I am the kind of guy that from time to time wants to listen to something new and interesting. Sometimes I have heard a certain kind of music but I don't know the musicians nor where to look for them. I believe we can have a thread in which we can ask for musical suggestions or give musical suggestions when we have found something that we believe may be enjoyed by anyone of us.
To start, I would like to ask if any of you knows and enjoys industrial music and can make some recommendations.
Any takers?
I'm sorry that I can't help with the industrial. But I would like to make a recommendation... Michael Franti & Spearhead.
Actually was thinking of PMing Opas about this because every time I listen to one of the albums I figure it would be right up her alley. Very Toadfishy, from a political & spiritual aspect, and also fond of a good party. A good quote from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Franti
QuoteIn an interview, Franti talks about the message of Stay Human: "Half the record is songs about what's happening in the world right now, and the other half is about how we cope with it as people who are concerned about what's going on," he says. "This spectre of war, intimidation, this nation vs. the rest of the world, it wears us out. Half the record is a healthy dose of venting anger about that, and the other half is about how do we hold on to our spirituality, our community and our connectedness to each other."
Genre-wise, they are pretty broad; reggae, funk, hip hop, rock - all on any single album. Would definitely recommend the new album Yell Fire! and also Stay Human. If you pick up Stay Human, take the time to sit down and listen all the way through, because it is constructed as a radio program, and best enjoyed as one. Good for a long drive or an afternoon with the headphones.
Who I think would especially dig this: Opas, Chatty, Kiyo, Goatie... but I think many others would too.
Oh, one more recommendation that definitely falls under 'something different': I picked up a world music compilation called "Another World is Possible" at the library. It's very good overall, but there's a cover of Lost in the Supermarket by Emir Kusturica and the No Smoking Orchestra that makes it worth tracking down. I loooooooves the library for music.
Good thread, Zono! My musical tastes have expanded a lot in the last couple of years, but I have similar problems breaking in to genres.
I love Spearhead! I recently acquired one of the CD's (Yell Fire, I think).
I listen to some industrial, though it tends to be goth-ish.
Skinny Puppy
Qntal
Eisbrecher
The Cruxshadows
Corfax Abbey
Can't think of any other's off the top of my head. will look at my CD though.
I love finding new genres! (Nerdcore, Altnernative rap, etc.) You find all sorts of interesting things.
I am almost completely into obscure classical music, so I can give recommendations only in that area.
Skinny Puppy! now there is good band..
Front 242 would be my recommendation.
Quote from: Sibling Zono (anon1mat0) on July 30, 2007, 04:26:10 AM
To start, I would like to ask if any of you knows and enjoys industrial music and can make some recommendations.
Any takers?
I like KMFDM, myself.
I used to be into Front Line Assembly (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:hpfexqt5ld0e); I ended up getting bored of them after a while (though this was at least 10 years ago), but they might be worth checking out. They have a link to Skinny Puppy through Bill Leeb (a.k.a. Wilhelm Schroeder).
BTW - I've found www.allmusic.com good for checking out bands. If you start with one you like, you can follow the "similar artists", "influenced by" and "followers" links to find other interesting stuff.
I can't help you much with the original industrial music, as I'm much more confident with post-industrial movements, especially industrial rock and electro industrial.
I can tell you a few names that are worth mentioning:
KMFDM (Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid)
In Strict Confidence
Young Gods
Ministry
(they all tend to go more towards heavy metal and black metal though)
Also IAMX are very influenced by industrial, as far as I can see. But I can verily recommend it, seen them live, have the albums.
I forgot about KMFDM.... KMFDM are the tops....
not sure about your provenancxe for the name however... i was always given to understand it stood for...
Kill Mother F***ing Depeche Mode
apologies :mrgreen:
Aww. I like Depche Mode.
Another one I like (not so much industrial as just weird) is Corvus Corax. They are AWESOME.
Gee! Thanks dear sibs! I'll check the recommendations.
^__^
Note: according to the wiki KMFDM
Quote from: wikipediaKMFDM is an initialism for the nonsensical and grammatically incorrect German phrase "Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid", which literally translates as "no majority for the pity" but is typically given the loose translation of "no pity for the majority" or "no mercy for the masses".
