Too Bad it's not a Cheesy B-Movie...That'd Be More Fun. (Your Life's Soundtrack W/O) Sep 07 '04 (Updated Apr 02 '07)    Write an essay on this topic. Tweet Popular Products in Music The Dirtchamber Sessions, Vol. 1 by The Prodigy From $11 Jersey Boys [Original Broadway Cast Recording] by Original Broadway Cast From $8 The Bottom Line It's sad...my life's soundtrack is more interesting than my life itself! Ah, I've been sucked into yet another write off! This one was too fun to resist. Most of you all probably know the concept by now...whisperscream has given us a list of scenes from a hypothetical movie about our lives, and we provide the soundtrack. Here goes mine! Opening Credits: "Lost in the Supermarket" The Clash I have to give Eric credit for pointing out to me that this is a "cheesy movie opener" song. I realize he didn't mean it as a compliment, but oh well. (: I love this soft, reflective new wave tune from the famous punk band. I can relate to the lyrics, and it works great as an intro to my "life story." "I wasn't born as much as I fell out Nobody seemed to notice me We had a hedge back home in the suburbs Over which I never could see" Waking Up: "Broca's Ways" Zumpano This indie-pop tune starts out languid and groggy, then perks up, goes back to languid and groggy, then perks up... Average Day: "Guess Things Happen That Way" Johnny Cash I hate to pick such a cheesy song from one of my favorite artists, but I find myself thinking flippantly "oh, well, sh*t happens" a lot during an average day, so this one fits... "I don't like it, but I guess things happen that way...(sha do be doop, sha do be doop)..." First Date: "Ask" The Smiths This classic Brit-pop tune captures the passive-aggressive, coquettish playfulness of all my good first dates... Falling In Love: "Wonderful Night" The Red Elvises I picture this sweet, bouncy, faux tropical tune playing over a silly montage of my husband and I tramping through the bars of Ybor City in the early stages of our relationship. He he. That was fun! Love Scene: "My True Love" Bobby Fuller It's a sentimental 60's ballad with an otherwordly feel. I always thought this would make a great "candlelight sex scene" song. Fight Scene: "Butcher the Song" Cursive I wish I could've picked something like Judas Priest's "Breaking the Law" while I'm shown cartoonishly beating the crap out of someone I don't like. That would rule (: But in all honesty, the artsy emo tune "Butcher the Song," is a much more accurate soundtrack to the (non-physical) fights I've actually had in my life. Slow burning brooding and sulking, punctuated by piissy little outbursts...perfect! Breaking Up: "Nobody's Perfect" Dios The dreamy, bittersweet music just sounds like something slowly coming apart and unraveling; like something winding down and coming to an end. Plus, there's this line: It's my fault I stayed so long with you Getting Back Together: "Fixing a Hole" The Beatles This was the hardest one to pick, because I've never been one to ride the break-up-then-get-back-together merry go round...I'm a boring person who hates drama in relationships. (: I just went with the first thing that jumped into my mind. Secret Love: "Thirteen" Big Star It's shy, sweet, insecure...a fragile, beautiful little ballad from the revered power-poppers. Life's OK: "Modern Nature" Sondre Lerche Not sure what the lyrics mean, but the jaunty, carefree music from this neo-folkie is the perfect soundtrack to a Helene Good Mood. Mental Breakdown: "Snailhead" Throwing Muses Kinetic, mercurial and anguished. Music to both brood and break stuff to. Driving: "Tailspin" Los Straightjackets A killer surf instrumental...the ultimate driving song, IMO. Learning A Lesson: "All the Way" Robert Cray Cray's buttery voice is warm and wise, and the music is fluid and contemplative. Deep Thought: "Cohesion" The Minutemen A quiet, reflective classical guitar instrumental from the 80's post-punkers. Flashback: "Fallen Angel" Poison Yes, I'm serious. (: The perfect song to flashback to scenes of me and my little pseudo-metal chick friends in middle school. Partying: "Maybelline" Chuck Berry Had to give the nod to ol' Chuck here. If you don't know his music, shame on you, and buy his Great 28 hits compilation! Happy Dance: "One Step Beyond" Madness Predictably, this slot is filled with a ska tune! Regretting: "Someday Never Comes" Creedence Clearwater Revival Okay, so the song's lyrics about divorce don't really apply to my life at all, but the music, melody and Fogerty's voice all match my mood when I'm feeling sad and regretful. Long Night Alone: "Halloween" The Dream Syndicate It's very dark and trippy, with a sinister, repetitive bassline. Death Scene: "Day is Done" Nick Drake Because I'd want my death scene to be very dramatic. (: This is one of Drake's more morose numbers, with a heavy, brooding string arrangement. When the day is done Down to earth then sinks the sun Along with everything that was lost and won When the day is done Closing Credits: "All My Life" Echo and the Bunnymen Gently upbeat and bittersweet at the same time. A perfect closing number. All my life Revolves around Laughter and crying As my life turns Round and round Thanks for hosting this W/O whisperscream! I'm suffering from writer's block on my proper reviews, so maybe this'll get me going!

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