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Verdance
May 9, 2007
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Peglegington posted:

A few weeks ago I had my whole collection on shuffle while doing some work (writing stuff) when Postal Service came on. I personally think they're just alright and don't listen to them that often, but I played through their one-and-only CD and it synced up with my work in such a way that I was really in the zone. Since then, whenever I do creative work I pop on that CD and groove and do some great work.

After so many album repeats, though, it's wearing on me but I'm craving something with a similar sound/tempo so I can continue my zen-like work trance. Any suggestions? It's just ambient enough, and just the right speed to be my work soul mate (at least for the moment).

Thanks.

Edit: I did check allmusic, but wasn't feeling their suggestions. Maybe Postal Service is a zen fluke.

Jimmy Tamborello also has a project Figurine. Or James Figurine, They are both him. I like those too.
55566688833 is an awesome song, so is IMpossible.

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Verdance
May 9, 2007
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Cyril Sneer posted:

Are Figurine still around? I loved their stuff so much, much better than TPS IMO.

Actually, on that note, any recommendations for stuff like Figurine? (not including TPS)

I'm sure it's out there, I don't really know any of it though. I do love the figurines a lot.

K recommend me something.

Lately I have been listening to

Sunny Day Real Estate
Rites of Spring
Moss Icon

Anything else in that more hardcore "emo" genre.

Verdance
May 9, 2007
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I'm not usually a fan of this type of music. But I was given

Ed Allyene-Johnson's album Ultraviolet

And would love more things like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zafd0BQ_gM

Verdance
May 9, 2007
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CharlesWillisMaddox posted:

What are some good, modern pop albums? I've been listening to Justin Timberlake's Futuresex/Lovesounds, and I'm convinced its the best pop album since the 80's when Prince or Michael Jackson released something.

I don't know what the forums opinion is on it.

But Lady Gaga's The Fame I would recommend.

Verdance
May 9, 2007
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Might be a little bit vague.
I've been listening to


Air France
The XX

I like the really dreamy kind of background music a lot, and the soft vocals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HThCnCjikQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTPO6XM_IxM

Verdance
May 9, 2007
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TheBoogeyMan posted:

Does anyone know some good songs that feature both male and female vocals? I am not particular about the genre.

Seconding the XX and Stars.

The Hush Sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r6MFfMEziE

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Verdance
May 9, 2007
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Human Tornada posted:

Anybody know of any good music with steel drums that isn't super calypsoey? I'm thinking of stuff like The Knife - Pass this On or the Commando and 48 Hours soundtracks.

Jamie XX uses them a lot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFeTNqfNthU

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