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The Hero's Journey; or, the Monomyth
Comment:
This mix is based on Joseph Campbell's story of the monomyth, or hero's journey, outlined in "The Hero With A Thousand Faces." Some songs were chosen for lyrics, some for overall feel.Departure (or Separation):
* The Call to Adventure: Shining, "Goretex Weather Report"
* Refusal of the Call: Wolf Parade, "You Are A Runner And I Am My Father's Son"
* Supernatural Aid: Coheed and Cambria, "Ten Speed (Of God's Blood And Burial)"
* The Crossing of the First Threshold: Jimmy Eat World, "Get It Faster"
* The Belly of the Whale: The Fall Of Troy, "I Just Got This Symphony Goin'"
Initiation:
* The Road of Trials: Trevor Jones and the London Symphony Orchestra, "Capturing Mr. Hyde"
* The Meeting with the Goddess: The Promise Ring, "Skips A Beat (Over You)"
* Woman as Temptress: Cursive, "Driftwood: A Fairy Tale"
* Atonement with the Father: The Juliana Theory, "To The Tune Of 5,000 Screaming Children"
* Apotheosis: The Most Serene Republic, "The Protagonist Realizes What He Must Do In The Middle Of Downtown Traffic"
* The Ultimate Boon: The Arcade Fire, "Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)"
Return:
* Refusal of the Return: Cat Power, "Maybe Not"
* The Magic Flight: Saves the Day, "Firefly"
* Rescue from Without: Remy Zero, "Save Me"
* The Crossing of the Return Threshold: Mon Frere, "R.V.D.G.S. (Fighting Mad)"
* Master of Two Worlds: Radiohead, "Pyramid Song"
* Freedom to Live: Death Cab For Cutie, "Soul Meets Body"
Feedback:
What an awesome idea for a mix! I am into Joseph Campbell, and although I am not familiar with a lot of the songs on this mix, I would love to hear it!