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I was very fortunate to grow up in a financially secure household brimming with love. I never had to face many of the hardships that so many people do. This led me to become a bit sheltered in my viewpoints and beliefs, and my idealism ran wild.

In my 20's I was very idealistic and optimistic to a fault. Age has a way of jading you and stealing your dreams. Sometimes I have to struggle to find that place, but when I listen to music the way that you do, I am brought back to my sunshine each and every time.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Timing!

"Age Of Consent" was a song you put me on to and I love it, so immediately that one is the jump-off!

I was very moved by your writing, not only your experiences ( ) but the way you describe the energy that a sonic landscape provides.

Moonbeam said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

This could have been the soundtrack to my high school crush! The first part of this, at least, reminds me of my very first love. His name was Mark Bray and I was just lovesick over him. Of course nothing ever happened because he was straight and I was gay but I will never forget when I found out I had him in my accounting class.

We were on opposite sides of the room but even still I was elated. The teacher offered everyone a chance to pick their own seats and there was a mad rush for people to sit next to their friends and she finally asked if everyone was satisfied with the seating, there were basically no complaints. So she started counting and assigning people seating by numbers and of course, she turned the whole seating arrangement upside down so friends didn't sit next to friends. Well my number landed me at the same 2 chaired desk as my crush!!!

The first 4 songs weren't those you'd hear in the neighborhood I grew up in but it was during high school that I was exposed to what I call "white music". Before anyone gets in a snit, all I'm saying is that the mexican gang bangers in my neighborhood weren't listening to this stuff but the white kids from the rich part of town were. Anyway, the first part of your mix brought back memories of the life I never lived and the first boy I ever loved

I liked what you said about "computer love" Of course, the part about beautiful Diva, but especially the part about people who discredit and minimize music that is electronic in nature. I really agree with that and feel it is as valid an expression of music especially since there are some things that are beyond the human reach organically and electronics open up a totally different frontier. It's like the difference between the sky and the oceans. Each are very different but they are both worlds in which creatures live and thrive in equal abundance

I revere your thoughts on "My Body is a Cage". I know how deeply affected your family was/is over your father's passing. I only wish I could have given your family the comfort that your family gave me when my cousin was killed. This part of your mix made me cry.

I also liked the way you spoke about this forum and how it really engenders a musical community outside Prince's music unlike any forum that any of us have found. Because of the relationships formed within this forum, and especially through exercises like the one we are currently engaged in, I bought Anniemal blind because you recommended it LOVE that you were able to connect to her music and later connect to her personally. I got to do that with one of my Musical heroes last year and it is truly remarkable to be able to touch someone who has touched you without even knowing they did

My vote for Favorite song is "Demon Days". It sounds so epic. I've only heard a few of their tracks and this is not what I expected. AT. ALL! I am buying this album immediately I have a mix titled "Sunshine" where the focus is to keep together, keep strong, never stop believing, welcome the warmth and care of the proverbial sun. I really really relate to your optimistic sense of self. In my 20's I was very idealistic and optimistic to a fault. Age has a way of jading you and stealing your dreams. Sometimes I have to struggle to find that place, but when I listen to music the way that you do, I am brought back to my sunshine each and every time. Music keeps my dreams and my soul alive and I am so happy you got to participate in this because it reminds us all not to ever give up…..

I think this mix is extrememly balanced musically and again, full of stuff I'm not really familiar with. I love that the mixes so far have been so different. Loved your mix incredibly

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Got an hour, have a drink, listen, org and review! Good times!

First off, wow, this is quite a personal mix you made! I'll try just to discuss the music, if possible.

I was looking forward to your mix, since you are handled with a lot of respect around here. I also remember you and some orgers were submerged in that lastfm, no, ratemymusic site! I remember you had quite the collection, so I was excited to have you onboard!

I know this is prince.org and that guy reigned supreme in the 80s, but Prince is one of the few artists I tolerate with that 80s sounds. Also, punk music is kinda hard on my ears as well. So, here goes!

2. Roxy Music- “Editions of You” (from 1973’s For Your Pleasure)

Oy! Ow!

3. Echo and the Bunnymen- “Never Stop (Discotheque)” (standalone single from 1983)

Great song! I will delve into Echo. Love the music, the voice is soooo 80s!

4. Kraftwerk- “Computer Love” (from 1981’s Computer World)

I know of Kraftwerk, but didn't really bother because of their sound. However, I have to agree with your linernotes: "It almost sounds as if this song is a challenge to such “organic instrument” elitists to not be moved by its warm textures and wistful melodies."
It does sound beautiful! That melody at the beginning, what Coldplay song is that? I'm sure they used it!

