The Beginning.

I live in a music bubble, convinced that my music is better, my playlists are superior. There are songs that I can listen to over and over, and they still constantly evoke strong emotions and thoughts or memories. At the age of 16, this fact is what convinced me of my musical superiority. But now at 21, which is young but a lot older than 16, I realize that this is how most people feel. At 16 I knew this too, but I wasn't really willing to consider it or accept it.

Recently I was trying to make a playlist for a friend's party and I realized they were all the same songs, but this time they were just background noise. Listening to my old favorites didn't evoke anything. I have been so encased in my musical bubble, that I have bored myself, and created a porridge of music, that used to mean so much, but due to lack of fresh meat has become dry and predictable. I didn't even really listen to the songs anymore, because I knew every note and every line. So I'd shout on my friend's Last.Fms or Facebooks " any new music?" or "what's your new favorite song?" Except for the very rare golden voice or guitar, everyone else seemed to be in the same sort of slump. Even when someone would suggest a record or album, I wouldn't give it full attention. I'd half listen and then re-settle into the comfort of my own personal musical habitat.

Something had to be done.

I figured it would be best to start with the basics, and make myself think back, really think about why my favorite songs are my favorite songs. I have this habit of saying "This is my Favorite Song," about pretty much every song. I wanted to challenge myself, as well as the people closest to me, to actively listen and decide what makes their music their music, and in doing so maybe provide someone else with a new favorite song, in some way making their music our music.

It was hard and emotional to make the list. But I'm glad that I did, and I'm so excited to listen to everyone elses. And since with the introduction of new music the lists may change, I hope that this is an ongoing project.

Another thing that I hope is that we can incorporate more people. I'm glad it started with us, but I would love for it to grow. So invite whoever. And people don't have to make CDs, they can just post their lists, and maybe artist links or something?

Here we go...

"Change is the only Constant, but if Music is always changing... it has to be a Constant too."

larkin.