BEAR on 14/11/2008 at 04:17
Funny, trying to think of something universally happy but I can't. Not that all my stuff is down, but none of it is fully qualified for a happy moment like having a child. Also my music hard drive died and I can't for the life of me remember what I used to have on it for a large part.
Of the thousands of things I could say, I think I'll recommend Euphoria Morning, Chris Cornell's solo album (one of them). Its very distinct, which if I understand you correctly is kind of what you are looking for. It has some very catchy songs (pillow of your bones is one of the catchier songs I've ever heard, don't let the name fool you though its not death metal or anything).
Its distinct sound would probably help you to recall the moment and how you feel right now since its unlikely you'll hear too much else that will really remind you of it, so give it a try. Its a little meloncholy at times, so it might not be appropriate.
Here are a few youtube links to songs to try it out:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqu8UqAFItc&feature=related) (flutter girl - demo because there aren't any good versions on youtube. Real version sounds much better)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBS47UVLGH0&feature=related) (first song on the album - again recording sucks terribly and I'm really surprised there aren't more versions out there.
Turtle on 14/11/2008 at 04:34
When my wife was pregnant the first time, I sang songs from The Beatles White Album to her belly.
To this day Blackbird and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da are two of my daughter's favorite songs.
Stitch on 14/11/2008 at 04:57
Christ, you people are terrible at this. We're talking fatherhood, here, not dealing with heroin withdrawal. Thank god I arrived before irreparable damage was done to this guy's poor kid.
io organic industrialism, I have carefully considered your situation and the perfect soundtrack for the next few weeks is Consolers of the Lonely by the Raconteurs. It has frantic rock, it has summery pop, it has stadium stomp, it has a noticeable lack of swear words. You can even dance around to some of it once your kid gets old old enough to drop it like it's hot.
Congrats!
Edit: Turtz has a point, most Beatles would work quite well, too.
Tonamel on 14/11/2008 at 05:10
Wait, are we recommending stuff for the baby to listen to, or the father?
If it's the kid, then keep the Saint-Saens, and replace most of the rest with the They Might Be Giants catalog.
BloodCat on 14/11/2008 at 08:20
The Strokes - First impressions of Earth
...or possibly Wolfmother.
Gryzemuis on 14/11/2008 at 09:52
Only one suggestion ?
Calm and soothing music ?
Nouvelle Vague. Their first album, also called Nouvelle Vague.
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http://www.nouvellesvagues.com/english/discog.html)
All songs are covers of pop/punk/new-wave/post-punk/gothic classics. But the new songs are very light, very fresh, very soothing. The voices are done by several young french female singers. Supposedly they didn't know the originals when they sang their parts. Lovely music that everyone will like. The amazing thing is that some songs are even better than the classic versions. And it shows how good those old songs actually were.
And once you get bored with the album, you can always go search for the originals. :)
Warning, don't buy the second album. Bande a part. That album is dull and boring.
Tonamel mentions Camille in his recommendations. I wonder if that is the same Camille as on the Nouvelle Vague album.
june gloom on 14/11/2008 at 12:49
Quote Posted by pdenton
I second the Sigur Ros.
I see your Sigur Ros and I raise you new Ulver. Their album "Shadows of the Sun" makes Sigur Ros sound like a grindcore band.
