Mixtape | Glitter and Pearls

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Hand-holding was awkward, being dropped off at the movie theater for your date – more awkward, but when he made you a mix tape – that was love. Because I live a soundtracked life (more on that here), and because I am a product of the 80s, every Wednesday I’ll make you a mix tape. Who says chivalry is dead? You’re welcome.

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This week I’m getting a little funky with the mixtape and adding a video element (yeah, 21st century!)

Ob-sessed with this cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know”, by Walk Off the Earth. The entire band shares and plays one guitar throughout the song. So cool.

I saw Lady Gaga live last year and I was blown away. She’s an incredibly talented performer + also, she’s completely nuts. My kind of show.

I actually got the chance to watch Radiohead perform live this week in Miami and it was awesome! Thom Yorke performs like a maniac, throwing his whole body into it. … makes me think my dancing is not so bad after all.

Incubus puts on one of my favorite shows ever. And Brandon Boyd rarely wears clothing.

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Every time I type the word “FASHION”, I hear David Bowie. Am I the only one?

On that note, this week’s musical Wednesday is an homage, and mini portfolio to the FASHION ( … turn to the left) that’s inspiring me right now.

{If you miss my mixtapes, I’ll have a shiny new one for you next week, but until then – just press play.}

Images: 1 // 2 {heels: Manolo Blahnik} // 3 // 4 // 5

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Hand-holding was awkward, being dropped off at the movie theater for your date – more awkward, but when he made you a mix tape – that was love. Because I live a soundtracked life (more on that here), and because I am a product of the 80s, every Wednesday I’ll make you a mix tape. Who says chivalry is dead? You’re welcome.

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Fresh Blood, Eels

She’s A Jar, Wilco

Fitz and the Dizzyspells, Andrew Bird

Stephanie Says, The Velvet Underground

It Will Rain (Cover), Boyce Avenue

Paradise (Cover), Tyler Ward

Your Winter, Sister Hazel

Colorblind, Counting Crows

Nothing Compares To You, Stereophonics

What if the Storm Ends, Snow Patrol

I Am Trying To Break Your Heart, Wilco

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Hand-holding was awkward, being dropped off at the movie theater for your date – more awkward, but when he made you a mix tape – that was love. Because I live a soundtracked life (more on that here), and because I am a product of the 80s, every Wednesday I’ll make you a mix tape. Who says chivalry is dead? You’re welcome.

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A random smattering of what I’m listening to today …

If It Makes You Happy, Sheryl Crow

We Are Young, Janelle Monae

Desperately Wanting (LIVE), Better Than Ezra

Details in the Fabric, Jason Mraz

Fix You, Coldplay

Add It Up, Andrew Belle

All in All, Lifehouse

She Will Be Loved, Maroon 5

Amy Hit The Atmosphere, Counting Crows

So Happy I Could Die, Lady Gaga

At The Stars (Cover), Howie Day

And a random one …

Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me For Me), Blessid Union of Souls

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Hand-holding was awkward, being dropped off at the movie theater for your date – more awkward, but when he made you a mix tape – that was love. Because I live a soundtracked life (more on that here), and because I am a product of the 80s, every Wednesday I’ll make you a mix tape. Who says chivalry is dead? You’re welcome.

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Listen to this playlist, in this order. These songs will change your life. Also, watch relevant Garden State clip (The Shins … “this song will change your life”).

Ho Hey, The Lumineers

New Slang, The Shins

Title and Registration, Death Cab for Cutie

Stay or Leave, Dave Matthews Band

Connect the Dots, The Spill Canvas

I’m Alright, Stereophonics

Backdrifts, Radiohead

Walking Down the Hill, Travis

Cinnamon, The Long Winters

The Sound of Settling, Death Cab for Cutie

Carousel, Iron & Wine

What If The Storm Ends, Snow Patrol

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Hand-holding was awkward, being dropped off at the movie theater for your date – more awkward, but when he made you a mix tape – that was love. Because I live a soundtracked life (more on that here), and because I am a product of the 80s, every Wednesday I’ll make you a mix tape. Who says chivalry is dead? You’re welcome.

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Today I thought I’d bring you a fun sampling of my Shazam finds. What is Shazam, you ask? It’s this crazy app on my iphone that allows the program to listen to a short clip of a song, and then it spits out the name, artist, album, etc. I have become so obsessive about identifying songs, that I will silence people in restaurants, department stores, during movies, and of course – my own car. (By the way, random but true, Marshalls plays great music!) Back to Shazam – it’s basically a life saver when you have the song name on the tip of your tongue. Also, please don’t make fun of my embarrassing shazam discoveries.

