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Willow
Willow Posts: 11,322
edited August 2009 in Music & Movies
So we are looking for some new music. What do you recommend? Along the lines of Ben Harper, acid jazz (not too heavy), Metric. Basically we want something to listen to while enjoying a glass of wine without it being heavy bass/guitar and such. Easy listening but not mellow where we will pass out. It can also be instrumental. I have tons of jazz as is so none of that please. Alright, let's hear what you have!

Thanks
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,256
    edited July 2009
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    The Band. Massive doses of The Band.
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  • Vdr1973
    Vdr1973 Posts: 72
    edited July 2009
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    Augustana and Death Cab For Cutie are Band that the wife and I enjoy playing in the backround while eating supper or just to wind down and relax.
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 961
    edited August 2009
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    Check out Thievery Corporation - Richest Man in Babylon.

    From Wikipedia -
    Their music style mixes elements of dub, acid jazz, reggae, Indian classical, Middle Eastern, and Brazilian (such as bossa nova) with a lounge aesthetic.

    Don't let the fact they are two DJs give you any misconceptions.

    In terms of, "Easy listening but not mellow" this stuff IMO is very inviting, I think it sucks you in with grooves but is great for background music. Your feet keep moving while the conversation and wine keeps flowing.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,322
    edited August 2009
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    thank you to all. I will check them all out. Much appreciated
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2009
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    Maybe some Fairport Convention? Kind of a Folk/Jazz/Celtic fusion type of music depending on album.
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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited August 2009
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    Here is someone you have never heard of but this guy is amazing. If you like Ben Harper I can see you really liking this guy as well. I can see him being very big in the future after he becomes more widely known. Enjoy.

    http://www.myspace.com/chrisnathanmusic
    DON'T CLICK THIS!!
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