Patch’s Playlist

H ey, Patch here. Want to know what’s on my iPod? Sample this secret playlist of songs that bring back memories from a crazy first semester. Can’t say why it was crazy, maybe you can figure it out. Click on each song to link to iTunes. The last eight are bonus tracks that I picked just for you—check them out for the deep cut on last fall.

	Digitalism, “Taken Away (Radio Edit),” Taken Away – Single Three words. Dance. Dance. Dance. Add “Taken Away” to any playlist that needs a serious jolt of good indie electro rock. Even the frostiest prep school prima donna can’t deny the power of the dance floor upon hearing this song. Use it to stretch a night out in the Meatpacking District into an all-night affair. To quote Digitalism, we’re not going home now; we ain’t going back.
	The Rolling Stones, “Sympathy for the Devil,” Sympathy for the Devil Remixes – EP Yeah, so even classics can use a little updating here and there. I wouldn’t have thought to remix a Rolling Stones’ anthem—one of my all-time favorite rock singles—with The Neptunes, but the resulting song comes out like peanut butter and jelly. I think you’ll enjoy.
	Vampire Weekend, “A-Punk,” Vampire Weekend When it’s a gloomy day, I have Econ homework up to my ears, and the delivery guy is taking forever to drop off dinner, I put on my headphone and play this song. Boom! I instantly feel better. Ay! Ay! Ay!
	Solid Gold, “Who You Gonna Run To?,” Who You Gonna Run To? A frighteningly cool song, it almost sends chills down my spine listening to it. The refrain “who you gonna run to” reminds me—cough—of the group that shall not be named. Also brings me back to the night two guys in black trench coats picked me up after a night of video editing and offered their unfriendly taxi service. Like Solid Gold says, no matter how much we run, we can’t get away from them.
	CSS, “Let’s Make Love and Listen to Death from Above,” Cansei de Ser Sexy Crazy title, but crazy good music. Nick, Phoebe, and Lauren said they heard it at the secret club that everyone who’s anyone knows about, Prohibition. I’ve always wanted to check out the place’s notorious shenanigans and superstar DJs, but it’s closed to anyone who isn’t a playboy. So, you and me have got to stick to listening to it’s music on our computers.
	Interpol, “NYC,” Turn On the Bright Lights Nick downloaded this song on my computer. I was complaining about my girl situation, which is, well, bupkiss. His advice? To quote Nick, “A girl, this song, and the New York skyline at night. It works like magic.” I think it’d also be the perfect song to play during the credits of my first movie.
	MGMT, “Time to Pretend,” Oracular Spectacular So, these guys pretty much swallowed up the entire Manhattan scene. Everyone at Chadwick has their album. You can see fellow students walking the halls, iPod ear buds in, singing along to the lyrics, “This is our decision, to live fast and die young. We’ve got the vision, now let’s have some fun.” That’s when you know you need to leave the Upper East Side. Doesn’t Lauren know the lead singer?
	Josh Rouse, “Winter in the Hamptons,” Nashville I got a little folk-y here in the middle, but you’d understand if you’ve ever spent a cold wintery day in the Hamptons. The beaches are soft, grey, and quiet—totally unlike the city. Kind of makes you want to curl up by the fire or eat pizza and watch movies. But first, you have to have a house in the Hamptons. Or a best friend like Nick with one.
	Astrud Gilberto, Joao Gilberto & Stan Getz, “The Girl from Ipanema,” Getz/Gilberto Heard this song at Lauren’s birthday party. It was a glitzy affair: more jewels, Upper East Siders, and Brazilians than you could shake a stick at. Totally not my scene, but the song was cool.
	Ella Fitzgerald, “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” Ella Fitzgerald: The Best of the Songbooks New York is home to some serious classics, so I had to throw in one oldie-but-a-goodie.
	She Wants Revenge, “Out of Control,” She Wants Revenge I could imagine former social queen bee Lauren Mortimer dancing to this song. Actually, I did see her and her look-a-likes dance to it. I included this song in my set at Nick’s first party of the school year. It really rocked the house. The only problem? Lauren, Phoebe, and Nick left before the song was over. They really missed out.
	The Doors, “Break On Through (To The Other Side),” The Doors Let’s just say, you tangle with the Society, and all you can think about is breaking on through to the other side. The song, like the people who work against the Society, are angry. ‘Nuff said.
	Santogold, “L.E.S. Artistes,” Santogold Song conjures up images of Phoebe’s first gallery opening. She has a real promising career as an artist, I’d say. Cool, indie, and totally in the know. Too bad it didn’t go so well for her. Hence, the song’s rebellious vibe.
	Cut Copy, “Lights & Music,” In Ghost Colours Well, best to end on a high note. Here’s another song that brings you to your feet. “Lights and music are on my mind.”
	Digitalism, “Pogo (Radio Edit),” Pogo – EP What’s that old saying? Go with what you know? Well, that means we’re back where we started—Digitalism opens my exclusive extended mix. Nick once said his dad caught him listening to Pogo on a run around Central Park. “A jaunty tune, but altogether distasteful,” Mr. Bell said. I couldn’t disagree with him more. It’s an awesome song, and will get you pumped for anything.
	Daft Punk, “Face to Face,” Discovery Listening to this one reminds me of those seedy East Village bars and watering holes where underage prep school students drink cheap vodka and dance like crazy. Regardless, Daft Punk is super huge in Paris—this song gives the mix a Continental feel, don’t you agree?
	MGMT, “Electric Feel,” Oracular Spectacular If I had to woo an electro-clash snob-ette, this would be the song I’d do it to. Then again, I’m off my ‘A’ game. Maybe you could ask Nick, Alejandro, or one of Chadwick’s other Casanovas. I’m still waiting for the girl who’s “gonna teach me how to swim.”
	Empire of the Sun, “Walking On A Dream,” Walking on a Dream Ten seconds into the song, and I want to sit under a tree in the park with my headphones on and daydream.
	Fujiya & Miyagi, “Collarbone,” Transparent Things Collarbone cracks me up. It reminds me of that elementary school song, “Your collarbone connects to your knee bone, and on and on.” The song’s refrain is like that, only way cooler. Plus, what guy doesn’t dream of sneakers?
	Mark Ronson featuring Daniel Merriweather, “Stop Me,” Stop Me – EP All praise Mark Ronson. He’s kind of my mix-master, my soundtrack sensei. This is a favorite single that he not only mixed but also produced.
	Pink Floyd, “Another Brick In the Wall, Pt. 1,” The Wall No extended mix is worth jack without a Pink Floyd song. Enough said.
	The London Theatre Orchestra & Cast, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” High Society- Soundtrack Who wants to be a millionaire? Every kid on the Upper East Side, that’s who. At least that’s been my experience. Me? All I need are some tunes and good friends. Get it?