On Monday, I posted my Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs mixtape. Here’s a little video that I quickly compiled as a preview for those who have not yet downloaded it. I also wanted to thank everyone who sent me an email/left me a message in my ask with your feedback! It really meant a lot to read your thoughts and suggestions for upcoming mixtapes. Cheers!

These are the tracks featured in the preview —
[06] Run! Hide! In The Woods! Anywhere!: AIR / Parade
[08] Will You Take Me There?: Julianna Barwick / Unit 7
[21] Chasing The Evil Queen/Her Death: Vive la Fête / Noir Désir
[22] Love’s First Kiss/Happily Ever After: Julianna Barwick / Flown

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Who is the fairest one of all?  I’ve had this post trapped in my “Drafts” for quite a while, I just couldn’t find the right songs for some of the scenes. Luckily, a few of my favorite bands released their new albums over the past couple months. So I was able to fill in the spaces with some great new tunes. I was initially inspired to make a mixtape for Snow White when I first heard Julianna Barwick’s heavenly track, “Flown.” It reminded me of the ending scene, where Snow White was “sleeping” in her glass coffin awaiting her true love’s first kiss. I also used a bit of witch house (White Ring) to illustrate the Evil Queen’s point of view as an old hag. Naturally, I added a few songs from the film so that it could help illustrate the story and also give you the grand opportunity to sing along. One of my favorite parts in the mixtape is the last few seconds of “Noir Désir” by Vive la Fête, because it sounds like the Evil Queen’s scream before she plummets to her death. This is definitely my darkest mixtape thus far. Enjoy!

If you’re in the mood to watch Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs: click here.

Track List—
[01] Overture
[02] Magic Mirror On The Wall: LA Vampires & Zola Jesus / Looking In
[03] I’m Wishing / One Song
[04] Bring Back Her Heart In This: Recoil / Want
[05] Snow White & The Huntsman: Ólafur Arnalds / Brotsjór
[06] Run! Hide! In The Woods! Anywhere!: AIR / Parade
[07] Meeting Her Forest Friends: Boy Friend / Rogue Waves I
[08] Will You Take Me There?: Julianna Barwick / Unit 7
[09] Whistle While You Work
[10] Dig! Dig! Dig!/Heigh-Ho: Young Magic / Sparkly
[11] The Dwarfs Find A Monster Upstairs: DM Stith / Pigs
[12] Now Begin Thy Magic Spell: Py / Wallow
[13] The Transformation: White Ring / Roses 
[14] The Silly Song: Patrick Wolf / The Magic Position
[15] Someday My Prince Will Come
[16] Making The Poisoned Apple: The Dø / The Wicked And The Blind
[17] The Traveling Old Hag: Röyksopp / What Else Is There?
[18] Why Grumpy, You Do Care: Grimes / Symphonia IX (my wait is u)
[19] Make A Wish And Take A Bite: Soap&Skin / Deathmental
[20] Now I’ll Be Fairest In The Land!: White Ring / Suffocation
[21] Chasing The Evil Queen/Her Death: Vive la Fête / Noir Désir
[22] Love’s First Kiss/Happily Ever After: Julianna Barwick / Flown

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This is the second mixtape from my Love Actually series.

Their story: Listen as I introduce you to two characters in San Diego, California. Jenny is a very shy girl whom just moved in to the neighborhood with her very Conservative parents. On her first day as a Senior at a Catholic High School for Girls, she sits next to a brunette named Regina in her English class. Regina immediately takes notice of Jenny and begins talking to her, falling in love. About a week later, Regina makes a move on Jenny by holding her hand during class. Jenny goes home and thinks about what had happened, questioning whether their holding hands meant the start of a “friendship” or the start of a “relationship.” Jenny was secretly hoping for the latter. As the months fly by, their friendship grows stronger and stronger. One Friday night at the movies, Regina leans over to kiss Jenny. Later that night, they start talking about their perfect first date as a couple. Jenny explained that her ideal first date would be a romantic trip up to the mountains, where they would sleep in a log cabin and just enjoy each other’s company. Graduation Day arrives, but Jenny is nowhere to be found. Regina soon discovers that Jenny told her parents about being a lesbian a few days prior and has been kept at home ever since. Regina wants to prove her love for Jenny, so she takes a chance by introducing herself to Jenny’s parents and expressing how much she cares for their daughter. After a very long and emotional discussion, they ended up approving of Jenny and Regina’s love for each other. As a surprise, Regina drove Jenny up to the mountains for their “first date” together. She then uncovers Jenny’s eyes to reveal her perfect log cabin. They then sit next to the warm fire and spend the night together. Their relationship has just begun.

