Memories of 2010

So, I've been doing a lot of "most memorable"s lately. And now it's time for my most memorable songs of 2010. well... here goes.

 

last year, i rang in the new year with Symphonies by Dan Black.

My favorite songs from January (From my playlist "January Love Anew")

The Scientist by Coldplay

Looks Like Love by NeedtoBreathe

Never Say Never by The Fray

Talk by Coldplay

sweetest smile by LUCE

Today by Smashing Pumpkins

We Love Like Vampires by Sparks the Rescue

Weightless by Black Lab

1901 by Pheonix

Innocence by The Airborne Toxic Event

The Dressing Room by Breathe Carolina

Bad Romance by Lady Gaga

Bulletproof my La Roux

Savior by Rise Against

Panic Switch by Silversun Pickups

and

Audience of One by Rise Against

 

My February playlist, titled "Why oh why, February":

Imma Be by Black Eyed Peas

Love Rollercoaster by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Shark In the Water by V.V. Brown

Cynthia by Millionyoung

Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat) by Digable Planets

She Likes (Bitter Sweet Love) by Forever the Sickest Kids

Sparks by Coldplay

It's Okay by Land of Talk

The High Road by Broken Bells

Kings and Queens by 30 Seconds to Mars

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room by John Mayer

Say Aah by Trey Songz

and

Bedrock by Young Money ft. Lloyd

 

My March Madness playlist consisted of:

JUICE by Drake

Baby (ft. Luda) by Justin Beiber (yeah yeah, i know...)

Damaged by Drake

Turnt by New Boyz

City Is Mine by Drake

All The Way Turnt Up by Travis Porter ft. Roscoe Dash & YT

Diva by Beyonce

Halftime (Stand Up and Get Crunk) by Ying Yang Twins

Hurt by Drake ft. Dirty Money

Me Estas Tenando by Wisin & Yandel

Falling by Iration

Walk This Way by Aerosmith and RUN DMC (AIRBAND PERFORMANCE!)

and

Animal by Neon Trees

 

And for "April, Slowing Down":

Artists Chester see, Swimming With Dolphins, and Chase coy

Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett (dad sang this to me on the way to school for my birthday :P )

Middle of the Night by Jimmy Buffett (played a lot at Typhoon Lagoon, Disneyworld)

I'm Awesome by Spose

The Mama Papa by Plants and Animals

Buscare by Si*Se

Lay Me Down ft. Rome by Dirty Heads

Tonight Tonight by Smashing Pumpkins

If We Ever Meet Again ft. Katy Perry by Timbaland

Take Your Shirt Off by T-Pain

Rude Boy by Rihanna

Acapella by Kelis

 

In May I watched the Musical Moulin Rouge for the first time, I titled my playlist "Come What May":

Grow Old With Me by The Postal Service

When I'm Small by Phantogram

Dream City by Free Energy

Olympic Airways by Foals

Good Life by OneRepublic

Notion by Kings of Leon

Don't Let Me Fall by Lenka

The River by Manchester Orchestra

OMG (prod. by Will.I.Am) by Usher

Santa Monica by Everclear

Mountain Man by Crash Kings

Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap

(and the rest of their album, "Conditions")

Just Say Yes by Snow Patrol

Someday Never Comes by Brandi Carlile

Wonderwall by Oasis

Opposite of Adults by Chiddy Bang

I'm Not Sorry by Test Your Reflex

SFW Porn by Mux Mool

In the Next Room by Neon Trees

Static Waves ft. Katie Herzig by Andrew Belle

Vulnerable by Sarah Jaffe

Amber by 311 (and everything else by them, I was getting ready to see them in concert in June :D )

Odd One by Sick Puppies

The Mistake by AM Taxi

Paperthin Hymn by Anberlin

Excuses by the morning benders

 

For my fave songs of June and July, playlists titled "June Bug" and "'Come Home July", visit my Sounds Of Summer post.

