Soundtrack of my Life: Extended Edition!
So, I had so much fun doing the last one that I decided to give it another go. This time, I added a bunch of my own categories as well. Moreover, in order to retain the inherent entropy in this (or the "element of surprise," as approved by Chuck Norris!), while achieving somewhat more relevant results, I still utilized my vast song library and Winamp's randomizer, but kept randomizing until a song that made at least a minor amount of sense (or was funny) in the situation came up. Here we go! Let me know how you like this one, and how it compares to the previous list.
Opening Credits: Rocky - Theme Song
In the words of Peter Griffin, "Freaking Awesome!"
Waking up: John Williams - Star Wars Main Theme
I love the smell of lightsabers in the morning... certified 100% pure geek right there.
First Day at High school: AC/DC - Let There Be Rock
This is a great song for the start of anything, but it seems to fit particularly well with high school.
Education: Pink Floyd - The Wall
Summarizes education: "We don't need it!"
Falling in Love: Audio Adrenaline - Some Kind Of Zombie
Plenty of correlation between people in love and zombies...
High school in general: Judas Priest - You've Got Another Thing Coming
For all the conflicts I got into.
Fight Song: Dropkick Murphys: The Gauntlet
Nothing like brawling Irishmen for a good fighting song: this one does actually involve war and fighting too, so it's perfect.
High school cliques: The Who - Pinball Wizard
Breaking Up: Green Day - Basket Case
Definitely appropriate for a break-up: could also work for a (mental) breakdown.
Drumming: AC/DC - Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution
Self-explanatory...
Camping: Moxy Fruvous - The Drinking Song
Last song of every Venturer dance: possibly the greatest narrative song ever, and one of the best to sing along to, especially when there's 200+ people all doing so at once.
High school soccer: Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane
Great sporting song for almost any event.
Police: AC/DC - Nervous Shakedown
Brilliant song: describes my view of the boys in blue quite nicely.
Poker games: Kenny Rogers - The Gambler
Best gambling song ever.
Small-town, small-school life: Relient K - Hoopes I Did It Again
One of the best summaries of high school life in a small community that I've ever heard.
Ball hockey: Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water
Brilliant hockey song
Applying to university: AC/DC: If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
Describes the application process pretty well, I thought.
Prom: Judas Priest - You Don't Have To Be Old To Be Wise
Summarizes senior year, prom, and high school in general well, and also how adults treat teenagers.
Life: U2 - Mysterious Ways
Makes a lot of sense about life in general.
Mental Breakdown: Moxy Fruvous - The King of Spain
Seems as good an alter-ego as any to adopt during a mental breakdown...
Working out (or lack thereof): Arrogant Worms - I Want To Look Like Arnold Schwarzenegger
Looking for answers: Iron Maiden - The Rainmaker
Preparing to move to university: They Might Be Giants - Destination Moon
A good song to describe the convoluted process of getting from A to B.
Plane trip to Kingston: Nazareth - This Flight Tonight
Perfect description of a long plane trip, with anticipation of what's to come.
Concerts: Thousand Foot Krutch - Bounce
Quality song: demonstrates moshing pretty well!
Flashback: Remy Zero - Save Me
Perfect for a flashback, especially seeing as it's the Smallville theme, and the series was shot in my town... would be good anyways as a song to look back on my past experiences.
Optimistic moments of university: Great Big Sea - Ordinary Day
Pretty self-explanatory, if you know the song.
Saturday nights in res: Hockey Night In Canada theme
Describes my leisure time!
Finishing an exam: Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
Home for Christmas: Iron Maiden - Back In The Village
Sort of encapsulates the feeling.
My philosophy: Monty Python - The Australian Beer Drinking (Philosopher's) Song
Surviving first year: Tom Cochrane - Victory Day
Deciding what to do for the summer: Van Halen - Best of Both Worlds
Travelling: Led Zeppelin - Ramble On
Countless hours spent in Toronto Airport: Rush - YYZ
(it's the airport's designation)
Various trips: Mudmen - Home For A Rest
Best vacation song ever!
Another break-up: Chilliwack - My Girl
Getting back together: They Might Be Giants - Sleeping In The Flowers
Works well here: describes a successful relationship.
Wedding: Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
Good romantic song: always one of my favorites.
Birth of Child: Van Halen - Where Eagles Fly
Think that would be a pretty elevating experience: this song's rather poetic, and describes what I think would probably going through my head at that time.
Final Battle: AC/DC - TNT
One of the ultimate pump-up/battle songs
Death Scene: Iron Maiden - The Trooper
Great death song.
Funeral Song: Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Originally written as a ode to Syd Barrett, I think it fits nicely here too.
