Desert Island Disc

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About time we did this again as there are lots of new posters and some old ones have gone so we should get some new views.

Based on the BBC radio 4 idea (longest running radio programme ever); imagine your stranded on a desert island and you could choose 8 pieces of music you can take with you. Remember you have to cater for all your moods and the ability to listen to them over and over again.
 
Thought I'd resurrect this thread (even though it seemingly died a death :nervous:) as someone asked me this question today and here is what I came up with...

8 Records

1) Heroin - The Velvet Underground & Nico - Absolutely epic track, I like the way Lou Reed takes the approach of explaining the appeal of something so looked down on.

2) The End - The Doors - It's probably not even my favourite track by Morrison & co. But I've chose it as while some Doors songs grow on me, then I'm off them this one has always stuck with me as a great track. Plus It's length makes it a tactical selection.

3) I Am The Walrus - The Beatles - This track just makes me laugh, but is also absolute genius! I am the Eggman!

4) I Am The Resurrection - The Stone Roses - Had to choose between this So young and waterfall for my favourite, plumped with this classic.

5) Running to stand still - U2 - Okay the band gets some stick,but this track is a brilliant ballad about depraved areas of Dublin turning to drugs, truly poetic lyrics.

6) All Along the Watchtower - Hendrix - Just has to be there.

7) Autumn (Four Seasons) - Vivaldi - Some Classical Music is required for Diversity, and this is my fave.

8) Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash - I love Cash and this track would be a must.


Book

- I'd bring Ulysses by James Joyce (I have a lot of time, may aswell give it a go)

Item

- A football definitely.
 
This is tough becaue it's not albums, just single tracks. I went for a bit of everything.

Teenage Kicks by the Undertones

God Only Knows by the Beach Boys

Kasmir by Led Zepplin

You Can't Always Get What you Want by the Rolling Stones

Don't Stop Me Now by Queen.

We Have all the Time In The World by Louis Armstring

Fairytale of New York by the Pogues- to remind me of Christmas.

Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen

The book is even harder to pick. On the radio show you already get a bible and the compete works of Shakespeare, so maybe some non-fiction like A Brief History of TIme, if I was on a desert island for years and years I mght be able to get my head around it.

As for the luxury item, i'd have a big grand piano.
 
1) Trapped(live) - Bruce Springsteen - I am a massive fan and there are a few songs I like more but this would really fit the situation, never fails to lift me up.

2) Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz - Upbeat, id need it.

3) Tommib - Squarepusher - I could loop this song for an hour and still not be bored with it.

4) All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix - This list should always include this song if you enjoy music.

5) This Modern Love - Bloc Party - Not a band I am crazy about but I love this song

6) Black Books - Nils Lofgren - Calming, excellent pacing, excellent song.

7) I'm Not Like Everybody Else - The Kinks - The newer version of it

8) Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd - Just got to have it.

Book

Tough choice, I was going to go for Mort by Terry Pratchett but settled on Mario Puzo's, The Godfather.

Luxury Item

A 7-iron and an unlimited supply of golf balls.
 
8 Records

1) A Certain Romance - Arctic Monkeys - My favorite band, my favorite track.

2) All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix - A song that makes me feel powerful, a real feel good song by Jimi the genius.

3) For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder - Once that intro kicks in it puts a smile on my face, it was a tough choice between this and several other Stevie tracks.

4) Dead Presidents II - Jay Z - Just pipped Notorious B.I.G.'s Juicy as my all time favorite Rap track.

5) There Is A Candle That Never Goes Out - The Smiths - The song that will be played at my funeral - one of Morrissey more upbeat tracks sang with his perfect dulcet tone.

6) Talkin' Bout A Revolution - Tracy Chapman - Wicked guitar tune, wonderful voice.

7) Dirty Diana - Michael Jackson - Grew up on Michael Jackson, fecking love this song & the video.

8) Nightswimming - R.E.M. - Michael Stipe at his best.


Book

- Managing My Life: Alex Ferguson - Quite simply the best book I have ever read, 5 times.

Item

- A football.
 
8 Songs, bloody hell that is like asking hefner to judge his top 8 fecks. I'll give it a go though.

Simon and Garfunkel - Sound of Silence: Just knocks Kathy's song out of contention as this would be a nice reminder that civilisation isn't all that great anyway.

The Beatles - Day in the life: Might be because I've just been listening to it but I love this song.

The Doors - The end: can't say anymore than the FB.

Bruce Springsteen - Blinded by the light: Not one of his more epic pieces but I love the chirpiness and pace of it.

Blur - She's so high: getting bored of writing now.

Feeder - Yesterday went to soon: feck I give up, I'm changing my mind as I type, I don't think this is humanly possible to properly complete.
 
Digable Planets - Graffiti: Representing the greatest hip-hop album ever.
Mercury Rev - Something for Joey: The ultimate proof that drug abuse, mutual loathing and trombones are beneficial to group dynamics. And the video they made for it stars Ron Jeremy as a psychedelic space traveller.
In Gowan Ring - Cupped Hands Spell: Like drifting down the River of Eternal Happiness in a coma.
cLOUDDEAD - I Promise Never to Get Paint on My Glasses Again pt. 1: Featuring at least three of the illest beats ever.
Darkthrone - Transilvanian Hunger: Like standing in the middle of an avalanche, laughing mournfully at its feebleness.
Swans - Power and Sacrifice: What being God feels like.
Fela Kuti - Lady: The most blatantly great song by the most blatantly great artist ever.
Nico - Secret Side: The end of music.
 
