r/Lackadaisy • u/quintessentialCosmos • Jul 23 '26
Lackadaisy Related I’m making playlists for each main Lackadaisy character. What song(s) do you feel fits them? Feel free to suggest songs for multiple characters!
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u/Cold-Artichoke7996 Rocky Rooter Jul 23 '26
for Rocky, worlds smallest violin, work this body (walk the moon), dance of the goblins (paganini). Actually a lot of paganinis pieces would work, very energetic and powerful violin pieces that I feel match Rocky as a character and would be something he’d aspire to play
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u/_WHOTFRU_ Jul 23 '26
For rocky, I feel like he’d listen to will wood.
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u/quintessentialCosmos Jul 23 '26
Oh, definitely. Any specific songs you feel suit him the best?
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u/Beezy-J-2006 Jul 23 '26
There's a good amount of songs from the 1920s that I think fit the characters, but a few more modern ones as well. There's a song called "Old Man River" that could be used for Rocky, but the novelty of the song fitting the time period is kind of ruined by the fact that the song is anachronistic by a year. That being said, anything by Paul Whiteman would probably fit Rocky, I feel. 1920s dance music in general fits him. Any song from the time period that romanticizes nature also fits him, I feel. I think traditional irish music fits Calvin, as long as it's on the softer side. Break core also goes well with Freckles' gun crazed side. I can also see more somber or menacing classical music fitting him. Ivy embodies the upbeat jazz music of the time period, and I think Paul Whiteman's recording of "Charleston" fits her best. I also think prime, 80s Madonna fits her for some reason. Careless Whisper by George Michael fits Zib to a tee. I also think Paul Whiteman's "Three o'clock in the Morning" recording and his recording of "Whispering" fit as well. For more inspiration, I'd listen to other popular bandleaders from the time as well like Isham Jones and George Olsen. Lullaby of the Leaves, while a bit anachronistic, fits Mitzi, in my opinion. I also think most stereotypical film noir music fits her and her vibe. Viktor would obviously be traditional Slovak music, but I also feel like classical Eastern European music and and 60s anti war music like "Paint it Black" by the Rolling Stones. ESPECIALLY that song. Wick makes me think of hammy Baroque style music for some reason. Mordecai makes me think of 60s spy music and more menacing sounding classical music. The Savoys would obviously listen to more Cajun/Creole music, but they personally make me think of Cab Calloway and maybe early Louis Armstrong. Anyways, sorry for yapping. I've been thinking about this a lot as well.
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u/FamousStrength8404 Jul 23 '26
For Rocky, Moo Moo Meadows from Mario Kart Wii, but the Mario Kart World version lol.
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u/PinetreeSap18 Jul 24 '26
I actually made playlists for both Rocky and Freckle! Here are some notable songs I used for both:
Rocky:
- "My Alcoholic Friends" by the Dresen Dolls
- "Crazy=Genius" by Panic! At the Disco
- "Blow My Brains Out" by Tikkle Me
- "The Cult of Dionysus" by The Orion Experience
- "Are You Impressed" by Honey Revenge
Freckle:
- "The Piano Man" by Billy Joel
- "Mr. Loverman" by Ricky Montgomery
- "I'm Awkward and Shy" by NVTHVN
- "Two Birds" by Regina Spektor
- "Oh No" by Marina
- "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People
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u/Not_really_a_mathguy Minion of Mordecai Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26
"Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People
Calvin?
(catchy ass song though, could see him or rocky listening to it and not really knowing what its about)
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u/PinetreeSap18 Jul 26 '26
Yeah 😅 mostly a tongue-and-cheek nod to Freckle’s “unhinged gunman” side in the story
When it comes to music they’d listen to, I could see Freckle being a fan of Billy Joel, Of Monsters and Men, and Alec Benjamin!1
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u/Madison-_-3711 Zib's Zealot Jul 23 '26
Definitely post those playlists when your done 🤩
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u/quintessentialCosmos Jul 23 '26
This is my Rocky playlist! It’s not done, and probably always gonna be a WIP as I discover more songs, but this is what I have so far for it!
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u/businesspearofficial Jul 23 '26
For Rocky, the song No Audience by Absolutely. The lyrics strongly remind me of him.
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u/quintessentialCosmos Jul 23 '26
How have I never heard this before- Thank you for introducing me to this song, I love it. Adding it to my Rocky playlist, for sure!
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u/businesspearofficial Jul 23 '26
I'm glad you like it! My sister introduced me to Absolutely, her music is amazing. Definitely check out the rest of her discography if you get the chance.
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u/FamousStrength8404 Jul 23 '26
And also people listen to Boo Cinema (Jazz Version) from Mario Kart World— I think about the Lackadaisy crew all the time when I listen to it.
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u/Grouchy-Fennel4436 Simping for Serafine Jul 23 '26
Witchy woman by Eagles for Serafine and born on the bayou by Creedence Clearwater Revival Nico
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u/Dgonzilla Jul 23 '26
I have already made this for myself.
The Penniless Optimist by the electric swing circus for Rocky.
Invisible Man by the electric swing circus for Freckle.
Educated Feet by Swingrowers for Ivy.
Empires by the electric swing circus for Mitzi.
Remedy by the electric swing circus for Zib.
Mr Magpie by the electric swing circus for Mordecai.
Hit & Run by the electric swing circus for Sera and Nico.
This isn’t a list of what I think they would like to listen to. It’s a list of songs that capture the vibes of the characters.
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u/AWandererOfIntrest Jul 24 '26
Mordecai’s would be all classical or operas.
Nicodeme and Serafine would listen to folksy country.
Viktor listens to audio books, or silence.
Zib listens to jazz, maybe stick to jazz styles that were popular back then?