Track List—
[01] New Home, New School: Thomas Newman / Any Other Name
[02] Regina Talks To Jenny: Psapp / Velvet Pony
[03] Holding Hands: Lapalux / There Are Monsters In This Bed
[04] Jenny’s Theme: Múm / We Have A Map Of The Piano
[05] She Wants More: Beach House / Walk In The Park
[06] Bicycle Rides Together: Mates of State / Get Better
[07] Cups of Coffee Together: Sea of Bees / Skinnybone
[08] Their First Kiss: Florence + The Machine / Between Two Lungs
[09] Jenny’s Ideal First Date: Ski Lift / Romantic
[10] Regina’s Theme: Cat’s Eyes / The Best Person I Know
[11] Graduation: Broken Social Scene / Anthems For A Seventeen Year Old Girl
[12] Where’s Jenny?: Nico / These Days
[13] Regina’s Phone Calls: Jenny Owen Youngs / Voice On Tape
[14] Come and Save Me: Cults / You Know What I Mean
[15] Regina Talks To Jenny’s Parents: St. Vincent / Landmines
[16] The Drive Up The Mountains: Mirah / La Familia
[17] Regina’s Surprise for Jenny: Imogen Heap / The Fire
[18] Sitting Next To The Fire: Ólafur Arnalds / This Place Is A Shelter
[19] Regina Loves Her: CocoRosie / By Your Side
[20] Jenny Loves Her: Lykke Li / Tonight

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This is the first mixtape from my Love Actually series.

Their Story: Listen as I introduce you to two lonely characters in Brooklyn, New York. Joanna is a waitress who enjoys spending her free time people-watching in Tom’s Diner. Christopher is a struggling painter living alone in his eighteenth-floor apartment. Neither of them have been in a relationship, but have always wanted to find their other half. Every day, he would watch her walk down the street, not knowing that she lives just one floor below him. They finally meet, have a few drinks, listen to their favorite vinyls, and then spend several years together. However, as time goes on, Christopher becomes an alcoholic and starts to neglect Joanna; he even cheats on her with another woman. During that summer, Joanna decides to pack her things and leave him. Months after the breakup, they both realize that they still love each other despite everything that has happened. Finally, Christopher quits his constant drinking and promiscuity so that they can get back together, hoping to make amends.

The lyrics for each song within this mix personifies one of our characters, sometimes even both. It was very emotional for me to stitch a few of these songs together, because I honestly felt like I personally knew Joanna and Christopher. I felt like a fly on the wall throughout their entire relationship. At first, you’ll want their love to last forever. Then, you’ll want Joanna to build up strength to leave Christopher and their ruined relationship behind. In the end, you’ll want things to work out for them, because they’re really meant for each other. But, it’s up to your imagination if you want their story to go beyond that.

