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Posted by meneedit on Apr-10-2006 03:29:

Pure downtempo....... ...NO IDM!

I hate it how so many "Downtempo" artists also go for IDM in their sound.

What are some good albums to pick up (other than schnauss) for beatiful melodic compositions mixed with simplistic beats?

I checked out some "Deaf Center" samples and really liked what I heard. Unfortunately not what i am looking for at the moment.

The melodies were really lush but I just need beats to go with it if ya know what I mean

Posted by meneedit on Apr-10-2006 03:55:

well then I guess it doesnt exist.

Posted by Spacey Orange on Apr-10-2006 04:17:

something like:

twelvetrees - the chillin' fields

the sample on amazon only has the intro, but then again the cd is only one penny plus S&H.

or perhaps

cabaret voltair - low cool

it's on "plug in and turn on" (instinct) again the sample is only the intro.

post a sample or link to where i can listen to the one you listed.

Posted by skip on Apr-10-2006 04:25:

quote:
Originally posted by meneedit
well then I guess it doesnt exist.

fuck off! bumping your own thread after 26 minutes! what's the point in that?

Posted by meneedit on Apr-10-2006 04:32:

quote:
Originally posted by Spacey Orange
post a sample or link to where i can listen to the one you listed.

http://www.juno.co.uk/products/1411...t=deaf%20center

tracks like "Limn" (except with a beat) would sound soooooo nice.

Posted by A.J. on Apr-10-2006 06:05:

I think you might enjoy:

Afterlife - Simplicity Two Thousand

Afterlife has featured on numerous Caf� Del Mar compilations. This is perfect music for relaxing in the sun on a beach somewhere. The music could be described as having a "cruisy, mediterranean vibe". Nothing too pretentious, nothing too trippy or bleepy, just beautiful, relaxing music.

*EDIT*

Check out the Cafe Del Mar series of compilations, and also the Budda Bar series. You should be able to listen to samples on Juno etc. If you find some tracks that you like, look for albums by those artists or other artists on the same record label, and then go from there

Posted by Quinders on Apr-10-2006 09:03:

Khonnor - "Handwriting"
Xela - "Tangled Wool" + "For Frosty Mornings And Summer Nights"
Telefon Tel Aviv - "Map Of What Is Effortless"
Boards Of Canada

Posted by nils on Apr-10-2006 09:19:

alva noto + ryuichi sakamoto - insen (samples)
now that outta rock your boat sakamoto is a personal hero of mine, a great musician

Posted by BLuEOcEaN420 on Apr-10-2006 10:41:

*Global Communication - 76:14
*Global Communication - Pentamerous Metamorphosis

Posted by hooknife on Apr-10-2006 18:00:

quote:
Originally posted by skip
fuck off! bumping your own thread after 26 minutes! what's the point in that?

I 2nd that.

Posted by coby on Apr-10-2006 18:47:

William Orbits new album - Hello Waveforms

Exept for track 5 which really SUX.

Posted by Spirit5 on Apr-10-2006 19:54:

Check out Ulrich Schnauss, his music is AMAZING. He's getting to be quite popular among electronic music enthousiasts, and his stuff always has a good beat and gorgeous melody. You can't go wrong with him.

Posted by MarathonMan on Apr-10-2006 20:21:

Try Nor Elle's - Slapstick album. The title track was on Danny Howell's 24/7 comp. I highly recommend it!

Posted by Floorfiller on Apr-10-2006 20:38:

quote:
Originally posted by MarathonMan
Try Nor Elle's - Slapstick album. The title track was on Danny Howell's 24/7 comp. I highly recommend it!

that's a fantastic comp hehe

Posted by Danny Ocean on Apr-10-2006 22:27:

Danny Howells Global Underground 24:7 Disc 1
Danny Howells Live @ Sunset Club, Charlotte, North Carolina (14.04.05) (first 2 hours are pure downtempo then it builds up)
Danny Howells - Essential Mix 2002-07-28 (pure bliss, best EM out of all in my opinion)
Digital Witchcraft - Joon

Posted by meneedit on Apr-10-2006 22:46:

quote:
Originally posted by Spirit5
Check out Ulrich Schnauss, his music is AMAZING. He's getting to be quite popular among electronic music enthousiasts, and his stuff always has a good beat and gorgeous melody. You can't go wrong with him.

already got both his albums, dude

Posted by Spirit5 on Apr-10-2006 23:24:

quote:
Originally posted by meneedit
already got both his albums, dude

Oh cool, me too, looking forward to his third one!

