Giraffes? Giraffes!

[funkel]

Anybody else into them?
I'm quite fond.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Awesome name, will check out.

[funkel]

Math rock goodness. Yum.
And yes, awesome name indeed.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Can we make this thread a chat thread? The old one is hogged by the same 3 people... every day.

[funkel]

Most threads end up deteriorating into chat threads nowadays...shame.

What 3 people? I never go in the Chat thread anymore. Waste of time if you ask me.

[funkel]

This band is seriously fantastic. They're still crazy enough to be considered math rock, but toned down enough so that you don't get exhausted to listened to them for long periods of time. Win.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Most threads end up deteriorating into chat threads nowadays...shame.

What 3 people? I never go in the Chat thread anymore. Waste of time if you ask me.

Not when it's the old school members. Good times.

This band is seriously fantastic. They're still crazy enough to be considered math rock, but toned down enough so that you don't get exhausted to listened to them for long periods of time. Win.

When my internet starts agreeing with me, I'm checking them out fo' real.

[funkel]

Not when it's the old school members. Good times.
Yeah but it seems I'm rarely on when oldies are. Shame really.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

As of late, same here. The rest are just kids that post one liners to up their count. "sup" "haha" "cool" "sweet".

Fuck off.

[chipdip18]

Link please? But i will make this longer so i'm not considered a n00b trying to up my post count.

[funkel]

myspace linkage (http://www.myspace.com/giraffesgiraffes)

[funkel]

As of late, same here. The rest are just kids that post one liners to up their count. "sup" "haha" "cool" "sweet".

Fuck off.
Back in the day, it was a grand place to waste the days away. Like that time I got snowed in at work, so I spent the night in the chat thread with you and several other peepz.

[chipdip18]

Thank you sir. By the way i really like your avatar.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Back in the day, it was a grand place to waste the days away. Like that time I got snowed in at work, so I spent the night in the chat thread with you and several other peepz.


Yeah, awesome times. Sucks it's cluttered with boring people.

[SanePsychotic]

I googled and I like what I'm hearing so far.

[chipdip18]

I'm sure this band would be incredible to see live.

[chipdip18]

This is actually pretty awesome stuff.

[SanePsychotic]

It is. For some reason it put me in the mood for Olafur Arnalds.

[IWasaCamera]

Yeah, not feeling this.

[wewascontenders]

i'm definitely feeling this. thanks for the heads up.
and i'm feeling what mike said about the chat.

[funkel]

Thank you sir. By the way i really like your avatar.
It's Lifestory: Monologe's Hold Me In The Wind, My Friend. Definitely worth checking out.
RIYL: Battle Creek and I've heard them described as mewithoutYou/Sigur Ros hybrid, but I'm not sure if I agree with that.

[funkel]

Yeah, not feeling this.
I wouldn't have expected you to.

[IWasaCamera]

I wouldn't have expected you to.
Gave it a shot.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

i'm definitely feeling this. thanks for the heads up.
and i'm feeling what mike said about the chat.

I'm feeling you.

[funkel]

Gave it a shot.
It's too energetic for your likings, I presume.

[wewascontenders]

I'm feeling you.

we both are feeling me. ;-)

[IWasaCamera]

It's too energetic for your likings, I presume.
A tad too frantic yes.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

I'm feeling Vinh.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

I'm also feeling 22k. Holy beans, I post too much.

[funkel]

I'm glad I haven't reached 10k yet.

[thesafeword]

Good stuff. Also check out Cats and Cats and Cats. Also, This Town Needs Guns while you're at it.

[funkel]

Good stuff. Also check out Cats and Cats and Cats. Also, This Town Needs Guns while you're at it.
Love those two bands. This Town Needs Guns is one of my all-time favorites. Can't wait for Animals.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

I'm glad I haven't reached 10k yet.

I remember when you had more posts then me. lololol

[thesafeword]

Love those two bands. This Town Needs Guns is one of my all-time favorites. Can't wait for Animals.
Their split is wonderful.

[funkel]

I remember when you had more posts then me. lololol
I remember when I had the same amount of posts as Garrett. Lololololollerskates.

Their split is wonderful.
Indeed. But TTNG > Cx3

[thesafeword]

Oh yeah.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

I remember when I had the same amount of posts as Garrett. Lololololollerskates.


Indeed. But TTNG > Cx3

Garrett doesn't post anymore so here's your chance to overtake him!

[funkel]

26 Is Dancier Than 4 is mah jam.

[funkel]

Garrett doesn't post anymore so here's your chance to overtake him!
Yeah, give me 10 years and I might.

[thesafeword]

26 Is Dancier Than 4 is mah jam.
If I Sit Still... is their best

[IWasaCamera]

10k seems so far away.

[thesafeword]

Tell me about it.

[chipdip18]

10k seems so far away.

You've only got 2047 more to go.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

10k seems so far away.

Up-sized Pink Moon avatar = winner.

