Mandaris"Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)" by Elton John & Dua Lipa
What’s the last song you discovered and loved instantly?
I wouldn't use the word love
, but I wanted to hear this song immediately after listening to it. Since then it has been in a semi regular rotation of playlists.
"Holy Calamity [Bear Witness II] (feat. DJ Shadow & DJ Quest)" by Handsome Boy Modeling School
What’s a lyric that resonates deeply with you and why?
This song has a couple lines that my wife and I quote back and forth to each other.
Holy calamity, scream insanity
All you ever gonna be's
Another great fan of me, break
It's quick, funny, and memorable. It's part of a track that has a lot of energy on one of my top 100 favorite albums.
"Cheers Theme (Full Length Record)" by Gary Portnoy
If your life were a movie, what would its theme song be?
My wife says this is my theme song, because of the iconic phrase "everyone knows your name."
"Du hast" by Rammstein
A song from a genre you didn’t think you’d like—what changed?
I like a lot of genres and wanted to find something that I do not normally listen to. So I picked this song that I haven't heard in a while.
I'm going to attempt to embed the video.
"Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else" by Benson Boone
How do you discover new music, and what’s the latest gem you’ve found?
I now find music by listening to what my kids listen to. Otherwise I listen to what I’ve already heard.
"This Is America" by Childish Gambino
What is a song that feels like home to you?
Yessir. This one is definitely inspired by current events. The video is definitely iconic.
"Let's Get It Started (Radio Version)" by Black Eyed Peas
What’s the first song you’d play at a party?
You have to start off with the radio version of this song. I think I'm used to listening to other cuss words such as The B-Word, The N-Word, and The F-Word, but The R-Word just takes me out of the groove.
I remember it being used as an insult when I was one the playground in primary school, no one used the others. And then people just stopped, we knew why it was unacceptable.
Thank you "Something about Mary".
Anyway, I think Fergie yelling about how we need to get started followed by the beat coming in is a great signal that the party (or at least the party music) has started.
"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire
What song do you associate with the current season?
It's that time of year again!
"Nobody Wants to Be Lonely (with Christina Aguilera) [With Christina Aguilera]" by Ricky Martin
What’s your favorite love song, and why?
This is my favorite song by Ricky Martin or Christina Aguilera. There is desire and heart ache in the lyrics and I find myself singing along.
I think Christina does a great job of restraining herself from using that big beautiful voice of hers. Her voice comes in and starts building up just like the emotions of the song.
"My Neck, My Back (Lick It) [Radio Version]" by Khia
What’s a guilty pleasure song?
I had to find a clean version of this song.
Oh 2004 me was into some... um... different kind of music.
I heard this version on the radio and was surprised when listening to the album/club version.
This song walked so that WAP for run. 😆
"Your Idol" by Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo, samUIL Lee & KPop Demon Hunters Cast
What’s a song you’ve had on repeat recently?
The whole house is talking about the Kpop Demon Hunters movie. The family has even gone to see the singalong in theaters!
This is my favorite song as it incorporates how evil the Saja Boys are. It's the epitome of what a controlling significant other can be when they sing.
You know I'm the only one who'll love your sins
Feel the way my voice gets underneath your skin
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Definitely as great example of an upbeat song with terrifying lyrics.
"The Son of Flynn" by Daft Punk
What’s a song that helps you focus or concentrate?
When I'm trying to focus, I put on the Tron: Legacy soundtrack. This is usually the song that really snaps my mind into focus on what needs to be done.
Most times it works, but sometimes other tracks cause distractions if they start off with huge drumbeat.
"Quickly" by John Legend
What’s your favorite collaboration between artists?
I didn't think that Brandy would be on a better duet than when she sang "The Boy Is Mine" with Monica.
What I enjoy most about this song is the amount of longing for love.
If I had twenty million dollars in a vault somewhere baby
It wouldn't matter anyway
'Cause the doctor told me that I'm dying slowly
So I guess I got to love you while I'm here baby
Did you know?
It's one of my favorite John Legend songs.
"Firestarter" by The Prodigy
Which song would you use to introduce yourself to someone new?
For some reason, this song came to mind. I don't think that it's me at the moment, but it resonates with some of the periods of my life.
I like that aspect of fire; the symbolism of change and how it can make things better.
"Children's Story" by Slick Rick
Share a song that tells a great story.
The old man in me jumps up and yells about how that's when rap music was about something and kids these days with their mush mouth songs.
I'm actually a little sad to hear the backing track used in other songs because the story in this song is a good warning on what not to do.
"We Like To Party! (The Vengabus)" by Vengaboys
What song always makes you feel better?
This song has a great beat to it. It's simple and soothing at the same time.
Amusement parks would use the song for there commercials to get people excited and it was a whole thing.
"Hopeless" by Dionne Farris
Share a song that represents your current mood.
I woke up with a headache. Just feeling a little downtrodden. I don't feel that I met my personal goals this month.
Maybe I can turn it around later on and make next month just a little better.
Well, I'm going to get dressed and go for a walk.
I hope you have a good day.
"Brave" by Sara Bareilles
Share a song that captures the feeling of being brave.
My family was listening to this repeatedly for months. So this is the first song that comes to mind.
"Canned Heat" by Jamiroquai
What song makes you want to dance alone in your room?
You know this boogie is for real!
Jamiroquai has so many great songs. I don't know why I haven't been keeping up with what they have been doing.
Maybe it's because I'm too busy dancing to what they already made.
"All Night Long" by Mary Jane Girls
What song makes you want to stay up all night?
I'm actually not a fan of staying up late. Maybe because I'm an early riser or just getting old(er).
This song is a classic song written by Rick James. The bass riff is amazing and rocks you into slow groove.
"Arco Arena (Instrumental)" by CAKE
What's a song you associate with your hometown?
Cake is a band from where I'm from -- don't be creepy -- and this song is about a building that no longer exists. But, it really gets me hyped and ready to do something. I thought about having it as my morning alarm, but I don't want to wind up hating it.
"So Anxious" by Ginuwine
Share a song that perfectly captures anticipation.
Yes, Ginuwine has more than just Pony in his list of songs! Funny enough, I didn't know what exactly this song was about when it came out.
"Change the World" by Babyface & Eric Clapton
What's your favorite song about change?
This song has beautiful instrumentation and wonderful energy.
Depending on the version, you can get the extra kick at the end!
"4 Page Letter" by Aaliyah
What song makes you want to write a letter?
I miss Aaliyah. I think she had wonderful talent as a singer and phenomenal stage presence. She had a way of soothing and entrancing at the same time. After this post, I'm going to write a letter to my wife. Sometimes, it's better to express yourself that way.
"Can You Stand the Rain" by New Edition
What's your favorite song to listen to in the rain?
I’m not a fan of being outside in the rain. I know that it’s good for the area that I live in to have it on a regular basis. I just don’t like being cold and the rain we see is usually associated with the colder months.
For some, rain is rejuvenating. For me, it’s sadness that I have to go through.