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30 Day Song Challenge – Week Five

By Tom Saunter on May 13, 2011 // music
This entry is part 5 in the series 30 Day Song Challenge

Day 21: a song that you listen to when you’re happy

Groove Armada ft. Will Young – History

You’ve got to love that eighties electro-vibe. GA are one of my favourites, too.

Day 22: a song that you listen to when you’re sad

Zero 7 – Look Up

This track starts you in one place, and ends up sorting you RIGHT out! Top marks.

Day 23: a song that you want to play at your wedding

Florence & The Machine – You Got The Love (The xx Remix)

Maybe not first dance material, but it’d sound great playing in the background somewhere.

Day 24: a song that you want to play at your funeral

Schmoov – Destination

Think it makes sense to have some deep house – no lyrics, just let people think for themselves.

Day 25: a song that makes you laugh

Gorillaz ft. De La Soul – Feel Good Inc

Despite being one of my most-played artists, when I think of them being imagined into existence I have to smile at their genius.

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30 Day Song Challenge – Week Four

By Tom Saunter on May 6, 2011 // music
This entry is part 4 in the series 30 Day Song Challenge

Day 16: a song that you used to love but now hate

Jazzanova – I Can See

Hate is a strong word, but this is definitely far less cool than it sounded on all those Gilles Peterson podcasts.

Day 17: a song that you hear often on the radio

Adele – Someone Like You

Sure, this gets a lot of airtime, but it is bloody good, isn’t it?!

Day 18: a song that you wish you heard on the radio

Little Dragon – My Step

Possibly the best chorus of 2010. I’m addicted to this song.

Day 19: a song from your favorite album

Air – La Femme D’Argent

Moon Safari is such an incredible and timeless album.

Day 20: a song that you listen to when you’re angry

Landau Orchestra – Conceptions (4Hero Cover)

The right amount of thump to bring any angry person back to normality.

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30 Day Song Challenge – Week Three

By Tom Saunter on April 29, 2011 // music
This entry is part 3 in the series 30 Day Song Challenge

Day 11: a song from your favorite band

Digitalism – Blitz

According to Last.fm, these are my most favourite musicians. Here’s their new one!

Day 12: a song from a band you hate

The Beatles – Let It Be

Don’t go hatin’ on me, but the fucking Beatles? They’re just so overrated.

Day 13: a song that is a guilty pleasure

Girls Aloud – Biology

These girls have a seriously good production team. Plus, you know… icon wink | 30 Day Song Challenge Week Three | Digital Cortex

Day 14: a song that no one would expect you to love

Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé – Telephone

I can’t embed the actual video, but this one’ll do. I heart Gaga, but I don’t know why.

Day 15: a song that describes you

LTJ Bukem – Horizons

How’s this: a bit electronic, a bit progressive, and a bit jazzy and with a consistently interesting beat.

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30 Day Song Challenge – Week Two

By Tom Saunter on April 22, 2011 // music
This entry is part 2 in the series 30 Day Song Challenge

Day 6: a song that reminds you of somewhere

Faithless – Sweep / Insomnia

Mind-blowing first ever gig with all sorts of crazy lights, at the Corn Exchange in Cambridge. You’ll be missed, Faithless!

Day 7: a song that reminds you of a certain event

Sister Sledge – We Are Family

Every single New Years Eve ever spent with family, and who can blame us?

Day 8: a song that you know all the words to

Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy

Haha – yeah, I went through an extended Jamiroquai phase. It was a difficult time for my family.

Day 9: a song that you can dance to

Pop Levi – Dita Dimoné

I’m not a very good dancer, but I could clap my hands convincingly to this, I reckon.

Day 10: a song that makes you fall asleep

Pat Metheny – The Truth Will Always Be

Dad used to play this on long and sleepy car journeys, so I associate it with dreaming. Works every time.

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30 Day Song Challenge – Week One

By Tom Saunter on April 15, 2011 // music
This entry is part 1 in the series 30 Day Song Challenge

A few of my mates are doing this viral challenge thing on Facebook right now, and because it’s a pretty cool idea, I’d like to join in. However, not wishing to clog up any newsfeeds, I’ve decided to post my music selections up on the blog. Posts like this will pop up once a week until 30 days are up.

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Day 1: your favorite song
Day 2: your least favorite song
Day 3: a song that makes you happy
Day 4: a song that makes you sad
Day 5: a song that reminds you of someone
Day 6: a song that reminds you of somewhere
Day 7: a song that reminds you of a certain event
Day 8: a song that you know all the words to
Day 9: a song that you can dance to
Day 10: a song that makes you fall asleep
Day 11: a song from your favorite band
Day 12: a song from a band you hate
Day 13: a song that is a guilty pleasure
Day 14: a song that no one would expect you to love
Day 15: a song that describes you
Day 16: a song that you used to love but now hate
Day 17: a song that you hear often on the radio
Day 18: a song that you wish you heard on the radio
Day 19: a song from your favorite album
Day 20: a song that you listen to when you’re angry
Day 21: a song that you listen to when you’re happy
Day 22: a song that you listen to when you’re sad
Day 23: a song that you want to play at your wedding
Day 24: a song that you want to play at your funeral
Day 25: a song that makes you laugh
Day 26: a song that you can play on an instrument
Day 27: a song that you wish you could play
Day 28: a song that makes you feel guilty
Day 29: a song from your childhood
Day 30: your favorite song at this time last year

Day 1: your favorite song

Nightmares On Wax – Les Nuits

This was my wake-up alarm music for years, now it’s firmly lodged in my brain.

Day 2: your least favorite song

The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can’t Get Enough

I respect BEP for their innovative use of digital in crafting an image, but their music is becoming too ‘lowest common denominator’.

Day 3: a song that makes you happy

Only Child – Space Disco

Excuse the shit video, but check the groove. It’ll put a smile on your face.

Day 4: a song that makes you sad

Tosca – My First

It doesn’t actually make me feel sad, but all of Tosca’s music is quite sombre (and excellent).

Day 5: a song that reminds you of someone

Chase & Status – Blind Faith

This song reminds me of the very lovely Sarah. On an unrelated note, very awesome video.

There you have it. Tune in next week for more of the good stuff, and perhaps join me by posting a link to your own responses in the comments below. Would also love to hear your thoughts on these tunes!

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