The Soundtrack of My Hypothetical Life

Flake. One word description of yours truly. I'm currently caught in a tug-of-war between life and prepping for NaNoWriMo. The focus on my fiction writing tends to monopolize my time. The blog suffers.

In the meantime, check out the soundtrack my iTunes shuffle compiled. Alex @Magpie Writes inspired me to gain insight into my "musical proclivities." I found it quite interesting, even when a song at first glance didn't seem to fit the category. The randomness for the most part is dead on and often times hilarious.
 


Municipal Services Bldg., Center City Philadelphia

Soundtrack Of Life
30 September 2011
iTunes
Opening Credits: F*** You-Lily Allen

Waking Up: Forest-System of a Down

First Day of School: Whatever’s Left-Snow Patrol

Falling in Love: Shitloads of Money-Liz Phair

Fight Song: One of These Things First-Nick Drake

Prom: Huffer-The Breeders

Life: Sanctified-Nine Inch Nails

Mental Breakdown: Camisado-Panic! At The Disco

Driving: Pressure-Paramore

Flashback: Roi (Reprise)-The Breeders

Getting Back Together: The Sweets-Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Wedding: The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is Press Coverage-Panic! At The Disco

Birth of Child: Son of Three-The Breeders

Final Battle: Into The Fire (Tiesto Mix)-NOA Assembly

Death Scene: 46 & 2-Tool

End Credits: How Does It Feel-Radford 

What are you waiting for? Go do it! 

What does your soundtrack say about you?

Comments

Alison Miller said…
Love your playlist!

My soundtrack tells exactly what music I listen to - classic rock from the eighties and top forty from today. It's a weird mix, but it works for me.
October 2, 2011 at 7:00 AM
Lorelei Bell said…
Thought about NaNo... even joined it. Then rethunk it. No. It's an impossible thing for me. I have too much else I want to do.

Wish you good luck, however.
October 2, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Michael Offutt, Phantom Reader said…
Good luck with the nano. That sounds like a fun challenge.
October 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Anna said…
Nice—I like the mix. Especially your wedding song!
October 2, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Tyrean Martinson said…
Interesting mix! Sounds like a fun way to think through the day, or my writing project! I'm gearing up for NaNo too . . . and finding it hard to finish up my last project.
October 5, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Laila Knight said…
I like your choices. I have no soundtrack. There's usually so much singing in my head I have to room for outside tunes. :)
October 5, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Ella said…
I like your picks, me I mix it up all the time. I go from rock, jazz, classical, metal and indie. Yeah, I like chaos and confusion ;D
October 5, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Alex Villasante said…
I think your sound track and my soundtrack should date. They'd make cute babies. I was amazed, when I posted it on my site, how many people said they can't write with music. I can't write without music!
October 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM
N. R. Williams said…
Nice to meet you, I came by from Alex's. Music is so important I think and speaks volumes about our mood.
Nancy
N. R. Williams, Fantasy Author
October 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM
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