Millenium Music Recomendations

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 51

 

-When Jordan tells Brad about his biological father, who actually did visit him in 1968.

 

"Days" by The Kinks

 

 

-When Brad takes Robbie to NYC, and after seeing Rent they kiss openly in public.

 

"Out Tonight" from Rent (1996)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpeHBD2DBUY&feature=related

 

-When Brad has a flashback to 1968, when his biological father visited him.

 

"I Shall Be Released" by Joe Cocker

 

 

Hands down, my favorite version of this song.

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 52

 

-When Brad recounts what happened after his crazy mother saw Kevin at the school.

 

"Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procul Harum

 

 

-When Brad discusses how his mother took him to Escorial, and revealed her suicide plan to him.

 

"As Tears Go By" by Marianne Faithful

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmvjEGUGTSw&feature=related

 

-At the silly diner, where the waitors get up and sing. (It's SOOOO Johnny Rockets.)

 

"Johnny Rocket's Excellent Customer Service"

 

 

"Night Fever" Johnny Rockets Dance

 

 

There used to be Johnny Rockets at the mall close to me. Man, that was fun. And since we're in confession time, I had a short-lived job with Coldstone Creamery. If we got tipped while making people's ice cream orders, we were supposed to get up and sing and dance. It was the most fun part of that. Thank god cell phone cameras weren't that widespread just yet.

 

-When Jordan hands Brad a box full of mementos of Kevin.

 

"Bookends" by Simon and Garfunkel

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0HtSKsgY2w

 

-When Brad and Robbie leave for the airport after their visit with Jordan and his wife. Then Robbie leaves Brad to gather his thoughts.

 

"The Weight" by The Band

 

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 53

 

-When Brad confides in Stefan, and confirms their bond to one another.

 

"That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne Warwick & Friends

 

 

-When Stefan unveils the Love Den to Brad and Robbie.

 

"What's Your Fantasy?" by Ludacris

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_sfny5nqjg

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 54

 

-When Brad and Robbie try out the new Love Den...

 

"Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSbeN5iN-Ew

 

-When the guys get over to Claremont for the town meeting, where Reverend White fills the crowd full of hate.

 

"Hateful Hate" by Natalie Merchant

 

 

-When we meet Gathan Hayes, who decides to give his prodigal cousin a piece of his mind.

 

"Break Stuff" by Limp Bizkit

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i1Hxg_kYVA

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 55

 

-When the gang arrives at the country club, and Brad gives Gathan tips on how to pass muster.

 

"Moon River" piano instrumental

 

 

Whenever I've been inside a fancy resturant, they always have some guy playing standards on the piano. Maybe some 60's and 70's pop tunes as well.

 

-When the gang discusses the hopes of getting the legislation passed, the plans for Claremont, and the current state of the extended family.

 

"Everybody Knows" by Concrete Blonde

 

 

-When we meet Wally and Clara, and their big clan of bio and adopted children.

 

"Our House" by Madness

 

Edited January 15, 2011 by methodwriter85

[Ivy]

I think scientists should study the musical portion of your brain! How do you come up with all of these? I don't comment much on your music recs, but I do appreciate them a bunch. I especially like the mid 80's flashbacks. Takes me right back to highschool as I graduated in 87. "Our House" was one of those that you just couldn't help but sing along with in the car, and was usually playing at whatever party or dance we went to.

[methodwriter85]

Thanks, Ivy. I'm not musical myself- I can't sing and I can't play an instrument, but I do really love music, and a wide variety at that. I use a lot of Wikipedia and billboard charts to come up with song choices, as well as looking at movie soundtracks.

 

Chapter 56

 

-When Robbie works through his sense of guilt about leaving his cousin's children in the dust, and then he and Brad make love.

 

"17 Again" by Eurythmics

 

 

-When Gathan discusses his college choices with Robbie and Brad.

 

"Be True To Your School" by the Beach Boys

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4dHkSAciJs

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 57

-When Brad and Robbie decide to replace the bad f**k vibes of Claremont High's locker room.

