Kristie Lu Stout, CNN anchor

1. Bring On the Lucie (Freda Peeple) - John Lennon

A brilliant rock anthem and protest against war. Of particular relevance today in light of the uprisings in the Middle East.

2. One Life Stand - Hot Chip

Electro-pop with a heart, and proof that expression mediated in technology can still be sensitive and heartfelt.

3. Le Carnaval des Animaux: Aquarium - Camille Saint-Saens

The seventh movement is a favourite of mine and my two-year-old daughter. Together, we close our eyes to listen and imagine aloud what animals are swimming in a dimly lit aquarium.