10 Songs that Changed My Life

While it seems to be exaggerated, this is the collection of songs that had certain, well, moments in my life.

Could be the first song I learned to play on a particular instrument, or maybe discovered a whole new musical adventure. Most of these songs are timeless to me. So I decided to curate a Spotify playlist to enjoy the stories that these songs brought into my life. Here it is, in no particular order…

In Flames – Only for the Weak

I was blown away right away from the very first riff. Anders, Jesper and Björn at their finest moment. I missed this In Flames

Nine Inch Nails – Wish

This is the moment I switched from piano/keyboard to synthesizers, sequencers and loops. The album changed the way I composed music, and destroyed music theory.

The Smashing Pumpkins – Bullet with Butterfly Wings

I will never forget the moment I listened to this and watched the video for the first time. It’s all about rage and rebellion.

Pantera – Mouth for War

For some obscure reason, I discovered this song from a “rock” various artist compilation album, although it wasn’t rock at all. I fell in love instantly, and a few days later, I bought the Vulgar Display of Power album, followed by Far Beyond Driven. It amazed me how Dime used solid-state amps to get those killer tones.

Marilyn Manson – Get Your Gunn

This song got me into the darkness of industrial scene, which was featured on SFW movie soundtrack. I discovered Marilyn Manson from the cover of Metal Edge magazine (R.I.P). It was a pre digital music age, so it was almost impossible to buy their CDs in my pathetic country. After months of searching, I got my first Manson CD, the Antichrist Superstar. The rest is history.

Garbage – When I Grow Up

This song reminds me of the first time I used (and abused) sequencers on cheap keyboard. It was actually a 4-track recorder, not really a sequencer.

The Cure – Friday I’m In Love

The Goo Goo Dolls – Name

This song got me into alternate tuning for the first time. I began writing songs on acoustic guitar ever since.

Mötley Crüe – Afraid

People gonna hate me for this, hahaha! I’m sorry I’m not into glam rock kind of thing. So Generation Swine album suits me well. I played drums for the first time with this song. Got my first drum kit, and start banging things. Yeah \m/!

Nightwish – Ghost Love Score

And if you’re on Spotify, here is the playlist with some extras. Enjoy!