General Music Recommendation Thread - Page 2

Mogsworth · 10-25-2010, 01:39 AM

It's time to flex my diversity.

Battles is an interesting experimental prog/math rock group. Some might know their work previously from LittleBigPlanet (Atlas) or from Twilight: Eclipse (The Line). They have an interesting sort of sound and often make the music theory nerd inside me happy when listening to their work on Mirrored, especially on stuff like Snare Hanger.

Honeyhoney is an American folk/bluegrass band, with wonderful female vocals and generally good lyrics that have a heavy country influence. Little Toy Gun is one of their most popular songs, but does not adhere to the band's typically slow pace, where they really shine (not that Little Toy Gun is bad by any stretch of the imagination), especially in songs like Slow Brains and Sugarcane.

The World/Inferno Friendship Society is swing punk. I don't mean like the generic uninformed description of ska-punk by this, but the fact that they maintain a swing/big band type of feel while maintaining a punk sound. To further drive this point home, there is typically swing dancing done at their shows. The nostalgic feel combined with modern lyrics/semi-modern sound create quite the awesome experience. Good examples of what this band is about include Only Anarchists Are Pretty and Zen and the Art of Breaking Everything in the Room.

lurkerasdf · 10-25-2010, 11:21 AM

Clark - Turning Dragon (2008)

If you've ever wanted a grungy-yet-danceable album, this is what you're looking for. Deep kicks and rough atmospheres abound. Ultimately, the album sounds like... well, exactly what you'd expect from something with this cover.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLOBPJPJDhY
This video has the first two tracks of the album, New Year Storm and Volcan Veins. New Year Storm is a perfect opener for the album, plunging you into the underworld the album creates. Volcan Veins starts at about 4:07, and is a lot more beat-oriented.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9SOSzpDx4E
This is a track somewhere in the middle of the album. It begins with what sounds like cold winds blowing through an abandoned subway tunnel, but at about 1:09, it suddenly jumps back to the grungy club sound that defines the album.

Rustie - Sunburst EP

I have no idea what "purple" is. I hear it's some kind of a mix between dubstep and hip-hop. At any rate, this release is only 5 songs long, and overall is no longer than 15 minutes, and yet there's a stunning amount of variety. It starts with "Neko", a track filled with epic synths and percussion. From there we go on to this track right here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8JtEmPO5Wg
Suddenly we're listening to something a lot more chaotic. This sticks more to the dubstep side of things, with a fluttering bass and chocked full of micro-samples of... someone. A pitched up female RnB singer? I'm not sure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOHAXsJHPuw
Here the bass sounds a lot more like it would fit in with a Ludacris song perfectly. This has a bit more soul in it, especially during the second... I guess you could call it a "verse", with the synth choir and bell samples. When the lead comes in, you'll know pretty damn well why this is called "Hyperthrust". (Video courtesy of someone who decided to play around with Planes, Trains and Automobiles. It works pretty well with the song.)

RobertsonaIsBack · 10-25-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mogsworth

It's time to flex my diversity.

Battles is an interesting experimental prog/math rock group. Some might know their work previously from LittleBigPlanet (Atlas) or from Twilight: Eclipse (The Line). They have an interesting sort of sound and often make the music theory nerd inside me happy when listening to their work on Mirrored, especially on stuff like Snare Hanger.

Honeyhoney is an American folk/bluegrass band, with wonderful female vocals and generally good lyrics that have a heavy country influence. Little Toy Gun is one of their most popular songs, but does not adhere to the band's typically slow pace, where they really shine (not that Little Toy Gun is bad by any stretch of the imagination), especially in songs like Slow Brains and Sugarcane.

