posted on August 1, 2001 09:06:42 PM new
Does any particular style of music make you all mushy inside? Does it make your heart twist up and feel like its going to burst from just listening to it? If so, who/what does that for you?
posted on August 1, 2001 09:12:10 PM new
Mushy, but not bursting: some Eagles stuff. Particularly the line, "And I want to sleep with you in the desert tonight..." Takes me back to a very innocent Sadie.
posted on August 1, 2001 09:18:19 PM new
Soul Music - Marvin Gay....Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Paragon Meet the Jesters....oh the list goes on and on.
posted on August 1, 2001 09:19:32 PM new
I have never experienced this before, and thats why I asked. Sure, I have my favorite music I like to listen to, but never have I heard music that makes me feel like I stated above. A friend was listening to the most beautiful songs on her cd in her car, and I asked what it was, and she told me. I bought one for myself yesterday, and I love it so much, I want to purchase more. Enya. Ever hear of her? Its gorgeous!
posted on August 1, 2001 09:19:39 PM new
Classical!!!
Nothing is more majestic than Ralph Vaughn William's "Tallis Fantasia"
Nothing is more serene than Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings"
Nothing is more wild than Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring"
Nothing has more swing than Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue"
posted on August 1, 2001 09:29:55 PM new
The one I bought yesterday is her newest release, or so the clerk said. If Watermark is anything like this one, I want it
Listening to this music makes me love the world and everyone in it. Sure mellows me out.
posted on August 1, 2001 09:53:14 PM new
Trivia: The term 'soothe the savage beast' is the most commonly used version of a quote. the actually quote is this. "Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak." ~William Congreve
Rarely will you hear someone say "soothe the savage breast" though.
Most of the music critics did--for years. Never gave them credit for their original music, just blasted them for "ripping off" some blues numbers on their first couple of albums.
Critics don't really care what's popular. They only have an opinion if it's good or not. I hardly ever agree with them.
posted on August 3, 2001 10:03:43 AM newhepburn-If you liked Enya, I would like to suggest you give Enigma a try too.
To be honest I really only have one of their CDs "the CROSS of changes" (that's how they print it on the label). The one song that got me to buy it was Return To Innocence. The entire CD still makes me break out in chill bumps when I put on the headphones, set back in my easy chair and dim the lights and play it rather loud. I never grow tierd of it. There are only 9 songs on the CD but each is a work of art AND full of "soul". It is truly a "spiritual" experience!
Just wanted to add, I have sometimes felt I have had an "out-of-body" experience while listening to this CD! I can't say that about too many things....Maybe I am a bit wierd, but I do think it's worth a "must try"...
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posted on August 3, 2001 10:11:17 AM new
I dislike hip-hop ( gangsta rap, G-funk, et al). I don't like disco.
I'm not too fond of Country (C&W) older than 1965.
Most things rock, soft/pop, metal, techno, alternative, or grunge; classic ( I like Greig & Wagner the best), swing, native American, International (especially Italian & Latin) have a place in our music library. Even Danny Kaye (the man cracks me up). I have a huge Christmas selection (I recommend Mario Lanza & Trans-Siberian Orchestra) that I pretty much have to enjoy alone. I turn it on Dec 1 and wouldn't dream of celebrating the season without them.
My husband and I have a "song" that always makes me feel romantic. Really romantic. It is embarassing to say what it is, as "your song" picks you, you don't get to pick it. It was the song that was on the juke box that we were dancing to the night I fell for him.
When I'm upset or angry, I find, seriously, that Black Sabbath & Pink Floyd calm me down. I've worn out every album I ever had.
My mother cries when she hears "Mama" sung in Italian.
posted on August 3, 2001 02:49:11 PM new
Well Becky, it's not really a love song, that's the problem. Its not even a very good song. That's why it embarrassing to admit it's "our song" to outsiders.
