Bit of a bague question, but it shall give you all plenty of scope. I work in Central London, however live along the South coast, so commute roughly 5 hours a day. Having such a long commute, I like to have alot of chillout music on my mp3 player, in order to help me relax and sleep. However 5 hours of music a day...I am running out of ideas, so am turning to the answer bank peoples to help. I am looking for relaxing music, but not general "Ibiza Chillout" style stuff, as I have heard it all far too much. I like Sigur Ros alot, they hit the nail on the head most of the time, Elbow, Mogwai, Pink Martini....
Groove Armada are worth a look. Easy All Stars' Dub Side of the Moon is a good interpretation of Dark Side of the Moon.... The Orb are very horizontal also...
May I suggest the album "ALL SAINTS" by David Bowie. Basically it is all his instrumentals from his entire back catelogue. There are quite a few Eno orientated songs which puts me in to a peaceful slumber everytime, if needs be.
It is secondhand on Amazon.co.uk now for �3.49 but have seen it sell on ebay for �1.
As someone who likes a lot of chillout but occasionally goes a bit indie for a change, I'd recommend The Cure's "Disintegration". It's really beautiful, chilled out stuff.
I think Deepest Blue are excellent and definitely worth trying. Some might say this falls under 'Ibiza chillout' but I disagree, I think their whole album Late September is lovely and you should definitely give it a go!
5 hours a day commuting ????
Ever thought of getting a job nearer to home?
South Coast....er..deck chair attendant...beach party Superstar DJ.
You could then listen to Baby Fratelli once on the way to work and you would be there.
i recommend this mortal coil. they do some great reworkings of beautiful songs by the likes of tim buckley & roy harper, often better than the originals. much more interesting than chillout stuff.
enigma!!!!!! very under rated band very good chillout music! but good played really loud! there is a cd out which is there 1st 3 albums on it! i had 2 buy it cos i wore out the original cd's! lol