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Not generally a McCartney fan, but the Beatles: Blackbird.
Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac: Man of the World.
John Martin: Solid Air
I usually listen to rock/metal music but it's nice to listen to something totally different and a bit more chilled out now and again, I couldn't chose just one though!
Kiri Te Kanawa and "Blue Skies"
Cinematic Orchestra. As heard in about 2000 TV programmes. Seriously, search it on Wiki
This is is 3 min 51s of sonic, harmonic beauty.
Bluebeard by Cocteau Twins.
Cocteau Twins are fantastic for late night ambience, won't post links but Lorelei and Pearly Dewdrops Drops are favourites as well. But in the spirit of bands that you wouldn't really associate with this genre
(and I'm seeing them in 2 weeks time)
Hoppipola (sp?) has a great video and a wonderful track
Yes , a fabulous film.
I would enter a lot of Sigur Ros' stuff here.
Some absolute belters on here folks. Good work!
i love a bit of Thea Gilmore. Off to see her again next month. Her voice is amazing. This is about as good as cover versions get. Just beautiful...
this takes something horrific - the holicaust - and creates one of the most achingly beautiful things I have ever heard
Nice to see the Cowboy Junkies mentioned up there - Margo has a great voice.
For me though, I have to go classical - Anne Truelove's Aria (No Word from Tom) from Stravinsky's "Rake's Progress". Ideally the recording by Dawn Upshaw (who incidentally rose to fame through the Gorecki piece above).
A quick Google and here it is.
Ah, yes, Thea Gilmore! A lovely person and a superb singer and songwriter. Also a superb interpreter of other writers works, like those of Sandy Denny. Thea’s cover of Sandy’s ‘Glistening Bay’ is just breathtaking.
You all have quite good taste in music really. Some great selections.
This one always gives me goosebumps...
And have we not had any Aphex?
Couldn’t agree more Countzero. Here’s the cover of Sandy Denny’s ‘Georgia’. She wrote it about her daughter but died before she recorded it. Beautiful...
+1 Song To The Siren, This Mortal Coil
Yep, and what's more there are 3 good versions of this + Bryan Ferry, Sinead O'Connor.
Sweet Child O' Mine - Taken by Trees
Avalon - Bryan Ferry
A couple of great tracks by Ride Howard Hughes, OX4
This song can really break my heart, if I’m in the right frame of mind.
I am loving this, so thanks all for contributing.
This lot is going to make the most chilled out perfect playlist ever.
Being the OP can I add another to the list?
IAMX 'This Will Make You Love Again'
A couple more, gotta have some Global Communications...
All the feels, as the kids say...
Erm..,
Glen Campbell Whitcha Linesman
Pulp Babies
Lana Del Rey : Born to Die
All spring to mind.
CountZero - we saw Fran Smith support Thea a few years ago. More utter vocal gorgeousness...
I know I said just one more but I couldn't leave Fink 'This Is The Thing' off the list.
Sorry that really is it for me now.
Can’t believe no-one has suggested this yet. Seemed popular on STW a while back.
Mrs Binners walked down the aisle to become Mrs Binners to that one niksnr. Good call!
I’m about to disappear into the kitchen to cook tea for the good lady. These are all going on a playlist while I potter about. You lot have exquisite taste. Best thread in ages!
Cant beat some Neil Young although Heart of Gold for me, what about some Bowie the fag draw creaky chair Bewlay Brothers or even some Cat Stevens Father and Son
Obviously failed the video posting test. It's supposed to be "Almost Lover" by A Fine Frenzy
And I don't believe we've had any Penguin Cafe Orchestra?
An unforgivable oversight if so...
And seeing as this is a mountain biking forum, apparently, something appropriate. A fantastic tune to soundtrack a fabulous film sequence that sums up riding bikes, dossing around with your mates on a sunny afternoon 😀
Binners, Congratulations! You’ve got an amazing musical ear (I obviously haven’t met the wife!). 😂
Something lovely and wistful.
A Few b<span style="font-size: 0.8rem;">y Tom Baxter esp Day in Verona</span>
Marissa Nadler - Dead city Emily
69 - Desire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgfCBo8mVTk
Nadine Shah - Winter Reigns
Way out weather - steve gunn. done
Paper tiger by Beck, to he fair most of the tracks from that album would fit the bill.
Or a listen to V by Wooden Shjips, pick your favourite.
Lots of stuff I’d never heard before. Thanks for all the posts, I’ve learnt a lot.
Where's DezB?! Must be uncomfortable with beautiful 🙂
My contribution is Zero 7 - before Sia was famous.
Couldn't find the one I wanted on yt, but this'll do:
Aaaand a crowd pleaser