Music to [X] to.

[digitaldiscipline]

Swiped shamelessly from sukipot:


+1+ - If you went crazy and decided to go on a mass killing spree, what song would you be listening to as you were pumping lead/tearing apart/stabbing your victims?-

Depends how long the killing would last. For a nice, Matrix-esque shootout, something like White Zombie's "Scum of the Earth" would be fun. For a more leisurely session of sniping, Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" could work. Or, for those utterly random times where some intellectual whiplash is necessary, "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" while playing Quake ]|[ works beautifully.

+2.+ - Do you have a song that you can listen to that puts you in a better mood than you were in prior to listening to the song?-

Paul Simon, "Call Me Al" - it's impossible not to be happy after listening to that. It's like trying not to smile while saying "ball-peen hammer." Can't be done.
Runner up: "Sleepwalk," by Santo & Johnny - pure schmaltz.

+3+ - What song is your "guilty pleasure"?-

I like The Bloodhound Gang, so "Bad Touch" or "The Roof is On Fire" might qualify. Or Dynamite Hack's cover of "Boyz In The Hood."

+4+ - Is there a song/songs that made you cry? What was it/were they? -

The first time I ever heard "Tomorrow Wendy" (Concrete Blonde) and "Some Kind of Stranger" (Sisters of Mercy), I got misty.

+5+ - Name an artist you like that would surprise people who think they know you.

Bon Jovi, circa "New Jersey" & "Slippery When Wet."

+6+ - Is there a song you could never get sick of?-

Absolutely. Bach's fugues (D-minor in particular), for instance. If you mean contemporary stuff, "Mortal" by Front Line Assembly.

+7+ Is there a song or band that you won't listen to because of the emotional turmoil that you're reminded of that surrounded you when you did listen to that song or band?

Sarah McLachlan was pretty well ruined for me by an ex. Then again, I wasn't really a big listener of hers before then, so I don't feel like I've lost much.

+8+ Describe one memory you have (off the top of your head) that surrounds a particular song, which will immediately pop into your head when you hear it, and name the song too.

The "theme" from Copland's "Appalachain Spring" - I'm driving from DC to NYC at the height of fall color, through Maryland, and am crossing the long, flat bridge.

+9+ Name one CD you regret buying. Or owning.

CD? "Dr. Feelgood" - Motley Crue.
Album - "Electric Avenue" - Eddie Grant (I don't think I ever listened to anything but the title track)

+10+ Last but not least - Slap down lyrics from ONE song that would best describe you and/or your feelings in general (don't take a lot of time to think about it, it can just be how you're feeling right now). Note who it's by, what song, and album.

Front Line Assembly, "Bio-Mechanic" (off "Tactical Neural Implant")

The track marks on your spine, you say
Machines are human, we program that way.
In God we trust.

Comments

[axissilverhand.livejournal.com]

Good noise... snagged...

[etcet.livejournal.com]

. . . and then promptly attributed to Miss Elisabeth. I see how you are.

Then again, I'd rather look at her than me or you, too, so it's not all bad. Heh.

[ladysoleil.livejournal.com]

mmmm...me too.

*grin*

[etcet.livejournal.com]

pbpbpbpttttt.

don't make me come over there. . ..

you get your books finally?

[ladysoleil.livejournal.com]

Indeed, and am deep in the throes of Shadow of the Hegemon, which is not yet sucking, but please tell me they don't set up some sucky little romance between Bean and Petra, for then I shall vomit.

Did you get yours?

[etcet.livejournal.com]

*hands over airsick bag*

and, yes. what's the big idea, having stationery with your friggin' name on it, miss big shot?!?

yip!

[bitogoth.livejournal.com]

just found this thread- lol! {{{hugs ev'rybiddy!!!}}}

[axissilverhand.livejournal.com]

It's all about who you suck up to, yah? Oh, btw, would you and Kim have crash space for Dec 22-26, or are you (I refuse to use the collective pronoun) going North for a White Christmas?

Kath (IC) is going to be in town, and has invited my presence...

couch surfing

[etcet.livejournal.com]

i believe our floor is not spoken for (my parents are coming into town the following week). will have to confirm, however. i know we're not -going- anywhere at that point.

note to self: purchase plane tickets for TheOneNuptials

Re: couch surfing

[marillion.livejournal.com]

I'm going to be in NOLA visiting best friend wanderinggrrl from 28th December to 2nd January. If you're free one of those nights, let's go to dinner. I'd love to meet your zookeeper, too. Bel lives on Royal or Burgundy I think in the Quarter. Sound good?

Re: couch surfing

[etcet.livejournal.com]

I think the 28th would be the best bet (my folks get in the 29th, iirc).

I have also been given an ultimatim: "Please tell your friend that my name is 'Kim.'" [she is adamant about being more than her vocation *s*]

Re: couch surfing

[marillion.livejournal.com]

The 28th it is, then. If I recall correctly I get in during the earlier afternoon. Got any suggestions for where to go for food? I'll be bringing Belen (that's Belen in this userpic) and her fiance David along, most likely.

Sorry to offend Kim--I didn't mean to imply she was only her vocation (though a damn nifty one it is)--I'm not sure I ever read her real name, or didn't remember in any case. Mea culpa!

Re: couch surfing

[etcet.livejournal.com]

let's hash things out via email. *s* i =think= i sent a note to that effect to the correct place (mairi(at)mairi.net, no?)