I've been in a solid relationship for almost eight years now, but because her family and mine live in different areas and everyone expects us at certain familial events, most major holidays are split trips. Usually I drop her off and head for my clan, usually about an hour away, either listening to a mix I made for the trip or to Billy Joel records as his music has always been an important part of my family's history. On the way home I listen to the mix again or something I haven't heard yet. Last Christmas I drove to my future in-law's listening to Brand New's Daisy, surely about as non-holiday a music pick as you can get, but it was invigorating, especially when you don't expect that blast of vitriol and you're a little tired.
Anyway, I had been planning to do a mixtape for this month but didn't know what to focus it on. I started going through some of my favorite records that came out this year and found that whatever I was coming up with would be what I would probably be listening to on my drive, so this month's mixtape is for anyone that needs something good to listen to on a long Christmas Eve or Christmas car ride. This mix isn't really suitable for playing if kids are in the car, but otherwise I'm sure you'll find it entertaining. And if you're on a really long drive, may I suggest you check out my September mixtape, my imaginary soundtrack to a very dirty manga comic. That mixtape isn't terribly dirty, unlike the source material that inspired it's creation, although there is some fowl language that would likely be inappropriate around children.
This is gonna be my last post before Christmas. I'll be back next week and I've got at least one more surprise up my sleeve before the new year. I hope everyone out there, regardless of what you do or don't celebrate, has a wonderful time and stays safe and healthy. If you're doing a lot of driving, please be careful and watch the other drivers. Don't get too ripped on egg nog or whatever your drink of choice is, I want you to keep visiting me here and I'm sure your family and friends don't want disappearing anytime soon!
Peace, love and happiness to all!
Dave3 aka The Unheard
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The Unheard Music December 2010 Mixtape: Closing Of The Year
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