Fanmix: I Author My Own Disaster; Loki/Darcy

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I Author My Own Disaster; a Loki/Darcy fanmix

I suppose this is a fanmix that requires a preface, especially after seeing enough questioning of this pairing on both lj and tumblr. I can understand, as nowhere in the film did Loki and Darcy interact (this macro sums it up). There are some factors that got me into this pairing, namely sendhimaway's fanworks and the shenanigans Tom Hiddleston and Kat Dennings were up to during the 2010 Comic Con press conference for Thor. So many shenanigans. So many.

Basically, my love of Loki/Darcy rests not upon what was presented in canon, but of the potential between them, which is what I set out to capture - from both of their perspectives - with this fanmix. Loki/Darcy is the opposite of Thor/Jane: there are no happy endings to be found here, and the two are more than aware of that fact. Loki will not compromise his desire for vengeance and Darcy's allegiance remains with her friends; neither will back down, no matter how much it might break their hearts. But, for however long it lasts, they will more than enjoy what they have - the push and pull, the give and take, all of the desire and the angst - no matter how it ends.

When it all comes down to it, this is a love story, as much as one can be found between a petulant, wrathful god and a sharp-tongued human woman with a penchant for carrying a taser.

01. The Past Is a Grotesque Animal - Of Montreal

Though our love project has so much potential
But it's like we weren't made for this world
(Though I wouldn't really want to meet someone who was)

02. Nail In My Coffin - The Kills

I am no better at this than you are
Unfinished business maybe, do love
I can't change myself into you dear
What you are to me is far too unclear

03. So Alive - Love And Rockets

My head is full of magic, baby
And I can't share this with you
I feel I'm on a cross again, lately
But there's nothing to do with you

04. Clump - iamamiwhoami

I never dreamed I'd meet someone like you
All in one defeat has been the unity of you
But, I like you

05. Mercy - IAMX

When I smell your skin you just make my whole world weep

06. Warpaint - Warpaint

Willing and I do give offering to you
Don't know why I feel so different
Feel just like a different person
Willing and I do give offering to you

07. The Trickster - Radiohead

I wanted you so bad
That I couldn't say
All these things fall apart

08. Some Velvet Morning - Primal Scream ft. Kate Moss

Some velvet morning
When I'm straight
I'm gonna open up your gate

09. Thinking Like That - Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions

Don't close your eyes to the shade
That you knew me all those ways

10. Sing For Absolution - Muse

There's nowhere left to hide
In no one to confide
The truth runs deep inside
And will never die

11. Embrace - Low

Holding my head for the last of race
Pushing my body to get that embrace
It won't last -- hold on fast
It won't last -- hold on fast

12. When Things Explode - Unkle ft. Ian Astbury

You laid it on the line
These twisted words of time
And how your spirit shines
I wish that you were mine

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Notes:
01. When Things Explode has a total time of 13:42 minutes; the vocals end at 5:18, followed by dead air. The track picks up with instrumental/electronic music at 7:26. An overall moody piece, I feel it perfectly wraps up the mix and fits perfectly with Loki's perspective.
02. Comments are nice and very much enjoyed. But above all, enjoy!

Comments

[lady-peony.livejournal.com]

Oooh, the covers for this mix look simply fantastic; I especially loved the composition and the colors on the front cover. The songs you chose seem appropriate too, can't wait to listen to it.

And yes, I found the fanworks of sendhimaway and demonqueen666 as awesome enablers for Loki/Darcy fans. And now fanmixes. <3

[delarges.livejournal.com]

!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm still in awe you managed to create such an outstanding mix (+ your D/L fic!) without even watching the movie!! THIS IS PERFECT. it's complex, and sexy and it suits them perfectly! GOD, YOU'RE AMAZING MIRIAM.

also we need to schedule a Thor viewing party with Tashi.

[sara-f-black.livejournal.com]

Perfect! I love them!!!

[ruby-stevens.livejournal.com]

Nice! I'm usually not big on parings not based in canon but this one makes an odd amount of sense. Nice song picks too.

[paynesgrey.livejournal.com]

I definitely love this pairing. I'm so downloading. I can't wait to listen to this. Thanks!

[bellonablack.livejournal.com]

This is so lovely! :) DOWNLOADING.

[sendhimaway.livejournal.com]

i am CRRRRRRYIIIIIIIIIIIIINGSDNGGSDG-94Wy

miriam

MIRIAM I CANNOT!!1!!! SKDJGIOWRJOGW4RYH

i got on the computer to just print out school stuff
& then somehow i ended up here & now there is
tears all over my keybaorsdkgsdmlkgjsglowt3432t624Y

[wayfares.livejournal.com]

i am in love with loki/sif but tbh this pairing intrigues me as much ♥ i love the potential they have and i once read this really giddy fic in which loki went to the human world and there was so many cute scenes between him and darcy and I JUST CAN'T. all in all, your concept and cover is gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous and i can't wait to listen to this :D

[soliandxpyne.livejournal.com]

You've got some great music here, thanks so much for putting this together and sharing! :D

[it-was-enough.livejournal.com]

AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!

[renisanz.livejournal.com]

This looks amazing. Downloaded and listening now. :) I love the idea of these two together.

[yavie-namarie.livejournal.com]

A) Your shipping choice is flawless
B) Your taste in music is freaking amazing

Usually, I avoid fanmixes with artists I don't know (yeah, yeah. It's lame, I know...), but every song I've listened to from here so far is absolutely great!
*thumbs up*

[cellshader.livejournal.com]

I'm so curious! This looks great. Thank you!

[seablue-eyes.livejournal.com]

I love this pairing, so happy to find a mix for them! Thanks for uploading, the cover art is gorgeous, and I'm really looking forward to listening to these :) xx