Yeah, give me 10 years and I might.

I was thinking around 8 or so years. But yeah, 10 years works.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

You've only got 2047 more to go.

I bet you used a calculator.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Omfg You Were Here To Witness This Epic Milestone.

[IWasaCamera]

You've only got 2047 more to go.
Could probably knock those off in a few months.
Up-sized Pink Moon avatar = winner.
Indeed.

[chipdip18]

I bet you used a calculator.

I did not! HA! I used my brain. Which has a calculator function, so yes?

[chipdip18]

Could probably knock those off in a few months.

Indeed.

You could, even sooner if you spent a couple days in the chat thread.

[funkel]

I was thinking around 8 or so years. But yeah, 10 years works.
I didn't even know Garrett didn't post anymore since he abandoned the music forum. What happened?

If I Sit Still... is their best
No wai. 26 Is Dancier Than 4 or Wanna Come Back to My Room... is their best song.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

I did not! HA! I used my brain. Which has a calculator function, so yes?

Yeah right. I even bet you used a scientific calculator.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Oh God, I don't even want to get close to the chat thread now. So many random 15 year old girls and shit.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

I didn't even know Garrett didn't post anymore since he abandoned the music forum. What happened?


No wai. 26 Is Dancier Than 4 or Wanna Come Back to My Room... is their best song.

Collegeeee

[chipdip18]

Yeah right. I even bet you used a scientific calculator.

There really is no way to prove to you that i did not use a calculator.

[IWasaCamera]

You could, even sooner if you spent a couple days in the chat thread.
Not going to happen, unless this currently constitutes a chat thread.

[chipdip18]

Oh God, I don't even want to get close to the chat thread now. So many random 15 year old girls and shit.

It's essentially Getup and Dance, Renee, and ThemChains.

[chipdip18]

Not going to happen, unless this currently constitutes a chat thread.


Well, it is getting there. So can we count For Emma, Forever Ago as a top album of this year?

[IWasaCamera]

Well, it is getting there. So can we count For Emma, Forever Ago as a top album of this year?
Nope, counting it as a re-release. Tops thus far is Shallow Grave.

[funkel]

Well, it is getting there. So can we count For Emma, Forever Ago as a top album of this year?
Sigur Ros! Sigur Ros! Sigur Ros!

[chipdip18]

Nope, counting it as a re-release. Tops thus far is Shallow Grave.

As you may have suspected, i don't know this album.

[funkel]

Collegeeee
Now that I'm in college, I've been able to post more. Ha.

[Smash Adams]

http://ahahahahagiraffe.ytmnd.com/

[IWasaCamera]

As you may have suspected, i don't know this album.
Check it out. http://myspace.com/thetallestmanonearth (http://myspace.com/thetallestmanonearth)

Pistol Dreams and I Won't Be Found are on the album. Older stuff isn't great.

[chipdip18]

Check it out. http://myspace.com/thetallestmanonearth (http://myspace.com/thetallestmanonearth)

Pistol Dreams and I Won't Be Found are on the album. Older stuff isn't great.

It says it was released in 2007?

[IWasaCamera]

It says it was released in 2007?
As far as I know, it was released in March.

Edit: The Pistol Dreams single was released in 2007, not the album it's on.

[chipdip18]

As far as I know, it was released in March.

Edit: The Pistol Dreams single was released in 2007, not the album it's on.


Oh i see, that makes more sense now.

[funkel]

So yeah, how about G?G!, eh?
;-)

[chipdip18]

I really enjoy, and i'm surprised i do. This is considered Math Rock?

[funkel]

Indeed. Have you had any other experiences/delvings into the genre?

[chipdip18]

Not really, i looked it up on last.fm, but none of the band names stick out to me right now.

[funkel]

Well some other notables are, as previously mentioned, This Town Needs Guns (favorite!) and Cats and Cats and Cats. Both of them have vocals, so if don't really like instrumental music in general, those are right up your alley. Then there's other good bands like Ghosts And Vodka, Cap'n Jazz, Algernon Cadwallader (the latter two have vocals), Double Dragons, Jacob And I, and a ton of others. Great genre.

[AP_Punk]

i dig the songs on their myspace.

And the band name. :nod:

[Yes. And?]

Can we make this thread a chat thread? The old one is hogged by the same 3 people... every day.
All from, like, personal life. I don't get why they feel the need to chat here and there. GO BACK TO THE LAND OF ANAL.

[funkel]

All from, like, personal life. I don't get why they feel the need to chat here and there. GO BACK TO THE LAND OF ANAL.
Haha, quote of the night.

[chipdip18]

Well some other notables are, as previously mentioned, This Town Needs Guns (favorite!) and Cats and Cats and Cats. Both of them have vocals, so if don't really like instrumental music in general, those are right up your alley. Then there's other good bands like Ghosts And Vodka, Cap'n Jazz, Algernon Cadwallader (the latter two have vocals), Double Dragons, Jacob And I, and a ton of others. Great genre.

