I did this for a contest, so I thought, why not put it here? If anyone happens to see it, please let me know.
Title: Tail Spin
Character: Takaba Akihito
For this soundtrack I was trying to sort of map Takaba's personality and his emotions from the start of the series to the present arc.
Here I Am-Spirit:Stallion of the Cimarron Soundtrack
Life's Too Short-Butterfly Bouche
Life of My Own-Three Doors Down
Still Fighting It-Bens Fold Five
Try-Nelly Furtado
Headlock-Imogen Heap
Pieces-Sum 41
Face the Truth-Rufio
Fields of Innocence-Evanescence
Scars-Papa Roach
A Pain That I'm Used To-Depeche Mode
First Day of My Life-The Rasmus
Waiting For the World to Fall-Jars of Clay
Beautifully Broken-Ashlee Simpson
Serenity-Godsmack
Bonus Songs
I couldn't think about a Takaba soundtrack without thinking about Asami. In fact, this was originally supposed to be about their relationship, but this kind of took center stage.
Every road-Amy Grant
This song fits the circular aspect of their relationship. Just imagine Amy Grant singing with more bitterness.
Take Me Away-Lifehouse
I suspect that by the time his ordeal in Hong Kong is over, Takaba will be longing for Asami to take him away from the world, at least for awhile.
If I Never Knew You-Pocahontas
Corny, but it seems apt when you consider how Takaba's life might have turned out if he hadn't met Asami. Or Asami's life, for that matter. His obsession with Takaba has been growing lately. Again, it would fit better if there was more bitterness in the tone.
Zip file (including bonus songs)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KYW5A9X3 If anyone would like the songs uploaded individually please let me know. Comments and questions welcome.