I'm in awe at how diverse this music is, I love dwelving into new stuff, new genres, and new artists. Keep 'em coming! I'll keep on listening and replying. <3 As usual, if I haven't pinged you, I will soon!
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Ziana13 - That's a lotta things to check out, so it took me a bit to find time to make sure I got to listen to them all. For the band category, ooh, lots of goodies here. Crane Wives stuck out to me quite a lot. Blackbriar gave me very big Evanescence vibes, which was neat. I've never seen Hadestown nor Come From Away, but the tunes definitely have me intrigued. I am familiar with Julie Fowlis, though! Lovely voice.
For the individual song category, "Varulven"? Is that Swedish I hear? Very harmonic. "Vampire" and the musical recommendations are definitely bops. I love the overlaying theme of your recommendations, themes are great. I also really enjoyed "Black Fox"!
Thank you for all the folksy/musical goodies!
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Gato - Funny enough, it's hard to go out to a store or restaurant and not find me Shazaming at least one song. Your recommendation is different, that's for sure, but I love how smooth sailing it sounds! It feels like you can get lost in the tune and as though it tells a whole story within itself. Love it, thank you for sharing!
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CatInDisguise - Okay, okay, first- I love your username! It's wonderful and also, no need to apologize for the length, I am more than okay with that! <3 Thank you for popping a variety, by the way!
I certainty have to agree that "Fine, Great" is very chill. You pretty much took the words out of my mouth regarding this one, I love how down-to-earth it is! I'll definitely be browsing into more from the band for sure.
Regarding "Techno Fan," that band name seems super familiar to me! I can't recall if I've listened to them in the past or not, but wow, this song is a banger. Not only is it inspirational, it's groovy and empowering. I did some poking around because I kept getting a feeling I've heard this band before, but from no clue where. I checked some of their other songs and yep:
"1996" - The Wombats. This is the one I recalled listening to several years ago. Funny enough, it's in the same album as "Techno Fan"! Sounds like I should listen to the full album sometime.
"Time Alive" is a beauty! I've never heard KC Katalbas before, but she has a beautiful voice. I love how it carries as the song progresses. The instrumanetals? *chef's kiss.* It's so relaxing, smooth, and wow, the production is lovely too. It's so wholesome and the overall symbolism behind the lyrics is truly the cherry on top. It really hits you and I'm very big on travel, experiencing new things, and embracing taking the good with the bad. While I definitely love all of your recommendations, this one is top tier quality. I'm in awe she isn't a professional too!
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion? That's a musing title - I love the chords of this tune, it's very gentle, fluid, and surprisingly touching. "For The Departed" is giving off so many vibes. It's powerful and eerie, but also, vulnerable. It truly does feel like an entire arc in one song. "Dreamy Night" is a bit different than what I usually listen to, but I enjoy exploring when it comes to music, it's part of the journey. The lyrics are very engaging, as I'm sure most have moments where they can relate, including myself. I can see myself revisiting this one for sure!
"Phony" is such an intense bop! It seems great for study, but especially gaming. I 100% agree with it sounding funky, in a good way.
I've never heard of OMORI, but I love the piano here, especially at a minute and half or so in! I love how chaotic it can also become as you listen further into it, it's such a wild array of instruments and drops.
Thank you a lot for all these recommendations, they were super fun and there was a lot of variety, which I appreciate. I also loved reading your descriptions of them because I found myself going, "yep, that's right on the tin from what I just heard." Thanks again!
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Spottedleaf125 - "Ceilings" and "Healing" are both wonderful. They're so casual and chill. The lyrics are so simple, but they help carry the vibe for sure. I'll definitely have to give these another listen in the future. They're both soothing!
"Quiet Air/Gioia" is one of those songs you can definitely envision and let your imagination run lose with. I love the descriptions like, "Quiet air, quiet in blue
Quiet ice-melt, summer-red cedar," and "You want to go where the fire is worst
You want to watch our tower drop to the water." Lyrics like this really draw the picture and they're so fun to listen to! I checked out a few other tunes by Fleet Foxes, since you also mentioned them in your band category. I also enjoyed "Sunblind," and "Blue Ridge Mountain," a lot of their songs share the same essence as "Quiet Air/Gioia," they're all so gentle, descriptive, and fun to listen to.
As for "Hyouriittai" it sounds super familiar? I don't think I've ever watched Hunter x Hunter, but perhaps I came across this song in a compilation of anime themes. Either way, this one is great! I love how it changes tones, it's so fresh, bouncy, then has a few moments of gentle grace. I might have to look into Hunter x Hunter!
The first tune I checked for Uwade was "Nostalgia" and wow, yes, she has some very nice vocals. I've never came across her music, but I'm glad I was introduced, she's very talented and I hope she goes far. All of her tunes have a very comfy-soft vibe.
Japanese Breakfast is a glorious name, firstly. I checked both of the songs you listed as well as a few others - I love how dramatic the instrumentals are in "Paprika" and how much her voice carries throughout it. It's super powerful. "Be Sweet" is super catchy and funky! I also enjoyed "Road Head".
millennium parade, I immediately recognized "U"! I watched "Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime"/Belle and I was enchanted by that film. So, I am obsessed with "U". I took the time now to check some of their other songs too and wow, they have quite the variety! I'll have to come revisit them.
I'm also familiar with Of Monsters and Men. I'm obsessed with "Little Talks" and "King and Lionheart," they're so good! The Oh Hellos has a very similar vibe, so I'm already intrigued by them. I've never heard Michael Kiwanuka before, but I'm enjoying his music! It feels very serious, but catchy too.
Ahh, cinema staff! A fellow AoT fan. I've heard some of their work and they're super talented. I haven't heard "Midnight Sun", so I gave that a listen. I really love the lyrics and the melody just ties it all in together.
Thank you for all the recommendations, I enjoyed listening! There was a lot that I plan on listening to again in the future, thanks again!
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NightGaze - Ooh, yes! I definitely checked out Oh Hellos, I really digged their vibe. I'll definitely have to check them in the order you mentioned, though! It sounds like a journey that I want to take for sure.
Also, "Hypersomnia"? Wow, it really does hit hard! It's super gentle and soft, but the lyrics are so melancholic and they're engaging. It tells a whole story.
Thank you for those recommendations! <3 I'll definitely dedicate the time to listen to Four Winds! I'm intrigued.
