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Music QotW: Summer Songs

nobody@vox.com(emilyk.) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:35:09 -0400

What ten songs would you put on a summertime mix?

OOooooo! I like this one!
I dare not justify, because that would be far too hard. Instead, I shall list them and let you ponder! ~~Maybe I'll put up some mp3s when I get home.~~ Each file is linked to a last.fm mp3 page or a YouTube music video. Enjoi!

(order based on what popped into my head, not any sort of preference)
1. The Bravery - Swollen Summer
2. Arctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes Down
3. New Young Pony Club - Jerk Me
4. The Lawrence Arms - Great Lakes / Great Escapes
5. Kasabian - Sun Rise Light Flies
6. Tre Allegri Ragazzi Morti - La festa è Buenos Aires
7. Weezer - El Scorcho
8. Franz Ferdinand - Jacqueline
9. All Girl Summer Fun Band - Grizzly Bear
10. The Killers - Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll

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Music QotW: Favorite Soundtrack

nobody@vox.com(emilyk.) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:57:06 -0400

What's your favorite soundtrack?

Based on my last.fm accounts (yes, I have two, so that I could listen to my own radio stations) I have two soundtrack albums that are nearly identical in play totals.

Amelie: Original Soundtrack Recording

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (Expanded)

To be honest, though, the second is mostly because of my thesis. That's not to say I don't like it; I wouldn't have written about it if I didn't. But I doubt I'd have as many plays as Amelie if it weren't for my research.

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Entertainment QotW: Movie Music

nobody@vox.com(emilyk.) — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:05:09 -0400

Share a scene from a movie that uses music perfectly.
Submitted by nohablo.

Blackpool, David Morrissey, David Tennant - "Gambler"

This is from the 2004 BBC serial "Blackpool." It's kind of not fair to have you watch it if you haven't seen the whole show, but it's still great anyway. This show was fantastic.

The Boy with the Thorn in his Side

These Boots are Made for Walkin'

Cupid - Blackpool

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Music QotW: Favorite Michael Jackson Song

nobody@vox.com(emilyk.) — Sun, 25 May 2008 22:22:22 -0400

Share your favorite Michael Jackson song

Only one? *sigh*

Billie Jean

Michael Jackson

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gallifrey. i've not heard of it. perhaps it's in ireland ...

nobody@vox.com(emilyk.) — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:06:19 -0400

Check out what I made today:

AuroraTARDiS

Why yes, it is the OS Leopard background with a TARDiS. Why not?

And on that note, here is what's on my needles on this glorious What's On Your Needles Wednesday:

1) Nora Gaughan's Brea Bag, 2) International Sock of Doom #1, 3) Non-Lopi Scarf (as seen in a previous entry). Wicked (sweater) and a few other small things aren't here because they're on hold. I have cast-on-itis. It's bad.

As far as the thesis goes ... chapter 2 is on page 15 and I'm still talking about the first theme. I have two more to go, and then a whole other analytical chapter! And perhaps another one after that. What's wrong with me?

And just to wrap things up, I'm going to try one of those Quote of the Day things.

What do you do when you get a crush on someone?

I rarely crush on anyone, because as Bender so eloquently put it: "Emotions are dumb and should be hated." Sometimes I wish I'd crush on someone, but 99% of the time I remember how frustrating it is and I don't really have time for that. Ouch.

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