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Here I present to you, in no particular order or ranking, a list of songs and/or albums that I love. I have no real genre preference, although you may notice that there is more of one particular type of music represented here than another. That's purely accidental. I love music that moves me: that makes me laugh, sing, cry, dance, reminisce, dream or think. And I'm always in search of more music to accompany on this wild and crazy ride we call life . . .

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Uncommon Goods: Illuminated Rock Star Robot by Toby Fraley

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Who knew robots could rock ? ! Well, this one sure does . . . and he can rock your world a one-of-a-kind night light. Cleverly constructed from thermoses, vacuum cleaner tubes and other detritus, this guy may even be related to Wall-E (the animated robot charged with cleaning up Planet Earth in the animated film of the same name.)

Updated Aug 14, 2008

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Christie's Auction House: James Brown's Record Collection

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If you are feeling nostalgic for nylon, or you want to enhance your existing music library, you may want to consider putting a bid on James Brown's collection. The rock and roll legend's music, along with clothing and awards and all manner of tchotchkes, will be on the auction block as of Thursday, August 17, 2008. Alternatively, for no charge whatsoever, you could simply scream "I feel good ! " whenever the mood strikes you.

Updated Jul 14, 2008

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iTunes Store - A Fine Frenzy - One Cell In the Sea

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Originally a "download of the week" artist on iTunes, I eventually became so entranced by this first song that I bought the whole album. The digital booklet which comes with the album contains photographs of the artist, hauntingly beautiful graphics and the lyrics to each song. (via ITunes)

Updated May 6, 2008

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Peter Gabriel - Passion (Remastered)

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Although this album is the soundtrack of the movie "Passion", I remember it best as the musical accompaniment to the multimedia modern dance extravaganza performed by the dance troupe "Momix". The dance incorporated a constantly changing array of stage-size photographs, representing the full range of human experience: love, hate, war, unity, passion, lassitude and, above all, beauty. This music is a mirror of both my experience in that theater and as a person. (Catch "Momix" at The Joyce Theatre in NYC now through June 8, 2008.)

Updated May 19, 2008

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iTunes Store: Rodgers and Hammerstein - The Sound of Music

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Definitely one of my favorite things. I lost track a long time ago of the number of time I have seen "The Sound of Music" on television. But I always sing right along with the cast, so it's generally best if I watch it alone. Now I can sing to my heart's content while playing this soundtrack in my car.

Updated May 16, 2008

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Feist - The Reminder

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Although "1 2 3 4" was probably the breakthrough song for Feist, having been the music behind at least a month's worth of iTunes commercials toward the end of last year, I got hooked by "Sea Lion". And then I bought the album and got altogether hooked. It keeps me sane when I am driving, which I do so much of these days.

Updated May 7, 2008

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TLC - CrazySexyCool

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From the groovy "Creep" to the gut-wrenching 'Waterfalls", this album displays the full range of TLC's vocal talent. Such an incredible trio of women, I just wish that all three of them were still around to sing for us.

Updated May 7, 2008

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Billy Joel - Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2

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Although I would probably pick "Movin' Out" as my favorite Billy Joel album, I love so many songs on each of the albums he has produced that I whole-heartedly recommend this collection of greatest hits. In the end, he IS "the piano man" and I love him most when he displays that sweet, vulnerable side of his musicality.

Updated May 7, 2008

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Dave Matthews Band - Crash

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Dave Matthews entered my life at a very confusing time . . . and his music somehow seemed to help me get out that primal scream I needed to scream. I love his voice, but it goes much deeper than sound or lyrics. His songs seem to collectively exclaim, "This is a crazy world, but it's the only one we've got so hold on for the ride . . . and enjoy as much of it as you can."

Updated May 7, 2008

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Various Artists - A Lot Like Love (Music from the Motion Picture)

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I am a real sucker for soundtracks. In this case, I love the movie as much as I love the soundtrack. The music spans a few decades and several genres, but it still manages to capture that feeling of "touch and go" that typifies some of the relationships I myself have had. And, some may say its sappy stuff, but I love Chicago's "If You Leave Me Now".

Updated May 7, 2008

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