of revenge after she is falsely convicted and jailed for 13 years. Less brutal than Oldboy, the climax is twisted nonetheless.
The Shining (1980) - One of my favourite movies of all time. Jack Nicholson develops a severe case of cabin fever while trapped in a haunted, empty hotel with his wife and psychic son. Stanley Kubrick's sterile treatment of the supernatural story results in a slow, creepy build to insanity. If you've only seen "The Simpsons" rendition, you will still enjoy it.
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005) - The last installment of director, Chan-wook Park's vengeance trilogy, which includes the excellent Oldboy, the movie follows the protagonist's single minded pursuit of revenge after she is falsely convicted and jailed for 13 years. Less brutal than Oldboy, the climax is twisted nonetheless.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Friday Night Play List: Seedy underworld
The double bill that I am recommending this week have only two things in common: I approached both of them with low expectations but found myself pleasantly surprised, and they both feature glimpses into a seedy, sexual underworld. Otherwise, they have almost nothing in common in terms of characterization, directorial style or plot twists.
Taken (2008) - Written but not directed by Luc Besson, Taken has been a surprise hit during the winter lull at the North American box office. I'm usually turned off by the sentimental premise of a father who must rescue his darling daughter from criminals, but Liam Neeson's ex-CIA operative is a ruthless SOB who savages France looking for his kidnapped daughter. And it is karma when the overpriviledged daughter and her slutty friend get kidnapped by human traffickers so the tension is still enjoyable. Joe complained that the car chases sequences lacked the viruosity of Hollywood ones but he enjoyed Neeson's rampant violence nonetheless.
In the Cut (2003) - Jane Campion's dreamy, erotic thriller is mostly infamous for Meg Ryan's uncharacteristic nudity and explicit sex scenes but it is truly a dirty Harlequin novel with good cinematography. Mark Ruffalo's police detective is a modern day brute who eagerly gives amazing oral sex to Ryan's repressed English teacher. The rest of the movie is about a series of murders that seemingly gravitate around Ryan. But really, it's all about the sex scenes.
Taken (2008) - Written but not directed by Luc Besson, Taken has been a surprise hit during the winter lull at the North American box office. I'm usually turned off by the sentimental premise of a father who must rescue his darling daughter from criminals, but Liam Neeson's ex-CIA operative is a ruthless SOB who savages France looking for his kidnapped daughter. And it is karma when the overpriviledged daughter and her slutty friend get kidnapped by human traffickers so the tension is still enjoyable. Joe complained that the car chases sequences lacked the viruosity of Hollywood ones but he enjoyed Neeson's rampant violence nonetheless.
In the Cut (2003) - Jane Campion's dreamy, erotic thriller is mostly infamous for Meg Ryan's uncharacteristic nudity and explicit sex scenes but it is truly a dirty Harlequin novel with good cinematography. Mark Ruffalo's police detective is a modern day brute who eagerly gives amazing oral sex to Ryan's repressed English teacher. The rest of the movie is about a series of murders that seemingly gravitate around Ryan. But really, it's all about the sex scenes.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Friday Night Play List: Easy Peasy
I'm pretty tired from fighting off a cold for the past week so here are a pair of my favourite movies of all time.
Fight Club (1999) - Edward Norton has never been better as a contemporary everyman suffering from insomnia brought about by modern malaise and the absence of emotional release. Norton finds salvation in increasingly ambitious levels of violence with soap salesman, Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt). The take home message for me was to find a good, all-consuming hobby. Still, blowing up some corporate art and a Starbucks sounded fun, too. One of my favourite lines in cinema is uttered by Helena Bonham Carter with Pitt postcoital, "I haven't been fucked like that since grade school." It was a line reluctantly chosen by Fox studio heads over the alternative, "I want to have your abortion."
Out of Sight (1998) - Directed by Steven Soderbergh near the end of the ten year drought that followed his breakout movie, Sex, Lies and Videotape, Out of Sight was overshadowed by the success of Erin Brockovich two years later. The fact that Jennifer Lopez stars in the movie has also been a deterrent for many potential viewers, but it is an unwarranted fear. Jennifer Lopez is actually likable and believable as a US Marshall with an undeniable attraction to Jack Foley, a career bank robber played by George Clooney. The chemistry between Lopez and Clooney is amazing and makes every risk the characters take to spend some time together understandable.