I had no idea that Cap'n Jazz and Algernon Cadwallader fell into this genre, i have their albums.

[funkel]

I had no idea that Cap'n Jazz and Algernon Cadwallader fell into this genre, i have their albums.
Yeah, I'm not sure if they'd be labeled only math rock, but they have a lot of elements of it. Kinsella-esque bands rule!

[chipdip18]

Yeah, I'm not sure if they'd be labeled only math rock, but they have a lot of elements of it. Kinsella-esque bands rule!

Well, i think i could be a Math Rock fan, it'll just take a few albums.

[funkel]

If you like post-rock and technicality that doesn't scream egotistical (i.e. metal), then it shouldn't bee too hard to get into this genre.

[chipdip18]

Haha i've never given post-rock a proper listen, but who knows, i might since i think i could get into instrumental music.

[funkel]

Best genre, evah.

[IWasaCamera]

Instrumental music is great. I can dig jazz, minimalist stuff, IDM, and the occasional post-rock. Can't say the same for math rock though.

[funkel]

idm?

The jazz I've listened to is fantastic, and minimalist can be sweet. Post-rock is where it's at.

[chipdip18]

The Post-Rock artist i can think of is Battles. Is this right?

[IWasaCamera]

IDM = Intelligent Dance Music (unfortunate name, I know)

It's basically moody electronica such as Boards Of Canada, Autechre, etc. Jazz is great, both acoustic and electric despite what purists may say.

I'd say Battles is math rock. Then again, I'm horrible with genres.

[funkel]

IDM = Intelligent Dance Music (unfortunate name, I know)

It's basically moody electronica such as Boards Of Canada, Autechre, etc. Jazz is great, both acoustic and electric despite what purists may say.

I'd say Battles is math rock. Then again, I'm horrible with genres.

The Post-Rock artist i can think of is Battles. Is this right?
Battles would definitely fight the best home under the math-rock genre. Although they have some electronica and post-rock elements as well. Maybe slightly IDM, based on Vinh's description.

[chipdip18]

Battles would definitely fight the best home under the math-rock genre. Although they have some electronica and post-rock elements as well. Maybe slightly IDM, based on Vinh's description.


Hmm i see. Actually lately i've really been into electronica, listening to all i have on my computer. Which isn't much.

[IWasaCamera]

Electronica is quite good when you find the right bands/artists. Same goes for most genres really so this is a pointless post. Oh well.

[chipdip18]

Haha, well it does sort of make sense i guess? Or i can see what you are getting at. Any recc off the top of your head?

[IWasaCamera]

Autechre - Amber
Aphex Twin - The Richard D. James Album
Boards Of Canada - Music Has The Right To Children
The Orb - U.F.Orb
Black Dog - Spanners

Some of the finest the genre has to offer.

[chipdip18]

Alright, thanks.

[IWasaCamera]

No problem. Hope you hear something you enjoy.

[chipdip18]

Me too.

[funkel]

This band seriously slays.

[chipdip18]

Slays.

[IWasaCamera]

This better be a music-oriented chat thread again tonight or I'll be disappointed.

[funkel]

I'm down.

Soon I'll be on my way to pick up my new Silver 2002 Ford Mustang! :woot:

[IWasaCamera]

Oh sweet. First car I presume?

[funkel]

Second. I killed my first one 10 days ago. Had a '97 Chevy Cavalier. It was sad to see her go, but I'm very excited to embark on this new adventure. I think I'll call her Bula.

[IWasaCamera]

Interesting name.

I try to drive as little as possible ha. Good thing I live near campus.

[funkel]

I have a 45 minute commute. Ugh.

[chipdip18]

45 minutes? That sucks, i'm sorry man. When i first got here it seemed like there were way more music related discussions happening, what went wrong?

[IWasaCamera]

Chat threads took over.

[chipdip18]

That is a bummer. I want to talk about music.

[IWasaCamera]

Same. Regulars including myself don't have the motivation to keep music discussion threads alive though, and incessant bumping can be a chore as well.

[chipdip18]

As a statement, someone should make a chat thread, then delete it at like 4,900 posts.

[IWasaCamera]

Can't see what it would do really but you're more than welcome to.

[chipdip18]

Oh, it might mean something. Perhaps i will, but i'm not that tough, i just think.

[IWasaCamera]

We still have this thread to discuss music so it's no biggie.

[chipdip18]

This is true! I got a good share of knowledge on Math Rock and a list of Electronica, so i shouldn't be complaining.

[funkel]

It's cool this thread has gotten a lot of attention. I just wish it was more for the band. But a music-orientated chat thread for actual discussion by the regulars who care about music is good as well.

[IWasaCamera]

Wish I had better input than simply not being a fan. I'll gladly contribute to the music chat though.

I'll start it off by urging everyone here who has yet to hear a Boards Of Canada album to do so at once. It might be a bold statement but I can't think of a better electronic band, ever.

