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I have consulted once again with the music appreciation committee to bring together a mixtape with the theme of "spacing out". Drug use implications aside, the music is meant to give one a feeling of weightlessness, allowing one's mind to wander, leaving the body still and relaxed - possibly in a reclined position. The idea for this mixtape came to me at the close of a difficult winter quarter. While listening to "Asleep From Day" by the Chemical Brothers, I experienced a strong feeling of relaxation, and I wished to share this feeling with others.

After consulting with a music-savvy team of shy romantics, I have selected 15 songs for those of you who plan to spend Valentine's Day on your own. The selection reflects my own musical tastes, but as a perpetual third wheel, I feel my experience on the subject should support the choices that I have made. So queue up the playlist get comfortable with a warm blanket and a nice book - and maybe a box of tissues and some junk food.

Lately, I've been on a jazz kick. Actually, I've always been a lover of jazz, as evidenced by such hobbies as swing dancing and playing the saxophone. To say that I am an avid connoisseur of the genre, however, would be a stretch of the truth. In reality, I am not very knowledgeable about the evolution of jazz over the years. That said, I can say that jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara's 2006 album Spiral is worth a listen by anyone interested in the music style. Accompanied by bassist Tony Grey and drummer Martin Valihora, Hiromi presents a mostly light-hearted collection of jazz tunes, integrating rock and electronica elements where appropriate.

Winter break is here, and so comes an end to my hiatus from this blog. I’m going to try something [...]

So, thanks to the wonder that is Pandora, I came upon this awesome song and had to hear more from [...]