Name: Joe Morningstar #0000958457Email: JoeMastrix@fullsail.com

Compilation CD Project Title: “Millenials: Aging Like Wine”

CD Theme: This CD is a compilation of songs dedicated to Millennials who may desire an album that spans over many years, consisting of different sub-genres of rock. The thing that brings these songs together is the point they are all trying to make: everyone has difficult times throughout their lives. Many different songs can portray the hardship and struggles of life, no matter when it was released or who wrote it. Something I’ve always been drawn to are songs that are upbeat and powerful instrumentally, while the lyrics consist of something that many Millennials can relate to, especially between the ages of 20 and 25.

Song Title #1: “Everlong”Songwriters: Dave GrohlArtist: The Foo FightersAlbum Title: The Colour and the ShapeRelease Date: May 20, 1997Record Label: RCA RecordsChart History/Awards: Billboard Singles – Mainstream Rock (Peak 4), Modern Rock Tracks (Peak 3).

References (APA format): Grohl, D. (1996). Everlong (Foo Fighters). The Colour and the Shape (CD). Woodinville, Washington, and Washington, DC. (May 20, 1997).

Explanation/Rationale: (Why it was selected and how it ties into your theme. See assignment instructions for more information). “Everlong” seems to be a pretty self-explanatory title for this song. When I hear it, it makes me empathize with not wanting a good thing to ever go away. Most people will feel this at some point or another, but everything comes to an end at some point. This song may not give you that feeling, but the lyrics can certainly remind you of a time when you had it.

Song Title #2: “Dammit”Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Scott Raynor

Artist: Blink 182Album Title: Dude RanchRelease Date: June 17, 1997Record Label: MCA Records/ Cargo MusicChart History/Awards: Billboard Singles – Mainstream Rock (Peak 26), Modern Rock Tracks (Peak 11).

References (APA format): Hoppus, M., Delonge, T., Raynor, S. (1996). Dammit (Blink 182). Dude Ranch (CD). Encinitas, California. (June 17, 1997).

Explanation/Rationale: (Why it was selected and how it ties into your theme. See assignment instructions for more information). I chose this song because the lyrics can be considered very personal to a number of Millenials who have learned that break-ups can be hard, and that relationships are never a sure thing. I wanted this to be one of the first songs to demonstrate how early on in life you can realize something like this. It follows the theme of having the feeling of never wanting something to end.

Song Title #3: “Anywhere With You”Songwriters: Chris ConleyArtist: Saves the DayAlbum Title: In ReverieRelease Date: September 16th, 2003Record Label: Dreamworks SKGChart History/Awards: None.

References (APA format): Conley, C. (2003). Anywhere With You (Saves the Day). In Reverie (CD). Beverly Hills, California.

Explanation/Rationale: (Why it was selected and how it ties into your theme. See assignment instructions for more information).This song can be analyzed in many different forms. What I’ve always gotten from it is someone who you can no longer bare the sight of, for almost any number of reasons. Have you ever stopped associating with someone because you had stronger feelings for him or her than they did for you? When I hear the main guitar lines and how mad yet playful it sounds along with the lyrics, I can’t help but feel a little empowered.

Song Title #4: “Warning”Songwriters: Billie Joe Armstrong

Artist: Green DayAlbum Title: WarningRelease Date: October 3rd, 2000Record Label: Reprise RecordsChart History/Awards: Billboard Singles – Modern Rock Tracks (Peak 3), Mainstream Rock (Peak 24), Adult Top 40 (31).

References (APA format): Armstrong, B. (2000). Warning (Green Day). Warning: (CD). Oakland, California.

Explanation/Rationale: (Why it was selected and how it ties into your theme. See assignment instructions for more information).Green Day turned towards a lighter style on “Warning:” yet I felt like it fit the lyrics. It seems to be a fairly optimistic yet sarcastic message stating that maybe we should all just go with our gut instinct rather than listening to the words of others. I’ve noticed that Millennials tend want to make their own decisions and learn from their own mistakes. I believe this song is meaningful to my target market by making a statement that it is never wrong to do as you please in order to be happy, as long as it isn’t hurting anyone of course.

Song Title #5: “Seize the Day”Songwriters: Matt Sanders, Brian Haner Jr., Zacky Baker, Jimmy Sulllivan, John StewardArtist: Avenged SevenfoldAlbum Title: City of EvilRelease Date: June 7th, 2005Record Label: Warner Bros.Chart History/Awards: Billboard Singles – Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (Peak 17).

References (APA format): Sanders, M., Haner Jr., B., Baker, Z., Sullivan, J., Steward, J. (2005). Seize the Day (Avenged Sevenfold). City of Evil (CD). Burbank, California.

Explanation/Rationale: (Why it was selected and how it ties into your theme. See assignment instructions for more information).I felt that “Seize the Day” was an appropriate choice because it is probably the deepest, most emotional, and falls towards the middle of the compilation CD to create a dynamic effect. The song is clearly saying how many things can get in the way of doing what you truly care about. And at the end of the day, it’s usually

making time for the people that have always been there for you.

