August Rush

Today I decided to stop waiting on some things that most probably have very slim chances of happening in the very near future, and just make the others happen (for the meantime). Better to take little steps, albeit towards a different direction, than none at all. I'm a strong believer in gut and instinct anyway, and I believe my gut is telling me greater things are out there just waiting to happen, if I just put myself out there and open up to whatever happens along the way. So, Universe, here I am! Letting your magic take effect ;)

But let's not waste a perfectly fine although plain and ordinary afternoon on yuppie drama. I say the afternoon is perfectly fine because I'm feeling lucky for a few reasons - most possibly including the aforementioned decision I've made.

And because I am in such a mood, I thought I might share another playlist! Through this, I hope you - whoever you are and wherever you may be - feel as much peace, love, and understanding as I do at the moe.

But first, a disclaimer. You will notice that this playlist contains mostly records from the uber amazing Scottish-Northern Irish band Snow Patrol. I am feeling perfectly awful for having missed their show here earlier this month, you see. I've seen The Script, and hints have been dropped about a possible upcoming Coldplay show (shall our prayers finally be answered?) - so I'm eagerly waiting and saving up for that - but Snow Patrol, another ultimate favorite of mine I missed! Tsk tsk. So I've been listening to them a lot lately, and they have helped me through so much this month. Spirits up! So aside from the big hits like Signal Fire, Run, Chasing Cars, and You Could Be Happy, below I list a few more of my personal favorites from them.      

1. Called Out in the Dark - Snow Patrol

2. If There's a Rocket Tie Me to It - Snow Patrol

3. In the End - Snow Patrol

4. Open Your Eyes - Snow Patrol *most feel-good song at the moe. It's so simple yet so "big" if you know what I mean.

5. Every Car You Chase - Snow Patrol/The Police (by Partyben) *A heaven sent mash-up, heard on Adam Sandler's 'Just Go With It.'

6. White Winter Hymnal - Birdy

7. Hall of Fame - The Script *Their first single off album #3. This is brilliant! A new sound/style for them, mega inspiring. And the duet with will.i.am makes it a real badass track! Official music video here.

8. Anything Could Happen - Ellie Goulding

9. We'll Be Coming Back - Calvin Harris feat. Example

10. Human - The Killers

God bless us and all our dreams. Fellow yuppies, most especially.

xx N