Quote from: Sibling Zono (anon1mat0) on July 31, 2007, 03:04:41 AM
Note: according to the wiki KMFDM
Quote from: wikipediaKMFDM is an initialism for the nonsensical and grammatically incorrect German phrase "Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid", which literally translates as "no majority for the pity" but is typically given the loose translation of "no pity for the majority" or "no mercy for the masses".
we all have our sources.......
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/KMFDM (http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/KMFDM)
:D :D :D :D :D :D
It should be das not die Mitleid
And it should be "Keine Mehrheit".
I'm pretty sure the mistakes are made on purpose though... Even wiki says it's "nonsensical and grammatically incorrect"...
And btw, also very good industrial rock band is Nitzer Ebb...
EDIT:
Quote from: wikipediaConfusion often arises regarding the correct German expansion of the acronym, primarily stemming from the aforementioned language issues. In German, nouns possess genders that require proper declension of any preceding articles or adjectives. In the true phrase, the articles preceding the nouns "Mehrheit" and "Mitleid" are inflected for the wrong gender. However, swapping the two nouns yields the grammatically correct "Kein Mitleid Für Die Mehrheit", which additionally translates directly as "no pity for the majority". Adding to the confusion is the fact that this "correct" phrase appears within the lyrics to the song "Megalomaniac", which Konietzko revealed was done in order to confuse people who were always telling the band their name was wrong
All are bases belong to us your ;)
Heh, my favorite bad grammer is "My hand is the pervert". I know it in a couple of additional languages (originally Japanese - watashi no te ga sukebe desu).
Is No ga itai a correct translation for My brain hurts? (I just replaced the word for stomach with brain in the sample sentence I have stomach ache in the Japanese pocket dictionary)
Dunno... I only can give you the Korean pe apayo for that one...
A colleague got that placed on his doctoral cap by us because he spent some time in Japan (and also liked Monty Python)
could anyone recommend some really good modernish eastern european folk music?
All I can recommend in that way are current Brass orchestras, but those are rather more focused on classical folk music, but very enjoyable:
Goran Bregovic and the Wedding and Funerals Orchestra
Emir Kusturica and the No Smoking Orchestra
Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar
Quote from: Kiyoodle the Gambrinous on August 14, 2007, 01:51:09 AM
Emir Kusturica and the No Smoking Orchestra
Oh, their cover of the Clash's 'Lost in the Supermarket' is AMAZING!
I've been playing it on repeat lately.
Quote from: goat starer on August 14, 2007, 01:22:42 AM
could anyone recommend some really good modernish eastern european folk music?
Try Gogol Bordello if you fancy a bit of gypsy punk. Not really folk, but definite EE influence.
Quote from: AgieTry Gogol Bordello if you fancy a bit of gypsy punk. Not really folk, but definite EE influence.
I was just thinking about telling about them.
But you beat me to it.
And Gogol Bordello are really great. :)
EDIT: and on a similiar note: Gipsy.cz - A czech groupd doing gipsy hip hop.. ;D quite interesting...
I went to see Gogol Bordello, but the show was sold out. :(
Oh, Kiyo... you should check out Drunken Tiger if you like international hip-hop. They are Korean and really good - try get their early stuff, it sounds quite a bit like Pharcyde.
If anyone is interested in Middle Eastern music, Lisa Gerrad is fantastic. Melodic and gorgeous.
I'm starting to really like ska lately, so I was wondering, if someone could give me some recommendations.
Personally, I have obtained some albums by Ska-P, Los de Abajos and Skatalites.
I like Skatalites, because that's the root of ska... But I'd like to get my hands on some good ska-punk.
Any suggestions?
Perhaps a bit of an acquired taste, but if you don't mind something on the harder side, "No Gods, No Managers" by Choking Victim was my favorite album for YEARS. Might still be, except I don't have a favourite album (or favorite food) any more.
I have never managed to track down an entire album, but I like the couple of songs I've heard by Mouthwash.
For the money (if you're buying), try to find the Hellcat Records sampler CDs "Give 'Em The Boot" vol. 1-3; there's a huge range of ska, punk, and everything in between on those - great compilations and available here for about $6 a piece.