Fight Club (1999) - Edward Norton has never been better as a contemporary everyman suffering from insomnia brought about by modern malaise and the absence of emotional release. Norton finds salvation in increasingly ambitious levels of violence with soap salesman, Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt). The take home message for me was to find a good, all-consuming hobby. Still, blowing up some corporate art and a Starbucks sounded fun, too. One of my favourite lines in cinema is uttered by Helena Bonham Carter with Pitt postcoital, "I haven't been fucked like that since grade school." It was a line reluctantly chosen by Fox studio heads over the alternative, "I want to have your abortion."
Out of Sight (1998) - Directed by Steven Soderbergh near the end of the ten year drought that followed his breakout movie, Sex, Lies and Videotape, Out of Sight was overshadowed by the success of Erin Brockovich two years later. The fact that Jennifer Lopez stars in the movie has also been a deterrent for many potential viewers, but it is an unwarranted fear. Jennifer Lopez is actually likable and believable as a US Marshall with an undeniable attraction to Jack Foley, a career bank robber played by George Clooney. The chemistry between Lopez and Clooney is amazing and makes every risk the characters take to spend some time together understandable.
Friday, January 09, 2009
Friday Night Play List: Lonely guy seeks emotional bond
It occurs to me that I am betraying my age with my mostly dated music suggestions. This week and maybe hereafter, I am going to provide a movie double bill instead because I am more current on film than I am on music. Listed below are two recent releases about lonely men loathe to leave the comfort of their routine.
Ghost Town
I am a fan of Ricky Gervais's TV shows ("The Office" and "Extras") but his foray into movies prior to Ghost Town were cameos without a context for his brand of humour. With Ghost Town, I feared that Gervais would be made cute and cuddly as payment for a starring role. The trailers did nothing to appease my fears, attempting to make Ghost Town as innocuous as possible. Having finally seen the movie, I am happy to say that few compromises were made; Gervais is the same hilariously inappropriate asshole he always plays. Kristen Wiig's latest version of her sedated psycho character is also worth seeing.
The Wrestler
I think it is fair to compare Mickey Rouke's turn as a wrestler past his prime to Heath Ledger's Joker in that both actors disappear so completely into their roles that you forget that you are watching a performance. Rouke's honest and raw depiction of a likable man who is a failure outside of the wrestling ring is very watchable, in spite of the depressing subject matter.
Ghost Town
I am a fan of Ricky Gervais's TV shows ("The Office" and "Extras") but his foray into movies prior to Ghost Town were cameos without a context for his brand of humour. With Ghost Town, I feared that Gervais would be made cute and cuddly as payment for a starring role. The trailers did nothing to appease my fears, attempting to make Ghost Town as innocuous as possible. Having finally seen the movie, I am happy to say that few compromises were made; Gervais is the same hilariously inappropriate asshole he always plays. Kristen Wiig's latest version of her sedated psycho character is also worth seeing.
The Wrestler
I think it is fair to compare Mickey Rouke's turn as a wrestler past his prime to Heath Ledger's Joker in that both actors disappear so completely into their roles that you forget that you are watching a performance. Rouke's honest and raw depiction of a likable man who is a failure outside of the wrestling ring is very watchable, in spite of the depressing subject matter.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Friday Night Play List: Snowmageddon
As Torontonians hunker down in their igloos, determined not to call on the army lest the rest of Canada laugh at them again, I propose some music to keep everyone distracted.
"Hasn't Hit Me Yet" - Blue Rodeo
"Jed's Other Poem (Beautiful Ground)" - Grandaddy
"Almost" - Sarah Harmer
"Bobcaygeon" - The Tragically Hip
"Ice Ice Baby" - Vanilla Ice
"Informer" - Snow
"Hasn't Hit Me Yet" - Blue Rodeo
"Jed's Other Poem (Beautiful Ground)" - Grandaddy
"Almost" - Sarah Harmer
"Bobcaygeon" - The Tragically Hip
"Ice Ice Baby" - Vanilla Ice
"Informer" - Snow
Friday, November 28, 2008
Friday Night Play List: Music to LARP to
Oh no! "So You Think You Can Dance? Canada" competitor, and recreational LARPer, Izaak Smith was kicked off. Of the two remaining male dancers, Nico Archambault looks more likely to win, unless Canadian viewers lose their mind and choose Miles Faber.
