Monday Mix: Ben Bilocq

Ben Bilocq, Quebec city street gap. Photo: Oli Gagnon
Ben Bilocq’s opening part in Videograss should be reason enough to check out his music selection in this Monday Mix. If you haven’t seen it, click the link anyway and then go watch that damn movie already.
1. Pink Floyd – “The Nile Song” – Relics
“I can’t believe Pink Floyd made this track! One of a kind.”

2. Vital Remains – “Entwined by Vengeance” – Dechristianize
“The best death metal band album. It’s hard to pick just one.”

3. Nirvana – “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” – MTV Unplugged in New York: Nirvana
“Childhood memories. I couldn’t believe my Dad bought a Nirvana album, considering their image. ”

4. Leonard Cohen – “Everybody Knows” – The Essential Leonard Cohen
“At first I thought it was funny how deep his voice was, now I really like his sarcasm.”

5. Behemoth – “Prometherion” – The Apostasy
“It’s the heaviest/loudest song ever. And it’s my favorite band. Perfect for straight lines through the park.”

6. At the Gates – “Blinded by Fear” – Slaughter of the Soul
“Good old classic!”

7. …And You Will Know us by the Trail of Dead – “Another Morning Stoner” – Source Tags & Codes
“I can’t explain this one. You have to hear it to understand.”

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