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September 08, 2007
le quik
Music is really important when I write. I need to have a little going on in the background to remind me to not fall into my own brain and go insane. So, when I came across this meme at elevene, decided to take a quik break. As in Nestle Quik, and as in "le quik," because, for some reason that I attribute to my frantic dissertation dash, I have developed an annoying (to others around me) habit of using LE for emphasis.
I don't even speak le Francois.
And I was just thinking last night that I would have to remember to thank Nickel Creek in my acknowledgments, because their music, specifically the This Side album, has become a Pavlovian trick I play on myself: when I hear Chris Thile and Sara and Sean Watkins' voices, when I hear the blistering fast mandolin, I immediately start thinking about narrative theory. It works. I'm not even kidding.
So, for the music meme.
What’s your ringtone?
I pretty much hate ringtones. I don't think my phone even does ringtones (might be why I hate them; I can't have 'em--real mature, huh?). My phone beeps once and then vibrates.
What’s the most incongruous song on your MP3 player?
Whinge. I has no player.
What is the one genre of music you cannot stand?
Don't really have intense dislike of any kind of music; there are songs that I can't listen to because I find them annoying (that Avril Lavigne "Girlfriend" song comes to mind).
What’s your desert island disc?
Probably a Nickel Creek. But that changes, depending on my mood. Jackson Browne's _Running On Empty_ or Fleetwood Mac's _Rumours_ are also "never get sick of" picks.
What’s your musical weakness?
As is evidenced above, late 70s rock. I also love Journey, and this has been cause for my public ridicule on occasion.
Do you play a music instrument?
In high school, I played bassoon, oboe, flute. I took piano lessons as a youngster and can still plunk a few out. Mom taught me to play the guitar (chord strum only) and it's the only thing I still play today.
Best make out song ever?
Gah. I'm finding this question really difficult. Maybe something by Pantera off _Far Beyond Driven._
Best driving song?
Really, anything.
One song that you think everyone should read the lyrics of?
"Don't Drink the Water" by Dave Matthews, or his new "Eh Hee."
Is downloading music for free a sin?
I don't believe in sin.
Do you karaoke?
Nah, I'd rather accompany myself.
One musician you would happily whore yourself to?
Dave Matthews.
First album you ever bought?
B 52s _Cosmic Thing_
Most recent album you bought?
The soundtrack to _House of Flying Daggers_ (iTunes).
Favorite Beatles song?
"Hey Jude."
One song that represents your teenage years?
That's hard, too. I had too many teenage years. "Fascination Street" by the Cure.
One song that represents your 20s?
I started listening to country and bluegrass then; probably something by Bela Fleck or Kenny Chesney.
One song that represents where you are right now?
"With Imagination (I'll Get There)" by Harry Connick, Jr.
One song that represents your blog?
"Soon to be Nothing" by the Indigo Girls. ;)
Posted by mryonker at September 8, 2007 10:52 AM