[StreetSurgery]

Cant find a torrent.
Anyone have a DL link? :D

[funkel]

Go sordomusic.com/db

Figure it out from there.

[funkel]

I was download their album that's one of your all-time favorites the other day but the download failed. Lame. I shall resume post-haste.

[StreetSurgery]

I was download their album that's one of your all-time favorites the other day but the download failed. Lame. I shall resume post-haste.
Which would that be?

[IWasaCamera]

Music Has The Right To Children I'm guessing. Really a must-own.

[chipdip18]

That is a great title.

[IWasaCamera]

Fitting for a great album.

[funkel]

I am now listening to it. On the 2nd track. Good and atmospheric and dark so far. Mmmm I can tell I'm gonna love it.

[chipdip18]

Great title for great album would make sense. You're all scurvy dogs by the way.

[IWasaCamera]

So, so good. Just mentioning the album makes me want to put it on after Boxer comes to a close.

Also, Chipdip is a ponce.

[funkel]

Learn to spell dude.
Learn to spell.
Dude.

[chipdip18]

So, so good. Just mentioning the album makes me want to put it on after Boxer comes to a close.

Also, Chipdip is a ponce.

I am not offended because i have no idea what a ponce is.

Learn to spell dude.
Learn to spell.
Dude.

Spelling is overrated. Not really, i just really slipped up on that one word.

[funkel]

This Boards of Canada album is really good. I think it'd be even better though without the distorted vocals.

I imagine this music is absolutely astounding while on drugs.

[IWasaCamera]

I am not offended because i have no idea what a ponce is.
Look it up, dolt!
This Boards of Canada album is really good. I think it'd be even better though without the distorted vocals.

I imagine this music is absolutely astounding while on drugs.
Yeah, I've heard it can be quite the trip when intoxicated.

[funkel]

I can only imagine.
I have a few friends who are semi-stoners. I should burn them a copy of this.

[chipdip18]

I have mega stoner friends. I'll swing them a copy.

[funkel]

What's up with all the n00bies and stupid threads tonight. Good gosh.

[chipdip18]

Oh well i am most certainly not a ponce or a dolt.

[IWasaCamera]

No idea. We've had a lot of really dreadful users sign up lately.

Anyway, back to music. Geogaddi is also phenomenal if anyone wants to delve deeper into Boards. Anyone got some solid recs for me? Something gloomy and relatively mellow preferably.

Edit: Chip, you're a dolt for not knowing what a ponce is.

[thesafeword]

At least there weren't any Underoath or Hawthorne Heights threads created tonight.

[chipdip18]

No idea. We've had a lot of really dreadful users sign up lately.

Anyway, back to music. Geogaddi is also phenomenal if anyone wants to delve deeper into Boards. Anyone got some solid recs for me? Something gloomy and relatively mellow preferably.

Edit: Chip, you're a dolt for not knowing what a ponce is.

I hope in college i'll have some insult for you that you don't know.

Shoot, i get most of my mellow recc from you, so i'll have to think about it.

[chipdip18]

You probably won't like the vocals, but Owen - At Home With Owen

[funkel]

No idea. We've had a lot of really dreadful users sign up lately.

Anyway, back to music. Geogaddi is also phenomenal if anyone wants to delve deeper into Boards. Anyone got some solid recs for me? Something gloomy and relatively mellow preferably.

Edit: Chip, you're a dolt for not knowing what a ponce is.
The Besnard Lakes are good.
And Goldmund's Corduroy Road is a great ambient record.

All I got right now.

[chipdip18]

Donovan - Catch the Wind(song)

[IWasaCamera]

I hope in college i'll have some insult for you that you don't know.
I'll be a young professional by that time and therefore still superior to you. You cannot win sir.
You probably won't like the vocals, but Owen - At Home With Owen
The Besnard Lakes are good.
And Goldmund's Corduroy Road is a great ambient record.
Donovan - Catch the Wind(song)
Already familiar with all of these. :-(

[TakeLotsWithAlcohol]

At least there weren't any Underoath or Hawthorne Heights threads created tonight.



Shhh, they can hear you.

[chipdip18]

I'll be a young professional by that time and therefore still superior to you. You cannot win sir.



Already familiar with all of these. :-(


Bummer on both accounts. Do you like Donovan? Oh and The Spill Canvas did a cover of that song.

[funkel]

There's not many bands that I'm into Vinh that you don't know about and would like...

Have you listened to the new Mogwai?
Checked out Good Old War?

[IWasaCamera]

Bummer on both accounts. Do you like Donovan? Oh and The Spill Canvas did a cover of that song.
Donovan's ok. Certainly underappreciated (at least here) when it comes to the mid to late 60's songwriters. Blah@The Spill Canvas though.
There's not many bands that I'm into Vinh that you don't know about and would like...

Have you listened to the new Mogwai?
Checked out Good Old War?
Have yet to hear the new Mogwai. Any good?

Good Old War was an unpleasant listen.

