Before Cozy Quilt Cinema found its home in movies, Beth and Michelle took one memorable detour into music. Each chose three songs that had quietly shaped who they are, discovering that every track opened the door to stories about childhood, family, identity, love, grief, and the moments that changed their lives.

From Beatles records shared by Beth's mother to the songs that carried Michelle through constant moves and helped her make sense of home, they explore how music becomes a time capsule. Along the way they reflect on coming out, finding your own identity, losing people you love, and why certain songs can transport you back to a single moment decades later with just a few notes.

This special episode offers a glimpse into the conversations that eventually shaped Cozy Quilt Cinema. Long before The Stitch Count and emotional movie discussions became the heart of the podcast, Beth and Michelle were already asking the same question they still ask today: How does art become part of who we are?

Be sure to stay to the end as there is a wonderful indie folk rendition of "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" performed by Annie McD, her TikTok link is below. Links provided to the music in the order they are discussed:

"We Can Work it Out" - The Beatles  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IbPn5j2YKk

"No Roots" - Alice Merton  https://youtu.be/PUdyuKaGQd4?si=WEoh2qw9-SUsPCrt

"I Will Follow You Into the Dark" - Death Cab for Cutie  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iV_1ESMHaI

"Mystery Girl" - Yeah Yeah Yeahs  https://youtu.be/dunHh0VcXwY?si=sPthEkcTuETWXYUB

"I Don't Want To Be" - Gavin DeGraw  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gFCW3PHBws

"When I Need You" - Leo Sayer  https://youtu.be/obC0MFHWJ0A?si=an63Ye1-bOnaUyjm

In the Outro - Performing her Indie Folk version of "I Will Follow You Into the Dark", Annie McD. You can find her here - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYEVre5j/