I have really varied musical obsessions, and sometimes there’s no rhyme or reason to them. Like this list of songs I’ve been playing over and over lately.
“The Healing” and “Great Eatlon” from Lady in the Water score. I just watched the movie this week and was so disappointed. It didn’t come together for me, and usually I love M. Night Shaymalan’s movies. But the score is fantastic.
My trifecta of favorite Bob Dylan songs: “The Times They Are A-Changing,” “It Ain’t Me Babe,” and “If Not for You.” My love affair with Bob Dylan’s music goes back a long way; at 16 I decided I would walk down the aisle to “If Not for You,” and I did. One of my favorite wedding memories.
“Jump” by Flo Rida (featuring Nelly Furtado). I know, who do I think I am?
“Still Alive,” the theme from the video game Mirror’s Edge, by Lisa Miskovsky. Video game soundtracks have come a long way, and this is a great song.
“That’s Not My Name” by The Ting Tings. I don’t get it, but I love it.
“On a Good Day” by Oceanlab. Above and Beyond’s pet project produced one of my favorite songs of the last year. This is the ultimate sunny day driving with the windows down song.
Tiesto’s In Search of Sunrise remix of Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek.” I love the original, Tiesto makes it even better.
“I Will Follow You into the Dark” by Death Cab for Cutie. The only song of theirs I can really get into.
“Hold On, I’m Coming” by Sam and Dave. Just a classic.
“In My Heart” by Moby. It’s hard to pick a favorite track off his phenomenal 18 album, and oddly enough it’s the only Moby album I like.
“Jai Ho!” by AR Rahman. The original version and the one with the Pussycat Dolls. I have no excuses for why I like the Pussycat Dolls version. I just do.