Favorite Songs of All-Time

Tekmosis · Post by **Tekmosis** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:09 pm

Title is self explanitory...

Explain Why

Numerator · Post by **Numerator** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:12 pm

On The Run by Pink Floyd
why?

because it led to this conversation at the tender age of six

me:how DO they get that wibbly noise daddy?
dad: *puffs on pipe* now son, that's a called a synthesizer, it's a sort of machine that makes weird noises
me:I want a synthesizer!

and so it began

Tekmosis · Post by **Tekmosis** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:25 pm

Numerator wrote:On The Run by Pink Floyd
why?

because it led to this conversation at the tender age of six

me:how DO they get that wibbly noise daddy?
dad: *puffs on pipe* now son, that's a called a synthesizer, it's a sort of machine that makes weird noises
me:I want a synthesizer!

and so it began

One of my favorite all-time is An Ending by Brian Eno. Also Peacock Tail by BoC...

Pantheon · Post by **Pantheon** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:37 pm

At a push I would have to say Left Side Drive.

Its because of the low/deep/thick tape drive sound underlying the whole track. I dont know how they made it but I will not give up trying to find out.

Synthestesia · Post by **Synthestesia** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:11 am

Fenix Funk 5. It's such a cool combination!!! Here's a list of things I like about it.
Obnoxious voice samples
Glitchy, Sporatic Drum sample(I llloooovvveee the hi-hat sound)
Tons of obscure layers
An awsome ambient synth that rattles my synestesia
It's just sublime! Addicting! I just can't get enough of it!

747Music · Post by **747Music** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:47 am

Biosphere - Poa Alpina

This song has gotten me through some tough times. And has been with me in good times as well. I fall asleep to it almost every night.

Pondmuk · Post by **Pondmuk** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:56 am

Dabrye-With a Professional. The way the pad, kick, and bass interact is awesome. So warm.

Noumenon · Post by **Noumenon** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:42 am

Gorillaz - Dracula
Boards of Canada - Satellite Anthem Icarus
Magic City from the Sim City 3000 soundtrack

Each of these take me to a beautiful place on a regular basis.

Pondmuk · Post by **Pondmuk** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:06 am

Noumenon wrote:Gorillaz - Dracula.

Ziss is good for za bluud!

many colored grass · Post by **many colored grass** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:00 am

Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata

Because it introduced me to the endless deepness that music can be... when I was in 7th grade (12-13 years old). The song/piece is still complete magic to me. Masterpiece!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQVeaIHWWck

jakestott · Post by **jakestott** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:50 am

Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me) - It's the soundtrack to one of my favourite films of all time, The Breakfast Club.

Boards of Canada - Rue The Whirl - The last 2 minutes 30 seconds are just unbelieveable, so nostalgic, gets me teary.

dp · Post by dp » Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:52 am

"A Warm Place" by Nine Inch Nails.

probably the first "ambient" song i ever heard. it's still haunting and beautiful some 15 years later. there will always be a special place in my heart for this song.

kyriakos · Post by **kyriakos** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 4:56 am

sigur ros - svefn-g-englar

because its so amazingly other worldly and beautiful that makes your heart skip a beat every you listen

aphex twin - rhubarb

makes dying a little bit easy

stars of the lid - even if you're never awake

saddest song i have ever listened to. the part when the keys come in stops me every time.

this mortal coil - song to the siren

elizabeth frasier's best vocal performance. strong, earnest, heart felt, magical, amazing, even her breath takes make for so much effect. brilliant.

portiss · Post by **portiss** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:53 am

Boards of canada - Dayvan cowboy
Air - All I need
Zero 7 - In the waiting line
Air - La femme d'argent
The Cinematic Orchestra - To build a home

And alot more, but I cant think of them at the moment.

The Telepathic Kid · Post by **The Telepathic Kid** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:31 am

I'll give my top 10 list of favourite tracks, I couldn't split them

In no particular order:
Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas
Boards of Canada - Kid For Today/Everything You Do Is a Balloon (Couldn't decide)
Stereolab - Prisoner of Mars
Squarepusher - Kodack
The Beatles - Here Comes the Sun (Speaks for itself really)
Radiohead - Reckoner
Tortoise - TNT
Gorillaz - New Genious (Brother)
They Might Be Giants - Ana Ng
Beastie Boys - Professor Booty/Wu-Tang Clan - Triumph (Two of raps most important hip hop groups' best tracks)

Magic Brenda · Post by **Magic Brenda** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:49 pm

Carly Simon - Why. The whole track is so perfectly put together; boss reggae chops, sweet bassline, tasty pads, awesome hook, sick groove. There's never a time I couldn't listen to it.

Magic Brenda · Post by **Magic Brenda** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:56 pm

Oh and Army Dreamers by Kate Bush. the waltz timing is fucking inspired and the way it's such a childish, almost nursery rhyme like melody with a strong message behind it.

Paneye · Post by **Paneye** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:41 pm

hmmmmm tough choice. I'd have to say: 'With Arms Wide Open'- by Creed....but all their albums are good. Insane Clown Posse's 'Homies' is a very close second.

turquoise70 · Post by **turquoise70** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:46 pm

here's one of my faves:

MORT motherfuckin GARSON - IT'S EASY TO BE HARD
(humans take notice: this is possibly the ANTHEM of modern life)

it's up there in my top 20, no question, and i haven't even heard the full track ever!

...in fact, i don't even think that's its real name. STILL.

dp wrote:"A Warm Place" by Nine Inch Nails.

probably the first "ambient" song i ever heard. it's still haunting and beautiful some 15 years later. there will always be a special place in my heart for this song.

hell yeah! that and "adrift and at peace" used to be two of my favorite ambient tunes.

Paneye wrote:hmmmmm tough choice. I'd have to say: 'With Arms Wide Open'- by Creed....but all their albums are good. Insane Clown Posse's 'Homies' is a very close second.

oh, you!!

(really, much respect if you're being serious, but prepare for some disagreement on this board

)

Paneye · Post by **Paneye** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:16 pm

Paneye wrote:hmmmmm tough choice. I'd have to say: 'With Arms Wide Open'- by Creed....but all their albums are good. Insane Clown Posse's 'Homies' is a very close second.

turqoise wrote:oh, you!!

(really, much respect if you're being serious, but prepare for some disagreement on this board )

Have you ever tried playing Creed's 'Human Clay' and 'Music Has The Right To Children' on separate stereos at exactly the same time?? Wow, it's like a Wizard of Oz/Darkside of the Moon experience.
It must have been planned....these two albums were released at roughly the same time so it all makes sense.