Posted by s3nate on Apr-10-2006 23:39:

Posted by meneedit on Apr-11-2006 02:24:

quote:
Originally posted by Spirit5
Oh cool, me too, looking forward to his third one!

He's got a 3rd coming out!!!???

Nice.

The only thing is, should we wait to see if he re-releases it?

I was so lucky I waited to buy "Far Away Trains Passing By". I didnt know it was going to get re-released but I absolutely love it!!! I love "Nothing Happens In June" and "Suddenly The Trees Are giving Way".

ULRICH OWNZ!!!

So anyway, now that we are on the right track... I'm looking for stuff similar to Ulrich except instead of short synths i'm after smooth elongated chords with slow beats. (slightly hip-hoppy beats)

Posted by Spirit5 on Apr-11-2006 02:32:

quote:
Originally posted by meneedit
He's got a 3rd coming out!!!???

Nice.

The only thing is, should we wait to see if he re-releases it?

I was so lucky I waited to buy "Far Away Trains Passing By". I didnt know it was going to get re-released but I absolutely love it!!! I love "Nothing Happens In June" and "Suddenly The Trees Are giving Way".

ULRICH OWNZ!!!

So anyway, now that we are on the right track... I'm looking for stuff similar to Ulrich except instead of short synths i'm after smooth elongated chords with slow beats. (slightly hip-hoppy beats)

Yeah he is releasing a new album, it should be out sometime this summer. And yeah I love those tracks and many more, you forgot "Nobody's Home" that is an unbelievable track. And I really like "As If You've Never Been Away", nice uplifting tune. You might check out DJ Shadow, Massive Attack/Tricky or Thievery Corporation, I dunno if thats what your looking for but you might like them...

Posted by A.J. on Apr-11-2006 02:45:

quote:
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So anyway, now that we are on the right track... I'm looking for stuff similar to Ulrich except instead of short synths i'm after smooth elongated chords with slow beats. (slightly hip-hoppy beats)

You mean trip hop?

Check out stuff from Thievery Corporation and Massive Attack.

The DJ Kicks series of compilations might be what you are looking for.

Posted by meneedit on Apr-11-2006 03:01:

oh my freakin' shit!!!

"Illumination" by "Thievery Corporation" was one of those tracks that made me stop what I was doing and just stand there with my jaw dropped. That effect has worn off. I havent listened to that tune for a while though. Might have to do that soon

DJ Shadow, now theres an interesting character.

Years ago everybody was like "Oh, ya gotta get 'Endtroducing' by DJ Shadow". Soooo many people were saying that, so I thought "what have I got to lose?". hmmmm.

I'm still not quite sure where to stand with DJ Shadow. "Endtroducing" has so many of those 1:00 tracks that dont actually contain any music.

Then on the other hand there's "The Private Press" which I happen to think kicks ass. The first track I ever heard from DJ shadow was "You Can't Go Home Again". I love it to death.

Then recently, upon buying "The Essential Simon & Garfunkel" (don't laugh ) I realised that 'Shadow' had sampled (I prefer stolen) the melody from "El Pasa Condor". I was a little upset after that. I realise that he pretty much samples all of his drums and all that but I was under the impression that "You Can't Go Home Again" was all of HIS talent.

Posted by meneedit on Apr-11-2006 03:07:

quote:
Originally posted by A.J.
You mean trip hop?

Check out stuff from Thievery Corporation and Massive Attack.

The DJ Kicks series of compilations might be what you are looking for.

no, not trip hop

and yeah, I'm familiar with those two artists. They don't make the stuff im after.

Picture a track like "Limn" from "Deaf Center" with a slow hip-hop beat... That is what i'm after.

I wouldn't be surprised if I don't get any help here though because i'm basically going back to asking about "non-vocal hiphop" (something which apparantely doesnt exist)

Posted by Spirit5 on Apr-11-2006 03:15:

quote:
Originally posted by meneedit
no, not trip hop

and yeah, I'm familiar with those two artists. They don't make the stuff im after.

Picture a track like "Limn" from "Deaf Center" with a slow hip-hop beat... That is what i'm after.

I wouldn't be surprised if I don't get any help here though because i'm basically going back to asking about "non-vocal hiphop" (something which apparantely doesnt exist)

Check out Coldcut, DJ Food and DJ Cam, i'm not too familiar with them but I heard they do instrumental hip hop...

Posted by meneedit on Apr-11-2006 03:22:

quote:
Originally posted by Spirit5
Check out Coldcut, DJ Food and DJ Cam, i'm not too familiar with them but I heard they do instrumental hip hop...

Is that what it is called? so it does exist!? By the way, I've heard "Turtle Soup" from "DJ Food". Its coooooool

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