[rotation 55] until daybreak
Thursday, December 2, 2010 posted at 6:28 PM
overview. songs for the nights you lie in bed, unable to sleep. waiting for the darkness to subside and the dawn to break, because you know you'll be wide awake until then. english, mandarin, korean, japanese, instrumental. ballad, alt rock, indie.
♪ set the fire to the third bar _snow patrol ft. martha wainwright
their words, mostly noises
ghosts with just voices
your words in my memory
are like music to me
♪ down _jason walker
so why do i try,
i know i'm gonna fall down
♪ seeing you off the edges _eluvium
♪ we are mice _azure ray
it's all in the eyes
the reckless way we dream to die
our past is our future
the present lies
somewhere between our hearts and minds
♪ infection _chihiro onitsuka
in the night
i realize this infection
♪ space between _katie noonan & the captains
space between us blue as oceans
gold as sunshine, red as my blood
♪ nicest thing _kate nash
i wish that without me you'd be spending the rest of your nights awake
i wish that without me you couldn't eat
i wish i was the last thing on your mind before you went to sleep
♪ lonely lonely _feist
distance makes the heart grow weak
so that the mouth can barely speak
except to those who hide their needs
♪ still alright _pg. lost
♪ rocks _ben jelen
but now i'm doubting me, i know i shouldn't be but
i've been down, i've been down
♪ diary _kelly chen
loved until it hurt
hurt until i cried
cried until i was tired
the dilemmas in my heart
keep repeating
♪ winter song _sara bareilles ft. ingrid michaelson
is love alive?
♪ cry _kelly clarkson
i'm talking in circles
i'm lying, they know it
why won't this just all go away
♪ apres moi _regina spektor
i must go on standing
you can't break that which isn't yours
i must go on standing
i'm not my own, it's not my choice
♪ 카페인 _mot
♪ 愛我吧 _khalil fong
don't answer me,
don't answer me
♪ breaking my heart again _aqualung
need to know
i don't wanna know
already know
-
you're making me doubt
i thought i knew you
i don't even know myself
♪ teenage dream _the rescues
i can't sleep
let's run away and don't ever look back,
don't ever look back
♪ when my time comes _dawes
and now the only piece of advice that continues to help
is anyone making anything new only breaks something else
♪ moonlight punch romance _nell
i fell in love
with the silence of the night
bonus (not in zip).
♪ why _susie suh
why do i ask myself these questions?
comments. this mix is a bit of an amalgam. i wanted to include songs that provided some sense of comfort, but that doesn't mean they're calming - sometimes, they're only comforting because you've found something that perfectly reflects your mood. at the same time, i didn't want this to be a mix to help you get to sleep. it's more of a mix for understanding that you won't, if that makes sense. near the end of the mix, there's a few brighter, more hopeful songs - perhaps better suited for when the light is beginning to filter in. standouts include the rescues' harmonic, yearning cover of katy perry's teenage dream, regina spektor's dramatic apres moi, katie noonan's silky, rich voice in space between, and chihiro onitsuka's haunting infection. whatever keeps you up at night - i hope this helps.
Labels: Chihiro Onitsuka, Dawes, eluvium, Feist, Jason Walker, Kelly Chen, Kelly Clarkson, Khalil Fong, mixtape, Mot, Nell, pg.lost, Regina Spektor, Sara Bareilles, Snow Patrol, Susie Suh, The Rescues
A small update for you guys, five of my current favourite songs. Comment/leave a rating if taking.
#5. Hurt (Feat. 업타운) _ Hye Ji (혜지)
Korean | Pop/R&B
I tried this song out based on a recommendation. It's an airy, sweet R&B influenced track. While Hye Ji's light, high voice isn't exactly to my liking, it definitely suits the delicate atmosphere of the song. It's bubbly, but at the same time mature. I love the accompaniment, it sounds like a harp or something, as well as the smooth chorus.
#4. Supernova (ft. Kanye West) - Mr Hudson
English | Electronica/R&B
This song isn't one that really jumps out at you - the dynamics are rather flat - but it's definitely memorable. I love the beat and subtle synths. Everything in this song just comes together perfectly. While I'm not a big Kanye West fan, I really like his contributions to this song as well as Mr Hudson's eclectic mix of styles and textured voice. The bridge (You've got it wrong if you think our love is gone) which takes centre stage and then repeats in the background for the rest of the song is fantastic.
#3.Everything Is Broken (feat. Kid Cudi) - Mr Hudson
English | Electronica/R&B
I love Mr Hudson's unique, slightly rough voice in this song, especially in the first few lines of the song. Again, lots of feathery synths and a great beat. This guy has such a unique style, although I've only recently discovered his music I'm really liking what I've heard so far.
#2. Yes I am - pg.lost
Instrumental | Post rock
This band is actually from Sweden. I never actually really knew what post-rock was - according to Wikipedia it's "a genre of rock music characterized by the use of musical instruments commonly associated with rock music, but using rhythms, harmonies, melodies, timbre, and chord progressions that are not usually found in rock tradition". Either way - I really love this song, it really takes you on a journey and has so many beautiful transitions and stages. I especially love 1:10-2:40, it's melodic and enchantingly gorgeous. While that portion is very soft and reflective, other portions are soaring and powerful. It might not be everyone's thing, but try them out!
#1. Down - Jason Walker
English | Pop-Rock
This song was used in the show Vampire Diaries, so some of you may recognize it. I originally heard it on the show and thought it was good but not exceptional. After a couple more listens, I changed my mind - it's definitely a bit of a depressing song, but it's absolutely beautiful. There's a female vocalist accompanying him in parts, I can't remember what her name is right now but I love the combination of their voices. The lyrics are something most can probably relate to - I shot for the shy, I'm stuck on the ground. So why do I try, I know I'm going to fall down. I've had this song on replay for the past week.
Labels: Hye Ji, Mr Hudson, pg.lost
