Character Playlists

I’ve been tossing songs that remind me of various characters into play lists and I finally have a couple that are full enough to be reasonable CD length. Some of the songs are things that character would listen to, and some are just things where the themes or lyrics seemed appropriate.

I polished the Tachyon list up a bit today and figured I’d post it for anyone who’s interested. Her’s isn’t in any particular order, other than trying to avoid jarring transitions. The first 10 are her listening list, the last six are thematic.

1. Sugar High by Splashdown

2. Bulletproof by La Roux

3. Music is My Hot Hot Sex by Cansei de Ser Sexy

4. Hit Me by The Sounds

5. Shut Up and Let Me Go by The Ting Tings

6. She’s so Lovely by The Butchies

7. Sharp Dressed Man (cover) by Dragonette

8. Sexy and I know it by LMFAO

9. Remedy by Little Boots

10. Around the World by Aqua

11. Imperfectly by Ani Difranco

12. Gold by Lamb

13. Send Me On My Way by Rusted Root

14. She’s a Genius by Jet

15. Drive by Melissa Ferrick

16. Music Box by Decoder Ring

They’re all available on Grooveshark, so you can listen for free once you’ve signed up there.

I don’t know if I have whole albums in me for each character, so how about some individual songs for each hero?

Absolute Zero
“Myxomatosis” - Radiohead “Pink Houses” - John Cougar Mellencamp

Haka
“Tubthumping” - Chumbawamba

Expatriette
“Pistolero (Radio Edit)” - Juno Reactor

Ra
“Bad Romance” - Lady Gaga

Fanatic
“The Dead Flag Blues” - Godspeed You! Black Emperor “Messiah” - Handel

Bunker
“Story of my Life” - Social Distortion

Mr. Fixer
“Get Rhythm” - Johnny Cash

To be continued…?

This gives me thoughts. Tempted to work on some original tunes for characters. Perhaps a soundtrack a la Flying Frog Games is in the cards.

Just have to say this one made me giggle like a little school girl.

What he said. Took me a second, but then I was like ;D

The only ones I’d disagree with are Absolute Zero and Fanatic. Fanatic almost definitely would only listen to hymns or Gregorian chants, and AZ is likely into the more morose classic rock songs, given his age. You hit the nail on the head with Mr. Fixer though, and HARD. Side note: The first time I told my roomate about Ra he sang that song, so now I can’t see him without hearing it.

Doooo eeeeet! That would be really fun to see happen, but I am not at all musically inclined that way.

It’s gonna be a while. My plate is pretty full at the moment. But it’ll happen.

Wraith Playlist! All stuff that she would listen to, but also arranged to fit her origin story. It’s kind of a slow start I know, but all good stuff.

1. Platforms by Ani Difranco
2. In the Graveyard by Nina Nastasia
3. Rough Cut by Amber Rubarth
4. I’m No Heroine by Ani Difranco
5. Apres Moi by Regina Spektor
6. Wanted by Holly Black
7. I’m Gonna Dance by Ayo
8. A Mistake by Fiona Apple
   9 Believe by K’s Choice
9. It’s Amazing by Jem
10. Trans Fatty Acid by Lamb
11. Saving the Day by Brooke Fraser

Thanks, folks. Starbucks just played “Bad Romance,” and I found it impossible to hate. Just imagined Ra dancing a la Lady Gaga, and my day took a fabulous upswing.

Wasn’t it recently mentioned that Hakka was an ABBA fan? That seems like good info to have for this project.

I assure you, Tamar certainly has that info. ;D

Oh yeah! There’s a partially finished Haka list and a mostly finished Bunker list, but I just started my nice new job today. I have actual work to do during the days now, so it might be a little bit. I’m ok with that though, since it means we now have an actual income!