Farin Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) I found this list here and found it quite interesting, and a possibly very good way to get a quick overview of a genre Top 15 Chillout Tracks “Chillout†music encompasses several different musical genres (downtempo, acid jazz, trip hop, house, lounge and electronica). The movement started as an alternative to the ecstasy filled clubs of London where revelers needed a place to cool off after heavy dancing. Clubs often allocated a “chillout room†for those who needed a break but still wanted to listen to music. It eventually became popular at parties and houses after returning from clubs when the party was continuing, but the energy level was coming down. 15. Massive Attack ~ Teardrop Most people will recognize this track as the theme song from the hit show “Houseâ€. It is essential due to its heavy bass lines and enchanting vocals. 14. Kings Of Convenience ~ I Don’t Know What I Can Save You From This is an example of a trend in chillout music where acoustic music is given a background beat and transformed into a new song altogether. 13. The Orb ~ Little Fluffy Clouds Another song from a commercial (which has helped chillout reach the masses). This time from the original VW Bug ad. This song features an interview about the Arizona sky. 12. 4hero ~ Les Fleur This is a cover of Minnie Ripperton’s classic 1970s song Les Fleur with Carina Andersson as the lead vocalist. 11. Sasha & Emerson ~ Scorchio Some would argue that this song is too up-tempo to qualify as chillout. It has been remixed for both in the club and after the club. Cool song nevertheless. Like the video says, cool but hot. 10. Jakatta ~ American Dream Most recognizable as the tune in the great sequence in “American Beautyâ€. “You give new meaning to the word ‘delicious’.†Corny but cool. 9. Enigma ~ Sadness Based on Gregorian Chants, this track is very peaceful. 8. I Monster ~ Daydream in Blue Basically a remix of a 1968 Belgian psychedelic tune. Keeps you bobbing your head. Sampled by other artists as well. 7. Nightmares on Wax ~ Les Nuits This track sounds like a dance tune, slowed down just enough to where it could almost put you to sleep. Great dinner background music. 6. Zero 7 ~ Destiny Anything by this group could qualify as chillout, but this is a great example of the strong female vocals on their album. 5. Lemonjelly ~ Spacewalk One of the most innovative artists in the use of obscure samples. Do yourself a favor and check out their other videos. One of the few bands with a “brand†if you will. 4. Groove Armada ~ At the River “At The Riverâ€, was the song that shot Groove Armada to fame. It samples “Old Cape Cod†by Patti Page. The song has gone on to be one of Groove Armada’s most well-known tracks and has since been found on numerous chill out compilations. 3. St. Germain ~ Sure Thing Great example of a jazz influenced chillout track. 2. Air ~ La Femme D’Argent From the incredible “Moon Safari†album. Funky Moog keyboards. Play this song when watching the sunrise after an all-nighter. 1. Moby Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? No chillout list is complete without Moby. Bonus: Music for a Found Harmonium Great piece of music that is borderline chillout, but great to listen to regardless. Contributor: teacherman I'd greatly appreciate it if you (yes, YOU) would take a listen to a couple of these songs PS and you can post more examples of course Edited November 22, 2007 by Guest I don't give a reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 If I really want to "chill out", I'll just listen to the Grateful Dead. That stuff just doesn't do much for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) 3. St. Germain ~ Sure Thing Seriously floks, Farin has already told me about St. Germain and at first I didn't think I'd like it because it's instrumental, but it is incredible. Go and check it out. And make sure you check out 'Deep In It' (my personal favourite) Edited November 22, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Ry 71 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 You want real chillin'? Buy yourself some ambient albums & Enos' Thursday Afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 thanks Johnny! and I didn't even know that song, it's pretty cool St. Germain - Deep In It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Martin, I'm kind of in the same boat with Tim... but I do like the one by Moby. Not a great response from me, but if I can like one of the bunch, that is something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 imho, any response is a good response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I like to chill out listening to James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel, Mr. Neil Young, The Grateful Dead....just to name a few... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 15. Massive Attack ~ Teardrop Most people will recognize this track as the theme song from the hit show “Houseâ€. It is essential due to its heavy bass lines and enchanting vocals. This doesn't make me want to chill out. It makes me want to pop Vicodin out of a Pez dispenser and hit people with my flame painted cane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 ^ but the video is pretty cool, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I don't know if cool is the word. The video freaks me out a bit. Being a mother, I can tell you that having a child growing inside me and subsequently birthing one of the kicking, screaming little &^%$ers was anything but "chill out" worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I can totally dig Enigma and Air, but everything else gets on my nerves, esp. Moby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 This doesn't make me want to chill out. It makes me want to pop Vicodin out of a Pez dispenser and hit people with my flame painted cane. Peachy I DIDN"T say that rather than chill out, most of those songs made me nervous. I'ts all good though, Martin, you got us to listen and respond, and I think that was the main thing, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Lemonjelly is sweet, check out "Nice Weather for Ducks." Here are some more chillout tracks: Bill Evans - Autumn Leaves Panda Bear - Bros Sigur Ros - Sven-f-englar (spelling?) Animal Collective - Fireworks Boards of Canada - Sunshine Recorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 oh, i just realized this thread was about downtempo electronic sweet stuff, in my opinion. check out "inhaler" by hooverphonic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 oh, i just realized this thread was about downtempo electronic mainly, but not exclusively I like Sigor Ros, not so much Animal Collective , and I never heard of the other three, need to check them out right at the beginning "Trip Hop" was mentioned (don't worry, it's not like Hip Hop ), so here goes: Mysterons ~ Portishead and also: Rabbit in your Headlights ~ UNKLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Are you sure you've never heard any Bill Evans? He's probably the most famous jazz pianist of all time, or at least top 5. You may have heard some of him and just not know it. http://youtube.com/watch?v=dmemgZn5gGw Even if you don't like Animal Collective, you might like this song, it's way different than all their other stuff. Not nearly as wild and weird as their other stuff. It's called "Fireworks." http://youtube.com/watch?v=W6KPDWNAPBU And Panda Bear is actually a member of Animal Collective, so if you don't like Animal Collective maybe you won't like Panda Bear...although I think his solo stuff sounds less like AC and more like a mix between "Pet Sounds" and "Ummagumma." Definitely worth checking out. Boards of Canada I bet you'd like a lot. Very cool stuff that I'd call trip-hop but doesn't really sound like the stuff coming out of Britain in the early 90's...it's more recent and it's from Scotland, and it's very influenced by the damp and foggy climate of Scotland, I think. Check it, yo! http://youtube.com/watch?v=wx1c7bbuQu0&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musiclvr Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 If I need to "chill", Clapton's From The Cradle album is great, Boz Skaggs Silk Degrees, Earth Wind & Fire's Gratitude...and others. No matter how PO'd I might be, these "chill" me and I forget why I was PO'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 On the subject of Pez dispensers . . . I've always been fond of Elvis Pezley . . . The King, Elvis Pezley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I love chillout Nice list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Baloni Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Duuuude! Air!! I used to listen to that song everyday after work!! Seriously, the most soothing song I've ever heard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 ^ I agree (well, I dunno about the "Dude" ) the whole album "Moon Safari" is awsome in that regard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I liked their concert. I think they took a misstep when tried to do more upbeat music and rile up the crowd 'cause their version of "upbeat" paled in comparison to Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers, and even Kraftwerk "Kelly Watch The Stars" is awersome, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Slip into something more comfortable ~ Kinobe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 If somebody could tell me if I can copy/paste my winamp playlists I can share my 'Chillout' playlist with you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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