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NEED HELP: Musical inspiration

Posted by xKore - January 14th, 2011

So i need some inspiration.

Could you link me to some music that I probably haven't heard before that is inspiring, not in the emotional sense, but in the musical sense? Something that's different from the norm is ideal. I don't care about genres or if it's new or old. You can post stuff that isn't music, but it has to be a form of art.

thanks

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NEED HELP: Musical inspiration

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FatKidWitAJetPak 2011-01-14 17:21:24

Well, its a bit more emotional than you are wanting but hell its the best ambient music I have ever heard.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdz3yalNkPM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdz3ya lNkPM</a>

xKore 2011-01-14 17:21:24

emotional is fine.

thanks

DLBeezy 2011-01-14 17:34:32

Gorillaz - Dirty Harry. For some reason every time I hear this song I end up opening FL.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NOeDPrJPao">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NOeDP rJPao</a>

I think you'll like this remix.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdiQ61ZP6tc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdiQ61 ZP6tc</a>

xKore 2011-01-14 17:34:32

ah gorillaz, good choice. also, you've got me back into dada life now.

Atundra 2011-01-14 17:42:17

Most mind-easing peaceful song i know :)
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr1-WD-mUOI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr1-WD -mUOI</a>
Honestly,, Waterflame is the most inspiring person for music i have ever known, the only reason i got FL studio was because of this king.
<a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/291458">http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/liste n/291458</a>
and a song by me, who knows you might like it?
<a href="http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/390363">http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/liste n/390363</a>

I hope you like at least one of these songs :)

Buoy 2011-01-14 17:50:30

ok so here are some specific songs that have helped me in times of dire need of inspiration. in splendid 96kbps format from youtube videos for your convenience.

Not too much of a fan of the first one but I love the sounds in it, and the second one is cool too. feelgood music.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLOGsOvg8uo">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLOGsO vg8uo</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqkzR0sdtuU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqkzR0 sdtuU</a>

some awesome mix of house and big band jazz, which is worth watching just for the dance
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twqM56f_cVo">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twqM56 f_cVo</a>

a song with a nice fast triplet rhythm kind of rhythm, makes me want to trip around and make similar songs.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnzYsNymOJ4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnzYsN ymOJ4</a>

I personally rip this song off ALL the time:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFt4qLRawgg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFt4qL Rawgg</a>

All pat metheny songs except two have excellent melodies. It's fusion jazz.

and a straight out chillout song, just for good measure.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHLBE_2fEvo">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHLBE_
2fEvo</a>

xKore 2011-01-14 17:50:30

Thanks for introducing me to Lemaitre, i really dig their sound, them and royskopp are exactly what i need right now.

KroweMusic 2011-01-14 21:12:22

I tend to find Boards of Canada pretty inspiring. They've got a really unique and peaceful sound. Here's two of my favorites by them:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrBZeWjGjl8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrBZeW jGjl8</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIjy1G_JWXY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIjy1G _JWXY</a>

I can't think of any more at the moment but I'll post again if I do. Hope this helped.

KroweMusic 2011-01-14 21:27:25

Ahh....2 more artists come to mind.

Aphex Twin:

This guy makes some great stuff. I gotta say "Windowlicker" is my favorite by him. However, his less popular stuff his probably the most inspiring. Here's some links:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fmo1Sjn7dg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fmo1S jn7dg</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhHkUg-QCwk&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhHkUg -QCwk&feature=related</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-US91WU8zA&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-US91 WU8zA&feature=related</a>

World's End Girlfriend:

I've just recently discovered this guy and I've only listened to a few of his songs, but his work is so out there that you trip balls just listening to it. I've gotten some great ideas for my music just by listening to the song "Singing Under the Rainbow" by him. Here's a link to that:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtNntFUcar0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtNntF Ucar0</a>

Again, hope this helped.

dietsnapple135 2011-01-15 01:16:56

I really hope he's heard of Aphex Twin before. For something much less known, and a little more unique. Try some of this ;D

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAhsXze7lbE">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAhsXz e7lbE</a>

Decibel 2011-01-15 04:02:41

Rawrsor 2011-01-15 10:42:29

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUGzY-ihqWc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUGzY-
ihqWc</a>

Hmm, I've always liked dubstep. The beginning is kinda relaxing, allthough the voice gives me chills. Brrrr.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1RBMJCLuQ4&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1RBMJ CLuQ4&feature=related</a>

Plus I find liquid dnb relaxing, so maybe you should give it a shot. Hope I helped!

itzarego 2011-01-15 15:46:03

Hey xKore. I don't know if you know Broken Note. But they have a weird dubstep style that I'm sure you'll like.

