“Hello, sestra…”
We saved the craziest for last (for now…).
I thought making Helena’s playlist would be the hardest, but once I got started, I fell into a trippy hole of songs wrought with heavy beats, distortion, and lyrics to make you feel just on the edge of insanity.
“I dreamed we were friends.”
Be warned: in addition to driving you the brink, this music may cause oddly poignant cravings for donuts, jello, and toast.
“I just want to make, like, crazy science with you. Totally crazy science.”
Okay, but, seriously… has anyone in the history of ever watched Orphan Black and not fallen totally in love with Cosima Niehaus? Ever?
I’ll take that as a “no.”
The adorkable west-coast pot-smoking geek monkey of the crew, there is so much more to Cosima than her sexuality (and glasses), as much as we love that too. This edition of the Clone Club soundtrack is for her. I’d like to think she’d make some crazy science to these techno beats, or just dance around the lab, arms flailing.
“Welcome to the trip, man.”
“I just wanted to say eff this, eff you… And I effed it. I effed it all up.”
It’s time for another edition of Clone Club: The Soundtrack! This week is for the pinot-drinking, headband-wearing, community-theater-diva, soccer mom herself: Mrs. Alison Hendrix.
Alison no doubt would listen to this mix in whilst angry-singing in her SUV, or while dancing around her perfect house with a glass of white in hand. So, in her spirit, I suggest you do the same.
“The Clash rock!”
“Yeah, but you don’t.”
Recently, my sister gave me a fun challenge to create individual playlists for each of the main characters of Orphan Black. (If you haven’t watched it yet, go now. Right now. It’s Friday, it’s only two seasons in and it’s amazing.)
There are – as of now – four playlists in total. Today’s featured mix? None other than our resident rebel, Sarah Manning. You’re damn right.
Enjoy!
It’s 2012. Moreover, it’s January: the month every year when everyone is on their a-game. Getting up early to go to the gym, going out to spend quality time with friends you don’t see enough of, getting a full 8 hours of sleep, and limiting yourself to one (maybe two) glasses of wine on a school-night.
As y’all may have picked up on, 2011 was Like A Boss. The theme was declared by a friend at a 2010/2011 New Years party. And like a boss, it was. So much so that I’m a little shell-shocked, unable to stop saying “like a boss” after just about anything awesome. But a new year means a new theme, and, thanks to the Mayans, we’ve got an easy one: 2012: Like the World’s Gonna End. Tis the year for doing EVERYTHING as though it’s your last shot. No regrets. (Though, I wouldn’t recommend using your life savings to throw a world’s-end party come December).
My world’s-end resolutions for 2012 include the basics – get back into a workout routine, accept that it’s not a total loss when you inevitably fall out of said routine, act like an adult when it comes to taking care of myself (i.e., go to the doctor when and dentist more often). I also have come across a few others that I think are worth doing. And sharing with you.
And now for your listening pleasure: the End of the World Soundtrack (pt. 1)
Til The World Ends (Remix)
It’s the End of the World As We Know It
As many of you may have heard, a friend of mine declared (drunkenly on New Years Eve, I believe I’ve been told) that 2011 would, in fact, be LIKE A BOSS.
What she meant by that was that no matter what you do, do it like a boss. Own it. Don’t pussyfoot around making excuses, just do what you want and do it strong.
Get a job, like a boss. Join a gym, like a boss.
Today I went to the gym: like a boss. Tried a new gym class – athletic cross training – that kicked my ass. It’s 11am and I’m already sore. But I’m super jazzed and motivated to take on everything else today: new work projects, cleaning my apartment, cook dinner.
As I have said before, music is a huge motivator for me. So, what better way to spread the bossitude than to share some of my favorite songs that put me in a boss-like mood:
Born This Way, Lady Gaga
Easy, Cowboy Mouth
Don’t Stop Me Now, Queen
Mr. E’s Beautiful Blues, Eels
Also, all my favorite workout songs, listed here.
Enjoy, and go take on the day… #likeaboss.
What are your favorite Boss songs?
When you’re already struggling to pull yourself out of bed in the morning to haul-ass to the gym, or run a few laps around the park, it’s important to have some music to get you in the motivated zone for a good workout.
I’m personally a fan of high-energy dance music with strong beats for my workouts. They help me keep my pace when running or spinning, and give me good timing for my ab intervals.
Since I just juiced up my iPod, I thought I’d share a few of my new favorite workout songs! It’s always good for an energy refresh. 🙂
Tightrope, Janelle Monáe
Fuck You, Cee Lo Green (also happens to be one of my favorite music videos)
Prima Donna, Christina Aguilera
All I Do Is Win, DJ Khaled
Till The World Ends, Britney Spears
How Far We’ve Come, Matchbox Twenty
Magic, B.o.B. ft. Rivers Cuomo
Pass Out, Tinie Tempah
Can’t Be Tamed, Miley Cyrus
What the Hell, Avril Lavigne
Just Can’t Get Enough, Black Eyed Peas
Happy Workout Jamming!
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