Here are the songs I always crank up-
1) Schindler's List theme - John Williams. You'd prefer to start off with this song. Cause it's gonna get you quite sad rather than all Psyched out. But its all gotta be part of the package. Though the movie may have its sinister, cruel and mindless Nazi moments, the soundtrack never fails to appeal. John Williams spun together a boundless, timeless violin sonata here, and Spielberg may have been more than satisfied.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLK5OWU2YGw
2) Under The Bridge- Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Whether or not the song refers to minds response to narcotics, this song has that strange vibe in it. Maybe its the guitars. Or just Anthony Kiedis's silky smooth vocals. RHCP can get you completely stoned sometimes, or most of the times rather. :Phttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwlogyj7nFE
3) Knockin' On Heavens Door-
Of course, you have gotta thank Bob Dylan for this masterpiece. But the awesomeness doesn't stop there. There happens to be almost like a million (citation needed) bands that covered it that have taken it to a whole new level Varied styles, riffs, vocals- you name it. The most preferable versions of the song for me would be those of GNR and Eric Clapton.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcWTTs8QVRc4) Stairway To Heaven- Led Zep
If there's one thing, I'm a complete nut for songs that build up as they progress. Welcome to the endless Stairway To Heaven. It starts off in a moody, enchanting way but fast forward it and you wouldn't know how in the world it transformed into an all out guitar solo. That's just Led Zeppelin for you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9TGj2jrJk8
5) You Give Love A Bad Name- Bon Jovi
Just as Barney Stinson proved, this song is without doubt legen...wait for it...dary! You get to know what's coming just as you press play.
" Shot thru the heart, and your to blame...you give love a bad name!" True Story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrZHPOeOxQQ
6) {Anything song at all}- The Beatles
Gimme any of their work, because the Fab Four of the 60's never fail to impress. Their songs are just bound to turn you on. It's a pity not many care much about their legacy now. Apart from Steve Jobs. :)
7) Time Of Your Life- Green Day
"It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right. I hope you had the time of your life."
Green Day has stayed for long, but this by far is one of their best ever. A deviation from their punk-rock mantra sure paid off . Nothing but raw acoustics and strings back up Billie Joe's nasal vocals. And that's what makes the song amazing.
9) Smells Like Teen Spirit- Nirvana
Though I may not be the biggest fan of Grunge, I'll take Nirvana any day. Maybe this song is kinda dark and deep. But that doesn't mean it can't feature in my Get Psyched mix. Kurt Cobain is where Psych begins. All the awesome seem to die young. Nevermind.
10) Seven Nation Army- The White Stripes.
This song is such an apt example of how a single bass line can make a song such a hit. Haven't heard it? You have to! God, this song gets your feet tappin'!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2QdDbelmY
8) Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na) - My Chemical Romance
That's quite a lot of Na's isn't it? But the song has that potential alright! The lyrics though either sound kinda revolutionary or plain awkward. Perhaps it just goes with the whole 'conceptual' outlook of the album. Or their just having an overly fun time. :)
Exhibit A: Let's blow an artery
Eat plastic surgery
Keep your apology
Give us more detonation
More? : Oh, let me tell ya 'bout the sad man
Shut up and let me see your jazz hands
Remember when you were a madman
Thought you was Batman
Hit the party with a gas can
Kiss me you animal
Killjoys, make some noise!
So what's your playlist?
Out for now, Sudharshan!
You're like the only other person I know besides (CENSORED) who knows about Itzhak Perlman's violin solo in the Schindler's list theme.......John Williams = Epic.
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