[chipdip18]

Donovan's ok. Certainly underappreciated (at least here) when it comes to the mid to late 60's songwriters. Blah@The Spill Canvas though.

Have yet to hear the new Mogwai. Any good?

Good Old War was an unpleasant listen.

I guessed the Spill Canvas isn't your deal, but you should listen to the cover to at least critique it. Oh and i heard that one Mogwai song from the thread, what album is that from? What album is good to start with?

[funkel]

Have yet to hear the new Mogwai. Any good?

Good Old War was an unpleasant listen.
Haven't listened myself. It's up next after this BOC album is done.

Why didn't you like 'em?

[IWasaCamera]

I guessed the Spill Canvas isn't your deal, but you should listen to the cover to at least critique it. Oh and i heard that one Mogwai song from the thread, what album is that from? What album is good to start with?
Haven't heard the cover but I'll soulseek it and let you know what I think.

Depends on what you're looking for from Mogwai. Straight up post-rock, go for Young Team. A little electronic doodling, go with Happy Songs For Happy People. Most accessible releases are probably Rock Action and Mr. Beast.
Haven't listened myself. It's up next after this BOC album is done.

Why didn't you like 'em?
Ah ok.

Just sounded really dull and contrived.

[funkel]

Young Team is incredible.

This first song off Hawk Is Howling is pretty good so far.

[chipdip18]

Haven't heard the cover but I'll soulseek it and let you know what I think.

Depends on what you're looking for from Mogwai. Straight up post-rock, go for Young Team. A little electronic doodling, go with Happy Songs For Happy People. Most accessible releases are probably Rock Action and Mr. Beast.



I am sort of in an Electronica kick, but i'll be safe and go with Rock Action.

[IWasaCamera]

This first song off Hawk Is Howling is pretty good so far.
This is good news.
I am sort of in an Electronica kick, but i'll be safe and go with Rock Action.
Probably a good idea. Just grab those IDM recs a few pages back to satisfy the electronica craving.

[chipdip18]

They are all written down. Sweet.

[funkel]

The first two songs on Hawk Is Howling, are really fucking good. Some of the best post-rock I've heard all year. If this album keeps it up, it could sneak into my current top 5.

Sigur Ros I believe will reign supreme all year. Album is clutch.

[chipdip18]

The first two songs on Hawk Is Howling, are really fucking good. Some of the best post-rock I've heard all year. If this album keeps it up, it could sneak into my current top 5.

Sigur Ros I believe will reign supreme all year. Album is clutch.

I tried Sigur Ros, because most people with similiar music taste to me really enjoy them. But i really can't get into it. :shrug: Kay Kay and His Weathered Ground, The Slackers, and Xavier Rudd are in my top 5 so far.

[funkel]

Over the past several months, I've grow to love Sigur Ros a ton. They're now in my top 10 all-time.
That's only 3 bands...

[IWasaCamera]

The first two songs on Hawk Is Howling, are really fucking good. Some of the best post-rock I've heard all year. If this album keeps it up, it could sneak into my current top 5.

Sigur Ros I believe will reign supreme all year. Album is clutch.
Sweet. I'll try and find this tomorrow.

Still not too fond of the Sigur Ros album. Not sure what it is but it just doesn't click.

[chipdip18]

Well i'm leaving room for other possible releases.

[funkel]

Sweet. I'll try and find this tomorrow.

Still not too fond of the Sigur Ros album. Not sure what it is but it just doesn't click.
Yeah I don't know what it is, but it's excellent. Has almost a The World On Higher Downs/Stars of the Lid meets The Allstar Project meets other things. Anyway, very good. Very atmospheric at times.

Oh! Those are two reccs for you Vinh. Stars of the Lid and The World On Higher Downs. Two great ambient/post-rockish bands. Excellent stuff.

[IWasaCamera]

Hoping for a strong end of 2008.

Already a fan of Stars Of The Lid. Will check out The World On Higher Downs though. Thanks.

[chipdip18]

Hoping for a strong end of 2008.

Already a fan of Stars Of The Lid. Will check out The World On Higher Downs though. Thanks.


Me too.

[funkel]

I've had a great 2008 as far as music goes. Everyone else complains too much.
Ben said he hasn't found one good album this year. I've got like 30, ha.

[IWasaCamera]

I've got a solid 7 or 8. With any luck, I'll have a top 10 I'm really happy with by year's end.

[chipdip18]

I've had a pretty good year too. BUt i hope it finishes out strong.

[funkel]

I wonder if the new Circle Takes The Square will come out this year. From what I heard of the stuff they played live, it sounded incredible.

[IWasaCamera]

Alright guys, think I'll call it a night. Nice chatting tunes with you.

[disco.tetris]

Loving the name. The music, not really.


By the way, Chris, I am obsessed with Aloha right now. Thank you SO much.

[funkel]

Loving the name. The music, not really.


