MIX NO. 65 // LOST IN TRANSLATION

This latest Monthly Mix is a gem inspired by the same type of mix I made years ago for Wes Anderson. I’m the type of person who gets fully immersed in a really good movie. There are very few people making films who have the knack for creating these immersive worlds that have the perfect juxtaposition of story, cinematography, and music. Sofia Coppola just happens to be one of those filmmakers and why she is a personal favorite of mine. The music in her films has always been on point even when the film isn’t. I feel odd saying that since I really can’t think of any I haven’t liked, but of course, I haven’t done a ranking either. But I digress, with music playing such an integral role in her films, I thought why not make it a Monthly Mix?

Sure, many don’t really want to embark on a meticulously curated playlist journey inspired by the carefully chosen soundtracks that define Sofia Coppola's cinematic masterpieces, but this is my blog and what I say goes. Each track was thoughtfully selected by me based upon quite a few factors including the visual narrative it complemented to me just liking it. As I said, Sofia Coppola is renowned for her ability to create immersive cinematic experiences and is a filmmaker with a keen sense of aesthetics and emotion. From her breakthrough film "The Virgin Suicides" to the evocative "Lost in Translation" and the stylish rebellion of "The Bling Ring," each composition reflects her meticulous attention to detail and knack for capturing the essence of a scene.

To me, Lost in Translation is more than just a playlist; it's an exploration into Coppola's world of curated soundscapes that elevate storytelling to a new level. These thoughtfully selected tracks underscore the magic and emotion embedded in each frame, and let the beauty of Sofia Coppola's cinema unfold in every note. My only regret is that I couldn’t make it 2 hours long - and if you know me, you know I could have done it! Maybe there is a volume 2 down the road somewhere. I hope if you’re a fan like I am and even if you’re not and just want to hear something cool and exciting, that you enjoy this Monthly Mix.

• Tracklist:

  1. Identical // Phoenix

  2. Just Like Honey // The Jesus and Mary Chain

  3. Super Rich Kids // Frank Ocean & Earl Sweatshirt

  4. What Ever Happened? // The Strokes

  5. Hello It’s Me // Todd Rundgren

  6. Love Like a Sunset, Pt. 1 // Phoenix

  7. Plainsong // The Cure

  8. How Can You Mend a Broken Heart // Al Green

  9. Too Young // Phoenix

  10. Bad Girls // M.I.A.

  11. Magic Man // Heart

  12. So Far Away // Carole King

  13. Love Like a Sunset, Pt. 2 // Phoenix

  14. How You Satisfy Me // Spectrum

  15. Crown On the Ground // Sleigh Bells

  16. Baby, I Love You // The Ramones

  17. Ceremony // New Order

  18. I’ll Try Anything Once // The Strokes

  19. Crimson & Clover // Tommy James & the Shondells

  20. Hong Kong Garden // Siouxsie and the Banshees

  21. Look // Sebastien Tellier

  22. Playground Love // Air

  23. Run To Me // Bee Gees

  24. Pulling Our Weight // The Radio Dept.

  25. I Fall In Love Too Easily // Chet Baker

  26. Girls // Death In Vegas