Because I am that shallow when stoned out of my gourd...
So I am on a LOT of pain medication, heavy antibiotics, and briefly being at my computer. I could write something meaningful and useful but it would seriously depress me (more on this at some point, I swear), so instead I'm doing a meme. Yay.
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, IPod, etc.)
2. Put it on shuffle.
3. Press play.
4. For the first question, type the song that's playing.
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button twice.
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool...just type it in.
IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?
Opening Credits:
"The Promise" - Enya
For those who haven't heard it, this song is more or less a fantasy filk. Not too bad for opening credits but really, sort of like giving away the entire plot of the movie in the course of doing so. Better for ending credits, definitely, but you can't win 'em all.
Waking Up:
"Stolen Child" - Loreena McKennet
Actually, this isn't a half-bad selection. It's kind of sad, kind of half-awake, kind of hopeful, and honestly does fit most of my mornings, particularly those when I was a kid.
First Day at School:
"Kyrie Christe Eleison" - Gregorian Chants
I'd rather have the version of this by Hans Zimmer (and in fact am going to play it briefly now), but since my first schooling was obsessively-christian home schooling? This is actually also pretty appropriate.
Falling In Love:
"Fools Like Me" - Lisa Loeb
Ouch. That's all I have to say. Ouch. To Alex's girlfriend: I sincerely apologize. To Angel: Heh. To Scott: Hi. Also, *poke* I want to hang out at some point, I could use your brand of demented comforting conversation. To everyone else I've fallen in love with/been loved by/stolen someone from: Also hi... my apologies, but I'm sooooo not going to write out that long a list.
Losing Virginity:
"Chase The Morning" - Soundtrack to Repo!
*snicker* Admittedly this is the second result, but only because the first was a repeat and way too depressing to think about right now. This one at least is funny. "I want I want to finally meet you, something real to hold to, cling to... we have both been kept in bondage but you can learn from all my failures... heed my warning, chase the morning..." For the sake of this, I'm going to pretend that I lost my virginity the first time I willingly had sex with someone I loved, k? Because yeah, funny then. Hi again, Scott. ^.^
Fight Song:
"Caroline" - MC Solaar
I really don't know what to think about this other than that my fight scene is likely more of a fight-dance or sniping someone from a distance, apparently. I have no idea what the lyrics of this song say, as they're all in French, but the sound is more seduction than violence, though it's got kind of a rap pace of course. Side note - MC Solaar is a very VERY good French rapper whose songs have melodies, grace, great sound and vibe, and are NOT traditional rap. Go listen.
Breaking Up:
"Anywhere Is" - Enya
Pretty much. I've found breaking up to more often be simply a matter of moving on, going to the next love and lover, rather than violent or upsetting. Painful briefly, sad sometimes in reflection, but usually the Right Thing and in the long run always for the best, as far as I can tell. There are only two exceptions to this, one where I regret my method and behavior during, and one where dammit, I still... no, not going there. But I miss him more than I like admitting. See, one weird thing about my breakups: as far as I can tell, I don't actually stop loving someone just because I stop dating/fucking/living with/owning/whatever them. No exceptions to this, that I know of. If I've ever told you in seriousness that I love you, I swear to you, I still do. I may not act on it, I may not say it, I may not even communicate with you, not in years... but I love you, and that never seems to change or fade.
Prom:
"Sanctuary" - Utada Hikaru
The only prom I've ever gone to was Scott's, and that was... odd. I don't really know what to think about this as... oh, wait. *just caught one of the snatches of lyrics* Heh. Ok, appropriate, particularly considering the aftermath.
Life:
"Lady Midnight" - Leonard Cohen
*soft smile*
Mental Breakdown:
"Deora Ar Mo Chroi" - Enya
Strangely, yes. My mental breakdowns are... oddly peaceful, involving just wanting to rest, to lay down my burdens, end it all... fade out into quietness and soft music.
Driving:
"Leaving On A Jet Plane" - Bjork and Jewell
*snickers again* "All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go... I hate to wake you up to say goodbye, but the dawn is breaking... already I'm so lonesome I could die... so kiss me, and smile for me, tell me that you'll wait for me, hold me like you'll never let me go... don't know when I'll be back again..." And a soft rhythm, a song that I definitely could listen to while driving, relaxing, just... leaving, going, moving. "Every place I go I think of you, every song I sing I sing for you... so kiss me, and smile for me... don't know when I'll be back again..."
Flashback:
"hiphopaloorap" - Mc Solaar
Yeah, the pop of this brings me back to stalking the coast.
Getting Back Together:
"Now We Are Free" - Soundtrack to Gladiator, Enya/Hans Zimmer
...no comment.
Wedding:
"Sunset on Ibiza" - DJ Tiesto
O.o ...title maybe. Tune, WTF. WAY too hardcore sharp techno.
Birth of a Child:
"Isobel" - Bjork, Portishead Remix
Possibly. Possibly. Also ow.
Final Battle:
"Close To You" - DJ Tiesto
Fuck yeah. That would make for a damn good last stand in a lot of ways.
Death Scene:
"Hallelujah" - Dresden Dolls
I approve of this ridiculously. It's an interesting version of the song, performed by amazing girls, and it rips out your soul. I want this played at my wake. This, and "Sing", and I'll be content. "...she broke your throne, and she cut your hair, and from your lips she drew the hallelujah... ...and I've seen your flag on the marble arch, but love is not a victory march... it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah... ...remember when I moved in you, and the holy dove was moving too, and every breath you drew was hallelujah..."
Remember me with music, remember me with smiles and tears both, remember that I was HERE, that I... ehh. Remember me, at all, and I'll be happy.