Track List— 
[01] Joanna, The People-Watcher: Suzanne Vega / Tom’s Diner
[02] Christopher, The Lonely Painter: Dustin O’Halloran / Opus 20
[03] How They First Met: SNOWMINE / Hologram
[04] I Wanna Talk To You So Bad: One For The Team / I Got Tamed
[05] Their First Date: The Raveonettes / Hallucinations
[06] Listening To His Vinyl Collection: Ghost and Tape / Onesome
[07] Slow Dancing: Billie Holiday / Everything I Have Is Yours
[08] Making Love: Sigur Rós / Andvari
[09] Waking Up Together: Savery & The Banjo Consorsium / Until Morning
[10] As The Seasons Pass: Milosh / You Make Me Feel
[11] Never Let Me Go: Explosions In The Sky / Your Hand In Mine
[12] Come Back Home: Rachel Yamagata / Duet
[13] Complications: I Break Horses / No Way Outro
[14] It’s All For You: Lana Del Rey / Video Games
[15] I Begged You Not To Go: Cat’s Eyes / I Knew It Was Over
[16] The Breakup: Joanna Newsom / Does Not Suffice
[17] Days Spent Without Each Other: Goldmund / Threnody
[18] Joanna Still Loves Him: Yo La Tengo / Shadows
[19] Christopher Still Loves Her: James Blake / A Case Of You
[20] Together Again: Jónsi / Hengilas

Click here to listen to my previous mixtapes. The above illustration was taken from Craig Thompson’s graphic novel Blankets. After listening, please leave me a comment letting me know what you thought of Joanna and Christopher’s mixtape. I would love to hear from you! <3

**I’ll be posting my next mixtape entitled “Jenny and Regina” on January 16, 2012.**

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All aboard, Tumblr! This is the Polar Express, a holiday mixtape that will take you on an enchanting journey up to the North Pole. Included within the mix are a few non-traditional Christmas songs that somewhat remind me of the winter season, such as “Atlas Song” by Jónsi and Alex. To me, it sounds like you’re slowly waking up on Christmas morning. So, grab your pajamas, relax in your seat, and drink a rich cup of hot cocoa as you listen to the magical ringing of the silver bells. Believe.

*You can also download my Peppermint Mocha playlist from last year!*

Track List —

[01] Matthew Hall & Meagan Moore / When Christmas Comes To Town
[02] Eisley / The Winter Song
[03] Feist / Holiday Song, Lo, How A Rose E’re Blooming
[04] Dean Martin / Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
[05] Perry Como / (There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays
[06] The Raveonettes / The Christmas Song
[07] Brenda Lee / Jingle Bell Rock
[08] Atlas Sound / Artificial Snow (Campfire Metalophone Version)
[09] Bing Crosby / It’s Beginning To Look Like Christmas
[10] Burl Ives / Holly Jolly Christmas
[11] Frank Sinatra / Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
[12] Beach House / I Do Not Care For The Winter Sun
[13] Jónsi and Alex / Atlas Song
[14] Yo La Tengo / It’s Christmas Time
[15] Fleet Foxes / White Winter Hymnal
[16] Bon Iver / Beth/Rest (Solo Piano Version)
[17] Florence + The Machine & Billy Bragg / Fairytale of New York
[18] Ohbijou / Last Christmas
[19] Matt Pond PA / Snow Day
[20] Slow Club / Christmas TV
[21] Carpenters / Merry Christmas, Darling
[22] Frank Sinatra / Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
[23] Kavin Hoo / The First Noel
[24] Barry Manilow / Ave Maria
[25] Josh Groban / Believe

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I haven’t seen Bambi (1942) since I was a child, probably three or four. I decided to re-watch the Disney classic a few weeks ago and realized how many themes it teaches us; curiosity, youth, fear, death, growth, and love. I then felt inspired to make a mixtape to help illustrate those exact themes.

