Golden Sunshine and Bloody Nights
I've been reading The Mentalist fanfiction and it led to, of course, the finding that there is quite the fanbase for Jane/Cho. It's actually rather surprising. Even more surprising than that surprising fact however (chuckle) is that there is some excellent fanfiction writing for that pairing; everyone interested should find X's website, as her characterization of Jane and Cho are dead on and never have I wanted to laugh and cry so much during the same fanfic.
This has also of course led to creating a playlist for the fandom. Nothing new on that front as I do it all the time. What is new is that I actually managed to create it in one night - meaning that I have it pared down to an actual cd length soundtrack. Fascinating. Either I've gotten better at it or, and here's the really fun alternative, there simply were not as many songs to choose from that could fit and/or lend themselves to the overall mood I wanted to have created.
1. "When I Am Dead, My Dearest" -
When I am dead, my dearest
Sing no sad songs for me
Plant thou no roses at my head
Nor shady cypress tree
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet
And if thou wilt, remember
And if thou wilt, forget
2. "And the Sun Will Shine" - The Bee Gees
And the rain will fall, it falls for you
And the clouds will break into tears
You should be here standing so near to me
*AN: I thought this was the perfect song to have in that heart-rending, yet upbeat tune that lends itself to a sweet clashing of happy and sad during a particularly horrifying moment. So when I first heard it, all I could think about was having it running as the score for when Patrick finds his family dead and calls the CBI.
3. "Darker With the Day" - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Back on the street I saw a great big smiling sun
It was a Good day and an Evil day and all was bright and new
And it seemed to me that most destruction was being done
By those who could not choose between the two
4. "Breathe Me" - Sia
Help, I have done it again
I have been here many times before
Hurt myself again today
And the worst part is there's no one else to blame
Be my friend: hold me; wrap me up, unfold me
I am small and needy; warm me up and breathe me
5. "Bonfires" - Blue Foundation
I was given wine
We’re feeling okay
And quite all right
You wash my tears away
And make me wanna stay
And bonfires lit up the shores
6. "Dissolved Girl" - Massive Attack
Shame, such a shame
I think I kinda lost myself again
Day, yesterday
Really should be leaving, but I stay
Say, say my name
Need a little love to ease the pain
7. "Dante's Prayer" - Loreena McKennitt
Though we share this humble path, alone
How fragile is the heart
Oh give these clay feet wings to fly
To touch the face of the stars
Breathe life into this feeble heart
Lift this mortal veil of fear
Take these crumbled hopes, etched with tears
We'll rise above these earthly cares
Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember me
8. "Go Insane" - Lindsey Buckingham [Fleetwood Mac]
Two kinds of trouble in this world
Living....Dying
I lost my power in this world
And the rumors are flying
So I go insane
Like I always do
And I call your name
She's a lot like you
*9. I could have used "My Skin" by Natalie Merchant but I felt it was a over used. However, I think it fits Patrick Jane perfectly, especially concerning the aftermath of Red John murdering his family.
Look at my body
Look at my hands
There's so much here that I don't understand
They say that promises
Sweet, tender-full
But I don't need them
I need the darkness, the sweetness, the sadness, the weakness
Oh I need this
I don't have any of the songs posted and/or ready to download. That will come after I finish a short Jane/Cho snippet I'm working on, and post that. Quite possibly it may have to wait an additional week as I think I have a test coming up to study for. Damn, that could also mean I don't finish it anytime soon. >.< And wouldn't that just be on par for the record I've created so far? Unfinished project number ninety, ho!
This has also of course led to creating a playlist for the fandom. Nothing new on that front as I do it all the time. What is new is that I actually managed to create it in one night - meaning that I have it pared down to an actual cd length soundtrack. Fascinating. Either I've gotten better at it or, and here's the really fun alternative, there simply were not as many songs to choose from that could fit and/or lend themselves to the overall mood I wanted to have created.
1. "When I Am Dead, My Dearest" -
When I am dead, my dearest
Sing no sad songs for me
Plant thou no roses at my head
Nor shady cypress tree
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet
And if thou wilt, remember
And if thou wilt, forget
2. "And the Sun Will Shine" - The Bee Gees
And the rain will fall, it falls for you
And the clouds will break into tears
You should be here standing so near to me
*AN: I thought this was the perfect song to have in that heart-rending, yet upbeat tune that lends itself to a sweet clashing of happy and sad during a particularly horrifying moment. So when I first heard it, all I could think about was having it running as the score for when Patrick finds his family dead and calls the CBI.
3. "Darker With the Day" - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Back on the street I saw a great big smiling sun
It was a Good day and an Evil day and all was bright and new
And it seemed to me that most destruction was being done
By those who could not choose between the two
4. "Breathe Me" - Sia
Help, I have done it again
I have been here many times before
Hurt myself again today
And the worst part is there's no one else to blame
Be my friend: hold me; wrap me up, unfold me
I am small and needy; warm me up and breathe me
5. "Bonfires" - Blue Foundation
I was given wine
We’re feeling okay
And quite all right
You wash my tears away
And make me wanna stay
And bonfires lit up the shores
6. "Dissolved Girl" - Massive Attack
Shame, such a shame
I think I kinda lost myself again
Day, yesterday
Really should be leaving, but I stay
Say, say my name
Need a little love to ease the pain
7. "Dante's Prayer" - Loreena McKennitt
Though we share this humble path, alone
How fragile is the heart
Oh give these clay feet wings to fly
To touch the face of the stars
Breathe life into this feeble heart
Lift this mortal veil of fear
Take these crumbled hopes, etched with tears
We'll rise above these earthly cares
Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember me
8. "Go Insane" - Lindsey Buckingham [Fleetwood Mac]
Two kinds of trouble in this world
Living....Dying
I lost my power in this world
And the rumors are flying
So I go insane
Like I always do
And I call your name
She's a lot like you
*9. I could have used "My Skin" by Natalie Merchant but I felt it was a over used. However, I think it fits Patrick Jane perfectly, especially concerning the aftermath of Red John murdering his family.
Look at my body
Look at my hands
There's so much here that I don't understand
They say that promises
Sweet, tender-full
But I don't need them
I need the darkness, the sweetness, the sadness, the weakness
Oh I need this
I don't have any of the songs posted and/or ready to download. That will come after I finish a short Jane/Cho snippet I'm working on, and post that. Quite possibly it may have to wait an additional week as I think I have a test coming up to study for. Damn, that could also mean I don't finish it anytime soon. >.< And wouldn't that just be on par for the record I've created so far? Unfinished project number ninety, ho!