DISCLAIMER:  The following playlist contains language that may be offensive to some listeners.


This one was actually not the result of boredom.  I was made after a creative whim.  I was thinking of how cool it would be to make a playlist inspired by the Beat Movement.  The playlist has a mix of jazz and blues that are true to the Beat Movement time period as well as some more modern poetic songs that I feel are true to the messages and views of the Beat poets.  And, my favorite part, there are some poetry readings by famous figures of the Beat Movement. 

If you’re not familiar with the Beats, check out this Wikipedia article:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beat_Movement

Right now, my favorite Beat writer is Jack Kerouac.  I’m currently working my way through On the Road and I just recently bought The Dharma Bums (which I heard is more enjoyable than On the Road, but not as important).  I just love the idea of traveling across the country just to feel free.  My brother and I are planning to hike into the woods this summer with sleeping bags, food, and anything else we think we need, walking until we get tired, rolling out our sleeping bags, and spending the night wherever we are in the woods.

Hope you enjoy.  You should try this some time, create a playlist inspired by your favorite book, movie, video game, or whatever you want.