End Credits: Twisted Sister - We're Not Going To Take It
A pretty good summary of my outlook on life.
Opening Credits: Rocky - Theme Song
In the words of Peter Griffin, "Freaking Awesome!"
Waking up: John Williams - Star Wars Main Theme
I love the smell of lightsabers in the morning... certified 100% pure geek right there.
First Day at High school: AC/DC - Let There Be Rock
This is a great song for the start of anything, but it seems to fit particularly well with high school.
Education: Pink Floyd - The Wall
Summarizes education: "We don't need it!"
Falling in Love: Audio Adrenaline - Some Kind Of Zombie
Plenty of correlation between people in love and zombies...
High school in general: Judas Priest - You've Got Another Thing Coming
For all the conflicts I got into.
Fight Song: Dropkick Murphys: The Gauntlet
Nothing like brawling Irishmen for a good fighting song: this one does actually involve war and fighting too, so it's perfect.
High school cliques: The Who - Pinball Wizard
Breaking Up: Green Day - Basket Case
Definitely appropriate for a break-up: could also work for a (mental) breakdown.
Drumming: AC/DC - Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution
Self-explanatory...
Camping: Moxy Fruvous - The Drinking Song
Last song of every Venturer dance: possibly the greatest narrative song ever, and one of the best to sing along to, especially when there's 200+ people all doing so at once.
High school soccer: Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane
Great sporting song for almost any event.
Police: AC/DC - Nervous Shakedown
Brilliant song: describes my view of the boys in blue quite nicely.
Poker games: Kenny Rogers - The Gambler
Best gambling song ever.
Small-town, small-school life: Relient K - Hoopes I Did It Again
One of the best summaries of high school life in a small community that I've ever heard.
Ball hockey: Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water
Brilliant hockey song
Applying to university: AC/DC: If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
Describes the application process pretty well, I thought.
Prom: Judas Priest - You Don't Have To Be Old To Be Wise
Summarizes senior year, prom, and high school in general well, and also how adults treat teenagers.
Life: U2 - Mysterious Ways
Makes a lot of sense about life in general.
Mental Breakdown: Moxy Fruvous - The King of Spain
Seems as good an alter-ego as any to adopt during a mental breakdown...
Working out (or lack thereof): Arrogant Worms - I Want To Look Like Arnold Schwarzenegger
Looking for answers: Iron Maiden - The Rainmaker
Preparing to move to university: They Might Be Giants - Destination Moon
A good song to describe the convoluted process of getting from A to B.
Plane trip to Kingston: Nazareth - This Flight Tonight
Perfect description of a long plane trip, with anticipation of what's to come.
Concerts: Thousand Foot Krutch - Bounce
Quality song: demonstrates moshing pretty well!
Flashback: Remy Zero - Save Me
Perfect for a flashback, especially seeing as it's the Smallville theme, and the series was shot in my town... would be good anyways as a song to look back on my past experiences.
Optimistic moments of university: Great Big Sea - Ordinary Day
Pretty self-explanatory, if you know the song.
Saturday nights in res: Hockey Night In Canada theme
Describes my leisure time!
Finishing an exam: Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
Home for Christmas: Iron Maiden - Back In The Village
Sort of encapsulates the feeling.
My philosophy: Monty Python - The Australian Beer Drinking (Philosopher's) Song
Surviving first year: Tom Cochrane - Victory Day
Deciding what to do for the summer: Van Halen - Best of Both Worlds
Travelling: Led Zeppelin - Ramble On
Countless hours spent in Toronto Airport: Rush - YYZ
(it's the airport's designation)
Various trips: Mudmen - Home For A Rest
Best vacation song ever!
Another break-up: Chilliwack - My Girl
Getting back together: They Might Be Giants - Sleeping In The Flowers
Works well here: describes a successful relationship.
Wedding: Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
Good romantic song: always one of my favorites.
Birth of Child: Van Halen - Where Eagles Fly
Think that would be a pretty elevating experience: this song's rather poetic, and describes what I think would probably going through my head at that time.
Final Battle: AC/DC - TNT
One of the ultimate pump-up/battle songs
Death Scene: Iron Maiden - The Trooper
Great death song.
Funeral Song: Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Originally written as a ode to Syd Barrett, I think it fits nicely here too.
End Credits: Twisted Sister - We're Not Going To Take It
A pretty good summary of my outlook on life.
posted by Andrew Bucholtz at 8:42 p.m.
1 Comments:
Andrew you have way too much time on your hands. That's a lot of time and effort man..nice work. A lot of AC/DC though..not a bad thing, I'm sure there are millions of songs that could apply to each one of these.
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