Judging from the tracks here (two of which can be found on the Ultra Lounge compilation series), it sounds like you're looking for a soft and smooth jazzy sort of atmosphere...would I be correct?
Let me first openly admit that, simply by judging from the sheer multitude of posts by lbangs, my ears are probably less musically-experienced than his. Believe me, though -- I'm paying attention! I love discovering new sounds, and as any music fan would agree, there is no satisfaction like finding those elusive gems in a music world raped by unfunky, soulless pop whores.
Anyway...
The only glaring exception to this list would have to be Beck. Yes, I'll once again admit I'm a personal fan -- but damn man, this guy's singlehandedly created some of the most memorable moments in 90s music, not to mention giving an otherwise lackluster decade an much-needed eclectic injection.
Of course, perhaps this very eclecticsm is what left Beck off the rock star list. And that's cool.
Come to think of it, so is the band name "Eclectic Injection."
First, I have to give you a hand for including the often overlooked but intoxicatingly brilliant sound collage artist Amon Tobin. Be sure to check out his previous album, Permutation if you haven't already. Another artist you might like if you dig Tobin's work is St. Germain, who released an LP entitled Tourist about three months ago. So far, I've read nothing but glowing listener reviews.
At a glance, this looks like a pretty good list. Of course, I only have knowldge of three of them: James Gleick's Faster, and the two titles by Jack Cohen and Ian Stewart: The Collapse of Chaos and Figments of Reality.
Faster is a very intriguing read, but I would hardly call it a "science" book - it's really a loose collection of musings on time and sociology. Still, I would at least get this one from the library.
The partnership of Jack Cohen and Ian Stewart have always produced dazzling results, and I would say that both Collapse of Chaos and Figments of Reality are indispensable additions to your library. Be aware that Figments occasionally makes reference to Collapse, so while it may not be essential to read Collapse first, it might be a good idea.
Judging from the tracks here (two of which can be found on the Ultra Lounge compilation series), it sounds like you're looking for a soft and smooth jazzy sort of atmosphere...would I be correct?
Let me first openly admit that, simply by judging from the sheer multitude of posts by lbangs, my ears are probably less musically-experienced than his. Believe me, though -- I'm paying attention! I love discovering new sounds, and as any music fan would agree, there is no satisfaction like finding those elusive gems in a music world raped by unfunky, soulless pop whores.
Anyway...
The only glaring exception to this list would have to be Beck. Yes, I'll once again admit I'm a personal fan -- but damn man, this guy's singlehandedly created some of the most memorable moments in 90s music, not to mention giving an otherwise lackluster decade an much-needed eclectic injection.
Of course, perhaps this very eclecticsm is what left Beck off the rock star list. And that's cool.
Come to think of it, so is the band name "Eclectic Injection."
-ragbar
Midnite Vultures wasn't QUITE as innovative as Odelay, but every bit as enjoyable...Beck disappointing? Ce n'est pas possible.
First, I have to give you a hand for including the often overlooked but intoxicatingly brilliant sound collage artist Amon Tobin. Be sure to check out his previous album, Permutation if you haven't already. Another artist you might like if you dig Tobin's work is St. Germain, who released an LP entitled Tourist about three months ago. So far, I've read nothing but glowing listener reviews.
At a glance, this looks like a pretty good list. Of course, I only have knowldge of three of them: James Gleick's Faster, and the two titles by Jack Cohen and Ian Stewart: The Collapse of Chaos and Figments of Reality.
Faster is a very intriguing read, but I would hardly call it a "science" book - it's really a loose collection of musings on time and sociology. Still, I would at least get this one from the library.
The partnership of Jack Cohen and Ian Stewart have always produced dazzling results, and I would say that both Collapse of Chaos and Figments of Reality are indispensable additions to your library. Be aware that Figments occasionally makes reference to Collapse, so while it may not be essential to read Collapse first, it might be a good idea.