There are some songs that burrough into my soul when I hear them. They aren'’t all in my ipod'’s top 25, but they each have shared their time on repeat at one time or another.

Here'’s some of them and why:

1. Breathe Me, by Sia. I knew this song before I even heard it. I was not a Six Feet Under viewer sadly until after the fact. So I had just been told of the brilliant song that closed the series finale. It had been sent to me in numerous files that I could not open. Then one glorious day, we met and fell in love. And then once I watched the entire SFU series (in record time) and saw the last moments of it which are, in my opinion, some of the best in television, I became hooked. The underwater elegance of the opening piano notes that lead into Sia's ethereal voice as it asks for help is crushing. That is followed by her gripping emotional testimony, where she bares all to her neediness and desire for connection. And there is nothing more sweeping than the emotional wave that breathes in and out in the final minute and nineteen of this song. Breathe Me reminds me of the grandness of my life. It is the soundtrack in my car as I drive forward to the next chapter of my story, just like Claire.

2. Transatlanticism, by Death Cab for Cutie. Another Six Feet Under song. However, this one was mine before I saw it on the show. I must really love piano, because this one also starts out with a few delicate notes and builds into a blissful crescendo. And Ben Gibbard's voice is so soothing. This song was the star of one of my ten favorite live music moments too. Sure, playing it on my speakers is great, but there is nothing more transcendental than a theater full of people chanting, "“I need you so much closer..." It brought tears to my eyes. And like Breathe Me, it reminds me every time of how difficult it can be to truly connect with people, even the ones you love and know you best. Also, those drums at the end are like my rapidly beating heart, just pushing to scream out, "Come on!" Eight plus minutes of music best heard at top volume and with no interruptions. I love it.

3. The Origin of Love, by Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Yes, it's from a musical. But it's not your typical musical. I recall vividly sitting in a theater at the Embarcadero 5 in San Francisco with a friend and watching this film. As the story of how love came to be was told in chalk drawings, I was pulled in. John Cameron Mitchell'’s deeply emotional telling made the myth of how people were born as two and cut in half so heartbreaking and scary. As Hedwig bellowed out about loneliness, I couldn'’t help but to understand. I can recognze that feeling of being separated from someone and not knowing how you'’ll get that completeness back. It's a sad story, love. But as I know better now than on that day in SF, it can also be found.

4. The Blower'’s Daughter, by Damien Rice. It really found it’s voice as the opening act song in the film, Closer, where Natalie Portman strolled in slow motion towards her emotional evolution. Whether you liked the film or not, you could never deny the power of Rice'’s soaring seductive delivery. And who wouldn't want to be told, "“I can'’t take my eyes off of you" by Damien Rice. I recently saw this song performed at The Greek, and the intensity with which everyone engaged the song was riveting. I can't listen to it on repeat, but the experience when I do is one of depth.

5. A Sorta Fairytale, by Tori Amos. "On my way up north, up on the Ventura..." She had me at those first few lines, since I know the Ventura well. That, and there's a piano intro. Major theme here. Must be that I wanted a piano so bad as a kid, but we didn't have the kind of money that afforded that. Regardless, there is no better piano matron than Tori, and this is my favorite of her entire lot. It's an epic love poem that embodies the entire journey of a great relationship. There is a richness to all of the instrumentation, and the whole thing is just very California. And it reminds me of seeing Tori at Radio City by myself, and the empowerment that the whole experience gave to me. I've never had a love like the one she sings of here, but singing along to it shows me that I may have the passion it needs.

6. Jump, by Madonna. A new song. I had to include her, and Drowned World and Holiday are unquestionable favorites. But upon hearing this album for the first time, this song just flew out at me as easily being my favorite. And after seeing Jump live, it's even higher on my list. No matter my mood or surroundings, this song comes on and I'm easily transported to happy. And the lyrics inspire me to move forward on my goals and ideas. See, I think that good art in any medium should awaken our own spirit and lead us to our own creative exploration. After listening to what should be Madonna's next big hit, I get the feeling that I could change the world. Or at least make the most of what the day has to offer me.

7. The Scientist, by Coldplay. Piano chords. Love struggling to stay alive. I think you know me now. "Nobody said it was easy. No one ever said it would be so hard. I'm going back to start." With every pounding of the keys, Chris Martin howls for redemption. I don't know that I've ever made a man howl. But I love this one.

8. Gorecki, by Lamb. By far, one of the most perfect songs ever made. Nicole Kidman even warbles a few lines as she crosses a ballroom in 'Moulin Rouge!'. I want this song to play at my wedding. "All this time I've loved you, and never known your face. All this time I've missed you and searched this human race." I want to know that kind of presence in love. And when the tribal beat kicks in, you want to be swept away by love's destiny. One of the only short films I ever made was an impromptu acting jam between a few friends to the tune of this song. It will always connotate expression at its rawest, and I have a fondness in my heart for it knowing that it put me in touch with a part of me that I adore. And perhaps looking in the mirror is all I need to do to find the one I have been waiting for.

9. Pictures of Success, by Rilo Kiley. I finally got to see them perform this song at their last show here in L.A., and it cemented why I truly love it. From their first album, there is an innocence to Jenny Lewis' voice as she explains how she has a hard time putting herself "in the picture of success". The fear of success/failure has been a chronic issue for me in both work and play. I love how this song looks at it head on and says, I know this could be a fucked up situation and it could turn out dirty, but "I am ready to go." It implores me to let go of my fears and move forward. I still face them, but in my times of need, I hear Jenny's voice and I try a little harder.

10. Moon River, from Breakfast at Tiffany's. The movie is one of my favorites. On a day like today, I can just toss it on and get wrapped up in Holly's comi-tragic excursions into New York City. The original Carrie Bradshaw, if Carrie had been a call girl/drug trafficker. But so sweet and charming, as is this song. Makes me long for romance. Makes me want to eat pasta with some cute guy and have us each be eating the same noodle, a la Lady and the Tramp. Makes me want to luxuriate. And dream.

So, I love a dramatic intro and a good pop lullaby. What songs move you?

Well, off to dream some more now.

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