Song Title #6: “A Decade Under the Influence”Songwriters: Adam Lazzara, Fred Mascherino, Eddie Reyes, Matthew Rubano, Mark O’ConnellArtist: Taking Back SundayAlbum Title: Where You Want to BeRelease Date: July 27th, 2004Record Label: Victory RecordsChart History/Awards: Billboard Singles – Modern Rock Tracks (Peak 16)

References (APA format): Lazzara, A., Macherino, F., Reyes, E., Rubano, M., O’Connell, M. (2004). A Decade Under the Influence (Taking Back Sunday). Where You Want to Be (CD).

Explanation/Rationale: (Why it was selected and how it ties into your theme. See assignment instructions for more information).This song was chosen because when interpreting the lyrics I feel as if it is almost is a dialogue between one’s self: past and present. I also feel like it could be painting a picture of someone who knows they’re getting into a relationship that won’t work; yet they do it anyway. It’s almost as if the song actually meets a climax towards the end which is based on the initial suspicion of the relationship not working out.

Song Title #7: ”Tortures of the Damned”Songwriters: Anthony Raneri, Jack O’SheaArtist: BaysideAlbum Title: Bayside (self-titled)Release Date: August 23rd, 2005Record Label: Victory RecordsChart History/Awards: None.

References (APA format): Raneri, A., O’Shea, J. (2005). Tortures of the Damned (Bayside). Bayside (CD). New York City, New York.

Explanation/Rationale: (Why it was selected and how it ties into your theme. See assignment instructions for more information).“Tortures of the Damned” is quite relevant to the target market because of how

raw Anthony Raneri’s words are from beginning to end. It tells a story of how sick and tired a young person can get just from life beating them down. It’s normal for Millenials to ask, “Why is this happening to me and not someone else?” I think that this song indicates a breaking point in which certain people can find if the pressures of life aren’t dealt with correctly. Plus the song is quite melodically dramatic as well, which only makes the song that much better.

Song Title #8: “The Fallen”Songwriters: All Lyrics by Jordan BrownArtist: Set Your GoalsAlbum Title: This Will Be the Death of UsRelease Date: July 21st, 2009Record Label: Epitaph RecordsChart History/Awards: None.

References (APA format): Brown, J., Wilson, M., Flores Jr., A., Codaire, D., Saucedo, J., Ambrose, M. (2009). The Fallen (Set Your Goals). This Will Be the Death of Us (CD).

Explanation/Rationale: (Why it was selected and how it ties into your theme. See assignment instructions for more information).This song has everything to do with following your own path, doing what you have to do, but remembering where you came from. Not only do I consider the instrumental tracks throughout the whole song to be phenomenal, but also the lyrics hit close to home. I’ve been in Florida for four years now, but I could never forget living in Upstate New York and the good times I’ve had there.

Song Title #9: “Find My Way Back”Songwriters: Alan Day, D. O’ConnorArtist: Four Year StrongAlbum Title: Enemy of the WorldRelease Date: March 9th, 2010Record Label: Decaydance, Universal MotownChart History/Awards: None.

References (APA format): O’Connor, D., Day, A., Weiss, J., Massucco, J., Lyford, J. (2010). Find My Way Back (Four Year Strong). Enemy of the World (CD).

Explanation/Rationale: (Why it was selected and how it ties into your theme. See assignment instructions for more information).This song could be considered personal for many people listening to it. It’s a very rock oriented song but does share deeper meaning. Any Millennial out there who is missing their families, as many of them do, could easily listen to this tune and feel a little better about being away. One day, they could find their way back home.

Song Title #10: “Here We Are Juggernaut”Songwriters: Claudio SanchezArtist: Coheed and CambriaAlbum Title: Year of the Black RainbowRelease Date: April 13th, 2010Record Label: Colombia RecordsChart History/Awards: Billboard Singles – Hot Modern Rock Tracks (Peak 29)

References (APA format): Sanchez, C., Stever, T., Todd, M., Pennie, C. (2010). Here We Are Juggernaut (Coheed and Cambria). Year of the Black Rainbow (CD). (December, 2009)

Explanation/Rationale: (Why it was selected and how it ties into your theme. See assignment instructions for more information).I chose “Here We Are Juggernaut” as my final song for this compilation mainly because of how epic the entire composition is. It is a song based around the premise of standing up for yourself, and how you should never give up until you feel right again.

People face challenges everyday. It just so happens that normal people wrote all of these songs. Therefore, even the big musicians have some kind of inspiration to feed from, and a lot of times musicians feel as if writing about past issues is any easy way of expressing themselves. This is lucky for us. Because of them expressing themselves to the public, we now have a way of expressing ourselves through listening to what they have to say.