Music Recomendations for If It Fits

[Tiger]

Those are good choices. "Scream" by Michael and Janet Jackson (you forgot to mention her) is definitely appropriate. Anyway, where's the recommendations for Chapter 16, slacker?

[paya]

Those are good choices. "Scream" by Michael and Janet Jackson (you forgot to mention her) is definitely appropriate. Anyway, where's the recommendations for Chapter 16, slacker?

 

Yeah! I'm quite curious about the choice for the last part of the story!

[paya]

 

Tiger, thanks for the suggestion. There's one downward spiral about to happen, but I actually have another song picked out for that over "Waterfalls". I loved that song and the video, so I'll try and see if I can find something else for it.

 

Well now I hate these information leaks suggesting someone knows something the others, mere mortals, don't know. Now we all know, I suppose, so I'm waiting...

[sat8997]

 

 

So, what? You think Jeremy reads the chapter right after Mark posts it and magically comes up with musical choices in mere minutes? The kid's good, but he's not exactly the Amazing Kreskin.

 

 

Although he does need to watch those little information leaks.

[Tiger]

So, what? You think Jeremy reads the chapter right after Mark posts it and magically comes up with musical choices in mere minutes? The kid's good, but he's not exactly the Amazing Kreskin.

 

 

Although he does need to watch those little information leaks.

It was a joke, Sharon. I like giving people a hard time. It's part of my charm.

[sat8997]

I was responding to paya's comment. Guess I should have quoted to avoid confusion.

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 16

 

-For the 4th of July bash in Claremont.

 

"Summertime" by Will Smith

 

 

-When Stefan runs into a cleaned up Bitty, who hints that she's going to get her

custody of Darius and JJ back.

 

"Life's A Bitch" by Nas

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewdZzLP6Bk

 

-When Stefan calls up Brad for a heads up about Bitty, so he can strategize

immediately.

 

"Somebody to Shove" by Soul Asylum

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfLuUsxrhiw

 

-When they get Marcel's condo, and find that he's overdosed on drugs, just like

his father did.

 

"Say It Ain't So' by Weezer

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyfyhKga-6Y

 

-When Stefan gets to the ICU, and finds Max is already there.

 

"Lithium" by Nirvana

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x698XNiV6T8

 

-When Marcel's former lovers, JP and Max, break down and cry in the ICU while

Stefan tries to stay strong.

 

"Stay" by Shakespeare's Sister

 

 

***

 

God, the 90's really had SUCH a diverse music scene

 

And "Say It Ain't So" is the song I picked for Marcel's downfall over "Waterfalls". But I think I have another idea for it.

[paya]

I was responding to paya's comment. Guess I should have quoted to avoid confusion.

 

 

 

It was only the information leak (and it wasn't the first one) that I was upset about. I understand that about Music Recommendations and all. You know, sometimes when a story is really good and you get upset about something in it, you get upset also because someone knew before you, I don't know why. But that's why the "spoiler alerts" were invented, isn't it?

[Mark Arbour]

It was only the information leak (and it wasn't the first one) that I was upset about. I understand that about Music Recommendations and all. You know, sometimes when a story is really good and you get upset about something in it, you get upset also because someone knew before you, I don't know why. But that's why the "spoiler alerts" were invented, isn't it?

 

It's pretty rare that Jeremy makes a mistake like that. I included him on "the team" because I like him, and because he loves music and is good at compiling recommendations. Wait until you see his recs for 17. They are fantastic.

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 17

 

-When they're sitting around Marcel's hospital bed, and Stefan feels like he'll make it. And he does, waking up.

 

"One of Us" by Joan Osburne

 

 

-When Stefan talks to Marcel about his overdose, who maintains that it was accidental and not a suicide attempt.

 

"All Apologies" by Nirvana

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTRXzkRis-s

 

-When we meet Casey, who looks like an absolute dork. Stefan being Stefan, he gets Alejandro to play nice. Most surprising, he gets him to be open about accepting Casey despite him not being the hottest guy.

 

"Buddy Holly" by Weezer

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiIC5qcXeNU

 

-When dorky Casey gets a makeover, as Stefan wants Alejandro to have a suitable "playmate".

 

"Kids In America" by The Muffs

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMaJncc0gk8

 

-When Bitty gets the sheriff to take back custody of the kids.

 

"Bullet with Butterfly Wings" by Smashing Pumpkins

 

 

 

[Mark Arbour]

Chapter 17

 

-When they're sitting around Marcel's hospital bed, and Stefan feels like he'll make it. And he does, waking up.

 

"One of Us" by Joan Osburne

 

 

-When Stefan talks to Marcel about his overdose, who maintains that it was accidental and not a suicide attempt.

 

"All Apologies" by Nirvana

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTRXzkRis-s

 

-When we meet Casey, who looks like an absolute dork. Stefan being Stefan, he gets Alejandro to play nice. Most surprising, he gets him to be open about accepting Casey despite him not being the hottest guy.

 

"Buddy Holly" by Weezer

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiIC5qcXeNU

 

-When dorky Casey gets a makeover, as Stefan wants Alejandro to have a suitable "playmate".

