How often do we find ourselves in a situation, telling ourselves, "Dang, it would be awesome if that one song was playing..."? You know the ones - gets you pumped for a challenging moment, sets the tone for the perfect day or reminds of you of that one time way back when...
Where do they find that perfect soundtrack in the movies or on our favorite episode of Grey's Anatomy? As I blast my melodies from sweet headphones, or enjoy the combination of acoustics with the open air, I often wish I had a track-master following me around playing that perfect tune - much like the Ally McBeal characters back in the day.
So I've decided to take on that mission, at least for today. Based on my mood, here's my shortlist:
- Waiting in Vain - Bob Marley
- The Truth - Handsome Boy Modeling School
- The Prayer - Kid Cudi
- Love Gonna Walk Out On Me - Toots & The Maytals ft. Ben Harper
- Nicest Thing - Kate Nash
- Glass Half Empty - Jonatha Brooke
And, for those in need of some inspiration, Pandora is always the way to find great tunes similar to your liking.
Or there is a book to enjoy, Love is a Mix Tape, by Rob Sheffield - a story about love and life facilitated by sound bytes.