My musical preferences were greatly influenced by external factors, such as family, friends, and media. Back in GS and HS, I was a rocker chick although I listen to some songs from other genres too. I love listening to Alt or Pop Rock music currently popular in that timeline (minus the growls and screams though). =)) My ears were mostly for MCR, Evanescence, TRJA, Boys Like Girls, FOB, Paramore, etc. Not long until I got in College and most of my friends, as well as the latest trends in the music industry, were usually Pop and RNB songs (based on my observation). But of course, there's still a room for drums and electric/bass/acoustic guitars. :)

This summer, I was busy marathoning HIMYM when I can't help noticing there are several great songs played in the background that bring out the emotions depending on the scenes. Curious enough, I looked for an OST list for the said sitcom and I found a good website with a compilation of all songs used in the whole series (Season 1-6). I listened to each and there were actually good ones, ones that I've been listening for the past few days already. Caught up in the LSS mode. ;)

So to list them, since I'm all bored and waiting for dinner and 2 more episodes to finish buffering:

1. This Modern Love - Bloc Party
2. Beautiful Beat - Nada Surf
3. Always Love - Nada Surf
4. Inside Of Love - Nada Surf
5. Sink To The Bottom - Fountains of Wayne
6. Quiet - Rachel Yagamata
7. No One Here - The 88
8. Boys Don't Cry - Grant Lee Philipps
9. Nothing That You Are - Mandy Moore
10. Ladies Choice - Mandy Moore

Listed above were songs I heard from HIMYM.
Listed below were songs randomly suggested by a good friend named YouTube. :P

1. *Hard To Be You - The 88 (The song reminds me of my childhood days. The Beatles.)
2. Hide Another Mistake - The 88
3. She Is Love - Parachute
4. Kiss Me Slowly - Parachute
5. She's Got You High - Mumm-ra  (500 Days of Summer)
6. Waiting For A Sign - Armi Millare (Nestle Sign Seeker OST) 
7. Suggestions - Orelia (Pretty Little Liars)

These were such underrated songs listed as Indie Rock or something and I find them fresh and new to my ears. Good thing they weren't as popular as Bieber's because that's when you really appreciate the music before they get into the mainstream. (Hispter hipster) :)

Labels: himym, indie rock, music, thoughts