[identity profile] blancwene.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] nimhiril
Explanation:
The Sweet Far Thing, the final volume of Libba Bray's Victorian fantasy trilogy, hits bookshelves on December 26, 2007. And what do I offer to bridge the six months between now and the release date? A totally unnecessary mix.

If you're unfamiliar with Libba Bray's books, I encourage you to check out my two part mix for A Great and Terrible Beauty and Rebel Angels from last year. One of my favourites that I've compiled, and recently reuploaded for your listening pleasure.




Turn In Your Star - An Expectant Mix for "The Sweet Far Thing"


01. Getretener Tanz (Op. 72 No. 6) from Slåtter - Edvard Grieg
The Slåtter Op. 72, composed by Grieg in 1902, are free transcriptions of Norwegian peasant dances for the piano. The results are very sensual - if a bit moody.

02. Had a Dream - Bird York
he comes undone
says he's lost the map his life was on
says everything is unraveling


03. Wind in the Wires - Patrick Wolf
But see her waters break
Rain falling to the sea
Into a granite wave


04. Come Here Boy - Imogen Heap
You know, I'm no stranger in your dreams

05. Cast a Hook in Me - Laura Veirs
Oh, I'll stand with you and marvel
At the cosmos pink and bright
All the pages flipping backwards
Til time is gone and wrong is right


06. Cold Cold Water - Mirah
I left the only home I knew, I stayed alive and I found you.
And now I take you where the water's deep and make the air you breathe so sweet.
But is it not enough to be complete?


07. Raga Bhupali - Shiv Kumar, Hariprasad, Brij
A raga refers to melodic modes used in Indian classical music - a framework that can be used to compose or improvise melodies, allowing for endless variation within the set of notes. Some Hindustani ragas are prescribed a time of day or a season, and Raga Bhupali is usually associated with early night.

08. If You Wear That Velvet Dress - U2
(Possibly the sexiest song U2 has ever recorded.)

09. Climbing Up the Walls - Sarah Slean
I am the key to the lock in your house, that keeps your toys in the basement
And if you get too far inside, you'll only see my reflection


10. Lightblinde - Charlotte Martin
Late at night we all run out
Demons, saints must brawl


11. In Two (The Lament) - Jennifer Knapp
Have mercy on me, I'm a girl
Though I'm cruel and you cry
I won't shiver 'cause I how to break a man in two


12. Hope - The Dirty Three
(Instrumental)

13. Your Ever Changing Mood - Summer at Shatter Creek
it's no good to carry it around
you've got to go and let it out
and you can't hide from all your friends
without help it won't end


14. Dangerous - Panda & Angel
It's a dangerous place to be
Wanting something you can't have


15. Black Heart Rodeo - Tom McRae
And I taste of ashes over fire long since gone
And I want to be around to see who lost and then who won


16. Fading Lights Are Fading - Set Fire to Flames
(Instrumental)

17. Rose - Maximilian Hecker
So light, so bright
Your face is shining above me
Heavy rainfalls and fragile guidance inside me
Roses, oh I beg you to blind me with love





DOWNLOAD (80.64 MB)
left-click and follow the instructions
Zip available on Mediafire.


Reuploaded 07/11/2010.


--Very simplistic cover art. The front cover depicts a Gemma-like redhead, with some faint stars in the background, and the rose and cricket ball represent my two favourite characters. (You know who!)
--Also, the rose (as well as the final song) are an annoyingly blatant reference to "The Rose of Battle" by W.B. Yeats. The Sweet Far Thing is derived from a line in the poem.
--"Turn in your star" is from Tom McRae's "Black Heart Rodeo." I just realized that I didn't cite that particular line in the snippet above. Ooops.
--So basically, I want romantic tension and fights and more romantic tension and the revelation of those pesky Order/Rakshana secrets and a taste of India.
--In October, expect a mix more along the lines of "Perfect Weapon" to cover the final book.
--And don't forget: December 26, 2007!

Enjoy!
(crossposted at [livejournal.com profile] fanmix)

Date: 2007-04-04 09:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] asweetdownfall.livejournal.com
This is one gorgeous fanmix :D

Date: 2007-04-04 10:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ingenu0us.livejournal.com
I always love you fanmixes, so I'm snagging this one, too, even though I haven't (yet) read the books. Thank you! It looks wonderful. :)

Date: 2007-04-04 10:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] supersyncspaz7.livejournal.com
AHHHH! I loved A Great and Terrible Beauty and Rebel Angels and I can't wait for the final book. Fabulous mix!