Track List —-

[01] Love Is A Song
[02] Life In The Forest: Akira Kosemura / Just A Few Minutes
[03] The New Prince Is Born: Boy & Bear / Beach
[04] Trying To Walk: Welder / Run
[05] Bambi’s Theme: Bon Iver / Holocene
[06] Good Morning, Young Prince: Her Space Holiday / Shonanoka
[07] Bird! Butterfly! Flower!: SNOWMINE / The Hill 
[08] Little April Shower
[09] The Meadow: Ski Lift / Intro
[10] Meeting Faline: Ski Lift / Too
[11] Man In The Forest: SNOWMINE / Danger In The Snow!
[12] Autumn & Winter: Feist / Bittersweet Melodies
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[13] Bambi. Quick, The Thicket: Cant / Bericht
[14] Keep Running! Don’t Look Back!: Jónsi / Kolniður
[15] Mother! Where Are You?: Bon Iver / The Wolves (Act I & II)
[16] Twitterpated: Regina Spektor / Us
[17] Jumping In A Dream: St. Vincent / Champagne Year
[18] A Deer Fight: Blue Foundation / Eyes On Fire
[19] Together/Man Returns: Explosions In The Sky / Postcard From 1952 
[20] Whatever You Do, Don’t Fly: Steffaloo / Fly Away (Version ii)
[21] A Gunshot Was Heard: Dear Reader / MAN (Idealistic Animal)
[22] Dogs Chasing Faline: Zola Jesus / Hikikomori
[23] Forest Fire: Other Lives / Weather
[24] A Proud Prince/The End: Lanterns On The Lake / Keep on Trying

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Send me your thoughts/suggestions. Thank you for listening!
Lizzie C. - “It’s perfect for fall. I listened to the mixtape walking to and from my [Homecoming] game and it really made me feel more aware of my senses, especially the colors, chill, and smell of fall.”
Aaron D. - “Tracks 13 through 15 completely broke my heart all over again.”

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Put on your Sunday clothes, there’s lots of world out there! I am so ecstatic to present you with this rather extensive mixtape for a very simple story about a special love between two adorable robots, named WALL•E and Eve. The song that inspired me to create this mixtape was Beach House’s “Real Love.” It illustrates the ending scene where Eve puts WALL•E back together almost perfectly, with the appropriate song title and the clanking noises in the beginning. I sincerely hope you enjoy this one!

Track List —
[01] Put On Your Sunday Clothes
[02] Earth Covered In Trash: Grouper / Alien Observer
[03] A Long Day/The Journey Home: Thao & Mirah / Little Cup
[04] WALL•E’s Truck: Evenings / x
[05] Off to Work/Finding The Plant: Sin Fang / Rituals
[06] Following A Red Light: Bell / Chase No Face
[07] A Spaceship Arrives: M83 / Moonchild
[08] Eve: Atlas Sound feat. Laetitia Saudier / Quick Canal
[09] Confrontation: Glasser / Mirrorage
[10] The Storm: James Blake / Wilhelm Scream
[11] WALL•E’s Favorite Things: Giorgio Tuma / Noel 1981
[12] Eve’s Shutdown: The Field / I Have The Moon, You Have The Internet
[13] A Bad Date: Louis Armstrong / La Vie en Rose
[14] Taking Eve/Space Travel: Balam Acab / Motion
[15] The Axium: Big Spider’s Back / Secret Chiefs
[16] The Repair Ward: James Blake / Air & Lack Thereof
[17] Rogue Robots: Pallers / Humdrum
[18] Dancing With Eve: Akira Kosemura / Little Dipper
[19] Mutiny/Garbage Airlock: Cant / Bang
[20] The Captain vs. Auto: Borgore / Kinder Surprise
[21] A Damaged WALL•E: James Blake / Lindesfarne I
[22] Eve’s Lament: James Blake / Lindesfarne II
[23] 10 Seconds To Hyper-Jump: ANR / Stay Kids
[24] Repairing WALL•E: Beach House / Real Love
[25] The Kiss: Active Child / You Are All I See 
[26] It Only Takes A Moment

Email me your thoughts and/or suggestions for future mixtapes. Thanks for listening!

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Dear, Tumblr. We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary music fit perfectly to illustrate the magical story of Mr. Harry Potter.

