NZ rock nostalgia and Robert downey Jr fashion commentary ... I offer variety on this LJ

Day 02 - A song that makes you happy

Looking over the songs I considered for this, it seems that a song that makes me happy is a song I can sing along to very loudly and bop along to, which has some truth to it, as when I'm in a bad mood and this song comes on my iPod I have to sing along (if only in my head) and it does lift my mood a little. I suppose it's not really a naturally happy sounding song, but it works for me. Also, I think the fact it's a Kiwi song I first heard when I was growing up helps, especially when I'm over here and miss home.

Garageland - Fingerpops

( I include the music video here but be aware it's from the debut album of NZ band in 1996 and carries a warning for the fashion, production and hair choices that went along with that )

( List of days )

Today was very Monday-ish. Blah.

However, Robert Downey Jr seems to be sporting his Sherlock Holmes hair (and a black suit) and this makes me happy. I kind of think the sequel is superfluous but hey, the hair is pretty and to be honest, there are worse, less slashy, less RDJ containing movies they've made sequels of. Also, he shouldn't have been able to pull this outfit off, but he totally did.

Hmm. That Iron Man/RDJ thing is not going away. ;)

Sad songs and panel shows

Day 03. A song that makes you sad

I don't know why I thought listening to potential songs for this on the way home was a good idea, but I did. By the time I was on the tube I was feeling pretty down, and I had a pretty good day for a Tuesday.

Anyway, I went for an obvious choice, but this was the one that really got me down when I was listening. It's gorgeous in it's own way though.

Johnny Cash - Hurt (Nine Inch Nails Cover)

( Music video - I'm sure the first time I saw this I cried )

The Rolling Stones came a close second, with either Sister Morphine or Dead Flowers. The latter if only for the line, 'In my basement room/ with a needle and a spoon/ and another girl can take my pain away.' It gets me every time.

( Previous days, songs, things )

Josh Groban is surprisingly endearing and amusing in this episode of Buzzcocks. Actually the whole ep has been awesome. Simon Amstell ended up singing 'You Raise Me Up' sitting on Phil Jupitus' shoulders. <3

Using my Remy icon because I got caught up reading his Wikipedia entry last night and even though he is often the victim of bad writing, I do still love him. Oh, Gambit. I hope this doesn't trigger a desire to catch up on X-Men comics ... that could end badly.

Random link via tumblr: Unaired Big Bang Theory Pilot. It has a couple of vaguely amusing moments, but on the whole, oh Kaley Cuoco, I'm glad you joined the show. So glad.