1. Song of the roustabouts - Dumbo Original Soundtrack. Favourite song from favourite film. unique sound.
2. Battery - Aesop Rock. wonderful and thoughtful.
3. Wedding List - Kate Bush. Great operatic, tragicomic song.
4. Listening Wind - Talking heads. Beautriful feel to the song and insightful lyrics.
5. Ashes to Ashes - David Bowie. One oif the very best pop songs.
6. Time of No Reply - Nick drake. Sad, thoughful song.
7. America - West Side Story (film version). Just love it.
8. Three Women Blues - Blind Willie McTell. Funny upbeat.

Book

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Great story and pictures.

Luxury item

Telescope.
 
Never thought about this before but i'll give it a go.

Songs

1. Krezip - I Would Stay (a bit depressing i know but it's a great song)
2. Coldplay - Shiver
3. Santana - Black Magic Woman
4. Santa Esmerelda - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
5. Otis Redding - The Dock Of The Bay
6. Eagles - Hotel California (live version)
7. Animals - House Of The Rising Sun
8. Black Mages - The Skies Above (something a bit different)


Book

Well, this is probably cheating but, all of the gunslinger books by Stephen King bound together.

Luxury Item

Tough one this, but probably a football. Something else to keep me occupied.
 
8 Records :

1)Underoath - Its dangerous business walking out of your front door
2)Underoath - A fault line, a fault of mine.
3)A Skylit Drive - All it takes for your dreams to come true.
4) Brand New - You Won't Know
5) Rage Against The Machine - Killing in the name of.
6) Saosin - Its far better to learn
7) Rufio - White lights
8) Dr Dre - forgot About Dre

Book: How to build a boat by Piers Morgan.


Luxury Item: Condoms. Nothing scream's luxury like a posh wank.
 
i think the posh wank bit changed the theme alright
 
stairway to heaven - led zeppelin
time after time - cyndi lauper
for what it's worth - buffalo springfield
you've got to hide your love away - the beatles
iris - googoo dolls
maggie may - rod stewart
oh yeah - roxy music
wicked game - chris isaak

book - gone with the wind

luxury item - my jack russell ole ( as he'll only eat roast beef, he is a luxury item ! )
 
Tracks -
1. You take my breath away - Queen
2. Reaching for the Best - The Exciters
3.Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton
4.The thrill is gone - Yes Sir
5. Happy Together - The Turtles
6. Knocks me off my feet - Stevie Wonder
7. Tattooed Lady - Rory Gallagher
8. Be My Friend - Free

Book -
A long way down - Nick Hornby

Luxury item -
Vaseline intensive care cream or internet access - can't decide. :)
 
Tracks -
1.Heroin - Velvet Underground
2.Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
3.Just like a woman - Bob Dylan
4.Another brick in the wall - Pink Floyd
5.Flyktsoda - Ebba Grön
6.Debaser - Pixies
7.Crystal ship - The Doors
8.Electric - Leila K

Book -
Post Office - Charles Bukowski
Luxury item -
A football
 
Why does everyone choose a football? You would get shit bored running about with one, on your own, on a desert island.


And why did you choose Vaseline, MUM, or should i not ask?
 
Songs:

Ms. Fat Booty - Mos Def
Dance with the devil - Immortal Technique
Hit 'em up - 2pac
All along the watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
A Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum
Time of your life - Green Day
Sitting on the dock of the bay - Otis Redding
Sultans of swing - Dire Straits

feck me, that was hard. I could probably name about 100 more.

Book:
The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide by the genius that is Douglas Noel Adams.

Item:
A big, soft bed with fresh sheets and a big soft pillow. Hopefully all that can count as 1 luxury item :D
 
1871_Biscuit said:
Why does everyone choose a football? You would get shit bored running about with one, on your own, on a desert island.


And why did you choose Vaseline, MUM, or should i not ask?
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:lol: It's vaseline intensive care cream for my skin. All that sun would make my skin dry. :lol:
What did you think I meant?
 
Records.
1 I Fought The Law And The Law Won....Bobby Fuller Four
2 San Francisco....Scott McKenzie
3 Peaceful Easy Feeling....The Eagles
4 Take It Easy....The Eagles
5 Silver Threads And Golden Needles...Linda Ronstadt
6 If I Should Fall From Grace With God....The Pogues
7 Black Velvet Band....The Dubliners.
8 The National Anthem

Book.
"Boatbuliding For Beginners"

Luxury Item.
Internet Access
or possibly hot and cold running water.
 
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Sleep
Radiohead - Black Star
Beck - Jack-Ass
Pearl Jam - Cordoroy
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Stone Roses - Made of Stone
Neurosis - From The Hill
Dead Kennedys - The Man With The Dogs

Book:
James Ellroy -The LA Quartet
 
hmmm ... only 8 tracks - bloody difficult choice, didnt really know how to go about choosing but these are the 8 tracks at the top of my 'Most Played' list on Winamp

Ian Brown - F.E.A.R.
Infected Mushroom - Converting Vegetarians
Roots Manuva - Witness
Johnny Cash - Hurt
Orbital - Halcyon
Aphex Twin - Come To Daddy
Oasis - Champagne Supernova
Bomb The Bass - Bug Powder Dust (Kruder&Dorfmeister Session)
 
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