[01] Hedwig’s Theme
[02] Doorstep Delivery: High Places / Papaya Year
[03] Living with the Dursleys: DM Stith / Pity Dance
[04] Hagrid’s Visit: Universal Studios Florida / Old Spooky
[05] Diagon Alley & Ollivanders: M83 / Violet Tree
[06] Platform 9¾: Thom Yorke & Björk / I’ve Seen It All 
[07] Hogwarts: Active Child / I’m In Your Church At Night
[08] Potions with Snape: Former Ghosts / Dreams
[09] First Flying Lesson: Blackbird Blackbird / Happy High
[10] The 3rd Floor Corridor/Fluffy: Deradoorian / Moon
[11] Halloween and the Mountain Troll: Glasser / Apply 
[12] Quidditch: Owen Pallett / Midnight Directives
[13] The Restricted Section: Zola Jesus / Bone is Bloodstone
[14] The Mirror of Erised: Grouper / Disengaged
[15] The Forbidden Forest: Animal Collective / Loch Raven
[16] Through the Trap Door: Blue Hawaii / Katie
[17] Chess: Florence + The Machine / Heavy In Your Arms
[18] Man with Two Faces: Charlotte Gainsbourg / Vanities
[19] Kill Him!: Saltillo / A Simple Test
[20] The House Cup: Daniel Land / Within the Boundaries
[21] Not Really Going Home: Jónsi / Tornado
[22] Leaving Hogwarts

Yours sincerely,
Devin Castro

I made this a few hours before watching Deathly Hallows - Part I. I’ll be listening to it again while waiting outside of the theatre for Deathly Hallows - Part II. No words can express my love for Harry Potter.

“Whether you come back by film or by page, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.”
- J.K. Rowling

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What if each Disney character had their own theme song? I’ve had this mixtape idea scribbled on many pages throughout my notebook. My “M is For” project inspired me to gather, cut, and paste all of the songs I’ve written down and make the most magical mixtape to share with tumblr. Each of the following tracks represents a particular Disney character, with pieces of lyrics to help illustrate their stories. Enjoy!

[01] Minnie Mouse: B*Witched / Mickey

“Oh, Mickey. You’re so fine, you’re so fine, you blow my mind. Hey, Mickey. You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand. Oh, Mickey you’re so pretty. Can’t you understand? It’s guys like you, Mickey..”

[02] Cinderella & The Fairy Godmother: Spice Girls / Wannabe

Cinderella: “Yo! I’ll tell you what I want, what I really really want.” Fairy Godmother: “So, tell me what you want what you really really want.” Cinderella to Prince Charming: “If you want to get with me, better make it fast. Now don’t go wasting my precious time. Get your act together, we could be just fine.”

[03] Barbie & Ken: Aqua / Barbie Girl

Barbie: “I’m a blonde single girl in the fantasy world. Dress me up, take your time, I’m your dollie.” Ken: Come on, Barbie! Let’s go party!”

[04] Evil Queen: M2M / Mirror Mirror

“Mirror, mirror. Lie to me, show me what I want to see. Why don’t I like the girl I see, the one who’s standing right in front of me? Mirror mirror hanging on the wall, you don’t have to tell me who’s the biggest fool of all..”

[05] Eve: Madonna / Ray of Light

“She’s got herself a universe gone quickly, for the call of thunder threatens everyone. Faster than the speeding light she’s flying, trying to remember where it all began. She’s got herself a little piece of heaven, waiting for the time when earth shall be as one.”

[06] Ariel: The Corrs / Breathless

Ariel to Eric: “Go on, go on. Leave me breathless. The daylight’s fading slowly, but time with you is standing still. I’m waiting for you only, the slightest touch and I’ll feel weak. Go on, go on. Leave me breathless. Tempt me, tease me, until I can’t deny this loving feeling, make me long for your kiss.”

[07] Pocahontas: TLC / Waterfalls

“Don’t go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to. I know that you’re going to have it your way or nothing at all, but I think you’re moving too fast.”

[08] Esmerelda: Fleetwood Mac / Gypsy

“So I’m back, to the velvet underground. Back to the floor, that I love. To a room with some lace and paper flowers. Back to the gypsy that I was..”

[09] Aladdin: Sting / Desert Rose
“Her shadows play in the shape of a man’s desire. This desert rose, each of her veils a secret promise. This desert flower, no sweet perfume ever tortured me more than this. I lift my gaze to empty skies above. I close my eyes, this rare perfume is the sweet intoxication of her love.”

