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pining for an ideal place in the past that never really was; a dusty playlist inspired by The Caretaker, old crackling records, and my favourite sounds from a bygone era of music
(*for a unique experience, listen with the volume on low and light a candle — search the faces in an old photo album, look over forgotten letters, read a cherished book etc.)
featuring: Frankie Laine, Billie Holiday and others
image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/catchesthelight/2601419398/
14 comments on a fondness for romantics (View all)
Sole-ly May 17, 2017
Ethereal, darling.
⃠etre_dans_la_lune July 04, 2016
I recently developed a taste for 1930-1940's vintage music, and I feel so luck to have discovered this playlist. You deserve a gold medal for making this! Every single song here is perfect, they are just so soothing and calming, perfect for anything -- working, reading, bath, falling asleep to, or just chilling. Thank you so much!!!
⃠bluegardenia July 31, 2016
@Lysanndrê (I haven't checked 8tracks in a while and seeing your lovely comments is such a treat!) thank you very much, I'm so pleased you enjoy the playlists and that the magic of these sounds can continue to resonate with people :')
⃠deelmaurer investor January 12, 2016
I love this playlist. I'm not sure why, but it's the perfect accompaniment when I'm baking. But frankly, I could and do listen to it any time!
⃠teatimeismetime April 28, 2015
I just stumbled onto this, and I'm already in love. Perfect for calming me down for exams <3
⃠bluegardenia May 31, 2015
@teatimeismetime thanks so much for the lovely compliment :') glad it could bring you some peace & comfort!
⃠EmmyFear April 26, 2015
I cannot even begin to put into words how perfect this mix is. It's beautiful!
⃠bluegardenia May 31, 2015
@Siriusly-Not-Ginger I'm most grateful you think so!
⃠littleshirleybeans March 06, 2015
this is so soft. i love the atmosphere it creates.
⃠bluegardenia March 07, 2015
@littleshirleybeans what a lovely compliment, thank-you so much
⃠greenmedallion August 21, 2014
I love this mix because it's so subtle and subdued and yet beautiful - so easy to get lost in, and feel like you've gone into the past. One of the best vintage mixes I've heard.
⃠bluegardenia August 22, 2014
@greenmedallion - I'm really glad you like it! this is one of the nicest comments on a mix I've ever received, thank you~
⃠pepperlor September 10, 2013
this is such a wonderful playlist! thank you sooo so much for making it! <3
⃠bluegardenia September 11, 2013
you're very welcome! It makes me incredibly happy that this mix specifically is getting such kind comments. It's one that I spent the most time on (happily) and one of my favourites out of all the playlists I've made so far :')
⃠pepperlor September 11, 2013
this is so cheesy, but i consider myself an old soul lurking in this modern era. if there's any year i'd like to teleport myself back to then it would me the 1920s-1950s regardless of how hard the time was! <3
⃠bluegardenia September 11, 2013
I feel what you said, entirely! If only to go back to our desired time for a little while, right? I don't think there is anything wrong with someone who finds a certain kind of solace in the past (even if it's an idealized version) as long as it doesn't negatively interfere with their day-to-day life and how they treat other people. There’s no argument that history is to be learned from (especially the darkest and most heart breaking parts) but it is also to inspire us. I like to think that my interests (in music, art etc.) and how I express myself through them reflects that to some extent. Again, thank-you so much for your comments : )
⃠pepperlor September 13, 2013
well said and couldn't agree more with you! i will forever play this list until 8tracks is no longer available! <3
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