Musical Interlude (Part X)

This week's entries into the series are some calm, somber favorites of mine that I listen to when coding in the middle of the night... I am moving the Musical Interlude series over to my Tumblr starting next week, so if you'd like to keep following the music, check out The Cowation on Tumblr.

Sarah McLachlan - Fallen

A Fine Frenzy - Almost Lover

Ellie Goulding - This Love (Will Be Your Downfall)

Check out the previous entries in the Musical Interlude series.

Musical Interlude (Part IX)

I'll be groovin' in my bedroom to this week's music choices. How about you?

Yolanda Be Cool - We No Speak Americano


Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams


The Chemical Brothers - Galvanize

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Musical Interlude (Part VIII)

This week's unifying genre involves the somewhat nebulous label of "indie." Although I originally thought that indie music could only involve somber mellow tones when I first encountered it, I have since been pleasantly surprised to find music that is both indie and upbeat - listen to some below!

Foster the People - Pumped Up Kicks

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name

Neon Trees - Animal

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Musical Interlude (Part VII)

Today, I was trying to think of a theme that would tie together the songs that I've chosen... and the only thing I can say is that all of them are a little "out there" to me. Take that statement how you will, but enjoy the music!

Duck Sauce - Barbra Streisand

Chromeo - Bonafied Lovin'

Dr.Dre feat. Eminem - I Need a Doctor (P.S. this video has the best bromance, and I love it.)

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Musical Interlude (Part VI)

Since it's the end of the year, I've been getting pretty sentimental. So here is a series of songs that make me tear up for a variety of different reasons. I don't know if they touch other people in the same way they touch me... let me know what they do for you!

Jay Z & Beyonce - 03 Bonnie and Clyde

(Maybe you already know, but I've been listening to Jay-Z non-stop since last weekend - plus, this video features Broyles from my current favorite TV show, Fringe!)

Alicia Keys - Unthinkable

Jewel - Hands

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Musical Interlude (Part V)

In honor of Bacchanal, which this year hosted Snoop Dogg, here are some songs that I think pair well with his music - or maybe I just have them stuck in my head after the concert! A write-up will be forthcoming.

Jay Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder

Tupac - California Love

Lauryn Hill - Doo-Wop (That Thing) 

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You may also be interested to learn the similarities between Snoop Dogg and Shakespeare.

Musical Interlude (Part IV)

Here is some more music that I like to groove to! I have been on a foreign language kick recently and, since I actually understand French, these songs are quite the craving fix.

Zazie - Je Suis Un Homme

Yelle - Je Veux Te Voir

Edith Piaf - La Vie En Rose

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Musical Interlude (Part III)

Hope you like these videos below; as always, let me know if you can find what makes them all similar! Personally, I've not been very challenging so far, so it might be a no-brainer.

Ai Otsuka - Planetarium

hANGRY and ANGRY - Sadistic Dance

Asian Kung Fu Generation - Rewrite

Also, if you find that listening to this great Japanese-made music makes you want to donate to the tsunami relief funds, here is a great primer on how to do that from HowStuffWorks.

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Musical Interlude (Part II)

Here are three more songs that I am currently enamored with. Can you think of a way that they are all similar?

Metric - Gimme Sympathy

Rilo Kiley - Close Call

La Roux - Bulletproof

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Musical Interlude

Here are three random songs that I've been loving and listening to recently. See if you can find the way that they're tied together...

Lifesavas - Hellohihey

Macy Gray - I'm So Glad You're Here

Blue Scholars - Back Home

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Almost Vacation Time!

This is going to be the shortest post ever because this week is going to hinge on my sleep schedule.
Today, I came up with a schedule for my blog posts, so I'll be unveiling some new strategic ways to put it out coming next week! I hope that it works out to have a little more structure, considering I've been experimenting (and quite enjoying) these daily blog posts so far.

Finally, to continue with last night's theme, here are some songs from my childhood that I think you should check out:

And here is a song that I listen to now, just for some good taste (or because I can't get it out of my head):

If you want some more music ("bad" or otherwise), check out the Musical Interlude series!

Nerd Girl Inc: "Bad" Music

Does anyone get cravings for the music you listened to as a kid? Even if it was terrible teenybopper nonsense or something that went out of style years ago? I'll be the first to admit that I have those cravings all the time.
Yesterday night I got infected with it - singing "Underneath Your Clothes" by Shakira under my breath before I went to sleep. I went through an Alicia Keys "Diary" binge earlier this week. But today was the day that I realized: almost my entire Sansa is filled with the uncool music of my past!
Maybe it's just because I'm not a music person, so I haven't updated my collection to fit my new Pandora settings, but I was listening to some hardcore A*Teens, Christina Aguilera, M2M and No Doubt today. Toss in some soundtracks - Spirited Away and all the James Bond symphonic versions - and you've got a total nerd on your hands.
What are your childhood guilty pleasure songs? Do you ever just want to bop to some Britney? Or TLC? Destiny's Child, Justin Timberlake? Hanson? Say it loud and proud, y'all!

If you're looking for some more music ("bad" or otherwise), take a look at the Musical Interlude series!