The Mix Tape Is Dead - Page 2

the rules for this CD:

1) no one artists can be represented more than once

2) no live tracks allowed

3) tracks can come from my own collection or those tracks on my hard drive

4) this CD is primarily for my own consumption, assuming a "desert island mix" type of scenario.

#4 is a key factor to consider in the making of a good compilation. i can't imagine i'd put very many of the following songs onto a CD for another person, since my mixes were very rarely about introducing the person to music i felt they NEEDED TO HEAR OR THEY JUST AIN'T WIDDIT but rather stuff i thought they'd enjoy...consequently, "Love Shack" ended up on quite a few mix tapes. i'm not proud. (someday soon i'll throw on my "mix CD to guarantee i'll reveal government secrets if subjected to")

OK, so without further ado, here goes, revealing more of the rules as we get to them songs that exemplify the rules:

1) Can't Get You Out of My Head by Kylie Minogue
I heard this song about 6 weeks ago in my car and was instantly hooked. The first track of a compilation should always be an upbeat track, usually ridiculously catchy and get the blood flowing. Starting off a tape with Yanni is the best way to let the other 16 or so tracks go unheard.

Album: Fever

2) Clint Eastwood by Gorrilaz
Another insanely catchy track, they've got sunshine in a bag, which is I think against the laws of physics, but who needs anything but the science of shakin' booty at track 2.
Album: Gorillaz

3) Walking Away by Craig David
Neo-soul seems to be the new rage, with the India.Arie/Alicia Keys stuff all over the place, but this my by my favorite of that genre, and is a great track 3 since it's not a downbeat track but definitely cools things off a bit. Also has one helluva chorus. Good times.
Album: Born to Do It

4) Listening Wind by Talking Heads
I go in and out of liking Talking Heads, and now i'm definitely "in". My favorite track from the "Remain in Light" record, it keeps the rhythmic qualities of the first three songs, but takes it down even more, and has completely haunting vocals.
Album: Remain in Light

5) Shape of my Heart by Sting
Possibly my favorite guitar riff, this simple acoustic intro/hook is just mesmerizing, and we hit the lowest part of the bell curve in terms of energy. this also keeps the gorgeous lyrical quality of songs 3 and 4. i've used this song in two plays i've directed, and it never fails to hit the precise emotional chords i have wanted.
Album: Ten Summoner’s Tales

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