 

"Movin' Out August":

A Airplane Carried Me To Bed (Adam Young's) album Sky Sailing

Amy by Lights and Sounds

The Guide byt Borne

The Moon and the Sky by Sade

Be That Easy by Sade

Shooting the Moon by OK Go

Done All Wrong by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

I Belong to You by Muse

Possibility by Lykke Li

and

Boyfriend by Best Coast

 

Towards the end of August I created another playlist of even more music I was listening to at the time:

Mine by Taylor Swift

Breathe by Ryan Star

The House You're Building by Audrey Assad

Could It Be You (Punk Rock Chick) by Hwood

Love The Way You Lie by Rihanna and Eminem

Misery by Maroon 5

Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars

Find Your Love by Drake

Light of the Morning by Band of Skulls

Bound For the Floor by Local H

Kandi by One eskimO

Dynamite by Taio Cruz

 

AAAAND for the music I listened to the rest of the year (Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.) please view my previous posts.

 

for a change of pace, i'd like to go ahead and be cliche for a moment, and post my new year resolutions. obviously i couldnt pick just one like everyone else does. sooo. heres my list.

 

 

 

RESOLUTIONS

make healthy choices
take more pictures (and complete Project 365)
make money
respect myself
study more
cherish every second of sunlight
love more
be more organized
procrastinate less
gage my ears
write more music
make more friends
have no enemies

a quote from a customer earlier today: "everybody says, 'don't work to hard'. but i say, 'work hard, play hard, and be free.'"

cheers to that. :)

sorry, this is getting to be a long post. can't help it, theres just a few more things i'd like to cover tho.

I'm very thankful for everything this year. good and bad. I've learned many lessons, made new friends, made great memories, and all in all, just had an eventful year. if you're in my life, it's for a reason. love ya :)

This morning's wake up playlist

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!! and happy New Year's Eve!
I feel excited, behind, tired, and ready for tomorrow. Cuz tomorrow, we start over. Fresh, new beginnings.... I'll be posting my resolutions and a few more playlists sometime within the next 48 hours. Can only do so much at once, right?

So, besides being late for work again (only by like 2 minutes) I listened to some good music this morning, and I wanted to share it because I haven't posted anything about music in a while and I feel bad. So, this is what I was jammin to this morning. Nothing brand new, really. Just put it on shuffle and this is what I got.


this mornings wake up playlist
 
curse of curves- cute is what we aim for
theiving- lovedrug
miss magazine- romance on a rocketship
hello lonely- theory of a deadman
video killed the radio star- presidents of the usa
1901- pheonix
everlong- foo fighters
call on me- eric prydz
undisclosed desires- muse
higher- taio cruz and travie mccoy

More to come!

The style of Walt Whitman (1819-1892)

Recently I've gotten back into writing. I used to write and read poetry a lot, and I haven't done much with it lately. I miss it. Over the summer I really got into Walt Whitman's poetry. If you've ever watched (and payed attention to) the movie The Notebook, you'll recognize his poem "Continuities". I really enjoy his style, and here I'll share a few of my favorite pieces of his. 

"Excelsior"

Who has gone farthest? for I would go farther,
And who has been just? for I would be the most just person of the earth,
And who most cautious? for I would be more cautious,
And who has been happiest? O I think it is I--I think no one was
ever happier than I,
And who has lavish'd all? for I lavish constantly the best I have,
And who proudest? for I think I have reason to be the proudest son
alive--for I am the son of the brawny and tall-topt city,
And who has been bold and true? for I would be the boldest and
truest being of the universe,
And who benevolent? for I would show more benevolence than all the rest,
And who has receiv'd the love of the most friends? for I know what
it is to receive the passionate love of many friends,
And who possesses a perfect and enamour'd body? for I do not believe
any one possesses a more perfect or enamour'd body than mine,
And who thinks the amplest thoughts? for I would surround those thoughts,
And who has made hymns fit for the earth? for I am mad with
devouring ecstasy to make joyous hymns for the whole earth.