If I Ever Fall In Love, Shai

Conventional Wisdom, Built to Spill

To Be With You, Mr. Big

The Ice Is Getting Thinner, Death Cab for Cutie

Listen to your Heart, Roxette

Come Back to Bed, John Mayer

Be Be Your Love, Rachael Yamagata

Sparks, Coldplay

Sure Thing, Miguel

No More I Love Yous, Annie Lennix

Solsbury Hill, Peter Gabriel

Life’s Been Good, Joe Walsh

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Hand-holding was awkward, being dropped off at the movie theater for your date – more awkward, but when he made you a mix tape – that was love. Because I live a soundtracked life (more on that here), and because I am a product of the 80s, every Wednesday I’ll make you a mix tape. Who says chivalry is dead? You’re welcome.

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Sometimes I fancy myself a rapper, because I like to rhyme and wear a lot of bling. Today, I am particularly annoying to my co-workers, because it’s a rap kind of day.

Marvin’s Room, Drake

Marvin’s Room [Can't Do Better] (REMIX), JoJo

Hustler Musik, Lil Wayne

Work Out, J Cole

Renee, Lost Boyz

Growing Pains, Ludacris

Sure Thing, Miguel

ATLiens, Outkast

She Will, Lil Wayne Feat. Drake

Imma Zoe, Black DaDa

The Motto [Take Care], Drake Feat. Tyga & Lil Wayne

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Hand-holding was awkward, being dropped off at the movie theater for your date – more awkward, but when he made you a mix tape – that was love. Because I live a soundtracked life (more on that here), and because I am a product of the 80s, every Wednesday I’ll make you a mix tape. Who says chivalry is dead? You’re welcome.

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I endured an 8-hour round-trip car ride listening to nonstop NPR. Don’t get me wrong, I heart NPR, in comfortable “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me” spurts. Thus the need for blasting girly-ness. Don’t judge.

True Love, Destinee & Paris

Untouched, The Veronicas

Stranger, Hilary Duff

Rush, Aly & AJ

Leave, JoJo

Enchanted, Taylor Swift

7 Things, Miley Cyrus

Since U Been Gone, Kelly Clarkson

L.O.V.E., Ashlee Simpson

Not Fair, Lily Allen

Eh Eh, Lady Gaga

Circle The Drain, Katy Perry

Showtime, Nelly Furtado

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Hand-holding was awkward, being dropped off at the movie theater for your date – more awkward, but when he made you a mix tape – that was love. Because I live a soundtracked life (more on that here), and because I am a product of the 80s, every Wednesday I’ll make you a mix tape. Who says chivalry is dead? You’re welcome.

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Because Imitation Is The Best Form Of Flattery, a few of my favorite cover songs …

Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers), Matt Anderson

Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen), Jeff Buckley

Bette Davis Eyes (Kim Carnes), Brad Roberts – Crash Test Dude

Hit Me Baby One More Tim (Britney Spears), Travis

Message In A Bottle (Sting), John Mayer

Paranid Android (Radiohead), Weezer

Nothing Compares 2 U (The Family), Sinaed O’Connor

Jolene (Dolly Parton), Norah Jones

All Along The Watchtower (Bob Dylan, and later, Jimi Hendrix), Dave Matthews Band

Billie Jean (Michael Jackson), Chris Cornell

The Man Who Sold the World (David Bowie), Nirvana

Nothing Else Matters (Metallica), Lissie

Such Great Heights (The Postal Service), Iron & Wine

In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel), Matt Ketteman

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Hand-holding was awkward, being dropped off at the movie theater for your date – more awkward, but when he made you a mix tape – that was love. Because I live a soundtracked life (more on that here), and because I am a product of the 80s, every Wednesday I’ll make you a mix tape. Who says chivalry is dead? You’re welcome.

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… or rather, I borrowed you a mixtape, from Zooey Deschanel (who gave it to NY Mag), who is awesome.

According to the incomparable Deschanel, “Happiness songs are, like, my area.”

1. “Rudy, a Message to You,” by Dandy Livingstone (the original 1967 ska version, long before the Specials made it a hit)
2. “Let’s Dance,” by Chris Montez, 1962
3. “Magnet,” by NRBQ, 1972
4. “Funny Funny,” by Sweet, 1971
5. “She’d Rather Be With Me,” by the Turtles, 1967
6. “Pushover,” by Etta James, 1963
7. “Be True to Your School,” by the Beach Boys, 1963
8. “Georgy Girl,” by the Seekers, 1966
9. “Yes We Can,” by Lee Dorsey, 1970
10. “Wonderful! Wonderful!,” by the Tymes, 1963
11. “Darlin’,” by the Paper Dolls, 1968 (a Beach Boys cover)
12. “Love Comes to Everyone,” by George Harrison, 1979
13. “After Hours,” by the Velvet Underground, featuring Maureen Tucker, 1969 (the song Lou Reed reportedly said was too innocent and pure for him to butcher)