In a perfect world we could snap our fingers and our own personal soundtrack would kick in. Blink once and the song skips ahead; twice and the last track plays. Ah, the sweetness of fantasy. There are so many songs to choose from, from Springsteen to the Shins, finding your perfect fit won't be too difficult. Dreams can, and sometimes do, come true.

You shout, 'But wait!' Having a personal soundtrack only exists in the Land of Make Believe. It's true. I did say that. And finding free mp3 downloads to make your day more musical is as sweet as it sounds. And it can be done. Oh yes, it can be done.

Being King of Your Music

It's good to be king, the saying goes. And it really is. We demand satisfaction! Instant gratification is an essential element to our irresponsible daydreams. When I hear Ryan Adams or Joni Mitchell I want them RIGHT NOW or I'll pass out! Being the king means I get to pick who plays the music of my day; and who has to shut up and sit in the corner for a while. I have full control. I am my own DJ.

Making the Moment Matter

A song is poetry an artist created specifically for you; as well as every other person in the world who hears it. A song is the manifestation of your existence summed up in a little over three minutes. Yes, music is that important. So when you choose your day's soundtrack it's important to find the mp3 downloads that suit you best.

What's the weather like? How are you feeling today? (Emotion is an artist's drug.) The best sites feature playlists and songs that suit your mood. Some free mp3 music downloads are offered by services who select the songs based on what mood you're in.

'    I'm sad. I need Sade.

'    I feel cozy. I want Norah Jones.

'    Happy means Ben Harper

For whatever mood you're in, there is an artist who wrote a song, or an entire album, to speak for how you feel at this moment. Totally free mp3 music downloads are the perfect way to capture the immediacy of your life.

The Fundamentals of Downloading

Nothing truly great comes without cost. However, there are a few necessities involved with mp3 downloads. Obviously you'll need a computer. If you don't know that you have no business downloading anything. That said, you're computer must have at least Windows XP. Due to strict Mac policy, some sites aren't compatible with iPods or Mac computers. To access most services all you'll need is Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Intel Pentium/ Celeron, and enough memory to cover the installation.

Once you have everything you need to download your songs, the game begins. Pick them. Download them. Now go about your day and jam on.

About the Author:

I found bearshare.com to have one of the best mp3 downloads services available at no cost. They have custom-made playlists that make your day-list complete. Also, check out rare live cuts of Death Cab for Cutie tunes covered by the Decemberists and Jason Mraz covering the Beatles. Highly recommended.