When I’m in front of my computer, editing photos, blogging, designing, etc. – I listen to a lot of music. And since I worked at a record store in high school, I’ve accumulated a ton. I look at blogs for new music, books bring me to old music, and when December hits, I get the Christmas music out and play a lot of Sufjan Steven’s Christmas albums. Do yourself a favor and check it out if you haven’t - Sufjan Steven’s Christmas boxset.
So anyway – I still love making mixtapes for friends (well, I guess now they are called mix cds). Have you seen High Fidelity? I’m like John Cusack pouring over his music collection, trying to put together the perfect songs in the perfect order. Well, this is my winter mix 2009. If you want me to send you one, shoot me an email or leave me a comment and I’ll get it over to you. Here’s the track list:
Cello Song (feat. Jose Gonzalez): The Books
Pusherman: Curtis Mayfield
I and Love and You: The Avett Brothers
Saturday Nite : Blitzen Trapper
Feeling Good: Nina Simone
The Funeral: Band Of Horses
I Only Want To Be With You: Dusty Springfield
Skinny Love: Bon Iver
While You Were Sleeping: Elvis Perkins
Lovesong Of The Buzzard: Iron & Wine
Start A War: The National
Black Irish: The Devil Makes Three
Middle Cyclone: Neko Case
Manhattan: Kings of Leon
Amsterdam: Peter Bjorn & John
Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream): Roy Orbison
My Love for You Is Real: Ryan Adams
Sentimental Heart: She & Him
Horchata: Vampire Weekend
Heads Will Roll: Yeah Yeah Yeahs
And just so you know (hint, hint), I LOVE getting mixtapes too… :)
Also, since a blog isn’t complete without a photo – here’s our Christmas card this year. If I’ve forgotten you, it wasn’t on purpose …