By the way, Chris, I am obsessed with Aloha right now. Thank you SO much.
No problem, Varsha. They're a great band that deserves to be heard.

[chipdip18]

Yeesh.

[chipdip18]

I am really digging the new Jenny Lewis album.

[Genuma]

As of late, same here. The rest are just kids that post one liners to up their count. "sup" "haha" "cool" "sweet".

Fuck off.
Yeah. Way to hop[ on my hate train Mike. Personally I can't stand that guitarR0cker kid. Cue him responding with ":-( " thinking he's funny.

[IWasaCamera]

New Mogwai is decent. Hasn't really struck me as spectacular but I'm only halfway through.

[funkel]

New Mogwai is decent. Hasn't really struck me as spectacular but I'm only halfway through.
Perhaps I'm just a sucker for post-rock, ha.

[IWasaCamera]

It's solid. Top 30 this year probably but I can't see myself going back to it that often.

[funkel]

This de la Mancha album might be worth checking out for you. It's on sordo. Kinda like Sigur Ros, but vocals are in english and no falsetto.

[IWasaCamera]

I'll add it to the list with that other one I was supposed to check out.

[funkel]

You have any recs for mois?

[IWasaCamera]

You into any minimalism? Seems like it'd be up your alley. If not, look into the classics of the genre first. My personal favorite is Music For 18 Musicians by Steve Reich.

[funkel]

What exactly is it? Sounds like it would be something like drone/ambient.

[IWasaCamera]

Certainly has ambient and drone sensibilities. Considered experimental early on, each song is a bridge to the next. The genre isn't about peaks and valleys but rather a constant, steady pulse. As its name suggests, minimalism is known for limited use of just about everything (notes, instruments, lyrics, etc.). Done well, it can absolutely spellbinding.

[funkel]

Sounds very intriguing.

Downloading that Steve Reich album.

[IWasaCamera]

Here's hoping I can maintain my decent track record. :-)

[funkel]

Excellent track record.

I, on the other hand, have a meh track record, ha.

[IWasaCamera]

Haha well it isn't really fair. I'm way, way, way too picky. Your recs would probably fare rather well with most open-minded peeps.

[funkel]

My problem is you've got 4 years on me in which you've been able to find out/test/discover a lot more. So anything I think you'll enjoy, you already know about, hahaha.

[IWasaCamera]

Ha yep, either that or it's just not my thing.

[funkel]

Very true.

I'm still not completely out of my pop-punk phase. Did you ever even have one?

[IWasaCamera]

Oh yeah, how'd you think I ended up here? Been lurking for years. When Deja Entendu came out, I was an absolute fanboy.

[funkel]

Oh man that gave me a good chuckle.

Is that Steve Reich album just one track that's 56 minutes long?

[IWasaCamera]

Divided into parts but it's basically one song yeah.

[funkel]

The file I download is just one mp3 called "Pulse - Sections I-X - Pulse".
But good god is it fantastic 13 minutes in.

[IWasaCamera]

Glad you're enjoying it. And no worries, that's the right "part listing" if you will.

[funkel]

So is the whole album comprised of 18 different instruments dipping in and out?

[IWasaCamera]

Yep. Sorry for the belated reply.

[funkel]

I've listened to about 3 times now. Incredible.

[IWasaCamera]

Cool cool. Philip Glass and LaMonte Young are two other notable figures in minimalism that you may want to check out.

[funkel]

Will do.

It's amazing how such a minimalistic concept stretched out for so long can be so captivating.

[IWasaCamera]

Indeed. Really quite a treat when you're in the right mood.

[funkel]

I've listened to this album like 6 times in the last 24 hours. My god, it's fantastic.

[IWasaCamera]

Haha thought you might like it.

[funkel]

More musical-discussion chat, please.

Found this band, called Surrounded. (http://www.myspace.com/surrounded) They were described as The Flaming Lips, Sigur Ros, and shoegaze. I'm liking it a lot.

[IWasaCamera]

Too lazy/tired to give this a fair shot at the moment. I shall do so tomorrow and post my thoughts.

[chipdip18]

How do you guys feel about Explosions in the Sky? They are fairly new to me, and i find them very relaxing, and good to listen to while getting studying etc. done. I'll listen to Surrounded now.

[IWasaCamera]

Most post-rock bores me frankly. I'm probably losing cred points but I'd take the genres I listed over it any day.

[funkel]

Haha, I've expressed my dislike for EITS more times than I can count.

Frankly, I find them to be boring and a poor representation of the genre. And they only remake the same record over and over again.
Whatevz, to each his own.

[funkel]

Most post-rock bores me frankly. I'm probably losing cred points but I'd take the genres I listed over it any day.
As with any genre, there's a lot of generic crap, but I think it's more noticeable in post-rock because it's so easy to fall into the formulaic soft-loud structure.

Personally, it's my favorite genre. When done right, nothing can top it.

[chipdip18]

Alright, all fair. So Surrounded is pretty good so far, i think that that band name really suits the sound they produce.