"Facing West from California's Shores"

Facing west from California's shores,
Inquiring, tireless, seeking what is yet unfound,
I, a child, very old, over waves, towards the house of maternity,
the land of migrations, look afar,
Look off the shores of my Western sea, the circle almost circled;
For starting westward from Hindustan, from the vales of Kashmere,
From Asia, from the north, from the God, the sage, and the hero,
From the south, from the flowery peninsulas and the spice islands,
Long having wander'd since, round the earth having wander'd,
Now I face home again, very pleas'd and joyous,
(But where is what I started for so long ago?
And why is it yet unfound?)

"Full of Life Now"

Full of life now, compact, visible,
I, forty years old the eighty-third year of the States,
To one a century hence or any number of centuries hence,
To you yet unborn these, seeking you.

When you read these I that was visible am become invisible,
Now it is you, compact, visible, realizing my poems, seeking me,
Fancying how happy you were if I could be with you and become your comrade;
Be it as if I were with you. (Be not too certain but I am now with you.)

Excerpt from "I Sing the Body Electric"

5

This is the female form,
A divine nimbus exhales from it from head to foot,
It attracts with fierce undeniable attraction,
I am drawn by its breath as if I were no more than a helpless vapor,
all falls aside but myself and it,
Books, art, religion, time, the visible and solid earth, and what
was expected of heaven or fear'd of hell, are now consumed,
Mad filaments, ungovernable shoots play out of it, the response
likewise ungovernable,
Hair, bosom, hips, bend of legs, negligent falling hands all
diffused, mine too diffused,
Ebb stung by the flow and flow stung by the ebb, love-flesh swelling
and deliciously aching,
Limitless limpid jets of love hot and enormous, quivering jelly of
love, white-blow and delirious nice,
Bridegroom night of love working surely and softly into the prostrate dawn,
Undulating into the willing and yielding day,
Lost in the cleave of the clasping and sweet-flesh'd day.

This the nucleus--after the child is born of woman, man is born of woman,
This the bath of birth, this the merge of small and large, and the
outlet again.

Be not ashamed women, your privilege encloses the rest, and is the
exit of the rest,
You are the gates of the body, and you are the gates of the soul.

The female contains all qualities and tempers them,
She is in her place and moves with perfect balance,
She is all things duly veil'd, she is both passive and active,
She is to conceive daughters as well as sons, and sons as well as daughters.

As I see my soul reflected in Nature,
As I see through a mist, One with inexpressible completeness,
sanity, beauty,
See the bent head and arms folded over the breast, the Female I see.



And so, I decided to write a poem, after being inspired by all of these, in the style of Walt Whitman. 

"To Know You"

I bring myself to know you, 
to know your eyes, your hair, your smile,
to know your lips and neck, your skin
I know as well, and from there I learn
to know your love, your laugh, your kiss,
to know your walk and touch, your anger
I know as well, so I do not ever anger you,
so I can continue to learn and love you,
to know your dreams, your hopes, your despairs,
to know your wants and needs, I do this
so as you part from me this day, 
I can close my eyes and say
I know you
Well enough to bring you back again
someday. 

Songs That Make You Feel Better

So, I wrote my english research paper on the positive effects of music on the body. I came across this on Stumble, and I really like it because it goes along with that theme. It's a playlist of songs that "make you feel better", which means that the type of music played will probably have a positive mental effect on you, and will help relax you. Try it out!



http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1ONIyq/8tracks.com/tylr/songs-that-make-you-feel-better

Wordless Wednesday

Winding Down

So, I made it through my first semester of college. Why do I feel like it's only been a week or two? It went by WAY too fast. I'm so thankful for all the amazing new friends I've made. I can't wait for next semester. 


Here are my plans for Christmas Break:                             








Doesn't that sound perfect? I think I'm gunna lock myself in my house for a whole month and do absolutely nothing. Family time has never sounded so great. 


