Saturday, September 17, 2005

spin

using the ipod's cool on-the-go playlist feature, one can channel his own inner dj and just play songs that you like. picking songs can be a little time-consuming (you have to shape your playlist into some cohesive form at the least), especially if your library is huuuuuuuuge (showoff). but in the end, the commute is a lot bearable and your journey is enhanced with its own soundtrack. you can be more adventurous and just let the 'pod play any random song (the ensuing smorgasbord will be quite a head-scratching experience, if it say, segues classical music into justin timberlake then jump to Enter Sandman), but i really don't use this. one other thing i like doing is just 'spinning' songs hands on, jumping from album to album, deciding the next song only while the current one is playing. call me dj guerilla.

tsinelas, yano
weapon of choice, fatboy slim
the fly, u2
the ghost in you, mark mcgrath
pistol on fire, kings of leon
stay, oingo boingo
partyman, prince
how can you expect to be taken seriously, pet shop boys
the corner, common
days go by, dirty vegas
king contrary man, the cult
hey mama, black eyed peas
i predict a riot, kaiser chiefs
fuck and run, liz phair
your love (remix), the prodigy
if i ever lose my faith in you, sting
pop song 89, r.e.m.
bedroom toys, duran duran
no more rain (in this cloud), angie stone
don't wanna know, toby lightman

3 comments:

Jego said...

Gotta hand it to ya, compadre. You use your ipod on the New York City subway. And I dont mean you thumbing your nose at the threat of ipod theft, but the fact that youre willing to relax with your music in a potentially hostile environment. I couldnt do that.

grifter said...

ok, let's clarify that, lest i get targeted. i do the dj-ing thing, meaning fiddling with it, only in the security of the home or office. but yeah, commuting, you gotta still be alert, especially while walking around or waiting for the train. but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your sitar and hashish music.

Jego said...

Awan-dj guerilla.