The World/Inferno Friendship Society is swing punk. I don't mean like the generic uninformed description of ska-punk by this, but the fact that they maintain a swing/big band type of feel while maintaining a punk sound. To further drive this point home, there is typically swing dancing done at their shows. The nostalgic feel combined with modern lyrics/semi-modern sound create quite the awesome experience. Good examples of what this band is about include Only Anarchists Are Pretty and Zen and the Art of Breaking Everything in the Room.

battles own; i dont listen to world/inferno that much anymore but i used to love them and i still respect them and stuff

Shikari · 10-25-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jakeyjake7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7fR1htb2U0

I really have to thank you for this song, this guy is really, really good. Nice suggestion.

Talking about breakcore, you guys who listen to breaks should check The Ghost Of 3.13, Mochipet (although Wang is kinda known in the scene) and Distimia. They're good artists, specially Mochipet.

**xealix** · 10-25-2010, 04:07 PM

I think his break core just broke my ears

Quigly · 10-25-2010, 04:21 PM

Venetia Fair

Hardcore punk essentially. Has some screaming, however not enough to classify it as a 'screamo' band. But what sets this apart from every other hardcore band is that it's ****ing carnival themed. Thus leading to some of the most beautiful instrumentals and mood setting I have ever heard. Feels like you're on a ****ing gondola in Venice.
Check out-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-xNTCv1z6Y

Free The Robots

Smooth, soulful electronica with a good amount of jazz elements, great to relax with.
Listen to- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T9r9_8Pd2s

Jonsi

Guitarist and singer for Sigur Ros, he released a solo album, which includes gorgeous instrumentals and incredible song flow.
Listen to- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1WomtTi0wY

I'll post some more later.

Shikari · 10-25-2010, 04:28 PM

I'll check out this Jonsi, since Sigur Ròs is a good band.

AquaTeen · 07-12-2011, 03:24 PM

30 Seconds to Mars- This is War
30 Seconds to Mars- A Beautiful Lie
The Used (Their self-titled album)
Underoath
Coheed and Cambria
Tokio Hotel
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Taking Back Sunday
Fall Out Boy
Soundgarden
SMF
Silverstein
Say Anything
Saosin
Rise Against
Rammstein
Pendulum
Paramore
Flyleaf
The Devil Wears Prada
The Black Dehlia Murder
brokeNCYDE
My Chemical Romance
Mudvayne
The Medic Droid
LMFAO
Lady Gaga
Ke$ha
Jeffree Star
Hollywood Undead
Heaven Shall Burn
Hellogoodbye
Tiesto
Demon Hunter
Darude
Daft Punk
The Crystal Method
Hardstyle
Cobra Starship
Bullet for my Valentine
A Day to Remember
The Bunny The Bear
Blood on the Dancefloor
Black Veil Brides
Basshunter
August Burns Red
Asking Alexandria
Anthrax
The Almost
All that Remains
AFI

10-25-2010, 01:39 AM	#21
Mogsworth FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Adams, MA Posts: 39	Re: General Music Recommendation Thread It's time to flex my diversity. Battles is an interesting experimental prog/math rock group. Some might know their work previously from LittleBigPlanet (Atlas) or from Twilight: Eclipse (The Line). They have an interesting sort of sound and often make the music theory nerd inside me happy when listening to their work on Mirrored, especially on stuff like Snare Hanger. Honeyhoney is an American folk/bluegrass band, with wonderful female vocals and generally good lyrics that have a heavy country influence. Little Toy Gun is one of their most popular songs, but does not adhere to the band's typically slow pace, where they really shine (not that Little Toy Gun is bad by any stretch of the imagination), especially in songs like Slow Brains and Sugarcane. The World/Inferno Friendship Society is swing punk. I don't mean like the generic uninformed description of ska-punk by this, but the fact that they maintain a swing/big band type of feel while maintaining a punk sound. To further drive this point home, there is typically swing dancing done at their shows. The nostalgic feel combined with modern lyrics/semi-modern sound create quite the awesome experience. Good examples of what this band is about include Only Anarchists Are Pretty and Zen and the Art of Breaking Everything in the Room. __________________

