What music can I buy for my (late fifties) father who wants something 'modern & trendy'?
He's got a pretty broad taste in music, but i'm struggling to find anything in my own collection that I think he would particularly enjoy. I need ideas people!
The music should preferably be:
1. Recent (2008 release)
2. Available on CD from an online retailer (UK based) e.g. Amazon.co.uk
3. Nothing crazy - think upbeat but chilled (if that makes sense?)
For a point of reference, I thought Bon Iver's latest solo release would do the trick,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Emma-Forever-Ago-Bon-Iver/dp/B00166QJN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229495951&sr=8-1
but I need more ideas please!
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You can check it out at http://www.amazon.com/We-Sing-Dance-Steal-Things/dp/B0013FNC38
a lifetime of playing in bands
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If we know what he likes (i.e. Elvis, Bob Dyaln) we can think of modern day versions (Bright Eyes, David Gray). You still have time to edit your question.
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http://www.tomvek.tv/
One of his best songs would have to be One Horse Race
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv4HemhMHbA
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Don Ho
Teresa Bright
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Ka'au Crater Boys
Ho'aikane
Keali'i Reichel
Gary Haleamau
Peter Moon
The Cazimero Brothers
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If you have to chose one go with the album "Virginia Creeper"
www.grantleephillips.com
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_m_h_?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=grant+lee+phillips&x=0&y=0
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Try the Flaming Lips "At War With The Mystics" I know people from my friends 4 year old to our choir director at church who is pushing 70, that love it.
peace,
joe
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meet-Glen-Campbell/dp/B001BTWF48/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229569529&sr=8-2
Sun Kill Moon - "April":
http://www.amazon.co.uk/April-Sun-Kil-Moon/dp/B00158FK42/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229569605&sr=1-1
Midlake - The Trials of Van Occupanther (not 2008 but still amazing):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trials-Van-Occupanther-Midlake/dp/B000F3ALAG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229569713&sr=1-1
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I have a feeling he would really like that
Good luck and merry christmas :)
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-Modern
-Trendy
-Not Crazy
-Upbeat
-Available in UK
-2008
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Check out this performance from Spain last summer:
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Keeping with the scandinavian theme, if he wants something a bit more conventional, in english, the what about Marit Larsen's "The Chase"? It's got its dramatic moments, as well as straight out pop songs, and is one of my albums of the year along with the aforementioned Sigur Rós.
Sample tracks at the myspaces in my links.
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I personally don't like it one bit, but its pretty popular right now. My dad (53 y/o) loves it.
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M$Really big in the UK. If you are at all familiar with the Pixies, I think it's a similar sound. I'm not sure if it's exactly what you had in mind, but I think it's pretty progressive in ways. I really wanted to recommend Portishead, but the new album is not as good as past ones, in my opinion, anyway.
You can check out The Kills here:
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http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=Pop+100&g=Singles
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Get him a satellite radio for his car and/or a home unit. Or, if he already has broadband in the house, get him a net radio. (here's a $200.00 example: http://www.ccrane.com/radios/wifi-radios/cc-wifi-radio.aspx )
If that's too steep, install a player on his computer and populate a playlist with some new music stations. VLC or even Windows Media Player.
We got my dad a satellite radio last Christmas, he loved it. This year, I'm tempted to get him a wi-fi radio, but i think i'll wait until next year so 1) the prices go down a bit and 2) we don't get him basically the same thing two years in a row
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Akash...
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I've been to a few of his shows and it might just be the venue, but they've always been an interesting mix of people in their 20s and people in their 40s/50s.
Here's a few songs I managed to find online:
http://www.boyhowdy.org/noise/phantom/01%20Airport%20Taxi%20Reception.mp3
http://crispytomato.net/JPE/outrageousfortune/sondre%20lerche%20-%20two%20way%20monologue.mp3
http://poptart.haoneg.com/tarts/sondre%20lerche%20-%20to%20be%20surprised.mp3
And here's a link to his stuff on Amazon.co.uk:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_m_h_?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=sondre+lerche&x=0&y=0
Good Luck, and tell your dad the interwebz says Merry Christmas.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018FZIS0?ie=UTF8&tag=none0e59-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0018FZIS0
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M$I highly recommend him to your father - my parents love it.
http://www.michaelbuble.com/splash/
Watch the video on Amazon to get a taste of his style - very hip.
http://www.amazon.com/Call-Me-Irresponsible-Michael-Bubl%C3%A9/dp/B000NVIXDW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229496329&sr=8-1
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M$If you're looking for something completely new, try some standard internet radio stations.
Or check out NPR's All Songs Considered podcast. That pretty much epitomizes modern and hip without getting too trendy or too obscure.
I hate to post without an actual recommendation, but as someone that loves music, it's hard to make recommendations with a limited baseline. It's something you could decide best since none of us knows your dad like you do. So hopefully you can get some use out of some of these tools!
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M$Outstanding band, talented, upbeat and chill
They play great music, with positive lyrics and a chill sound that anyone can enjoy, (no matter what mood they are in or what age or background they come from)
It is easy listening and nice for someone who does not want to be burdened listening to a bunch a noise
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You know it is funny you mentioned that the other day I was listening to NASA's 50 year Feature site.
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/50th/main.html
Click on "Skip Animation"
Then again why not merge the 2 eras and throw some kravitz in there.
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Besides, at Jamendo there's great "modern & trendy" music he wouldn't find otherwise.
My favorite album: http://www.jamendo.com/es/album/33588?refuid=314104
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Really like this suggestion!!!