[10] Jasmine: Christina Aguilera / Genie In A Bottle

Jasmine to Aladdin: “I’m a genie in a bottle, you gotta rub me the right way. If you wanna be with me, I can make your wish come true. You gotta make a big impression, I gotta like what you do.”

[11] Rapunzel: No Doubt / Just A Girl

Rapunzel to Mother Gothel: “Don’t you think I know exactly where I stand? This world is forcing me to hold your hand. ‘Cause I’m just a girl, little ‘ol me. Don’t let me out of your sight. Oh! I’ve had it up to here. The moment that I step outside, so many reasons for me to run and hide. I’m just a girl living in captivity..”

[12] Alice: The Cranberries / Dreams
Alice to the White Rabbit: ”I know I felt like this before, but now I feel it even more. Because it came from you. Oh, my life is changing every day, every possible way. Though my dreams, it’s never quite as it seems. ‘Cause you’re a dream to me, a dream to me.”

[13] Princess Tiana: Sixpence None The Richer / Kiss Me
Princess Tiana to Prince Naveen: ”Kiss me beneath the milky twilight. Lead me out on the moonlit floor. Lift your hand. Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance, silver moon’s sparkling. So, kiss me.”

[14] Peter Pan: Christopher Cross / Sailing

“It’s not far to Never, Never Land. No reason to pretend. And if the wind is right you can find the joy of innocence again. The canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see. Believe me.”

[15] Christopher Robin: Michael Jackson / Will You Be There?

Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh: “In our darkest hour, in my deepest despair. Will you still care? Will you be there? In my trials and my tribulations, through our doubts and frustrations. In my violence, in my turbulence, through my fear and my confessions. In my anguish and my pain, through my joy and my sorrow, in the promise of another tomorrow. I’ll never let you part, for you’re always in my heart.”

[16] Winnie the Pooh: Sade / By Your Side

Winnie the Pooh to Christopher Robin: “You think I’d leave your side? You know me better than that. You think I’d leave you when you’re down on your knees? I wouldn’t do that. If you want to cry, I am here to dry your eyes. And in no time, you’ll be fine.” 

[17] Yzma: Tears For Fears / Everybody Wants To Rule The World

Yzma to Kuzco: “Welcome to your life. There’s no turning back. Even while we sleep, we will find you acting on your best behavior. Turn your back on mother nature, everybody wants to rule the world.”

[18] Meg: Belinda Carlisle / Heaven Is a Place On Earth

“In this world we’re just beginning to understand the miracle of living. Baby, I was afraid before, but I’m not afraid anymore. Ooh, baby, do you know what that’s worth? Heaven is a place on earth. They say in heaven, love comes first. We’ll make heaven a place on earth.”

[19] Quasimodo: Journey / Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)

Quasimodo to Esmerelda: “Someday love will find you, break those chains that bind you. One night will remind you how we touched and went our separate ways. If he ever hurts you, true love won’t desert you. You know I still love you, though we touched and went our separate ways.”

[20] Carl & Ellie: Mariah Carey feat. Boyz II Men / One Sweet Day

Carl: “Sorry I’ve never told you all I wanted to say, and now it’s too late to hold you. ‘Cause you’ve flown away, so far away.” Ellie: “Never had I imagined living without your smile. Feeling and knowing you hear me. It keeps me alive, alive.” Carl & Ellie: “And I know eventually we’ll be together. One sweet day. Eventually, I’ll see you in heaven.”

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Adventure is out there! This was a very difficult mixtape to put together, because I couldn’t find the right song for some of the scenes. But, I’m very happy with the end result. I’ve listened to this one so many times. I was so stoked to find “Cumulus” in my iTunes, it’s just what I needed for the mixtape. When I listen to “Need You Now,” I can just picture dogs flying in airplanes and shooting darts at Russell. I think this mixtape would go great with a cup of tea and a day out on the grass looking up at the clouds. I really hope you enjoy it. Caw-Caw! Rawr!

