Howdy All,
Well this is gonna be a kinda awkwardly jumbled entry but bear with me while I figure out exactly how I want to write these little tidbits.




This weekends anthem is, "Daylight" by Matt and Kim.


From the opening keyboard note to the anthemetic chorus of Matt's angsty, somewhat raspy voice, 
there is a sense of yearning for some sort of alone time, some sort of Zion of relaxation and just a little bit of peace and quiet.
Matt uses solid, chords throughout the chorus to summon visions of angelic choirs of sorts.
But throughout the song the iconic chopsticks-esque keyboard pecking marches on, almost as a guide through this daydream.
Kim uses a very Hip-Hop drum beat as if to announce, "That's right, we ARE from Brooklyn, got a problem?!?"

Lyrically this song is as colorful as a Baskin Robbins freezer, but with more substance.
The second verse, "Slip and Slide on Subway Grates, these shoes are Poor Man's Ice Skates, fall through like Change In The Daylight."

To put it lightly, this song is an album, it has the power to evoke the full gamut of emotions, from Euphoria to pure utter Sadness. 
It's one of those songs that come a long very very rarely that is a perfect beginning and ending to any day, everyday...

This is definitely a song that will be in my iPod for a long time to come and I can promise it is a song that will be a summary of a time in my life where I found that peace and quiet and was just able to be happy with the small things, it is Rule #32 remember...

Please check these guys out, They are going to blow up much bigger than I or anyone actually know!!!
Myspace = www.myspace.com/mattandkim
Official = www.mattandkimmusic.com/

After you hear this song on their Myspace I promise you will want to buy the album which is called, "The Grand"


P.S. I have big plans for these entries and I can't wait to get this all tweaked out, please send me comments and suggestions!!!
Till next week, enjoy this gem.

Howdy All,
It's been way too long, for sure.
So I have come to a realization that I should post on this more often, haha.

So I have decided that I will be doing a, "Song Of The Day" or "Week" depending on my schedule.

I'm getting the first one ready to post this weekend I believe and am looking forward to updating this journal again.

I Miss It, And All Of You.

Soon,
Alec

1. Monkey Wrench - Foo Fighters (3:51)
2. Everlong - Foo Fighters (4:11)
3. Dio - Tenacious D (1:41)
4. Master Exploder - Tenacious D (2:25)
5. No One Knows - Queens Of The Stone Age (4:39)
6. Song For The Dead - Queens Of The Stone Age (5:52)
7. Pennyroyal Tea - Nirvana (3:41)
8. Polly - Nirvana (2:57)
9. I Am The Warlock - Probot (3:11)
10. Red War - Probot (3:31)
11. Vile - Dave Grohl (2:59)

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Alright, this mix is completely about one man, the luckiest man in rock really, Dave Grohl.
He has had a hand in creating amazing bands time and time again.
Please take a second to realize how influential this man has really been!

Thanks,
Alec

1. Just A Girl - No Doubt (3:29)
2. Take The Reigns - Tsunami Bomb (2:47)
3. Decode - Paramore (4:25)
4. City Committee - The Action Design (3:07)
5. Portions For Foxes - Rilo Kiley (4:30)
6. Volcano Girls - Veruca Salt (3:19)
7. Out Here All Night - Damone (3:20)
8. Ghouls - The Horrorpops (2:07)
9. Indiana - Meg & Dia (3:36)
10. TKO - Le Tigre (3:24)
11. Swamped - Lacuna Coil (4:02)
12. Comin' Around - Juliette & The Licks (2:52)
13. Feelgood By Numbers - The Go! Team (1:57)
14. To Change - GDB (3:20)
15. I'm Not Cryin' For You - Save Ferris (4:01)
16. Let Go - Frou Frou (4:14)
17. Sing Sing Deathhouse - The Distillers (1:44)
18. Anything Anything - The Day After (3:48)
19. Misery Is A Butterfly - Blonde Redhead (5:08)
20. Pull Shapes - The Pipettes (3:00)
21. Liquid Courage - Pretty Girls Make Graves (3:27)
22. Hot Night Crash - Sahara Hotnights (2:42)
23. Paperdoll - Kittie (3:23)
24. You're No Rock N' Roll Fun - Sleater-Kinney (2:37)
25. Hit Me! - The Sounds (2:19)
26. Walking With A Ghost - Tegan And Sara (2:30)
27. Lost In Translation - The Plastiscines (2:51)
28. The 1234 - TheSTART (3:12)
29. Great DJ - The Ting Tings (3:23)
30. Pin - The Yeah Yeah Yeah's (2:00)
31. Spice Up Your Life - The Spice Girls (2:54)

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This mix is all about the ladies!
Comprised solely of bands whose leads are female.
Oddly enough this mix has a tie in with my 80's Ode mix do you know what it is?
Hint: Check the title of the last mix!?!
The answer will be up tomorrow!!!
I even managed to throw in two local groups, one of which I used to play shows with!
GDB (Goldfish Don't Bounce) and The Day After.

Thanks,
Alec

1. We Tryin' To Stay Alive - Wyclef Jean (3:22)
2. Ninja Rap - Vanilla Ice (3:43)
3. Shimmy Shimmy Ya - Ol' Dirty Bastard (2:43)
4. Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J (4:49)
5. Now That We Found Love - Heavy D. And The Boys (4:16)
6. Rappers' Delight - Sugarhill Gang (7:36)
7. Jump Jump - Criss Cross (3:17)
8. The Show - Doug E. Fresh And Slick Rick (6:39)
9. Parent's Just Don't Understand - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (5:16)
10. Push It - Salt N' Pepper (3:29)

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This mix is inspired by the movie, The Wizard.
Those who know it, I am proud of you!
Those who don't, go find out!
Ah, the 80's, can't say it was the best music time in our history, but man did we have some gems!


