Like just about everybody else in the 90’s, I got drawn intoThe X-Files. How could I not? It was designed for me to watch. Paranormal, Extra-terrestrial, Supernatural, Conspiratorial? These are a few of my favorite things.
The theme song was eerie and haunting too. I had to have it. I found Songs In The Key Of X and in addition to that great theme song are a number of other really cool songs that I am so glad to include inThe Eclectic Collection.
On The Outside is my favorite Sheryl Crow song. I liked Sheryl Crow for quite a while but kind of got turned off by her personal views on toilet paper usage. Maybe it is my size or my diet but whatever the reason I can get by on 1 square.
Red Right Hand by Nick Cave is another masterpiece included here. The use of the tubular bells, against the tone of the keyboard and guitars with that cyclic rolling bass line conjures real imagery. The Theremin like wailing adds to the mystery. I’m glad that the guiro player resisted the urge to overdo it. It is subtle and perfect almost insect like. The vocals carry that quality of the radio suspense dramas of the 30’s and 40’s.
Mark Snow – X-Files Theme
Sheryl Crow – On The Outside
Foo Fighters – Down In The Park
Nick Cave – Red Right Hand
Frank Black – Man Of Steel
Danzig – Deep
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins – Frenzy