Track List—
[01] Carl Meets Ellie: Akira Kosemura / Tale
[02] Cross Your Heart: World Leader Pretend / Lovey Dovey
[03] Married Life: Fred Astaire / Cheek To Cheek
[04] Carl’s Last Moments With Ellie: Sarah McLachlan / Angel
[05] Construction: Beach House / House On The Hill
[06] Good Afternoon, My Name Is Russell: Fleet Foxes / Montezuma
[07] Court Summons: Death Cab For Cutie / Title And Registration
[08] Carl Goes Up: The Postal Service / Such Great Heights
[09] See? Cumulonimbus: Imogen Heap / Cumulus
[10] Where Are We?:  Universal Studios Florida / Clovers, Carpet Samples
[11] Kevin: Blackbird Blackbird / I Do Not Care For The Winter Sun
[12] My Name Is Dug: DeVotchKa / Exhaustible
[13] The Spirit of Adventure: Should / Glasshouse
[14] Oh, You’re Not Leaving?: Son Lux / Flickers
[15] Muntz Takes Kevin: Snow Patrol / Run
[16] Ellie’s Adventure Book: S. Carey / In The Stream
[17] Rescuing Russell and Kevin: Cut Copy / Need You Now
[18] Charles Muntz’s Fury: Portishead / Machine Gun
[19] A House On Paradise Falls: Bon Iver / Wash.
[20] Stuff We Did: Michael Giacchino / Married Life

Feel free to email me letting me know what you think! Thanks for listening!
My next mixtape, Magical Characters Sing Magical Songs, will be released on June 17, so keep your eyes peeled.

Hello, everyone. I’m finally finished with Finals and I couldn’t be happier. I’m working Grad Nite tonight at Disneyland, patting down the Seniors. Awkward times. But enough about me, I have some news: First, I’m almost done with my Up mixtape! It will be ready for download no later than Monday, May 23.

Second, I have another mixtape in the works. If you’ve been keeping up with my “M is For” project, then you will definitely enjoy this one. I’ll be using songs from the 70’s - early 00’s. Each song will be for a specific Disney character, almost as if they were singing the song themselves.

For example, “Dreams” by The Cranberries will be for Alice.

Oh my life is changing every day
Every possible way
Though my dreams, it’s never quite as it seems
‘Cause you’re a dream to me
Dream to me

Seriously. I’m having so much fun putting this one together! But, I have no idea what to title the mixtape. Any suggestions?

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The Fox and the Hound (1981) will always have a place in my heart. It’s an adorable film about friendship and love, definitely one of my all-time favorite Disney films. I decided to create this mixtape to help illustrate Tod and Copper’s touching story. The majority of the tracks are relatively ‘acoustic’, because I believe they evoke much more emotion than my usual go-to: ‘experimental’. With that said, I suggest you sit back with a cup of tea, relax with your eyes closed, and enjoy.

TIP: Listen with this and this playing in the background.

Track List—
[01] A Mother Fox’s Sacrifice: Wye Oak / Civilian
[02] Big Mama, Dinky & Boomer: Akira Kosemura / Sign
[03] I’ll Call You Tod: The Weepies / Gotta Have You
[04] Copper Meets Chief: The Shins / New Slang
[05] Chasing Butterflies: Gregory And The Hawk / Fin Song 8
[06] You’re My Very Best Friend: Teitur / One And Only
[07] Autumn: Memoryhouse / Foreground
[08] Winter: Damien Rice / Cannonball
[09] All Grown Up: The Books / Free Translator 
[10] I Just Wanted To See You: Son Lux / Tell
[11] Chief and The Train: DeVotchKa / All the Sand In All the Sea
[12] Goodbye May Seem Forever: Frou Frou / Dumbing Down of Love
[13] Letting Tod Go: Coldplay / See You Soon
[14] Alone in the Forest: Mumford & Sons / Timshel
[15] Vixie: Regina Spektor / Fidelity
[16] Natural Attraction: Steffaloo / Just Strangers
[17] Hunting Foxes: Explosions In The Sky / Trembling Hands
[18] The Bear: Panda Bear / Tomboy
[19] We’ll Always Be Friends Forever: Beach House / Take Care
[20] Best of Friends

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