 

"Kids In America" by The Muffs

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMaJncc0gk8

 

-When Bitty gets the sheriff to take back custody of the kids.

 

"Bullet with Butterfly Wings" by Smashing Pumpkins

 

 

I LOVE these picks Jeremy.

 

Buddy Holly and Bullet With Butterfly Wings are two of my favorite songs. The "Happy Days" Weezer video is good and hilarious at the same time. The others are great too.

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 18

 

-When Brad and Bitty scream at each other as she tries to get the kids into her custody, using sheriff orders.

 

"Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden

 

 

-When Stefan goes to his house, where Darius and JJ are hiding, and outlines their plan to escape.

 

"When I Come Around" by Green Day (lullabye version)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgfqiYbIULY

 

-When the gang gets to Mexico, where they will vacation as they try to buy some time.

 

"Welcome to Paradise" by Green Day

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=LUBzTRDhuCk

 

-When Darius and JJ have their first supervised visit with Bitty, with Stefan as the family escort.

 

"Misery" by Soul Asylum

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=M8gJ3igY2Lk

 

-When Stefan talks to Marcel (who is doing better), then watches his family and friends frolic around in the Malibu surf, everyone having fun despite the problems they're having with Bitty.

 

"Surf Wax America" by Weezer

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=HSgdEB-8PMY

 

-When JP gives the letters to Stefan, admitting the lies in his life to be true to himself.

 

"Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=pKd06s1LNik

***

I wasn't aware of "Fake Plastic Trees" when it came out, so it was nice to use this song I only discovered recently.

 

And I have worn out my copy of Weezer's "Blue" CD. LOL.

Edited July 24, 2009 by methodwriter85

[Tiger]

The lullaby version of "When I Come Around" is interesting. Black Hole Sun is one of my favorite songs of all time. "Welcome to Paradise" definitely takes me back too. Also, how can one go wrong with Radiohead or Weezer... awesome selections.

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 19

 

-At the third meeting with Bitty, when Darius rips into her.

 

"Disarm" by Smashing Pumpkins

 

 

-When Stefan watches the happy Max and Marcel frolic around with their lover Cody, while Alejandro and Casy have their young love thing going, before getting back to his own lover to talk about how things are going.

 

"Fantasy" by Mariah Carey

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NZuXn7loFo

 

-When the police come, and tell them that Bitty has died.

 

"Lump" by the President of the United States of America

 

 

-When Stefan tells the kids about Bitty, who feel nothing but relief, having come through the experience intact if just a little bit less innocence. And, learned a lesson or two about how to be a good human being, by not following ther bio mom's example.

 

"You Learn" by Alanis Morisette

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBD7qeIYxH8

 

-When Max, Marcel, and Cody help the boys surf, while JP and Stefan just sit back and relax, enjoying the quiet morning.

 

"These Are Days" by 10, 000 Maniacs

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxmaqliSdzY

 

-When JP and Stefan give Alejandro sex advice, and then Alejandro hints he had something to do with how Bitty died.

 

"Plowed" by Sponge

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHjdmNLs0go

 

 

[Tiger]

Wow! Those are some good ones. I don't know why I forgot about Alanis Morissette's best album coming out that year, but it was certainly a good one, though "

" was the best in my opinion, and should you find a good reason to use it, I think you should. Oh, and who could forget "Fantasy"? That's my favorite Mariah Carey song for sure.

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 20

 

-When Stefan and JP discuss Alejandro, the implications of what he's done, and what to do about him.

 

"Sabotage" by Beastie Boys

 

 

-When Stefan and JP have a threesome with Cody, and ensure him that he will always have a friend in them.

 

"I'll Be There" by Mariah Carey

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnldWJO2t5s

 

-When Mrs. Murphy, or Jenny, comes out to California to let her son know that she's come around on him being gay, with help of groups like PFLAG.

 

"Anna Begins" by Counting Crows

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv3p-yLC1Ps

 

-When Stefan takes Jenny out for some pampering, because too many sons don't get supportive mothers like that, and they makeover Jenny so she actually looks like she's from this decade.

 

"90's Girl" by Blackgirl

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AanNOhtfEZs

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 21

 

-When Stefan and Jenny discuss her worries about her son dating. And gay-sexing.

 

"Let's Talk About Sex" by Salt-N-Peppa

 

 

-When Stefan and JP are driving around, listening to oldies, and get news from Ace on the phone that Cass had her baby.

 

"Take It Easy" by the Eagles

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=e24Ouw1QNDs

 

-When Stefan goes to his office, determined to be productive.

 

"Ants Marching" by Dave Matthews Band

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=pkggOkBxcnk

 

-When Alejandro and Casey celebrate their 16th birthdays with new cars.

 

"Sixteen" by No Doubt

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=3Z2ZThN1zR4

 

-When they watch Johnny Cochrane go off, and JP explains to Stefan that it reminds them of their relationship, because "If it fits, you must never quit."

 

"Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey

 

****

I remember when I was 7 or so, and I loved singing "Let's Talk About Sex" on my playground, much to the consternation of my teachers. LOL.

