That certain thing, that unknown sound
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That certain thing, that unknown sound
For several years now, I am looking for a certain style or sound of music and I have come up empty as to even put a name to it. I'll give a rough example of the style, and it is my hope that maybe someone out here can help.
The Squirrel Nut Zippers (and less recently, a few jazz artists) recorded a style that I can onyl describe as "sultry" or "whorehouse jazz". They recorded this style for only two songs, Hell and Trou Macacq (assuming I'm spelling the second right). It's somewhat a blend of cajun sound, along with old jazz and blues. I've yet to find a proper term to describe the sound, much less found any modern music like it (old jazz, era 1910-1930 sounded similar at times, but after the 40's they began to get progressive and evoled away from it). Anyhow rough question I know, but maybe there's some music professor whom can help me out there. Thanks.
The Squirrel Nut Zippers (and less recently, a few jazz artists) recorded a style that I can onyl describe as "sultry" or "whorehouse jazz". They recorded this style for only two songs, Hell and Trou Macacq (assuming I'm spelling the second right). It's somewhat a blend of cajun sound, along with old jazz and blues. I've yet to find a proper term to describe the sound, much less found any modern music like it (old jazz, era 1910-1930 sounded similar at times, but after the 40's they began to get progressive and evoled away from it). Anyhow rough question I know, but maybe there's some music professor whom can help me out there. Thanks.
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Originally posted by Hiro11
uhhh...Ragtime?
uhhh...Ragtime?
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Originally posted by Rypro 525
Ever hear of the Cherry Poppin Daddies or the Brian Setzer Orchestra, might be what your lookin for.
Ever hear of the Cherry Poppin Daddies or the Brian Setzer Orchestra, might be what your lookin for.
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I'm not really sure that this is what you are looking for, but Thievery Corporation released a compilation called Den of Thieves that is very loungey, kinda sexy music. I wouldn't call it rough really, but it has occasions of darkness.
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Originally posted by AkMedic
Thanks, I'll try and research that form a bit, see if I can find the "sound".
Thanks, I'll try and research that form a bit, see if I can find the "sound".
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Originally posted by fallow
I'm not really sure that this is what you are looking for, but Thievery Corporation released a compilation called Den of Thieves that is very loungey, kinda sexy music. I wouldn't call it rough really, but it has occasions of darkness.
I'm not really sure that this is what you are looking for, but Thievery Corporation released a compilation called Den of Thieves that is very loungey, kinda sexy music. I wouldn't call it rough really, but it has occasions of darkness.
Hey I'm open to anything, even if it ends up not being what I wanted, if it's good music I'm down. Thanks, I'll check it out
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Let's open this thread up a little. Allthough I still would like to find what has been previously mentioned, if you have a band that kicks ass, name drop it here. I'm always looking to expand my horizions, and music is one way of doing that.
I'll start it off with Finley Quaye.
I'll start it off with Finley Quaye.
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If you are into that loungey thing, you ought to check out Do Make Say Think. The hooks are gentle but demanding, the songwriting is top-notch and original, the production is golden: with the instruments coming back and forth into the fray - one minute the guitars are chiming away in the background and, the next, they are blaring out front. Not to mention two drummers behind full sets! It is much more rock-based than anything else, but it's the kind of thing that is spectacular through headphones, while driving/studying/reading, or at a party. Their latest album, & Yet & Yet, is my favorite of last year. Dig it.
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Originally posted by fallow
If you are into that loungey thing, you ought to check out Do Make Say Think. The hooks are gentle but demanding, the songwriting is top-notch and original, the production is golden: with the instruments coming back and forth into the fray - one minute the guitars are chiming away in the background and, the next, they are blaring out front. Not to mention two drummers behind full sets! It is much more rock-based than anything else, but it's the kind of thing that is spectacular through headphones, while driving/studying/reading, or at a party. Their latest album, & Yet & Yet, is my favorite of last year. Dig it.
If you are into that loungey thing, you ought to check out Do Make Say Think. The hooks are gentle but demanding, the songwriting is top-notch and original, the production is golden: with the instruments coming back and forth into the fray - one minute the guitars are chiming away in the background and, the next, they are blaring out front. Not to mention two drummers behind full sets! It is much more rock-based than anything else, but it's the kind of thing that is spectacular through headphones, while driving/studying/reading, or at a party. Their latest album, & Yet & Yet, is my favorite of last year. Dig it.
I'll add another reggae act, in the name of Ky-Mani Marley. In the ranks of reggae, Stephen has always been dubbed the heir apparent to the sound of pappa Bob, but honestly, I have rolled out some of Ky-Mani's tracks and folks have though it was Bob. He has the voice, style and soul of his late father. So if you dig Bob, check him out. I'd recommend his first album, Journey, over the latest one, Many more roads, as the tracks are more raw and hardcore.
Also, if you dig rap, this album is a crossover as well. Great bass and killer lines.
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Where's the hard core undergroud rap fans out here?
For my rap pick today, gotta go Mix alot. Yes, well known, but he has a new album coming out and damn if it hasn't been awhle. Plus personally I dig the guy, even though his sound is not for everyone.
Also, and within a similar genera, the Click. Out of Cali, and appearing on numberous mixes and compelations as well as their own cuts, this street rap group blends the sounds of LA with a more urban and progressive edge unique to themselfs. E 40 is a member ofthe click, and allthough his solo act wasn't all that great, the Click still is decent enough for a look.
For my rap pick today, gotta go Mix alot. Yes, well known, but he has a new album coming out and damn if it hasn't been awhle. Plus personally I dig the guy, even though his sound is not for everyone.
Also, and within a similar genera, the Click. Out of Cali, and appearing on numberous mixes and compelations as well as their own cuts, this street rap group blends the sounds of LA with a more urban and progressive edge unique to themselfs. E 40 is a member ofthe click, and allthough his solo act wasn't all that great, the Click still is decent enough for a look.