Also, not precisely ska or punk, but along the same line (heavy reggae and SoCal punk influences)... you do listen to Sublime, right? Start with 40 oz. to Freedom, then their self-titled, and then anything else you can get your hands on. Forget the 3 or 4 singles they had - you need to hear whole albums. Essential Kiyo music, I think. :mrgreen:
I know I can get my hands on Choking Victim and Sublime.
I've heard a few songs by Sublime, and I liked them...
Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure I won't be able to find teh "Give 'Em the Boot" CD. I'll see...
Quote from: Kiyoodle the Gambrinous on August 23, 2007, 09:41:01 PM
Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure I won't be able to find teh "Give 'Em the Boot" CD. I'll see...
It's the same record label that CV is on, so maybe it's possible (CV songs on 2 or 3 or those CDs). I'm not sure if these were distributed in Europe, though; it's an American label.
Well, IMO, it won't be easy to find it.
I know where I can get Sublime and CV though, no problem there, not sure if I can get everything they've ever released, but hey, that's the beauty of looking for music... You never know what you find along the way... :P
Heh, don't look too hard for CV, because they only released one full-length album and some EPs; however, if you like them, most of the band reformed as Leftover Crack. I like CV better, but LoC is pretty similar.
I have some sublime music, but mostly stuff Iv'e heard on the radio. I should get some albums, because although they really only sing about sex, drugs, and ... more drugs, they really are good musicians.
if anyone is still interested in Industrial, I'm surprised no one mentioned Nine Inch Nails... that's what I listen to for industrial. that and Marilyn Manson and certain Rammstein songs, though the latter two are more hard rock/metal.
A good ska band that has most of their music for free is 7 seconds of love at www.rathergood.com haven't checked there in a while, but the stuff of theirs I have is pretty good. Submarine, Kelp, and Love me Like you Used To are my favourites.
I'm not really looking for anything now, though I might check out some of that ska stuff. I'm really getting into new british stuff, but I'm content with Kaiser Chiefs and Electric Six.
which reminds me, I need to pick up Right Said Fred sometime.
~Qwerty
Quote from: Sibling Qwertyuiopasd on August 26, 2007, 07:20:37 PM
I have some sublime music, but mostly stuff Iv'e heard on the radio. I should get some albums, because although they really only sing about sex, drugs, and ... more drugs, they really are good musicians.
You forgot alcohol, Q. And their dogs. ;)
When I was cooking part time at my tech school, the other cook & I listened to a Sublime album every single shift. Prolly for Q, try their self-titled album first.
Oh, one more ska-punk band I forgot about that I really like (haven't tracked down albums, though) is Sonic Boom Six. Bit of a political edge. And british for Q.
alcohol is a drug, agujjie.
but yeah, the stuff I do have is off their self-titled. I actually have some weird stuff, because somehow I accidentally bought live version first, and I also ended up with By the Waters of Babylon by them.
quite odd.
~Qwerty
Just got a lot of Sublime to listen to.
I think I won't listen to anything else for a long time now (I have a lot of it).
Quote from: Sibling Qwertyuiopasd on August 26, 2007, 08:57:09 PM
alcohol is a drug, agujjie.
Heh, me of all people should know that. And most Sublime songs are focused on one drug at a time, although there are a few exceptions (Greatest Hits for one). Don't do drugs.
Weird stuff.... Robbin' The Hood is pretty weird for Sublime (more dub-oriented vs. reggae for 40 oz. and rock-ish for the s/t), same with some of the stuff on Secondhand Smoke.
I recommend this: Pure Elegance (http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/96376)
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to make this somewhat valid of a post, I'd reccomend it to thsoe of you looking for something mildly calming, sorta classical, but with obvious techno influences (in arrangement, not any instruments) it's apparently "Fusion" and I mostly just want you to vote five :D
I really do feel bad about all these shameless plugs
~Qwerty
Quote from: Kiyoodle the Gambrinous on August 23, 2007, 09:07:13 PM
I'm starting to really like ska lately, so I was wondering, if someone could give me some recommendations.
Personally, I have obtained some albums by Ska-P, Los de Abajos and Skatalites.
I like Skatalites, because that's the root of ska... But I'd like to get my hands on some good ska-punk.
Any suggestions?
It's not exactly ska
punk, but I think it may be impossible to be unhappy while listening to Reel Big Fish.
