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Been Partying Too Much And Now I'm Trying So Hard To Stay Awake...

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

For RR: Some Things Will Endure...



Though it seems like we're different, look closely and you'll see we're more alike than it appears. There is always a perfect time and place for us. I will always meet you there.

***

I came home soaked. I forgot it was going to rain and so, I forgot to take an umbrella. Today in New York City, it rained like God was angry and ready to strike us down for our transgressions. I walked home. I thought it was only right that I take my punishment in stride. I stripped down, toweled myself dry and was thisclose to taking a nap. And just as I was falling asleep, my phone rings.

"You sound like you're sleeping," Caleb cheers on.
"Sorta. But it's ok. Hi..." I whispered, half asleep.
"No, go back to sleep. I'll call later."
"No, I'd rather talk to you than sleep."
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. Just talk to me, ok?"
"Ok. I miss you, Sunny."
"I miss you too, Caleb."
"I'll play you a song. How about that? And if you fall asleep, I'll just hang up."
"Ok. What are you going to play?"
"Here..."

And out of the phone came DJ Shadow's "Midnight In A Perfect World."

"How did you know?" I asked.
"I don't know. It just feels like it, you know?"
"I do."

And ten seconds into the song I faded away.




mp3s:

Edwin Birdsong - "Cola Bottle Baby"

Freezepop - "Stakeout (Donnerschlag Remix)"

Biosphere - "En Trance"

Kiss Me Deadly - "Dance 1"

U2 feat. Brandon Flowers - "In A Little While (live)"

Tangiers - "Dragging The Harbor"

Radiohead - "High And Dry"

The Cinematic Orchestra - "All That You Give (feat. Fontella Bass)"

Massive Attack - "Special Cases (Luomo Remix)"

And go here.






Thanks
Music For Kids Who Can't Read Good
One Louder


24 Comments:

  • At 11:39 PM, Anonymous perry said…

    God damn it, Sunny. I love your posts. Can't believe that DJ Shadow's "Midnight" has become something of a classic in itself. Like you said - it endures.

    Love the writing.

     
  • At 11:58 PM, Anonymous joshua said…

    LOVE IT SUNNY

     
  • At 6:55 AM, Anonymous ken said…

    dj shadow aka josh davis is coming on almost ten years with midnight in a perfect place. great post.


    i would marry you in a heartbeat.

     
  • At 7:18 AM, Anonymous thomas said…

    I wish I was in NYC there. But I am in Berlin. DJ Shadow is God.

     
  • At 8:18 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Oh shit. You pulled out DJ Shadow.

    Yeah. An inspired choice, I might add.

     
  • At 10:55 AM, Anonymous rory said…

    It's something for the mindy, body, soul and heart.

    Who's RR, if you don't mind me asking?

     
  • At 11:03 AM, Anonymous daniel said…

    DJ Shadow's "Midnight" first played in my beat up Toyota Camry two years ago and I was sitting there with my girlfriend. She had the CD and played it on my radio. Those breakbeats, slow and hypnotic, and the piano. All of it just moved me. I had no idea what kind of a dream world it would take me in but it stirred something powerful in me. I married her a month ago, and now she's my wife.

    DJ Shadow didn't make us work out but boy did he help set the mood.

    Kick-ass selection. You have flawless taste, even with all your other postings and mp3s.

     
  • At 11:05 AM, Anonymous yuri said…

    Hey Sunny,

    It's coincidental that you posted DJ Shadow AND Radiohead. Because Radiohead has always said that DJ Shadow was a large influence on them.


    Nice post. Keep you the good work!

    Take care,
    Yuri

     
  • At 11:10 AM, Anonymous what cho talkin' about willis said…

    hey sunny,

    this is what pitchfork thinks about DJ Shadow's album Endtroducing...

    http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/d/dj-shadow/endtroducing.shtml

    You sure do know how to pick 'em!

     
  • At 11:21 AM, Blogger Sunny said…

    The version of "Midnight In A Perfect World" that I have on my iPod is from DJ Shadow's Deluxe Edition just released this year on Mo' Wax. (The original released in 1996.)

    Gift of Gab's rhymes for this song are included on the bonus disc. This edition is completely worth getting. And since you're throwing Pitchfork reviews at me, here's one right back at you:

    http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/d/dj-shadow/endtroducing-deluxe-edition.shtml

    Pitchfork gave the Special Edition a perfect 10.

    Thanks for reading everyone!


    Sunny xxx

     
  • At 12:26 PM, Anonymous terrence said…

    Anyone hear the 10" for Keane's "We Might As Well Be Strangers"? It featured a Shadow remix.

    Brilliant. Fucking brilliant.


    Thanks Sunny. You rock my world.

     
  • At 12:55 PM, Anonymous ed said…

    wo could RR be? a boyfriend? an ex-boyfriend? a future boyfriend?

    whomever it is, they got lucky with you 'cause you gave them DJ Shadow. you spin it out like that.

     
  • At 2:12 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    why do you people feel the need to pry and ask questions like that? i think sunny's pretty good at revealing only as much as she's comfortable. so if she wants, she'll reveal whatever in her time and in her way.

    now --- that dj shadow gab mix is outrageous. but there's a realness to the original that i love.

     
  • At 2:13 PM, Anonymous marion said…

    i'm getting int that "Dance 1" track too.

    of course DJ Shadow rocks. always will.

     
  • At 4:49 PM, Anonymous patrick said…

    oh man i remember hearing this song the very first time.

    thanks for the nostalgia trip.

     
  • At 5:31 PM, Anonymous britney said…

    i've been listening to this nonstop! i need help!

    aaahhhhh!

     
  • At 6:25 PM, Anonymous clark said…

    I LOVE POLLOXNINER......

     
  • At 8:24 PM, Anonymous landon said…

    Just bought the Reissue. Thanx!

     
  • At 8:57 PM, Anonymous ben said…

    hey sunny, aren't you dating someone already? some lucky stud!

     
  • At 10:00 PM, Anonymous JAMES R. said…

    Well you've just dashed my hopes.

    Secretly, I've had an enormous crush on you Sunny. Hope you are happy with Mr. A**hole. Hehee. Sorry.

     
  • At 10:06 PM, Anonymous eitan said…

    i wanted you to be MY valentine!

    i love sunny.

     
  • At 10:12 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    "midnight" is gorgeous.

    and speaking of GORGEOUS, i saw you in starbucks today at union square. i overheard you ordering. the dude at the counter asked you out. or asked you if you would come back again.

    i wanted to say hi to you but you looked preoccupied with your skim chai tea latte with a shot of espresso!


    :P

     
  • At 11:57 PM, Anonymous anonymous to all but you said…

    you wear a halo around your darling sunny. can't believe you're a taken girl. waaaahh. waaaahh.


    that dj shadow reissue is amazing. bought it back in july and it's one of the best purchases i've made in 2005.

     
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