Soooo... here's a few photos to recap my semester. :) enjoy.

Beautiful campus and Beautiful friends :)

Walmart adventures with Sam and Jay

Hockey games :) GO NOOKS!

Late night studying in the lounge.

Dressing... warm.

And finally, wrapping things up after all our finals are finished. Most of us haven't slept much lately... as you can tell. We look a little wired. The guys were on their way outside to take a photo in front of the giant UAF thermometer, which probably read something close to -40. 

Sounds of Summer

Palm trees. Ocean breeze. Sun, warmth, and green grass. This is the time of year that I start CRAVING Summer. I wish I could escape to a tropical island for the next 5 months… So, here’s a playlist of some of my favorite summer songs. Driving down the highway, aviators on, windows rolled down, favorite pair of shorts… And of course, music turned up. Hurry up, June. You aren’t happening soon enough.

Sounds of Summer

 ·      Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) by Wyclef Jean ft. Akon
·      Paper Planes by MIA
·      Digital Love by Daft Punk
·      Where I Want to Be by The Dangerous Summer
·      Miss Magazine by Romance On A Rocketship
·      I’m In Miami, B**** by LMFAO
·      Say Hey (I Love You) by Michael Franti and Spearhead
·      Skin and Bones by Romance On A Rocketship
·      Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
·      Island In the Sun by Weezer
·      Chillin’ by Wale ft. Lady Gaga
·      Starry Eyed (Jakwob Remix) by Ellie Goulding
·      Innocence by The Airborne Toxic Event
·      Weightless by Black Lab
·      Glow by Unkle
·      Walking On A Dream (Treasure Fingers Remix) by Empire of the Sun
·      Me Estàs Tentando by Wisin & Yandel
·      When I’m Small by Phantogram
·      Dream City by Free Energy
·      Mountain Man by Crash Kings
·      Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap
·      Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett
·      Beautiful Day (2010 Virtual Groove Remix) by U2
·      SFW Porn by Mux Mool
·      The Mistake by AM Taxi
·      Scar Tissue by RHCP
·      Paperthin Hymn by Anberlin
·      Your Love is My Drug by Ke$ha
·      Summer of Love (Ian Carey Remix) by Sunloverz
·      Video Killed the Radio Star by PUSA
·      Cowboy by Kid Rock
·      California Gurls (ft. Snoop Dogg) Katy Perry
·      Let the Drummer Kick by Citizen Cope
·      Break Me Out by The Rescues
·      Life by Beckah Shae

Grenade

Such a great video. What really gets me is the concept of the piano being pulled along behind him... Thanks to Austyn for showing this to me. :)
Also, just got a ton of music. New playlist coming soon.

This Isn't Me. (December Playlist)

So… Here’s what I’ve been up to lately. This doesn’t really seem like me at all. Maybe you can’t tell. But I can. Looking at this playlist, it shows. Heck, it's good music! And there's even some Coldplay in there, so I haven't completely lost myself... I'm ready for the New Year. Bring it on, December. Give me your best shot. I’m anxious to start over. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited to.

Decisions, December

Ke$ha- Cannibal

-Cannibal

-We R Who We R

-Blow

-The Harold Song

-Crazy Beautiful Life

-Grow a Pear

-C U Next Tuesday

Nelly- 5.0

Move That Body (ft. T-Pain and Akon)

Long Gone (ft. Plies and Chris Brown)

Rihanna- Loud

-What’s My Name (ft. Drake)

-Cheers (Drink to That)

-Man Down

-Raining Men (ft. Nicki Minaj)