Don't forget your Skip-It when listenin to this one!

Alec
 

1. Jesus - Brand New (5:20)
2. Let The Devil In - TV On The Radio (4:29)
3. God Is In The Radio - Queens Of The Stone Age (6:05)
4. Devil's Dance Floor - Flogging Molly (4:00)
5. Heaven's A Lie - Lacuna Coil (4:46)
6. Die Eier Von Satan - Tool (2:17)
7. The Devil Never Sleeps - Iron & Wine (2:07)
8. God Knows - The Coral (3:19)
9. Godeatgod - Marilyn Manson (2:34)
10. God Speaks Of Marty Robbins - The Who (3:27)
11. God's Country - Ani DiFranco (2:49)
12. Heaven Is A Halfpipe - OPM (4:18)

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Today's mix is obviously religious themed.

I don't consider myself religious at all just sort of thought this would make a cool mix altogether, to tell you the truth I am uber busy lately with it being the end of the semester and all.
So expect things to run a little late in these next few weeks but after the semester is over you can bet your sweet ass I will be back on timing with everything :p

Thanks,
Alec
 

1. You Give Love A Bad Name - Bon Jovi (3:45)
2. Holy Diver - Dio (5:49)
3. Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper (3:49)
4. Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice (4:27)
5. Round & Round - Ratt (4:25)
6. Dancing Queen - Abba (3:51)
7. The Right Stuff - New Kids On The Block (4:09)
8. Mandy - Barry Manilow (3:22)
9. Don't Stop Believin' - Journey (4:11)
10. Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield (3:17)
11. Piano Man - Billy Joel (5:36)
12. Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor (4:04)
13. Rock You Like A Hurricane - Scorpions (4:13)

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This mix is a Redux of the first shower mix I posted two days ago.
But this mix, even though holding the same qualities as the original (Morning Mix) is completely comprised of songs from musics better days :p

Alec
 

1. Kids Will Be Skeletons - Mogwai (5:27)
2. Lua - Bright Eyes (4:29)
3. La Valse d'Amelie - Yann Tiersen (2:39)
4. The Water - Feist (4:46)
5. Nude - Radiohead (4:15)
6. In A Beautiful Place Out In The Country - Boards Of Canada (6:08)
7. Headphones - Bjork (5:40)
8. 6 Ghosts I - Nine Inch Nails (4:19)
9. This Place Is A Prison - The Postal Service (3:54)
10. Song Of The Black Swan - Pink Martini (2:11)
11. Staralfur - Sigur Ros (6:47)

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This is the sister mix to the "Songs To Shower To... (Morning Mix)."
This is a collection of very soothing, melodic songs to relax you before you go to bed, after a long day.
Once again, this should be used in the shower or bath.

The next mix is actually a variation of one of my mixes I have posted prior, stay tuned!!!

 

Thanks,
Alec
 

1. Diamonds And Guns - The Transplants (3:46)
2. Roll On - The Living End (3:09)
3. Roundabout - Tsunami Bomb (3:04)
4. Eye Conqueror - Third Eye Blind (4:07)
5. LDN - Lily Allen (3:11)
6. 1234 - Feist (3:04)
7. Papa Ndiaye - Orchestra Baobab (3:39)
8. Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 1 - The Flaming Lips (4:46)
9. Get It Together - The Go! Team (3:28)
10. Middle Of Nowhere - Hot Hot Heat (4:04)
11. Good People - Jack Johnson (3:29)
12. The Office Theme Song (0:33)

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Well well, this mix is quite awesome, it's a pick me up to be used in your morning routine, ideally in the shower if you have a CD player in your bathroom!
As you can tell this mix is quite short seeing as your shower should be just that, short, at least in the AM :p
The mood of this mix is obviously happy or chipper!
So be happy kids and get to showering, it's a habit that should catch on :p

I am currently working on a sister mix to this one to be used in a shower at night, before sleep.

Alec
 

1. Short Skirt, Long Jacket - CAKE (3:17)
2. Big Shot - theSTART (3:17)
3. What's The Word - We Are Scientists (3:17)
4. Photon Weapon Valentine - The Art Of Safecracking (3:17)
5. Raised On Whipped Cream - Kill Radio (3:17)
6. Back Up - Nonpoint (3:17)
7. Glow - Coal Chamber (3:17)
8. Atomic - Tiger Army (3:17)
9. Flathead - The Fratellis (3:17)
10. I Shot William H. Macy - Head Automatica (3:17)
11. Red Flag - Billy Talent (3:17)
12. Tonight - Damone (3:17)
13. Not Big - Lily Allen (3:17)
14. Thelma & Louise - The Horrorpops (3:17)
15. Do You Like Me - Fugazi (3:17)
16. Mr. Wilmington - Lucky Boys Confusion (3:17)
17. Rescue Me - Zebrahead (3:17)
18. Atari Days - The Ill Figures (3:17)
19. The Phrase That Pays - The Academy Is.. (3:17)
20. Here We Go Again [Live Version] - Paramore (3:17)
21. Disarm - Smashing Pumpkins (3:17)
22. It Only Took A Day - Dredg (3:17)
23. Hang On Little Tomato - Pink Martini (3:17)

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This mix was a last minute idea.
If you notice: 3+1+7= 11. November. And I put 23 tracks on the mix. Significance: 11/23.
This mix really touches on a bunch of different moods and is an all around good "mix" of music.
In reality I had another mix to post but it's a gift to my girl. Natalie and I know she is going to read this journal so I am not going to post the mix until she gets it in the mail :p

Thanks!