Edited July 30, 2009 by methodwriter85

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 22

 

-When Brad and Stefan discuss O.J., and Stefan's search for a new assistant.

 

"You Gotta Be" by Des'Ree

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r32vw4260G4

 

-When Stefan meets Brian Parnell, who looks incredibly familiar.

 

"Name" by The Goo-Goo Dolls

 

 

-When Brian and JP meet, and JP realizes that his father must have fooled around back in the early 70's.

 

"Crazy Life" by Toad the Wet Sprockett

 

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 23

 

-When they discuss the "active" life that Bill Hendrickson must have had even into his 60's, JP's plans for the family dinner, and how Brian will live at the Cramptons.

 

"Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest

 

-When Stefan makes phone calls to family to make sure they all come to the family dinner.

 

"This Is A Call" by the Foo Fighters

-When we meet Brian's soon-to-be-former roomates as Stefan helps him move out.

 

"Good" by Better than Ezra

 

-When Stefan buys Brian a new '96 4Runner Toyota.

 

"Life Is A Highway" by Tom Cochrane

 

-When Brian is taken to Escorial, settles in, and gets introduced to the always-entertaining Crampton family dinner.

 

"In the House of Stone and Light" by Martin Page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxskNG6e5ZU

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 24

 

-When J.P. reads the letter that Alexander Crampton wrote back in 1936, detailing how J.P. is not the natural son of Jack Clampton, and how he was the product of an affair.

 

"You Can't Pull the Wool Over My Eyes" (1936 Hit Recording)

 

 

-When Claire gets Ace to cool down over the news, and accepts JP's apology for lying to everyone.

 

"Ode to My Family" by The Cranberries

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xf5ZlTlrgw

 

-When JP and Stefan talk about the events last night, and we meet the new and and Claire-improved Brian Parnell.

 

"The World I Know" by Collective Soul

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dIZ6fkLJew

 

-When Stefan and Brian get to Malibu, and Brian gets schooled on the art of love by Stefan. In a surprisingly non-sexual way.

 

"Exhale" by Whitney Houston

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZnub4GmaPg

 

-When Stefan and Brad talk about the goings-on of the two teenagers and Cody, and then Stefan decides to talk to Brian about his deceased husband, Greg.

 

"Don't Look Back in Anger" by Oasis

 

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 25

 

-When Stefan tells Brian about Greg, and then goes into a bit of family history.

 

"Landslide" by The Smashing Pumpkins

 

 

-When Stefan tries to explain his relationship with JP to Brian.

 

"Head Over Feet" by Alanis Morisette

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S92U5EqyPQs

 

-When Cody and Brian met, and fall in love at first sight.

 

"Big Me" by the Foo Fighters

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=GhfWzCPRPtg

 

-When JP calls up Stefan, who updates him on the lives of their young friends and family in Malibu, including Brian and Cody...well, you know.

 

"Alright" by Supergrass

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=VMY6Uy2B0EQ

 

-When Stefan gets to JP's lecture, and JP comes out by introducing Stefan as his life partner. Thus, JP has come out about everything in his life, and is ready to be an open and proud gay man in the 1990's.

 

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=pAIKznMPXUk

 

***

 

Alright, guys. It's been a blast. Mark is taking a break from the Cramptons, so it'll be awhile before I do another set of music for the CAP saga. Thanks for enjoying the ride along with me!

Edited August 21, 2009 by methodwriter85

[KJames]

Alright, guys. It's been a blast. Mark is taking a break from the Cramptons, so it'll be awhile before I do another set of music for the CAP saga. Thanks for enjoying the ride along with me!

 

And what a ride it's been! Mark has been giving us an excellent story, told from several points of view, JP, Stefan, Brad AND Robbie (interspersed lightly), back to Stefan, and several new characters keep the continuing options open.

 

Jeremy, I've been reading the musical matches very intermittently, but have heard several of the songs you've recommended--I'm probably going to compile the list (unless you do) and get it downloaded to my BlackBerry...

[Tiger]

And what a ride it's been! Mark has been giving us an excellent story, told from several points of view, JP, Stefan, Brad AND Robbie (interspersed lightly), back to Stefan, and several new characters keep the continuing options open.

You forgot to mention Marcel.

 

By the way, I have enjoyed the series and the music that accompanied it. You have good taste in music, and I don't say that to very many people.

[methodwriter85]

You forgot to mention Marcel.

 

By the way, I have enjoyed the series and the music that accompanied it. You have good taste in music, and I don't say that to very many people.

 

 

Thanks!

 

I've been influenced a lot by Quantum Leap, The Wonder Years, and Cold Case- in the belief that music is great at setting the mood of a time period.

Edited August 21, 2009 by methodwriter85

[methodwriter85]

Since Tim really likes razzing me for not using club music, I wanted to prove that I actually did use club music.

 

So there.

 

Word of caution: A lot of these links probably don't work anymore because Youtube and the whole WMG debacle. Still, you get the idea of what songs I used to score scenes.

 

1992-1995 was an incredbily good time for music. It was a joy to score this story.

Edited March 14, 2011 by methodwriter85