[chipdip18]

As with any genre, there's a lot of generic crap, but I think it's more noticeable in post-rock because it's so easy to fall into the formulaic soft-loud structure.

Personally, it's my favorite genre. When done right, nothing can top it.

Who would you consider does it well then? (namedrop, essentially) But why does that set them apart?


And would you two consider EITS a good introduction into Post-Rock?

[IWasaCamera]

As with any genre, there's a lot of generic crap, but I think it's more noticeable in post-rock because it's so easy to fall into the formulaic soft-loud structure.

Personally, it's my favorite genre. When done right, nothing can top it.
I know you're quite fond and I can enjoy the odd release here and there. It's just that very little of it draws me in. I try to keep up with the highly praised releases and they usually fail to impress.

As you said earlier, to each their own.

[funkel]

Who would you consider does it well then? (namedrop, essentially) But why does that set them apart?


And would you two consider EITS a good introduction into Post-Rock?
Obviously Godspeed. Essentially the post-rock kings.

Also, 65daysofstatic and Sigur Ros are the other top two in my book. Perfect examples of the genre.

Other personal favorites:
Mogwai
Caspian
This Will Destroy You
Scraps of Tape
The Samuel Jackson Five
The Allstar Project
Do Make Say Think
The Pirate Ship Quintet (even though they've only released 3 songs so far).

As far as gateway band, I'm torn on the subject. Why listen to a mediocre example of a genre when you could go right to the best, right?
But for those who need to be exposed to a genre more gradually, I'd say EITS is perfect to expose you to post-rock.

[chipdip18]

Obviously Godspeed. Essentially the post-rock kings.

Also, 65daysofstatic and Sigur Ros are the other top two in my book. Perfect examples of the genre.

Other personal favorites:
Mogwai
Caspian
This Will Destroy You
Scraps of Tape
The Samuel Jackson Five
The Allstar Project
Do Make Say Think
The Pirate Ship Quintet (even though they've only released 3 songs so far).

As far as gateway band, I'm torn on the subject. Why listen to a mediocre example of a genre when you could go right to the best, right?
But for those who need to be exposed to a genre more gradually, I'd say EITS is perfect to expose you to post-rock.


I would say that Post-Rock is a genre that needs a gateway band. I remember trying to listen to Godspeed like a year ago, and i absolutely could not get into it. But since then, i've been listening to more Funk and Reggae, which has longer, drawn out songs, a parallel i see in Post-Rock, and that has helped open me up to bands like EITS, and Mogwai.

[funkel]

I would say that Post-Rock is a genre that needs a gateway band. I remember trying to listen to Godspeed like a year ago, and i absolutely could not get into it. But since then, i've been listening to more Funk and Reggae, which has longer, drawn out songs, a parallel i see in Post-Rock, and that has helped open me up to bands like EITS, and Mogwai.
See for me, the first time I listened to Godspeed, I was hooked.Whereas I listened to EITS before them and couldn't get into it.

[mattmatumbo]

wow this is like if tera melos chilled out a little bit.

[chipdip18]

See for me, the first time I listened to Godspeed, I was hooked.Whereas I listened to EITS before them and couldn't get into it.

I see. Well i'm definitely giving Godspeed some more time, i have the Lift Your Skinny.. Ep or whatever and it's alright so far.

[Dre Okorley]

"Quick! What's the color of a giraffes tongue?"
"Everytime the mascot, a giraffe, would yell 'gooo Giraffes'! And everytime he would yell 'gooo giraffes'! you could see his tongue. Black. A giraffe's tongue is black."

[IWasaCamera]

Rediscovered Soulsavers yesterday. Lanegan has a great voice.

[chipdip18]

Soulsavers? I'd look them up on myspace but my roommate is still sleeping.

[funkel]

This needed a bump... More music discussion is needed.

[funkel]

Oh, and Soulsavers is deliciously good.

[chipdip18]

Deliciously good? I could check them out now. I'd be interrupting Jenny Lewis to do so.

[funkel]

Soulsavers > Jenny Lewis


Yndi Halda and The Samuel Jackson Five are two most excellent post-rock bands. Yes they are.

[chipdip18]

I got two Samuel Jackson Five songs actually.

[funkel]

Which ones?

What's your avatar?

[chipdip18]

Which ones?

What's your avatar?


Home Alone and Skinflick Dress Reherasal.

It's album artwork for Caribou - Andorra. I really enjoy that album, a guy from the local record store reccommended it.

[llwilliamsll]

Just downloaded a "math rock" mix with them on it. Sounds good. Will check out more.

[funkel]

What else was on the mix?

