Lutz Posted June 6, 2018 Given the wide variety in the "What are you listening to?" thread, I have a question for this community: namely, I am looking for music I would describe as "ambient electronic music but with some rhythm and/or backbeat -- stuff that isn't in-your-face techno/trance but is more than random sounds or chords." Ideally I'm looking for a group or album as opposed to individual songs, but I'll take what I can get. Here are some representative examples: Aes Dana - "Gatewick" Carbon-Based Lifeforms - "MOS 6581" Khetzal - "Glaciales Lacrimae" Thanks in advance, folks. 0 Share this post Link to post
Lutz Posted June 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Aquila Chrysaetos said: Like this? Not bad at all (it reminds me a bit of Sefiros) -- but not necessarily what I'm looking for, either... 0 Share this post Link to post
GuyMcBrofist Posted June 6, 2018 Your first track reminds me of Global Communication You probably already know of Solar Fields, but I'll list him anyway. He did the soundtrack for Mirror's Edge 1 Share this post Link to post
Joshy Posted June 7, 2018 This might be a really obvious recommendation but if you haven't listened to Aphex Twin, some of his albums might be what you're looking for, notably 'Selected Ambient Works 85-92' and 'Selected Ambient Works Volume 2'. 2 Share this post Link to post
Lutz Posted June 7, 2018 16 hours ago, GuyMcBrofist said: Your first track reminds me of Global Communication You probably already know of Solar Fields, but I'll list him anyway. He did the soundtrack for Mirror's Edge I am familiar with both -- I own several SF albums -- but I'll have to check out GC a little closer. Also, it's quite possible that you have the best profile name in the history of the world. 2 Share this post Link to post
GuyMcBrofist Posted June 7, 2018 Unfortunately I don't think GC made a whole lot. These ones might stray away a little bit, but both Tipper and Ulrich Schnauss feel like they're worth mentioning. 0 Share this post Link to post
Grimosaur Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) I think this has got to be one of the best examples of the stuff you're talking about. EDIT: Ahh, wait. Someone already mentioned it. I really need to actually look at the damn thread before I post. Edited June 7, 2018 by Grimosaur 1 Share this post Link to post
Lutz Posted June 7, 2018 1 hour ago, GuyMcBrofist said: Unfortunately I don't think GC made a whole lot. These ones might stray away a little bit, but both Tipper and Ulrich Schnauss feel like they're worth mentioning. Tipper is new for me (thanks!), and "Far Away Trains Passing By" sees pretty heavy rotation on my iPod. Also, @Joshy / @Grimosaur -- thanks for the tip on Aphex Twin; I have at least one of his albums, but I'm very much enjoying the link above. 1 Share this post Link to post
Cruduxy Pegg Posted June 7, 2018 Xenonauts and x-com ufo defense (battle themes). 0 Share this post Link to post
Halfblind Posted June 7, 2018 Might not be what you are looking for but these are great to me. 0 Share this post Link to post
JDoyle Posted June 8, 2018 I'm a huge fan of Solar Fields, Carbon Based Lifeforms, BoC and especially Ulrich Schnauss. I hear a lot of this sort of stuff on the Psychedelic Muse YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAepXw94EhaO0CZV9f5D3fQ Another favorite I keep coming back to is Kodomo. 0 Share this post Link to post
dew Posted June 9, 2018 If you're into CBL, try Hol Baumann - [Human] And if you're fine with something a bit slower, I like Asura - 360 Your first example reminds me of Banco de Gaia, tho you're surely old enough to remember him from the 90's. :) 0 Share this post Link to post