SOUNDTRACK

I know I'm just now climbing up onto that bandwagon of ipods... (and I've only got the smallest shuffle version) but there is a seriously weird sensation you get walking down the street or riding the subway with your own soundtrack playing in your head.

And depending on the song, the moods and intentions of all the people surrounding you can change in an instant.

Listening to "Sabotage" gives the illusion that everyone's agnst-ridden, with a need to Damn the Man. Hearing "Buffalo Soldier" makes that young man sitting across from you seem like a lone rider, going his own peaceful way. "Mercy of the Fallen" casts a melancholy spell over the faces of people who may very well just be relaxing, or falling asleep. The crooning of "Crazy Love" turns a four block walk into that scene from the romantic comedy when you know that even though there might still be conflict, everything's gonna be alright.