I never fully finished this blog entry but its been sitting in my drafts just waiting to be listened to! Its mainly dedicated to Jack's Mannequin. Sorry if it feels all over the place. :)
Happy Listening!
~Reyne
I am not a fan of driving. I hold a great fear of semi trucks (I have been almost ran off the road more than once) I think my car is clearly invisible to them. Any sort of icy or snowy road also scares the daylights out of me. Panic attacks and sob fests come quickly when the first snowflake falls. Most likely this comes with my fear of NOT being in control...the thought of being helpless is terrifying. A part of life, beyond my control yes, but still one of my greatest fears. I would rather hold a snake, be trapped in a dark room, or bungee jump off of the Golden Gate Bridge.
That being said lets introduce my current playlist I have created. Since I moved I spend a lot more time in the car. My gym and boyfriend are located over 20 mins away. One comfort I have is singing in the car, much joy is brought to my ears as I drive to my various locations each day. I figured I could add excitements to my rides by creating some awesome driving mixes. I still live in the stone age with a cd player stereo rather than being able to directly plug in my ipod, so the playlists are cd length.
Here is current list of what I am listening to this week:
1. Spinning by Jacks Mannequin
Quick story about Jacks Mannequin, it was a side project of Andrew McMahon from Something Corporate. A lot of his music is entangled with his personal events, one being diagnosed with Leukemia.
I included the lyrics to this song below, I love the honesty in his music. Jacks Mannequin has become one of my latest obsessions, including Stacy Clark (who is featured in this song). Unfortunately this song is not featured on his myspace but if you go to Grooveshark, you can search it and listen to it there! Please do because you don't know what you are missing!
I'm keeping quiet
Till there no more sirens
Lately it's hard to keep the hinges on
with all the noise
I found my words when there was no one talking
The room is spinning I have got no choice
be patient, I am getting to the point
I can't remember when the earth turned slowly
So I just waited with the lights turned out again
I lost my place but I can't stop this story
I found my way but until then,
I'm only spinning
I'm keeping quiet til the phone stops ringing
lately it's hard to disconnect
I just want something real
I found the words if I can just stop thinking
the room is spinning I have got no choice
be patient, I am getting to the point
I can't remember when the earth turned slowly
So I just waited with the lights turned out again
I lost my place but I can't stop this story
I found my way but until then,
I'm only spinning
Spin beneath the rooftop
Hold on
Wait until the room stops
Spinning
I can't remember when the earth turned slowly,
so I just waited with the lights turned out again
I lost my place, but I can't stop this story
I found my way but in the end
we're only..
I can't forget when the earth turned slowly
so i just waited till the lights come on again
I lost my place, but I can't stop this story
I found my way but until then,
I'm only spinning
2. Swim by Jacks Mannequin
This one isn't officially a part of my mix but I like the message, and I wanted to share the video with you. It fits my Jacks Mannequin obsession as of late :)
3. Into the Airwaves by Jacks Mannequin
4. Annie Use Your Telescope by Jacks Mannequin
Go to his myspace for the original (the original is more ethereal), but this one is really good too. This is a nice relaxing song, BEAUTIFUL!
5. 1901 by Phoenix
This one was feature on My New Year Playlist to listen you need to go there!
6. Unusual by Stacy Clark
I have mentioned this one before as well. :) Go to her myspace to listen!
7. All I Wanted by Paramore
The first time I heard this song...I was hooked. I heart them.