 

"Hot-Blooded" by Foreigner

 

 

One of the things I really like about this story is that since it's less about 2000 and more about the two men coming to terms with their adolescence and their present selves, so I've felt carte blanche to branch out from limiting the songs to 1998-2000 like I usually do. Hot-Blooded is a great song.

Edited January 20, 2011 by methodwriter85

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 58

 

-The election results party at JP's new old house.

 

"Music" by Madonna

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY-FNeheml8

 

-When Brad and Will talk while surfing.

 

"A Love Without End, Amen" by George Strait

 

 

Well, Blue, I hope you're happy.;-)

 

Nah, but seriously, I think this song nails the emotion of that scene. I just ran into it- I'd never heard of it before. That's what I love about doing these recs- I run into great songs I otherwise would have never heard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 59

 

-When Robbie proposes to Brad in Claremont Park.

 

"All My Life" by K-Ci and Jo-Jo

 

 

The quintessential late '90s love song...

 

-When the guys pick up Wally's kids for the wedding, and the couple express hopes that California won't corrupt them.

 

"Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers

 

 

At a group I post at. someone wrote a sermon based around this song. It was quite hilarious, because Mark got REALLY pissed off. LOL.

Edited January 27, 2011 by methodwriter85

[B1ue]

-When Brad and Will talk while surfing.

"A Love Without End, Amen" by George Strait

Well, Blue, I hope you're happy.;-)

 

Er, I always found the chorus to that song to be a bit cutsie. But yes, I am happy, thank you.

 

At a group I post at. someone wrote a sermon based around this song. It was quite hilarious, because Mark got REALLY pissed off. LOL.

Wait, what? Link?

[methodwriter85]

Unfortunately that post doesn't exist anymore. The group owner, who I will call Aaron Dallas, has a thing for freakiing out and deleting his groups. Then he re-starts another. It was pretty epic, though. Mark absolutely blew his top.

[Mark Arbour]

I love "Californication."

 

Here's one of my pics for the proposal scene: Good Times by the Hoodoo Gurus.

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 60

 

-When the gang is all abuzz with wedding plans.

 

"Going to the Chapel" by the Dixie Cups

 

 

-When Brad and Isidore talk, and try come to terms with Billy's death twenty years ago.

 

"Trouble" by Coldplay

 

 

God, I love this song. I'm glad I can finally start using Coldplay.

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 61

 

-When Brad and Robbie fiddle with Brad's bowtie on their big day.

 

"I Do" (Cherish You) by 98 Degrees

 

 

- For the wedding.

 

"Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" by Elton John

 

 

"500 Miles" by the Proclaimers

 

 

"I Touch Myself" by the Divinyls

 

 

"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John and RuPaul

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtO_jSbNN6I

 

***

 

Thank you, Mark, for doing my work for me. LOL.

Edited February 4, 2011 by methodwriter85

[Mark Arbour]

Chapter 61

 

-When Brad and Robbie fiddle with Brad's bowtie on their big day.

 

"I Do" (Cherish You) by 98 Degrees

 

 

- For the wedding.

 

"Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" by Elton John

 

 

"500 Miles" by the Proclaimers

 

 

"I Touch Myself" by the Divinyls

 

 

"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John and RuPaul

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtO_jSbNN6I

 

***

 

Thank you, Mark, for doing my work for me. LOL.

 

Happy to help out!

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 62

 

-When Wade makes a clear stand against his dad, and we learn Elizabeth Danfield's secret.

 

"Freak On A Leash" by Korn

 

 

 

[Mark Arbour]

Chapter 62

 

-When Wade makes a clear stand against his dad, and we learn Elizabeth Danfield's secret.

 

"Freak On A Leash" by Korn

 

 

 

 

See why I helped out. You're all out of material.

[methodwriter85]

Well, gee Mark, when you set not just one, not just two, but THREE stories that take place in 1999/2000, it's really hard not to run out of material. Especially since this story has run sixty-something chapters.

