What Type of Music Relaxes You the Most?

Bulldog · 05-25-2010, 04:03 AM

I'd say you couldn't go far wrong with any of Erik Satie's works if you're after a good, relaxing working environment, especially the gymnopedies.

As for me personally, I just love playin some 50s vocal jazz like Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole or Ella Fitzgerald. Some good old country and western's great listening after a long day as well.

The Bullet · 05-25-2010, 07:36 AM

Electric Tears by Buckethead is a very relaxing album (with the execption of a few tracks). Great one, too. I think it's crossed the line to being part of my life.

Insane Guest · 05-25-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bullet

Electric Tears by Buckethead is a very relaxing album (with the execption of a few tracks). Great one, too. I think it's crossed the line to being part of my life.

Ah forgot about this, this is great. I actually found my self listening to this whole thing. It gets boring as hell though.

almauro · 05-25-2010, 03:59 PM

Neurosis - A Sun That Never Sets, is good to chill to.

ElephantSack · 05-25-2010, 05:51 PM

I really dig some slow, atmospheric instrumentals when I have time to sit back, not do **** and just chill. Earth's The Bees Made Honey in the Lion's Skull is a prime example, as is Red Sparowes' Every Red Heart Shines Toward the Red Sun and Pelican's The Fire in our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw. I just realized that each of those albums have retardedly long titles. Coincidence?

The Bullet · 05-25-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by xEMGx

Ah forgot about this, this is great. I actually found my self listening to this whole thing. It gets boring as hell though.

I'd argue. I don't think it does, but that's just me. I'd say it's one of BH's best albums. Better than Crime Slunk Scene or Monsters and Robots (and that's saying something).

Dom · 05-26-2010, 04:09 PM

Definately check out Mew ("156", "Comforting Sounds" and "Special" especially), I find it so relaxing. Also, look up "Rainbow Flows" by Husky Rescue - without a doubt the most mellow song I've ever heard.

I would post Youtube links but I can't until I have 15 posts.

khfreek · 05-26-2010, 05:20 PM

I find Buckethead's album Colma more relaxing than Electric Tears, but both are great

jackhammer · 05-26-2010, 05:45 PM

I can actually chillout to real noisy stuff if it's at the right volume and I'm in the right mood! However I almost always listen to the same band when I am either reading or catching up on sleep (I work nights- gimmie a break!)

Not many people would listen to them which is understandable but the added dimension is their lyrical content and imagery which goes back to Dark Age Britain.

frenchie · 05-26-2010, 08:07 PM

Classical piano, definitely. I'm a pianist so there's really nothing more appropriate I think. Also sometimes really obscure stuff like stuff you'd hear at a Cirque du Soleil performance.

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The Bullet Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 454	Electric Tears by Buckethead is a very relaxing album (with the execption of a few tracks). Great one, too. I think it's crossed the line to being part of my life. __________________ http://soundcloud.com/zachary-steuer

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almauro Way Out There Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 850	Neurosis - A Sun That Never Sets, is good to chill to. __________________ rock n music blog

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ElephantSack Man vs. Wild Turkey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 948	I really dig some slow, atmospheric instrumentals when I have time to sit back, not do **** and just chill. Earth's The Bees Made Honey in the Lion's Skull is a prime example, as is Red Sparowes' Every Red Heart Shines Toward the Red Sun and Pelican's The Fire in our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw. I just realized that each of those albums have retardedly long titles. Coincidence? __________________ OF THE SUN

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Dom Music Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK Posts: 120	Definately check out Mew ("156", "Comforting Sounds" and "Special" especially), I find it so relaxing. Also, look up "Rainbow Flows" by Husky Rescue - without a doubt the most mellow song I've ever heard. I would post Youtube links but I can't until I have 15 posts. __________________ Last.fm No more stories / are told today / I'm sorry / they washed away // No more stories / the world is grey / I'm tired / let's wash away.

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khfreek What a guy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,123	I find Buckethead's album Colma more relaxing than Electric Tears, but both are great __________________ last.fm

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Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	I'd say you couldn't go far wrong with any of Erik Satie's works if you're after a good, relaxing working environment, especially the gymnopedies. As for me personally, I just love playin some 50s vocal jazz like Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole or Ella Fitzgerald. Some good old country and western's great listening after a long day as well.

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jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I can actually chillout to real noisy stuff if it's at the right volume and I'm in the right mood! However I almost always listen to the same band when I am either reading or catching up on sleep (I work nights- gimmie a break!) Not many people would listen to them which is understandable but the added dimension is their lyrical content and imagery which goes back to Dark Age Britain. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

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frenchie Groupie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3	Classical piano, definitely. I'm a pianist so there's really nothing more appropriate I think. Also sometimes really obscure stuff like stuff you'd hear at a Cirque du Soleil performance.