Lose Your Mind by Oldermost

Nothing (ft. JFlow) by Authentic

Tipsy In the Sun by The White Panda

Strangers by Young Man

Holiday Selection

Christmas Lights by Coldplay

Angels We Have Heard on High by Bayside

Boots by The Killers

Christmas Time Again by Amely

Christmas With You by Artist Vs. Poet

Mile High Christmas by Breathe Carolina

Maybe This Christmas by For All Those Sleeping

O Holy Night by Go Radio

Down To Us by Let’s Get It

Ho Ho Hopefully by The Maine

Christmas Brings Me Down by Sparks the Rescue

Black Eyed Peas- The Beginning

-The Time (Dirty Bit)

-XOXOXO

-Someday

-Don’t Stop the Party

-The Situation

-Play It Loud

Out For Blood by Zeds Dead & Omar LinX

Lights Please by J. Cole

90210 by Wale

Lose My Mind by Timeflies

Strobe Lights (ft. Lil Wayne) by Diddy- Dirty Money

Moment 4 Life (ft. Drake) by Nicki Minaj

Blazin by Nicki Minaj

T.I.- No Mercy

-That's All She Wrote Ft. Eminem (Produced By Dr. Luke)

-No Mercy Ft. The-Dream (Produced By The-Dream And Tricky)

-Salute (Produced By Jake One)

-Everything On Me (Produced By Danja)

-Poppin' Bottles Ft. Drake (Produced By T-Minus)

-Lay Me Down Ft. Rico Love (Produced By Jim Jonsin And Rico Love)

-Castle Walls Ft. Christina Aguilera (Produced By Alex Da Kid)

Circa Survive- Appendage

-Sleep Underground

-Stare Like You’ll Stay

-Everyway

-Backmask

-Lazarus

Wordless Wednesday

okay I can't go completely wordless on this one...

Photo taken by me. (really, I swear.)

Lyrics by Black Eyed Peas.

Goodnight. (Playlist)

There's something so soothing about that song, and you play it often. When you're tired, it tucks you in. When you're lonely, it’s your best friend. When you're sad, it helps you rid your eyes of the tears you hold back. When you're stressed, it rubs your back and makes all your problems disappear. And when you're angry, it holds you close and glares the problem in the face, shaking a fist while whispering soft words of comfort in your ear.

Try these on for size. This is a relaxation playlist, and I bet it’ll help you some way, somehow.

I love these songs because of the way they sound, the way they make me think, or the message behind them. Or, just because they make me feel good.

So, if you can find them, get these. I’ve been meaning to get a media player on my blog. Or a SoundCloud account. Pop in your headphones, sit down, lay down, relax. Enter a world that only consists of your peace of mind and a soothing melody.

Enjoy.


Beautiful World- Coldplay

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room- John Mayer

Hide and Seek- Imogen Heap

Make Love- Daft Punk

The Story- Brandi Carlile

All I Got- Newton Faulkner

Breathe In Breathe Out- Matt Kearney

Sparks- Coldplay

Weightless- Black Lab

It’s Okay- Land of Talk

Vulnerable- Sarah Jaffe

Excuses- The Morning Benders

Thieving- Lovedrug

The Moon and the Sky- Sade

Champagne Supernova- Oasis

100 Suns- 30 Seconds to Mars

Grow Old With Me- The Postal Service

The River- Manchester Orchestra

Fools- The Temper Trap

Pleasure Sighs- The Morning Benders

Amber- 311

Breathe- Telepopmusik

The House You’re Building- Audry Assad

Letters From the Sky- Civil Twilight

Blue Lips- Regina Spektor

July Flame- Laura Veirs

Marching Bands of Manhattan- DCFC

Static Waves (feat. Katie Herzig)- Andrew Belle

I’ll Be Seeing You (1944 Single)- Billie Holiday

Enchanted- Taylor Swift

In My Place- Coldplay

Something About Us- Daft Punk

Say (All I Need)- OneRepublic

Cynthia- Millionyoung

Lazy Eye- Silversun Pickups

Secret- Maroon 5

Under My Bed- Meiko

Edge of Desire- John Mayer

Stare Like You’ll Stay- Circa Survive

All I Need- Matchbox 20