Date: 2007-04-04 10:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] southerncharmfa.livejournal.com
I am completely in love with this already, and I haven't even downloaded it yet!

Date: 2007-04-04 10:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] uponplains.livejournal.com
Downloading! Thank you!

Date: 2007-04-04 10:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] last-archangel.livejournal.com
Beautiful mix! I'm not familiar with the fandom, but I like the music. Do you think you could upload the Mirah song by itself? I'd really appreciate it. :)

Date: 2007-04-04 10:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ficmuse.livejournal.com
Love the books! These songs are a great mix. Thanks :)

Date: 2007-04-04 10:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tacitanumeria.livejournal.com
Love the books and the mix.
I can't wait until The Sweet Far Thing comes out!
And I hear there's going to be a movie in 2008.

Date: 2007-04-04 10:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] thelizmonster.livejournal.com
I really like this. Downloading! I'm vaguely familiar with the books, I've heard good things about them though. Maybe I'll check them out.

Date: 2007-04-04 11:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] etzyofi.livejournal.com
OMG ILU.

Date: 2007-04-04 11:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] writinglighter.livejournal.com
Gasp! This looks incredible. I love A Great and Terrible Beauty. I am so excited. *Snags* I'm going to snag your other one, too. Thanks so much for posting!

Date: 2007-04-05 12:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cattykit.livejournal.com
Looks great! I'm grabbing the .zip~

Date: 2007-04-05 01:08 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cattykit.livejournal.com
Just listened to this all the way through! Really amazing work putting together this mix... it all blended together beautifully to provide sort of an epic, romantic feel.

Date: 2007-04-05 12:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kell77.livejournal.com
awesome mix, thanks
I like the cover art that you made, very cool

Date: 2007-04-05 12:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] faeriemaiden.livejournal.com
I'm not terribly familiar with these books, but this mix looks splendid (you've got Sarah Slean! *loves*). Downloading, thankee!

Date: 2007-04-05 01:31 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fairylights7.livejournal.com
whoo, yay! I just recently re-read AGATB and RA so I'm super psyched.

I'm downloading this mix right now :)

Date: 2007-04-05 01:56 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lisaspieces.livejournal.com
i just read AGATB last week and finished RA today...i had no idea the books were so well known as to warrant a fanmix! this is so awesome.

Date: 2007-04-05 02:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lalalemon.livejournal.com
i really love these books. can't wait for the next!

Date: 2007-04-05 02:56 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shmarollynn.livejournal.com
Your mixes are always so incredibly fabulous. Downloading, cheers!

Date: 2007-04-05 03:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rusta-wilwarin.livejournal.com
This is awesome! Downloading from FileSend. Thanks so much! :-)

Date: 2007-04-05 03:54 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sarahsoph.livejournal.com
I love those books! The cover looks fantastic.

Date: 2007-04-05 07:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] vintagejoy.livejournal.com
Snagged from FileSend. The tracklisting looks brilliant, despite my lack of familiarity with the series.

Date: 2007-04-05 03:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] valancy-s.livejournal.com
I haven't read these books but may check out the mix anyway, it sounds good.

Could you possibly, if it is not too much trouble, reupload your Our Mutual Friend mix? *pitiful look of woe* I used to listen to it all the time, but when I upgraded iTunes I seem to have lost the files! :/

Date: 2007-05-10 02:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] valancy-s.livejournal.com
Actually, I'm pretty sure now it was my own stupid fault - I cleaned up my harddrive around the same time as upgrading iTunes, and I think I'd accidentally saved those songs as temporary files! D'oh. Anyway, thankyouthankyouthankyou. I do love this mix.

Date: 2007-04-06 02:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] niamhaevalnimue.livejournal.com
i absolutely love this series and this mix looks great too! thanks!

Date: 2007-04-06 07:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/__3amconfession/
Can't wait for the third installment! Loved the first two books. Thanks for the fanmix.

Date: 2007-04-06 10:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] odette-river.livejournal.com
Beautiful beautiful cover art! Thank you so much.

Date: 2007-08-04 12:10 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] onehoureternity.livejournal.com
Snagging this, thank you! I LOVE these books, I can't WAIT for the third one!

Date: 2008-02-13 12:04 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fallenroses07.livejournal.com
I love your mixes! I really hope you do 'The Sweet Far Thing' in one!

Date: 2009-05-31 11:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] foxxy-moron.livejournal.com
i love it. great choice of songs.

Date: 2009-06-24 07:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rivendells.livejournal.com
This is beautiful! ♥ Definitely downloading this one too, and thank you!

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