I'm bored, so I decided to do that music meme, even though no one specifically asked me to. And I'm adding mp3s of the songs, too.
01) Total volume of music files on my computer?
Apparently only 757, which is fewer than most people have said, and also fewer than I would have guessed. Although this is probably because I don't keep any songs on my computer if I have them on CD already, to save room.
02) The last CD I bought was...
Umm, I haven't had any money for a while, so I'm not really sure. The last I can remember buying was the New Pornographers' Electric Version, but I bought that during the ice storm which was a while ago.
03a) The last song I listened to before writing this was...
"Beltane Walk" by T. Rex. I've been on a glam kick lately.
03b) Song playing right now:
"Apple of My Eye" by Ed Harcourt. I love this song. I think a lot of people on my friends list would love Ed Harcourt, if they haven't already heard of him.
04) Five songs I listen to a lot right now.
"Careless Whisper" by Ben Folds and Rufus Wainwright. This song is like crack. Katie and I did a kareoke version of the original, so I had to send her this version. Most people have probably heard it already, but whatever. I've been listening to it a ton lately because I was making a mix CD of cover songs.
"Be Your Husband" by Jeff Buckley. OMG, I ate lunch at Quizno's yesterday, and the guy working there looked just like Jeff Buckley. He was gorgeous. Anyway, I think this song really shows off Jeff Buckley's amazing voice and range. The song was originally done by Nina Simone, who is also incredible.
"Lilac Wine" by Nina Simone. Jeff Buckley has also covered this song, and his cover is brilliant, but I've been addicted to the original lately. Her voice is so smooth and evocative.
"I was Born (A Unicorn)" by the Unicorns. I think I still have my sister's Unicorns CD in my room. They're such a
fun band. Especially this song.
"M'Lady" by Sly and the Family Stone. I love this song unreasonably. It's just so upbeat and happy! I catch myself humming this song all the time. If there is anyone who doesn't like this song, I don't want to know about it. I have the feeling that very few of my friends love funk music the way I do. At least I know Caroline does.
(It was really difficult to only pick five.)
05) Which 5 people are you passing this baton to, and why?
Eh, no five in particular. Anyone who wants to.