 

Can the next story skip to at least 2001 so I have more material to work with? I'm itching to start using Linkin Park, Good Charlotte, and New Found Glory.

 

I'm actually most excited about hitting 2003-2004 at some point. That was a pretty good year for music. I was in 11th grade, so I knew a lot of the songs at this point. I'm thinking JJ and Will are throwing a senior year rager to this tune...

 

 

This song's eight years old and it still makes me wanna get up and dance.

Edited February 8, 2011 by methodwriter85

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 63

 

-When the gang watches a rather disturbing porn.

 

"Sweet Dreams" by Marilyn Manson

 

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

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 64

 

-When Elizabeth Danfield realizes she has ammo over Alexandra, and gleefully calls her up.

 

"Suck My Dick" by Lil' Kim

 

 

*Warning: This song is explicit and contains words and imagery that may or may not be appropriate for minors.

 

-When Robbie surprises Brad in D.C., leading to a passionate kiss.

 

"The Shoop-Shoop Song" (It's In His Kiss) by Betty Everett

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV4aywItsKI

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 65

 

-When Wade talks with his mother, who is getting ready to check into rehab.

 

"Lullaby" by Shawn Collins

 

 

-When Brian confronts the family, and is completely shut out.

 

"Last Resort" by Papa Roach

 

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 66

 

-When Robbie and Brad accompany Darius on a college visit, and Brad reminsces about Darius as a three-year old.

 

"When I Grow Up to Be A Man" by the Beach Boys

 

 

-When Darius talks about his developing relationship with Ella.

 

"Absolutely" (Story of a Girl) by 9 Days

 

 

 

 

 

-When the gang confronts creepy Fred Hayes.

 

"Wait and Bleed" by Slipknot

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u_IIS5dUeU

 

"Take My Picture" by Filter was orginally in that place, but I thought about it, and figured the 9 Days song fit the mood better- talking about this pretty girl with a tough life yet can still manage to give a beautiful smile. That's basically how I picture Ella.

 

 

[Mark Arbour]

Chapter 66

 

-When Robbie and Brad accompany Darius on a college visit, and Brad reminsces about Darius as a three-year old.

 

"When I Grow Up to Be A Man" by the Beach Boys

 

 

-When Darius talks about his developing relationship with Ella.

 

"Absolutely" (Story of a Girl) by 9 Days

 

 

 

 

 

-When the gang confronts creepy Fred Hayes.

 

"Wait and Bleed" by Slipknot

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u_IIS5dUeU

 

"Take My Picture" by Filter was orginally in that place, but I thought about it, and figured the 9 Days song fit the mood better- talking about this pretty girl with a tough life yet can still manage to give a beautiful smile. That's basically how I picture Ella.

 

 

 

It's about time you brought some more Beach Boys music in.

 

Good choices Jeremy!

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 67

 

-For Claire's general awesomeness throughout the chapter.

 

"Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes

 

 

-When the gang confronts Rich(as well as Jim) about having nothing to do with their illegitimate kids.

 

"Father of Mine" by Everclear

 

 

-When the gang goes to Dino's, the dive bar that JP frequented when he was young.

 

"Oggum Boogum" by Brenton Wood

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLXvMb5bYHE

 

 

[methodwriter85]

Chapter 68

 

-When Brad visits Elizabeth Danfield in rehab.

 

"Sunny Came Home" by Shawn Colvin

 

 

-When Brad talks to Will, who's getting over his teen angst over being dumped.

 

"Dammit" by Blink 182

 

 

I imagine Will listened to a lot of Blink 182. Those guys were so good with teen angst.

 

-When the brothers tease Darius over falling in love.

 

"There She Goes" by The La's

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyYEBDpQjjk&feature=related

 

I probably should have used the '00 version by Sixpence None the Richer, but this is a better version. And JJ and Will would know the La's version because of the Parent Trap.

 

-When Brad and Robbie have fun making some home DVD's.

 

"The Stroke" by Billy Squier

 

 

"The Stroke". What a great early 80's rock song.