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Help pls: Looking for a particular type of music - bar music without voices singing


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Initial post: 9 Sep 2012 18:56:32 BDT
Starapple says:
I need some music for my studies to help me concentrate, but it has to meet certain criteria or its a no go:

1. Prefer Jazz/Blues/Reggae/Rock anything really (world music perhaps?), but mellow, no crazy stuff (Jazz).
2. No singing, I find that I get pulled out of my concentration/thinking if I hear words.
3. Prefer real instruments (not so much electronic stuff).
4. Would be nice if it had some classical music infusion.

I have a couple of bar music CD's but its getting boring listening to the same stuff all the time.

This is a difficult one and I cannot find anything suitable. Would be grateful if someone could help this girl out for any tips or pointers in some musical direction.

Thank you!

Starapple
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In reply to an earlier post on 9 Sep 2012 19:03:59 BDT
bill g. says:
Try Liona Boyd. Classical guitarist but the PERSONA album has Clapton & Gilmour helping out. All instrumental with great tunes.
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Posted on 9 Sep 2012 19:13:25 BDT
TheFoe says:
Taking electronica out of the equation is denying yourself some albums that would be just the ticket. Having a quick look at my collection, absolutely nothing meets your criteria, sorry.
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Posted on 9 Sep 2012 19:20:02 BDT
Lez Lee says:
You need the wonderful Keith Jarrett. Try The Köln Concert and RIO. Beautiful classical/jazz piano. Though you might get caught up in it and forget to work!
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Posted on 9 Sep 2012 19:29:38 BDT
RedAlFire says:
Acoustic Alchemy may do the trick!
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Posted on 9 Sep 2012 19:52:39 BDT
Starapple says:
Liona is not available as an MP3 download. But thanks anyway!
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In reply to an earlier post on 9 Sep 2012 19:54:41 BDT
Starapple says:
@ The Foe: What do you have which is electronic? When I said electronic I meant the awful repeat boom, boom, boom... stuff... LOL
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Posted on 9 Sep 2012 19:55:41 BDT
Lez Lee says:
Tangerine Dream?
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Posted on 9 Sep 2012 20:20:54 BDT
Last edited by the author on 9 Sep 2012 20:44:21 BDT
Starapple says:
Keith Jarrett is good but a little bit too intensive.

Acoustic Alchemy is very good, from there I found a few albums that will do the job for the next couple of weeks:
The Very Best Of Smooth Jazz Guitar: which has Acoustic Alchemy in it as well.
Sensuous Smooth Jazz Guitar
Jazz On A Summers Day - HD Remastered 2010 (It has a few singers on it, but they are not overpowering).

But would be nice to have some with a Reggae feel to it too.

May even get: The Very Best Of Acoustic Alchemy
Edit: I got this one too....... So £50 later I am well stocked for the next 3 or 4 months, till Christmas really.

Also got: Reggae Soul Jazz - Nigel Williams and
Reggae Gold Reggae Jazz - Various Artists

Thanks all for your help...... ;-)

Star
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In reply to an earlier post on 9 Sep 2012 20:28:14 BDT
TheFoe says:
Hi Starapple, I have quite a lot of downtempo electronic music unfortunately most have vocals. There was a band called Blue (not the boy band) who have an album called 'Resistance', you can buy it from Amazon for just under £2. Here's a taster http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc1FRtaJcNM

I know you don't like the idea of vocals, but Chilled Jazz is a brilliant double cd, featuring acts like Groove Armada, Randy Crawford, Courtney Pine, Nelly Furtado, Sigur Ros. It's mellow enough to have as background but not so mellow that it makes you fall asleep.
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In reply to an earlier post on 9 Sep 2012 20:42:03 BDT
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Johnny Bee says:
Starapple - you want something with a reggae feel? Try this - East of the River Nile - Augustus Pablo
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Posted on 9 Sep 2012 20:50:29 BDT
knocked out 73 just woke up says:
anything on the ECM label - chamber jazz beautiful stuff - can be loved in the background, but bears close aural scrutiny also - treat yourself to a bit of class...The Koln Concert
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In reply to an earlier post on 9 Sep 2012 21:46:38 BDT
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Notre_Shuggie says:
The LA 4 - Just Friends

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFrx3DyVmds&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUlc84Gi2CE&feature=related

Great Guitars at the Winery

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtHRziYQvow
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Posted on 9 Sep 2012 22:21:18 BDT
Lez Lee says:
She's turned down the Köln Concert, KO.
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Posted on 9 Sep 2012 22:31:09 BDT
Starapple says:
I have Chilled Jazz. Bought it some time ago, but its very good.

I will keep the pan flute reggae in my basket for a future purchase also.

Thanks again.
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In reply to an earlier post on 9 Sep 2012 23:39:07 BDT
RedAlFire says:
Hi Star

Glad you got the Acoustic Alchemy, I find it helps me when I need to be nicely zoned and it is important to be doing things correctly. Checkout http://www.acoustic-alchemy.net/ for their discography and links to similar.

Glad to have helped and good luck in all you do.

Al
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In reply to an earlier post on 10 Sep 2012 00:01:26 BDT
Johnny Bee says:
It's actually a melodica ;-)
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Posted on 10 Sep 2012 00:06:03 BDT
JJMMWGDuPree says:
The Sound Gallery Vol. 1
Moondog 1 (Moondog 2 is all vocal...)
First Course - Lee Ritenour
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Posted on 10 Sep 2012 08:12:15 BDT
Post Soviet says:
Ambient 1: Music for Airports (2009) by Brian Eno. Haven't met anything more ambient yet.
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Posted on 10 Sep 2012 11:31:54 BDT
RedAlFire says:
With some further thought you could try (for something a little more upbeat)

The Rippingtons
Spyro Gyra
Mezzoforte

or a little more chilled...

Chill Out Music (Instrumental) by Craig Austin
Cafe Del Mar series - delightful relaxing chill out instrumental music

and for some royalty free background stuff go to http://backgroundmusics.com

Enjoy!
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Posted on 10 Sep 2012 14:14:05 BDT
JJMMWGDuPree says:
Red Al, you would appear to have an excellent taste in music. :D
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Posted on 10 Sep 2012 17:03:09 BDT
RedAlFire says:
Thanks JJ. An observation not universally agreed by those on these forum pages...! ;-)
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Posted on 10 Sep 2012 20:37:29 BDT
Starapple says:
Thanks again. I also already have the Cafe del mar series.

The backgroundmusics website seems to be down.

Craig Austin is not for me nor is the airport music.

Thanks

Star
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Posted on 10 Sep 2012 21:05:03 BDT
Sparky says:
Why not try studying in the lift at your local Holiday Inn ;-)
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Posted on 11 Sep 2012 19:06:42 BDT
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