Got reminded of the Mad Caddies a while ago too... try the album Just One More. More than a bit alcohol-oriented. And a bit punk, although not usually at the same time as the ska.
Awesome suggestion, Q.
Quote from: Sibling Qwertyuiopasd on September 13, 2007, 09:35:01 PM
I recommend this: Pure Elegance (http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/96376)
I really do feel bad about all these shameless plugs
~Qwerty
dont coz that was ace. but it makes me think of ireland and regiments. There is something in the melody that echoes the pipes and the drums are pure irish military. great stuff!
Ooh! Easy Star has a Radiodread player for free... I think it's the whole album:
http://www.hyfntrak.com/radiodread/fromafriend
Definitely recommended (reggae cover of OK Computer).
I would like to recommend Lhosa , a French Canadian group , their first self titled album is in Spanish with excellent musicianship . The album has a "torchy" sound that can be somewhat erotic .
An open recommendation to the Monastery:
"Electroshock Blues" by the Eels. The album deals with death, mental illness, cancer and suicide but manages to remain surprisingly upbeat and optimistic overall.
Genre-wise it probably falls under alternative rock/pop, but don't judge it by the genre.
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This last one's a fan-made music video.
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This is Corvus Corax. Sometimes cheesy, but over all, prue epic WIN. Any WOW players here? I can't remember :P
David Bowie! I need David Bowie!
Q, my two favorites are The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, and Earthling.
GET THE WHOLE ZIGGY ALBUM!
Yeah, I'm thinking so far I'll have to get Ziggy Stardust (album), and a greatest hits CD. and any other particularly good albums reccomended here.
~Qwerty
Station to Station and Low for me. The Singles Collection is a good greatest hits one. Overlaps with Station to Station quite a bit.
Edit:
Looks like The Singles Collection might be hard to get in the U.S.
Yesterday I was watching the Colbert Report and they had this Swedish band called Movits, supposedly a mix between hip-hop and jazz, although I frankly think the association is a bit loose. Very rhythmic with some folk flavor in, check it out:
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http://www.myspace.com/movits
MOVITS! is my new favorite band. It's in a strange foreign langauge, it's hip hop that isn't about sex/drugs/violence/crime, and does have legitimate musical value, and saxophone.
* ahum ahum ahum *
memememememe
lalalalalalla
OOOOOOOOOOOOOO
i nefyoo tha grate i am
nefyoo tha grate i am i am
i got marrwee to th .. !?
hay !
who wited dis song ?
rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
i no gettid marrweed !
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*OOH*
Just heard that Easy-Star All Stars released a new album (reggae/dub cover) - this time they're taking on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band (previously did Dark Side of the Moon and OK Computer).
Can't wait to get my hands on it - oddly, the library has it on order but my local indie record shop doesn't (yet). I will buy this when they do.
EDIT: Got my hands on it, it's fantastic! (indie shop had it in-store, just not online).
Recently acquired Between Last Night And Us by the Audreys (http://www.theaudreys.com.au/). Love it!
They are allegedly an "Australian blues roots" band, whatever that means. I would say that they are possibly a bit modern Aussie country a bit rock and roll and a whole lot of whatever it is they do. They use a quite eclectic choice of arrangements and instruments. They are also apparently known for their "slow" covers in their live performances, one is included on this CD which I particularly like - the old INXS song Don't Change - it's great.
YArrrr...
I'm exploring early 1970's rock, particularly blues/rock. It's really amazing to listen to those bands and what they produced.
I never listened to the Allman Brothers or Wishbone Ash. They were before my time, so if you get the chance have a listen to "Live at Fillmore East (Allman Bros)" and "Argus (Wishbone Ash)" do yourself a favour.
Amazing guitar work, without the heavy metal. Duane Allman has been consistently voted at the next best guitarist next to Jimi Hendrix and now I know why.
Must not "air guitar" in public...must not "air guitar" in public...
Need some recommendations for "instrumental" music, although instruments not actually required. I'm looking specifically for something on the mellow-but-interesting side; the best descriptor that I can come up with on the spot is "music that could be suitable for meditation but doesn't sound like meditation music". I'd like a bit more of a beat or rhythm than full-on ambient music, very little understandable vocals (with more permitted if it's not english, and non-verbal vocalizations fine).
