I love mix tapes (or, now, playlists). They capture specific emotions or moments. Perfect football tailgating tunes. Concert prep tunes. Breakup tunes. Memories of clubbin' in college tunes (aka Kicks Remix). Windows down, sunshine tunes. Whatever.
I used to make mix tapes for people, especially in college (they made great gifts). I made them for select special boys in my life. They don't have to be 'new' songs, just songs for a moment or memory in that time. I like to think of John Cusack (the AMAZING John Cusack) in "High Fidelity" when I work up my mix tapes.
The last year has been a rollercoaster. Lots of great times, some sadness. And, just like every other time in my life, there was a soundtrack. So, my 2011-2012 Becca Mix Tape:
'Love Done Gone' by Billy Currington - how I felt early last summer, before it all settled in.
'Springsteen' by Eric Church - after seeing a certain Jersey boy recently, and talking about that Jeep... a melody feels like a memory. A timely tune.
'Colors' by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - her soulful, pure voice brings color to my world.
'Seventy Times Seven' by Brand New - the pain of realizing that someone is a coward and a quitter, and the pain you want to inflict so they hurt like you did.
'Hell On Heels' by Pistol Annies - because he made me pretty, he made me smart, and I'm gonna break me a million hearts.
'Into the Mystic' by Van Morrison as covered by ZBB - it fills me with hope for whatever reason. Maybe that there is someone to rock my gypsy soul.
'Please Come To Boston' generally, Kenny Chesney's version - because there ain't no gold and there ain't nobody like me. And I'm a ramblin' girl who won't settle down.
'I Would Do Anything For You' by Foster the People - a great, fun, non-sappy-sounding love song by a great band. Who needs a significant other to share it with? It puts a smile on my face. I had to pick one song from this album, so I went with this one. And I like to air keyboard.
'Homeboy' by Eric Church - yup, he reappears, especially since this tune hits a soft spot. I generally don't think 2 songs from the same artist (and same album) should appear on the same mix tape, but this is a special exception.
'One and Only' by Adele - 21 was an album about a 'rubbish relationship' as she tells it. Every song on this album is powerful and amazing - I could include every one on this mix tape. But, this song for me is a song of redemption. I hope someone will dare me to give my heart up, and I could do it. I think the song also captures the range of power and desire of her voice.
I used to make mix tapes for people, especially in college (they made great gifts). I made them for select special boys in my life. They don't have to be 'new' songs, just songs for a moment or memory in that time. I like to think of John Cusack (the AMAZING John Cusack) in "High Fidelity" when I work up my mix tapes.
The last year has been a rollercoaster. Lots of great times, some sadness. And, just like every other time in my life, there was a soundtrack. So, my 2011-2012 Becca Mix Tape:
'Love Done Gone' by Billy Currington - how I felt early last summer, before it all settled in.
'Springsteen' by Eric Church - after seeing a certain Jersey boy recently, and talking about that Jeep... a melody feels like a memory. A timely tune.
'Colors' by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - her soulful, pure voice brings color to my world.
'Seventy Times Seven' by Brand New - the pain of realizing that someone is a coward and a quitter, and the pain you want to inflict so they hurt like you did.
'Hell On Heels' by Pistol Annies - because he made me pretty, he made me smart, and I'm gonna break me a million hearts.
'Into the Mystic' by Van Morrison as covered by ZBB - it fills me with hope for whatever reason. Maybe that there is someone to rock my gypsy soul.
'Please Come To Boston' generally, Kenny Chesney's version - because there ain't no gold and there ain't nobody like me. And I'm a ramblin' girl who won't settle down.
'I Would Do Anything For You' by Foster the People - a great, fun, non-sappy-sounding love song by a great band. Who needs a significant other to share it with? It puts a smile on my face. I had to pick one song from this album, so I went with this one. And I like to air keyboard.
'Homeboy' by Eric Church - yup, he reappears, especially since this tune hits a soft spot. I generally don't think 2 songs from the same artist (and same album) should appear on the same mix tape, but this is a special exception.
'One and Only' by Adele - 21 was an album about a 'rubbish relationship' as she tells it. Every song on this album is powerful and amazing - I could include every one on this mix tape. But, this song for me is a song of redemption. I hope someone will dare me to give my heart up, and I could do it. I think the song also captures the range of power and desire of her voice.
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