Furthermore, you married Diva! Damn, I always loved her avatar! However late, congrats anyway!

5. Arcade Fire- “My Body Is a Cage” (from 2007’s Neon Bible)

I saw you had this album as the best of 2007. Wow, haunting beautiful song.

6. The Velvet Underground- “Heroin” (from 1967’s The Velvet Underground & Nico)

As you anticipated, I was not familiar with this song (as with most of VU's catalogue). Probably because it isn't my cup of tea. That constant note bothers me!

7. Eurythmics- “Julia” (from 1984’s 1984: For the Love of Big Brother)

I like Annie's recent records. I never ventured in her past, because of that 80s sound. This song tells me I really shouldn't be afraid. Love it. What you said about Kraftwerk and their tender electro sounds, seems to apply here as well.

10. Gorillaz- “Demon Days” (from 2005’s Demon Days)

Great ending, musically as well as within the context of your story. My fave of the comp! I loved the first gorillaz, and my respect for Albarn grew with that album (along with some other projects he had going at the time). Somehow I viewed it as a one-off experiment and never gave the following albums any attention. Perhaps I was wrong to do so!

5. Arcade Fire- “My Body Is a Cage” (from 2007’s Neon Bible)

By far the most difficult thing I have ever had to face is the death of my father. In February of 2004, he had a massive stroke while I was in the last few months of my Master’s program. He slipped into a coma, and after he came off of life support and the ventilator, we were told that he still had brain activity, but that he could not move or speak because of the damage to his lower brain stem. So basically, he was trapped in his own body, and there was no proverbial “plug” to pull. It was a harrowing experience for my entire family, and wondering what thoughts and/or capacity he had still haunts me to this day. This song reminds me of that time and the lyrics resonate with me as if they are sung from his perspective. Mercifully, he passed away 23 days after the stroke, and the “Set my spirit free! Set my body free!” climax at the end really chokes me up. I love you, Dad.

"Age Of Consent" was a song you put me on to and I love it, so immediately that one is the jump-off!

I was very moved by your writing, not only your experiences ( ) but the way you describe the energy that a sonic landscape provides.

Moonbeam said:

You know, I'm not sure if you ever told me about this before, what this song reminds you of. Maybe you did, but I don't recall. But anyway, I always have the same thing in my head (and heart) when I hear it.

Cinnie said:

I thought of you when I put it as the opener!

Moonbeam said:

errant said:

I haven't really gone into great detail about it before, but yeah, it's really fitting and powerful.

Moonbeam said:

I sometimes have to turn off the album when this track comes on because it brings back such painful memories and regrets from that time.

But sometimes it's cathartic.

I guess this is what is good about my still earning my white music wings: I had no idea that Gorillaz was not a completely new group And not being familiar with most of the other groups, even looking at the tracklist I couldn't have had expectations about this mix. Just love it

I just listened to your mix for the first time, Moonbeam. I'll listen once more before commenting, but your choices are so personal, it will be difficult to really criticize any of them.

is blur that group that sang that song where the chorus went something like this:

girls who like boys who like boys who like boys who like girls who like girls who like boys

I just listened to your mix for the first time, Moonbeam. I'll listen once more before commenting, but your choices are so personal, it will be difficult to really criticize any of them.

It was hard to pick a fave. Julia it is.

HamsterHuey said:

Did I miss something? Are we each supposed to pick a fave?

3. Echo and the Bunnymen- “Never Stop (Discotheque)” (standalone single from 1983)

I also was (and to a degree still am) an eternal idealist and optimist. I was very fortunate to grow up in a financially secure household brimming with love. I never had to face many of the hardships that so many people do. This led me to become a bit sheltered in my viewpoints and beliefs, and my idealism ran wild. I really only wanted everyone to be in perfect harmony and openly express their admiration and love for one another, as I did. This song captures a bit of my youthful naivety, with “the love you found must never stop” acting as a bit of a motto for me. Musically, I absolutely adore the way the song opens with ominous cellos before blending them with a perfectly danceable synth line. This marriage of two of my favorite instrumental palettes makes it an enduring classic for me.

HamsterHuey said:

Did I miss something? Are we each supposed to pick a fave?

Moonbeam said:

Everybody was shouting out on the previous threads about faves, so I thought I'd pick one.

Beamie, at first when I saw the title of your mix I went No he did NOT pick obscure tracks from the roaring 20s! I mean you're hardcore and everthing but I was like DAMN!