Shweta tagged me on her blog. I just had to do this!

Here is my list.

1 . Total volume of music files on my computer:

3.3 GB- hey I just bought a new hard disk!

2. The last CD/cassette I bought was:

(oddly enough) #1 - Beatles

3. Songs playing right now:

1. Shake my tree- David Coverdale and Jimmy Page. (listen to it- ROCKS!)
2. Masterplan- Oasis
3. Hallowed be thy name- Iron Maiden

4. Five albums that mean a lot to me

#1 Led Zeppelin 4 - Led Zeppelin
#2 Dark Side Of The Moon- Pink Floyd
#3 Definitely Maybe- Oasis
#4 Falling into Infinity- Dream Theater
#5 Led Zeppelin 3- Led Zeppelin

(the OST of Almost Famous does not technically qualify as an album but let me tell you its an excellent introduction to good rock and roll music!)

5. Four favourite concept albums

#1 Wish You Were Here ( Pink Floyd) - Written entirely for that rather eccentric Mr. Syd Barret who had disappeared from the public eye! The man actually turned up during the recording of the album. He arrived unannounced, looking bald and fat, and had put on so much weight that some of the band did not recognize him at first. Others were close to tears; Waters later confided that he cried. Barrett asked at one point if there was anything he could do and that he was available if needed. He hadn't been seen by the band in seven years, and wasn't seen again after that point. (click on the link for the album cover)

#2 Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory - Dream Theater (1999)- The album deals with a man undergoing extensive hypnosis to relive the circumstances that led to the murder of his lover Victoria. A brilliant album to boot replete with extensive guitar solos.

#3 Supernatural- Santana A quick google search confirmed its status as a concept album. Easily one of the best albums of the nineties. Quick Trivia: Santana wanted to name the album after an African King who brought happiness through music- the kings name? Mumbo Jumbo! This was before Mr. Clyde Davis convinced him to change his mind.

#4 Dark Side of The Moon ( Pink Floyd)- Obviously. 741 weeks on the Billboard chart. Shows that Americans liked quality music at some point of time. Now Hollerback Girl makes the top 10.

Five songs that mean a lot to me

1. Live Forever- Oasis ( Definitely Maybe) -My introduction to Rock & Roll. Beats Wonderwall hollow. Brilliant lyrics, vocals and guitar.

2. No Quarter ( Song remains the version) - Led Zeppelin ( forget stairway to heaven mate. listen to the guitar in this !)

3. Freebird- Lyrnrd Skynyrd ( Produced leh-nerd skin-nerd)- Heard it for the first when I got sloshed in Purple Haze- Bangalore. Absolutely brilliant.Brilliant guitar solo.

4. A Change Of Seasons- Dream Theater: 22 minutes of pure melody. Its incredible how they maintain the intensity throughout. And NO! Its not metal. Much better than your Linkin Park and gang.

5. Dream On - Aerosmith. (only the live version!) Just listen to Steven Tyler.

I hereby tag

1. the ever graceful Anjana. ( plus her blog needs a post!)
2. Sarath - Seriously eclectic music taste(like me) . Will be a very interesting read!

( praying I dont get slaughtered for not having any songs or albums by Beatles)