Preferred genres would be electronic (of the more organic-sounding varieties; not too many machine-sounds and bleeps) or world music; I'm quite open to classical music as well but have no idea where to start there.
As a reference, somewhere between Brian Eno's Ambient 1: Music for Airports and Bassnectar's Mesmerizing the Ultra would be what I have in mind (less ambient than the former and less hip-hop oriented than the latter; Disc 2 of Mesmerizing is actually pretty dang close), but I'm open-minded enough for something above, below or beside instead of between. ;)
I think I know what you are looking for but, I don't know any music like that to recommend. :-\
How about In the Nursery in the meantime? I especially like the Hindle Wakes double album.
Not exactly what you where requestioning but I use it for "lighter" meditation. :)
QuoteI'm quite open to classical music as well but have no idea where to start there.
'Fraid I've no idea about anything else. How would you get on with Vivaldi's
Four Seasons (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSw7CcAXPWk)? Trite, but might fit your bill. Or try JS Bach's
Well-Tempered Klavier (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcQzFp8rC7E).
And there are electronically enhanced versions :mrgreen:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rond%C3%B2_Veneziano
Quote from: Swatopluk on July 13, 2010, 09:12:20 AM
And there are electronically enhanced versions :mrgreen:
I was keeping quiet about those. ;)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B-Iyj-XwEI
Can't soundcheck at the moment
Personally I find meditating with classical music an almost impossible task (properly written and understood music should communicate emotions and ideas), nevertheless some works are more atmospheric than others particularly since impressionism (Debussy, Ravel, Satie) and more recently certain minimalism (Reich, Adams, Glass) perhaps with the latter being more appropriate (as he is the less intellectual, some even say less intelligent ;)). At the other side the micro-polyphony of some Gyorgy Ligeti works may work for meditation (that is if you can let go, remember the scene of "It's full of stars" in 2001?) Things like Atmospheres, Lontano, or the Requiem may work. Or you can try something like Arvo Pärt that sounds more like XVI century music, in fact you may want to try really old stuff, namely Gregorian Chant, medieval music, and vocal renaissance, perhaps Lassus and Palestrina.
Another completely different alternative is to look for some psychedelic stuff.
Or go native and get some traditional Indian music. ;)
You could try orthodox chant, esp. the Bulgarian style (or the oldest Russian)
Quote from: Sibling Zono (anon1mat0) on July 13, 2010, 03:38:48 PM
Personally I find meditating with classical music an almost impossible task (properly written and understood music should communicate emotions and ideas)
Yes, I have this same issue - classical does tend to convey emotion and reach highs and lows - something more sustained is better. That Rondo Veneziano rocks out a bit too much for my purposes. ;)
Agree on chant; some of the Gregorian stuff is pretty good (for working, anyways, haven't specifically tried it for meditation). I'll check into the orthodox stuff, Swato - if you know of any specific albums or net sources, please post them.
Re: traditional Indian music: It feels a little too... hmm...
authentic for its purposes but not for mine, if that makes sense? I do use a very specific bit in the morning when sitting with the plants, but that's for tulasī's benefit, not mine. ;)
http://www.hummaa.com/music/playlistpage.php?pid=21363
Most of the specifically meditation-oriented new-age stuff sounds too phony for me.
Will check into other suggestions not specifically mentioned above - thanks and feel free to keep suggesting, Sibs!
Quotesomething more sustained is better.
That's specifically why I suggested
Das Wohltemperierte Klavier. But in general Zono is right: good music of any kind claims your attention.
Example of the Bassnectar stuff I'd mentioned, since I suspect most will not be familiar with it:
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Here would be an example. I own the CD this is from, the other pieces tend to be a bit 'rougher'
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO3XNB8TGZk
Edit: Here another two
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5cSTwMVoaY
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koMRMlkCmDY
Here is a page with sound samples from my favorite series of orthodox chant CDs
http://www.musikderostkirchen.de/Seite%20031%20-%20Hoerbeispiele.html
Click symbols on the left for listening
Darn, I lost most of the post. >:( Condensed form below.
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Auktyon, Russian rock band from St. Petersburg, worth listening IMHO.
http://www.auktyon.com
They have some tracks on the sounds section.
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BTW, shouldn't this thread be on The Library?