10-25-2010, 11:21 AM	#22
lurkerasdf FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 108	Re: General Music Recommendation Thread Clark - Turning Dragon (2008) If you've ever wanted a grungy-yet-danceable album, this is what you're looking for. Deep kicks and rough atmospheres abound. Ultimately, the album sounds like... well, exactly what you'd expect from something with this cover. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLOBPJPJDhY This video has the first two tracks of the album, New Year Storm and Volcan Veins. New Year Storm is a perfect opener for the album, plunging you into the underworld the album creates. Volcan Veins starts at about 4:07, and is a lot more beat-oriented. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9SOSzpDx4E This is a track somewhere in the middle of the album. It begins with what sounds like cold winds blowing through an abandoned subway tunnel, but at about 1:09, it suddenly jumps back to the grungy club sound that defines the album. Rustie - Sunburst EP I have no idea what "purple" is. I hear it's some kind of a mix between dubstep and hip-hop. At any rate, this release is only 5 songs long, and overall is no longer than 15 minutes, and yet there's a stunning amount of variety. It starts with "Neko", a track filled with epic synths and percussion. From there we go on to this track right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8JtEmPO5Wg Suddenly we're listening to something a lot more chaotic. This sticks more to the dubstep side of things, with a fluttering bass and chocked full of micro-samples of... someone. A pitched up female RnB singer? I'm not sure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOHAXsJHPuw Here the bass sounds a lot more like it would fit in with a Ludacris song perfectly. This has a bit more soul in it, especially during the second... I guess you could call it a "verse", with the synth choir and bell samples. When the lead comes in, you'll know pretty damn well why this is called "Hyperthrust". (Video courtesy of someone who decided to play around with Planes, Trains and Automobiles. It works pretty well with the song.)

10-25-2010, 04:07 PM	#25
xealix One Among The Fence Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: iowa Age: 32 Posts: 680	Re: General Music Recommendation Thread I think his break core just broke my ears __________________ I will use musical lyrics for my siggy. "In the cradle we are helpless, but on our feet we are fatal" - The Dear Hunter

10-25-2010, 04:21 PM	#26
Quigly nah Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nah Age: 29 Posts: 3,506	Re: General Music Recommendation Thread Venetia Fair Hardcore punk essentially. Has some screaming, however not enough to classify it as a 'screamo' band. But what sets this apart from every other hardcore band is that it's **ing carnival themed. Thus leading to some of the most beautiful instrumentals and mood setting I have ever heard. Feels like you're on a **ing gondola in Venice. Check out-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-xNTCv1z6Y Free The Robots Smooth, soulful electronica with a good amount of jazz elements, great to relax with. Listen to- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T9r9_8Pd2s Jonsi Guitarist and singer for Sigur Ros, he released a solo album, which includes gorgeous instrumentals and incredible song flow. Listen to- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1WomtTi0wY I'll post some more later. __________________ nah

07-12-2011, 03:24 PM	#28
AquaTeen FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY Age: 32 Posts: 76	Re: General Music Recommendation Thread 30 Seconds to Mars- This is War 30 Seconds to Mars- A Beautiful Lie The Used (Their self-titled album) Underoath Coheed and Cambria Tokio Hotel Scary Kids Scaring Kids Taking Back Sunday Fall Out Boy Soundgarden SMF Silverstein Say Anything Saosin Rise Against Rammstein Pendulum Paramore Flyleaf The Devil Wears Prada The Black Dehlia Murder brokeNCYDE My Chemical Romance Mudvayne The Medic Droid LMFAO Lady Gaga Ke$ha Jeffree Star Hollywood Undead Heaven Shall Burn Hellogoodbye Tiesto Demon Hunter Darude Daft Punk The Crystal Method Hardstyle Cobra Starship Bullet for my Valentine A Day to Remember The Bunny The Bear Blood on the Dancefloor Black Veil Brides Basshunter August Burns Red Asking Alexandria Anthrax The Almost All that Remains AFI __________________ To live is Christ, to die is gain Philippians 1:21 ♥

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