Growing up, I didn't know much about music. I listened a lot of Top 40's, watched a lot of MTV, and called it a day. It wasn't until my little brother would make me playlists for my drive to my apartment in college that I really began to understand the value of music and the emotional component that takes you over when words can't form. Around the same time, I was bartending at a monthly grassroots jam that brought together community, consciousness and culture in Chinatown. It was eye-opening and awe-inspiring.
My musical tastes truly began expanding once I started taking dance classes. I began focusing on finding music that resonated with me - and the moods I needed to express. I'd like to think my range is pretty eclectic - I love everything from Pharcyde to Jay Z, Miles Davis to The Black Keys, Britney Spears to Lana Del Rey. And it's ever changing.
As a peace offering for my recent absense, I made three extra copies of my January and February 2012 playlist as a continuation of my Twenty.Eight list. Please leave a comment below telling me your favorite song of the moment. I'll mail out the CDs to the first three commenters.
UPDATE: Thank you Joanne P, Tamara J, and Margaret for playing! I am sending out your goodies tomorrow.
ooh, love ray montagne - you are the best thing. also loving adele but who isn't
Posted by: Joanne Pineda | 03/12/2012 at 11:54 AM
I feel like I never have time to look for good music! I would love to have my eyes opened to whats out there:)
Posted by: Tamara Janzen | 03/12/2012 at 12:04 PM
BRO! jack white love interruption... <3
Posted by: margaret!! | 03/12/2012 at 12:46 PM
life in mono-mono!
Posted by: klor | 03/12/2012 at 06:32 PM