Of all the really great love songs, and all hard-rockin' songs that I love, "my song" just happened to be on the jukebox when I fell in love. Even thinking about it brings back memories of that night. And every time I hear it, I fall in love with him all over again. Something like Pavlov's dog.
posted on August 3, 2001 06:13:28 PM new
The music store said I would like Yanni's "If I could tell you", but I didnt purchase it yet. I think I will go to amazon and check out samples and listne to them over the pc. If Yanni is like Enya, I will want it.
posted on August 3, 2001 07:05:49 PM new
I just got back from browsing amazon and clicking on the sample tracts...dont care for Yanni. Enigma is good, but it doesnt give me the same emotional feelings that Enya did. Will keep looking..(listening)
posted on August 3, 2001 11:37:41 PM new
There's one type of music I find very unique, you probably won't hear it on the radio but it does have a soothing, even
hypnotic effect, Gregorian chants. I've got a few CD's of Gregorian chants and it has the ability to turn your living room
into a monastery.
Has anyone ever heard of Philip Glass? I guess he's one of the strangest composers I know of, weird music but VERY hypnotic at times. Glass writes ballet music, movie scores (Thin Blue Line, Powanisquatsi, Truman) that defies description.
posted on August 4, 2001 01:22:07 AM new
I find the music of Nick Drake incredible soothing. A deceased British folk musician
who wrote hauntingly beautiful songs, you can't go wrong with any of his three CD's;
Pink Moon (my favorite), Five Leaves Left, or Bryter Layter. A deep hypnotic voice that is enchanting.
For relaxation I enjoy 'Dead Can Dance' as Lisa Gerrard has an incredible voice, and the Cocteau Twins early 4AD releases, Treasure, The Pink Opaque, and Blue Bell Knoll. Each one of this CD's is loaded with mesmorizing 'pretty' music.
For Jazz it's Billie Holiday, Lady In Satin being my favorite (Jazz purists detest the strings). 'I'm A Fool To Love You' will turn you to mush. Miles Davis 'My Ship' from Mile's Ahead is beautiful.
For Classical Mitsuko Uchida's Complete Mozart Piano Sonata's is stunning!
Uaru:
I saw Phillip Glass perform with his 'ensemble' in Rochester NY back in 1985. One incredible show! Half of the program was devoted to 'Einstein On The Beach', my favorite Glass score, and they made my evening performing the title song to 'Koyaanisqatsi'. I remember the pinpricks of excitement I had from this show, a rare treat from a unique artist.
Jamesoblivion:
I saw Hawkwind perform fronted by Nik Turner about 7 years ago (with that guy from 'Chrome'..name escapes at 400am). I wasn't 'soothed' but I was blasted into 'oblivion'....as I wanted to be that evening. All the great stuff from their early days made for a memorable evening.
Nik was complete in spacesuit and with a liquid lightshow that was mind blowing! This is SONIC ATTACK!
artsupplies:
I still listen to Joy Division from time to time (no need to ask...) 'Novelty' is my favorite song. Unknown Pleasures was my first exposure and I was hooked, Ian's desperate singing against a chaotic background a unique mix, groundbreaking for it's time. 'Closer' was a difficult listen,
due to depressing lyrics though the music was great.
Now I'm getting older. My daughter listens to the Dixie Chicks, and I can't help feeling 'mushy' thinking about her whenever the radio plays their tunes.
This a great thread! Happy to be a contributor here!
posted on August 4, 2001 01:49:24 AM new
klaaturaygun,
I really like Philip Glass, his music is truly unique, I can't think of anyone that does anything even remotely similar.
Koyaanisqatsi is a mind blowing movie. There are music videos and then there is Koyaanisqatsi. Koyaanisqatsi is 90 minutes of some of the greatest photography put to music, that's it, no plot, just images and music. All the music is by Philip Glass. I've never shown that movie to anyone that didn't find themselves spellbound at the images.
Glass did a score for a movie that until recently had no score, Todd Browning's original "Dracula." A classic movie that now has been given a classic score. I've got the CD and I also saw "Dracula" with the new score, very nice work.
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