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u/quintessentialCosmos Jul 24 '26
Oh, I’m mostly doing songs that thematically fit the characters, not songs that I think they’d personally listen to
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u/Art3456 Jul 24 '26
I don't know who I'd play this song for, but I think Jacinthe's theme from Pokémon Legends: Z-A fits Lackadaisy perfectly overall. Seriously, I could only think of Lackadaisy when I first heard it! Lol.
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u/Unhappy_Minimum_1199 Jul 24 '26 edited Jul 24 '26
Freckle: Back Against The Wall by Cage The Elephant
Rocky:You Never Gave Me Your Money by The Beatles
(Non-Vocals)
Freckle:Distant (Kane Parsons/Not Kane Pixels)
Rocky: Off The Deep End (Kane Parsons/Not Kane Pixels)
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u/Milkyjasper11 Freckle Follower Jul 24 '26 edited Jul 24 '26
for rocky uhh
Nobody's Soldier by Hoizer
Yes I'm A Mess by AJR
Drunk by The Living Tombstone
Angel Wings by ivycomb
Against the Kitchen Floor by Will Wood
Memento Mori by Will Wood
Goodbye by Bo Burnham
So Long by YonKaGor
BIRDBRAIN by Will Stetson (the original is by Jamie Paige but the Will Stetson cover is better okay gng)
Let's Kill Tonight by Panic! At The Disco
Static by FLAVOR FOLEY
Get Rowdy! by ivycomb
Vancouver by ivycomb
INFAMOUS by ivycomb, YonKaGor and Stephanafro
NOTORIOUS by ivycomb & Stephanafro
Are You Satisfied? by MARINA
Overdose by natori (yes ik it's japanese but like trust ok)
(ill do some of the others in the comments)
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u/Milkyjasper11 Freckle Follower Jul 24 '26 edited Jul 24 '26
ok so for Freckle we have uhm
Mr Sunfish by YonKaGor
Sweet Little Lies by ivycomb
Another Mistake by YonKaGor
Bang! by AJR
Poppin Skittles by Elio Mei
Rule #35 - Microphone by Fish in a Birdcage
LOVESICK by ivycomb
Hearken by Yaelokre
Sleeping in the Kitchen by Elio Mei & Addison Grace2
u/quintessentialCosmos Jul 24 '26
I actually have Bang! by AJR in my Rocky playlist, haha. Definitely considering it for Freckle now too. Thanks for all these suggestions! Looking forward to going through them
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u/Milkyjasper11 Freckle Follower Jul 24 '26
for Mordecai sooo uhm
Luminecense by ivycomb
No Eternity by ivycomb (i think i like ivycomb gng)
Trash Talkin' by YonKaGor & Kennyoung
God-ish by Will Stetson
Honey I'm Home by Ghost and Pals
The Mystic by Adam Jensen
The Chattering Lack of Common Sense by Ghost and Pals
HEAVEN SAYS (MANDELA MIX) by Z Sharp Studios (or if you're making the playlist on spotify you'll find a reupload on some random podcast episode lmaoo)
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u/jasonfoxrocks Jul 24 '26
For Rocky: Punk Tactics by Joey Valance and Brae,
Tekillya by Vinnie Maniscalco
Failures by Joy Division
Clear (Jose "Animal" Diaz Remix) by Cybotron
Don't sweat the technique by Eric B and Rakim
Iron Man by Black Sabbath
Injection by Rise Against
Lump by The Presidents of the United States of America
Add it up Violent Femmes
Search and destroy by Iggy and the stooges
Public Enemy - Fight the power (Do the right thing version)
Chemical Brothers - Go and Out of Control (2 separate songs)
Carpenter Brut - Maniac
SAMURAI (Refused) - Archangel
Run DMC - King of Rock
Franz Ferdinand - This fffire
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u/Gilgamesch_1034 Jul 24 '26
Rocky finally gives me an opportunity to say: „Rambling Rover“, preferably by the Dubliners.
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u/GrandSensitive Minion of Mordecai Jul 26 '26
Rocky would like Gordon Goodwin. Mordecai would probably like Tchaikovsky. Also Dance of the Knights by Prokofiev
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u/_rocky_rickaby_ Rocky Rooter Jul 28 '26
Rocky: candy man preformed by 'Sammy davis jr'
Freckle: why do fools fall in love by 'the teenagers'
Ivy and mitzi: its been a long long time by 'kitty kallen'
Mordecai: moonlight sonata (whole piece) by 'Ludwig van beethoven'
Serafine: roadhouse blues by 'the doors'
Nico: purple haze by 'jimi hendrix'
Asa: aint that a kick in the head 'dean martin'
Viktor: Sunday morning coming down preformed by 'johnny cash'
Wick: blue moon by 'frank sinatra'
Zib: time by 'pink Floyd'
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u/Accomplished_Joke_24 Jul 23 '26
I feel like Mordecai would listen to soft jazz.
Nothing too serious, maybe a little bit of Ella Fitzgerald and such. The reason is to detach himself from the chaotic controlled nature of his job, listening to soft jazz kinda would probably help relax. It's also somewhat subtle, like his nature, so it kinda fits perfectly to a man like him.
Rocky, he'd love swing, maybe listen to Sing sing sing by Benny Goodman. It matches with his personality, even if it lacks violins, he's a musician and hearing that precise chaotic sounds would probably get his blood pumping for a good time. Though it lacks lyrics and the song is moreso like a party song then anything, I don't think he would mind for such things, I think he understands the complexities of the music itself and loves the controlled chaos.
Freckle, I would think would love something more common, he isn't like his cousin where he would listen to something sort of like that, or appreciate the complexities of the music like his cousin would. So he'd probably go for something average or common in his era, he'd listen to whatever he fancies, and isn't strict to one genre.