I rarely fall victim to these types of things, but today I came across a TBT, or "typical blog thingie," that piqued my interest. Here's what you do: put your iPod on shuffle and create the soundtrack to your life, using the cues listed following this initial introduction to the concept. The whole thing is random, so the right songs don't always synch up with the right moments, but I guess that's the fun of it or something. Anyway, I was just telling the wife this weekend that I would put my iPod playlist up against anybody's playlist and this opportunity presented itself, so let's take the journey that is life, shall we? (Quick note before you go on: I swear I listen to more than 3 artists, OK?)
THE SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE
Opening Credits: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Part 1-The Flaming Lips (I think this got off to a good start--that's an opening creditsy type of song. Plus, it's about two of my favorite things: robots and Asian girls.)
Waking Up: Now, Now-St. Vincent
First Day of School: Doomsday Clock-The Smashing Pumpkins (Kind of a scary song to accompany one on his or her first day.)
Falling in Love: Fall on Me-REM
Fight Song: I've Got a Fang-They Might be Giants (Hmmmmm--a fight about a hickey, perhaps?)
Breaking Up: Today Has Been a Fucked Up Day-Beck (OK, this is one of those happy accidents that make doing something like this totally worth it.)
Getting Back Together: Nefi & Girly-Asobi Seksu (There is a certain happy bouncy-ness to this song that makes me think about two people coming back together after a misunderstanding. It's a nice little song.)
Wedding: Reader Meet Author-Morrissey (This reminds me of when you come up with a word for Mad Libs that you think can't be beat, like "booger" or "penis shaft," and then you hear it in the final mix and it just doesn't fit, and so it isn't remotely funny. Don't get me wrong, I love this song, but it's not going to get the crowd dancing at your wedding reception)Birth of a Child: Driver 8-REM (OK?)
Final Battle: Cyanide Breath Mint-Beck (This is one laid-back battle sequence.)
Death Scene: Jealousy-Liz Phair
Funeral Song: Set the Ray to Jerry-The Smashing Pumpkins (For awhile in my early 20s, every mix tape I made for a friend, loved one, or secret crush had this song on it. It's somber and mesmerizing--totally appropriate for a make-out session or a funeral. Still a favorite of mine)
End Credits: Love Me or Hate Me-Lady Sovereign (No better way to wrap up your life than a big "F-you" to the world)
Hell, you wasted time reading it, why not try this at home and let us know what happens. Leave us a comment or write to us at giantpengy@yahoo.com.
