#music player deamon
apt-get install mpd mpc

#edit /etc/mpd.conf and point to your music collection

#restart the deamon:
/etc/init.d/mpd restart

#create the initial database
mpd --create-db


#add all songs in the database
mpc add /


#Choose your client from http://www.musicpd.org/clients.shtml
#If you have save state selected in mpd.conf your playlist should be saved and loaded upon reboot

#tip: quickly create a mini-playlist:

mpc clear; mpc search title (or artist or album) foobar | mpc add - ; mpc play1

#more scripts: http://kitenet.net/~joey/blog/entry/my_mpd_setup/