Hold On

Wanted to share a few songs/artists that I am diggin as of late. Hope you enjoy. =)

~Reyne

1. STACY CLARK
I am absolutely in love with her voice!! Two songs I strongly enjoy are called "Empty Bottles" & "Unusual" Check em out if you haven't already!

Here is a video a recently found. Beautiful lyrics and message. =)



2. INGRID MICHAELSON
I have recently realized how amazing she is! Every album is incredible. Here is one that is so heartbreakingly beautiful!




3. KINGS OF LEON
This band is sooooo incredible! This new one by them gets me pumped!



4. FLYLEAF
Definitely check out their most recent album: Momento Mori. I have been a Flyleaf fan for awhile now...I can't help but be drawn in! Please listen to this amazing song....plus its a good video!


5. SKY SAILING
Have you heard of Owl City? Well that is Mr. Adam Young....he also recorded under the name "Sky Sailing" before he became Owl City. Please listen, relax, and enjoy. Check out the album: An Airplane Carried Me To Bed.



6. TEGAN & SARA
I love them...enough said.

Reyne's Car Playlist #1

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.

live and breathe playlist

I have created a playlist on Grooveshark for this particular post.  It is easy to set up an account and you can just hit play.  :)  Search: live and breathe and then click the playlists tab, it should say by reynemw.  Let me know if you have any problems. You can also search me in the people tab: reynemw and look at all of my playlists. I make one for every post.

1. Swimming With Dolphins—“Silhouettes”

Pretty vocals, fun dance beat, relaxing, wish I was on the beach but maybe this time of the year it makes me want to run in deep snow.  :) This song also features Breanne Duren who is on tour with Owl City but you can search her on myspace.com, she has a very beautiful voice!

2.  Silversun Pickups---“Lazy Eye”

Not a recent release but a good one.  I remember the first time I heard this song, I saw this video.  I was hooked from listen one.

3. The Used---“Blue and Yellow”

Very catchy, pretty awesome, and a great car song!

4. Rocket To The Moon---"I'll Be Your Sunset"
I love any song that talks about sunsets :) Another fave is The Spill Canvas "Sunsets and Car Crashes" They are Beautiful!

5. One Republic--- "All The Right Moves"
I don't listen to One Republic often but they are growing on me.  I love this video as well, and it has a very catchy sound.
Watch Video Here

6. MGMT---"Time to Pretend"
This song is the opening of 21, if you haven't seen it you need to!  It makes you wanna just let go and go to VEGAS!!!  :) So this video is fan made (clips of BBC planet earth, really awesome!) you can watch the original but it is a little odd.  I saw the video before 21 and the video sort of turned me off to the song at first.  I do love how original and fun MGMT is though!!


7. Stacy Clark--- "Unusual"
You need to go to my grooveshark playlist and listen to this or go to her MYSPACE and listen.  She is so amazing!! I love her voice and her lyrics are incredible.  She is worth a listen :)

8.  Mutemath---"Progress"
Just listen to the words!  Beautiful ambient sound, one of my life anthems.  Mutemath has a way of hitting the spot.  I do believe they are one of the most amazing bands of all time in my opinion.  INCREDIBLE.


9. Shawn McDonald---"Captivated"
I heard this on the way to work this morning. I loved how it just made me feel happy and grateful. Shawn has a very mellow relaxing sound that is great to lean on after a stressful day.


10. Making April---"These Are The Nights"
I give credit to my sister Becca for this song! :) When you search for it, make sure you look for the acoustic version. I have the original on my grooveshark playlist but the original is worth checking out.

11. Switchfoot---"Always"
This band will always have a special place in my heart. I thought this one fit the feel of this playlist very well.


I hope you love this music as much as I do. Each one is just a suggestion and I understand if it doesn't sound the same to you as it does to me. I hope you have fallen in love with at least one song on here. :) ENJOY. Oh and don't forget to check me out at Grooveshark, and the name of this playlist is: Live and Breathe my user name is reynemw