[llwilliamsll]

1. Maps and Atlases (http://www.last.fm/music/Maps+and+Atlases) - Every Place is a House
2. Tera Melos (http://www.last.fm/music/Tera+Melos) - Melody 6
3. Toe (http://www.last.fm/music/Toe) - 1,2,3,4
4. té (http://www.last.fm/music/t%C3%A9) - Anxiety is not about the issue. It is actually about people's 'mind' related to the issue that they are afraid of.
5. LITE (http://www.last.fm/music/LITE) - Human Gift
6. Dakota/Dakota (http://www.last.fm/music/Dakota%252FDakota) - I Hope to God I'm Not a Sheep
7. Tenebre (http://www.last.fm/music/Tenebre) - Painting Walls
8. Pele (http://www.last.fm/music/Pele) - Nude Beach/Pin Hole Camera
10. Volta Do Mar (http://www.last.fm/music/Volta+Do+Mar) - Lengua Pivo
11. Unwed Sailor (http://www.last.fm/music/Unwed+Sailor) - The House of Hopes...Dreams...and Wishes...
12. Sharks Keep Moving (http://www.last.fm/music/Sharks+Keep+Moving) - Cashmere, Washington
13. Sharks Keep Moving (http://www.last.fm/music/Sharks+Keep+Moving) - Try to Sleep
14. Dilute (http://www.last.fm/music/Dilute) - Sickroom
15. Hella (http://www.last.fm/music/Hella) - Biblical Violence
16. Don Caballero (http://www.last.fm/music/Don+Caballero) - Haven't Lived Afro Pop
17. Piglet (http://www.last.fm/music/Piglet) - Bug Stomp
18. SWIMS (http://www.last.fm/music/SWIMS) - Pegasus
19. Giraffes? Giraffes! (http://www.last.fm/music/Giraffes%3F+Giraffes%21) - She looked up from examining the freckles on her arm and shouted, "Jesus! I'm fucking god-damn tired of all this make-up sex!" and he just stared off.
20. Ganger (http://www.last.fm/music/Ganger) - Cats, Dogs, and Babies Jaws
21. Dianogah (http://www.last.fm/music/Dianogah) - Flat Panda
22. Dakota/Dakota (http://www.last.fm/music/Dakota%252FDakota) - Bruises Are Buttons for Pain
23. Mice Parade (http://www.last.fm/music/Mice+Parade) - Focus on a Roller Coaster
24. Mice Parade (http://www.last.fm/music/Mice+Parade) - And it Still Sits In Front of You
25. Ghosts and Vodka (http://www.last.fm/music/Ghosts+and+Vodka) - Andrea Loves Horses
26. Ghosts and Vodka (http://www.last.fm/music/Ghosts+and+Vodka) - It's All About Right Then
27. Tenebre (http://www.last.fm/music/Tenebre) - Cricket
28. Pele (http://www.last.fm/music/Pele) - A Scuttled Bender In a Watery Closet
29. Pele (http://www.last.fm/music/Pele) - Egg
30. Maps and Atlases (http://www.last.fm/music/Maps+and+Atlases) - Songs For Ghosts To Haunt To
31. Piglet (http://www.last.fm/music/Piglet) - Anthropology Anthology
32. Sonic Youth (http://www.last.fm/music/Sonic+Youth) - Rain on A Tin
33. Battles (http://www.last.fm/music/Battles) - Ipt2
34. Don Caballero (http://www.last.fm/music/Don+Caballero) - Fire Back About Your New Baby's Sex
35. Giraffes? Giraffes! (http://www.last.fm/music/Giraffes%3F+Giraffes%21) - It's easy-eeeee to be full of shit and look good in black
36. Marnie Stern (http://www.last.fm/music/Marnie+Stern) - Vibrational Match
37. North of America (http://www.last.fm/music/North+of+America) - Extent of The Apse Outstretched
39. Owls (http://www.last.fm/music/Owls) - Anyone Can Have a Good Time
40. Rumah Sakit (http://www.last.fm/music/Rumah+Sakit) - Wind & Wing
41. The Mercury Program (http://www.last.fm/music/The+Mercury+Program) - The Secret To Quiet
42. Pele (http://www.last.fm/music/Pele) - Nighttime Stomach

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OLSLLQM0

If you want to download it. A "mostly" math rock mix or whatever.

[chipdip18]

Alright so i watched The Darjeeling Limited today, and downloaded the soundtrack. I would suggest these two songs for listening and i'd like your feedback on both of them:

Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)
Joe Dassin - Les Champs-Elysees

[IWasaCamera]

Didn't care for the movie or soundtrack all that much, save for the Kinks tunes.

[chipdip18]

The Kinks song are great, do you like either of those tunes though? Those are my favorite on the soundtrack.

[IWasaCamera]

The Sarstedt one is decent if I remember correctly whereas the Dassin track was semi-pleasant at first then became increasingly irritating with each listen.

[chipdip18]

Fair enough assessments i suppose, i haven't listened to them enough to come up with the same conclusions.

[nlo13]

Sorry for the huge bump, but I recently stumbled upon this band and they are amazing. Anyone have any suggestions for bands similar to this one and/or Tera Melos?

[saturday_snow_squall]

will check out.