Mandreke 2011-01-15 16:31:24

Grum <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mONxonKBW0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mONxo nKBW0</a>

Friendly Fires <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyA8zfouG4Y">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyA8zf ouG4Y</a>

Max Vangeli <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WttdXVNSJI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WttdX VNSJI</a>

Daft Punk <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93-7vRfxNs&ob=av2el">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93-7v RfxNs&ob=av2el</a>

WarlordAlpha 2011-01-15 23:43:20

Well, here is some dubstep you may or may not have heard before, but it certainly is unique:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b_soJtBCq8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b_soJ tBCq8</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZMBxsHfXQI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZMBxs HfXQI</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ7sA189W0Y">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ7sA1 89W0Y</a> (well, this one is drum and bass I guess, but close enough)

And then try some of this guy's stuff, I really like a lot of it. Just download his last 4 or so EPs/Albums
<a href="http://www.prettylightsmusic.com">http://www.prettylightsmusic.com</a>

And then listen to this
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puSkP3uym5k&feature=player_embedded">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puSkP3 uym5k&feature=player_embedded</a>

darthduba 2011-01-16 04:32:49

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9 WgXcQ</a>

I believe this will give you an idea

xKore 2011-01-16 04:32:49

blocked in my country lol

mr-jazzman 2011-01-16 13:29:30

I dunno if you dig metalcore or not, but some of this stuff is absolutely phenomenal! =D

Karnivool will change your life...btw they're NOT metalcore:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t59vYoP6LkY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t59vYo P6LkY</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbupWH5cqFY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbupWH 5cqFY</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFQ9OAOpicI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFQ9OA OpicI</a> (This one's live, I apologize for the lack of quality :( )

Periphery is phenomenal:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gy25McxkEI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gy25M cxkEI</a>

Abandon All Ships is the PERFECT mix between dance (including everything from Hardstyle to Dubstep, yeah! >:D) and post-hardcore:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDgbYF48UPw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDgbYF 48UPw</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZubj303pWA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZubj3 03pWA</a>

This guy Gemini makes some of the most phenomenal dubstep I've ever heard (you may have already heard it =P):
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLwRLC2AB3M">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLwRLC 2AB3M</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNpypFd4n-Q">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNpypF d4n-Q</a>

Also, check out: Sleigh Bells, Jamie Cullum, Closure in Moscow, and anything with Johnny Craig. These guys will definitely inspire you. ;)

mr-jazzman 2011-01-16 13:41:29

Oh shit! I almost forgot; check out STS9. They're like jam-band dubstep/electronica, crazy shit man! They're like Santana mixed with Daft Punk. This is really really good stuff here! =D
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VySpz8Tj18">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VySpz 8Tj18</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb4IwVvHLDo">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb4IwV vHLDo</a>

mr-jazzman 2011-01-16 13:51:49

One more:

I'm good friends with these guys =):
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DRJmecb_Zg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DRJme cb_Zg</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69S9fFpshs4&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69S9fF pshs4&feature=related</a>

*And I didn't mean Santana...I meant Yes...
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuiI0kV4joQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuiI0k V4joQ</a>

Alright, that's it for a while. Hope this helps bro! And I'll get you that .flp soon! ;)

Nechura 2011-01-16 13:51:59

Found this guy a while back when I was looking for some good ambient idm. Really deep and moody stuff. Don't think I ever showed you. Twenty Minutes is probably the better of the two tracks by the way.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRcH2thfLTQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRcH2t hfLTQ</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGT8VnHy34g">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGT8Vn Hy34g</a>

Not sure if you'll feel this but check it out. Some of my native hip-hop.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtpZC8zbvd8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtpZC8 zbvd8</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB8eK2dCwK8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB8eK2 dCwK8</a>

Ye old Amon Tobin. Not sure if you ever heard this one. Probably did but I'll link it anyway.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jaRA6nGyUg&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jaRA6 nGyUg&feature=related</a>

Found this guy a year ago or so. Freaking awesome guitarist. His harmonies and melodies are beautiful.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbndgwfG22k">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abndgw fG22k</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38HLaFnhEmg&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38HLaF nhEmg&feature=related</a>

Some of those would have to be new to ya'.

Buoy 2011-01-16 15:06:27

so much youtube

Numi 2011-01-16 16:38:26

As for inspiration, try out breakcore. It's gotta be the most obscure, ground-breaking stuff I've ever heard. Fuse literally whatever the fuck you want with extreme DnB and you have breakcore.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBjq7UfSeiU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBjq7U fSeiU</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ioo3qf-LLY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ioo3q f-LLY</a>

iwrestledabearonce is a pretty experimental band. Take deathcore, and add influences of country, jazz, techno, you name it, it's been integrated into their songs. Aside from the jazzy/country-esque parts, the structure used in the flat deathcore parts is pretty obscure.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OsOzrApkvA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OsOzr ApkvA</a>

Nechura 2011-01-17 03:26:49

I forgot about this one too. Not only does this guy have insane skills but the stuff he plays.. It's too beautiful.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEtqWhyR2Ic">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEtqWh yR2Ic</a>

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