Hip hop has not been particularly strong on the Canadian show and Miles is the weakest popper finalist that I have seen on either the Canadian or American shows. Every time he does his solos, I am transported to talent night in high school. It is lucky for Miles that he actually improves in dance styles other than his supposed specialty.
In ode to the departed LARPer, I present a LARP soundtrack:
"California Love" - Tupac and Dr. Dre
"Da Rockwilder" - Method Man and Redman
"Rhythm Nation" - Janet Jackson
"Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" - Primus
"Champion" - Kanye West
"Wanted Dead or Alive" - Bon Jovi
Hip hop has not been particularly strong on the Canadian show and Miles is the weakest popper finalist that I have seen on either the Canadian or American shows. Every time he does his solos, I am transported to talent night in high school. It is lucky for Miles that he actually improves in dance styles other than his supposed specialty.
In ode to the departed LARPer, I present a LARP soundtrack:
"California Love" - Tupac and Dr. Dre
"Da Rockwilder" - Method Man and Redman
"Rhythm Nation" - Janet Jackson
"Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" - Primus
"Champion" - Kanye West
"Wanted Dead or Alive" - Bon Jovi
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Friday night play list: Mack Daddy
It's only Thursday but what the hell! It's never too early to get ready for Friday night. Plus, no current affair is getting my goat at this time.
I present my play list for getting in the mood for love; that's over 15 minutes of foreplay accompaniment, which should be more than enough, especially if you have a bottle of champagne nearby. You're welcome.
"Astounded" - Bran Van 3000 featuring Curtis Mayfield
"Sensual Seduction" - Snoop Dogg
"Sex on Fire" - Kings of Leon
"I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" - White Stripes
"Make It Wit Chu" - Queens of the Stone Age
"All I Want is You" - U2
I present my play list for getting in the mood for love; that's over 15 minutes of foreplay accompaniment, which should be more than enough, especially if you have a bottle of champagne nearby. You're welcome.
"Astounded" - Bran Van 3000 featuring Curtis Mayfield
"Sensual Seduction" - Snoop Dogg
"Sex on Fire" - Kings of Leon
"I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" - White Stripes
"Make It Wit Chu" - Queens of the Stone Age
"All I Want is You" - U2
Friday, November 14, 2008
Friday night play list
Do kids exchange 'mix tapes' with their boyfriends or girlfriends nowadays? I still have the mix tapes that my ex-boyfriend gave me in high school and I remember sitting alone in the dark on a Friday night, listening to music, and getting angst-ridden.
Sadly, music is no longer the soundtrack of my life. This growing detachment from music seems to be symptomatic of getting older, unless you are a music enthusiast who actively searches for the latest bands. I do try to keep up with new music, if only so I don't become one of those people who complains that "music ain't what it used to be." More importantly, I want to be able to get nostalgic about this time of my life when I listen to songs from 2008, 15 years later.
In the meantime, I'd like to offer up my Friday night mix tape; an ode to my lonely teenage self. You'll notice that the songs all come from a certain time frame though I would ask you to refrain from doing the math out of kindness.
"Fade Into You" - Mazzy Star
"All I Want" - Toad the Wet Sprocket
"Fell On Black Days" - Soundgarden
"Hurt" - Nine Inch Nails
"Last Goodbye" - Jeff Buckley
"Soma" - Smashing Pumpkins
Sadly, music is no longer the soundtrack of my life. This growing detachment from music seems to be symptomatic of getting older, unless you are a music enthusiast who actively searches for the latest bands. I do try to keep up with new music, if only so I don't become one of those people who complains that "music ain't what it used to be." More importantly, I want to be able to get nostalgic about this time of my life when I listen to songs from 2008, 15 years later.
In the meantime, I'd like to offer up my Friday night mix tape; an ode to my lonely teenage self. You'll notice that the songs all come from a certain time frame though I would ask you to refrain from doing the math out of kindness.
"Fade Into You" - Mazzy Star
"All I Want" - Toad the Wet Sprocket
"Fell On Black Days" - Soundgarden
"Hurt" - Nine Inch Nails
"Last Goodbye" - Jeff Buckley
"Soma" - Smashing Pumpkins
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