And now I'm going to go lie back down and wait for the next dose of vicodin to kick in.
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, IPod, etc.)
2. Put it on shuffle.
3. Press play.
4. For the first question, type the song that's playing.
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button twice.
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool...just type it in.
IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?
Opening Credits:
"The Promise" - Enya
For those who haven't heard it, this song is more or less a fantasy filk. Not too bad for opening credits but really, sort of like giving away the entire plot of the movie in the course of doing so. Better for ending credits, definitely, but you can't win 'em all.
Waking Up:
"Stolen Child" - Loreena McKennet
Actually, this isn't a half-bad selection. It's kind of sad, kind of half-awake, kind of hopeful, and honestly does fit most of my mornings, particularly those when I was a kid.
First Day at School:
"Kyrie Christe Eleison" - Gregorian Chants
I'd rather have the version of this by Hans Zimmer (and in fact am going to play it briefly now), but since my first schooling was obsessively-christian home schooling? This is actually also pretty appropriate.
Falling In Love:
"Fools Like Me" - Lisa Loeb
Ouch. That's all I have to say. Ouch. To Alex's girlfriend: I sincerely apologize. To Angel: Heh. To Scott: Hi. Also, *poke* I want to hang out at some point, I could use your brand of demented comforting conversation. To everyone else I've fallen in love with/been loved by/stolen someone from: Also hi... my apologies, but I'm sooooo not going to write out that long a list.
Losing Virginity:
"Chase The Morning" - Soundtrack to Repo!
*snicker* Admittedly this is the second result, but only because the first was a repeat and way too depressing to think about right now. This one at least is funny. "I want I want to finally meet you, something real to hold to, cling to... we have both been kept in bondage but you can learn from all my failures... heed my warning, chase the morning..." For the sake of this, I'm going to pretend that I lost my virginity the first time I willingly had sex with someone I loved, k? Because yeah, funny then. Hi again, Scott. ^.^
Fight Song:
"Caroline" - MC Solaar
I really don't know what to think about this other than that my fight scene is likely more of a fight-dance or sniping someone from a distance, apparently. I have no idea what the lyrics of this song say, as they're all in French, but the sound is more seduction than violence, though it's got kind of a rap pace of course. Side note - MC Solaar is a very VERY good French rapper whose songs have melodies, grace, great sound and vibe, and are NOT traditional rap. Go listen.
Breaking Up:
"Anywhere Is" - Enya
Pretty much. I've found breaking up to more often be simply a matter of moving on, going to the next love and lover, rather than violent or upsetting. Painful briefly, sad sometimes in reflection, but usually the Right Thing and in the long run always for the best, as far as I can tell. There are only two exceptions to this, one where I regret my method and behavior during, and one where dammit, I still... no, not going there. But I miss him more than I like admitting. See, one weird thing about my breakups: as far as I can tell, I don't actually stop loving someone just because I stop dating/fucking/living with/owning/whatever them. No exceptions to this, that I know of. If I've ever told you in seriousness that I love you, I swear to you, I still do. I may not act on it, I may not say it, I may not even communicate with you, not in years... but I love you, and that never seems to change or fade.
Prom:
"Sanctuary" - Utada Hikaru
The only prom I've ever gone to was Scott's, and that was... odd. I don't really know what to think about this as... oh, wait. *just caught one of the snatches of lyrics* Heh. Ok, appropriate, particularly considering the aftermath.
Life:
"Lady Midnight" - Leonard Cohen
*soft smile*
Mental Breakdown:
"Deora Ar Mo Chroi" - Enya
Strangely, yes. My mental breakdowns are... oddly peaceful, involving just wanting to rest, to lay down my burdens, end it all... fade out into quietness and soft music.
Driving:
"Leaving On A Jet Plane" - Bjork and Jewell
*snickers again* "All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go... I hate to wake you up to say goodbye, but the dawn is breaking... already I'm so lonesome I could die... so kiss me, and smile for me, tell me that you'll wait for me, hold me like you'll never let me go... don't know when I'll be back again..." And a soft rhythm, a song that I definitely could listen to while driving, relaxing, just... leaving, going, moving. "Every place I go I think of you, every song I sing I sing for you... so kiss me, and smile for me... don't know when I'll be back again..."
Flashback:
"hiphopaloorap" - Mc Solaar
Yeah, the pop of this brings me back to stalking the coast.
Getting Back Together:
"Now We Are Free" - Soundtrack to Gladiator, Enya/Hans Zimmer
...no comment.
Wedding:
"Sunset on Ibiza" - DJ Tiesto
O.o ...title maybe. Tune, WTF. WAY too hardcore sharp techno.
Birth of a Child:
"Isobel" - Bjork, Portishead Remix
Possibly. Possibly. Also ow.
Final Battle:
"Close To You" - DJ Tiesto
Fuck yeah. That would make for a damn good last stand in a lot of ways.
Death Scene:
"Hallelujah" - Dresden Dolls
I approve of this ridiculously. It's an interesting version of the song, performed by amazing girls, and it rips out your soul. I want this played at my wake. This, and "Sing", and I'll be content. "...she broke your throne, and she cut your hair, and from your lips she drew the hallelujah... ...and I've seen your flag on the marble arch, but love is not a victory march... it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah... ...remember when I moved in you, and the holy dove was moving too, and every breath you drew was hallelujah..."
Remember me with music, remember me with smiles and tears both, remember that I was HERE, that I... ehh. Remember me, at all, and I'll be happy.
And now I'm going to go lie back down and wait for the next dose of vicodin to kick in.