erythrophyte
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Let me first describe the kind of sensation I'm referring to:
This sensation, for me, is triggered when a particular song/piece is associated with strong visual imagery. It seems like a bias; certain songs may not be totally magnificent, but it's as if the visual attachment lessens their mediocrity.
The feeling is like a tightening of the skin (I apologize for the crudeness) due to a shiver or static-like tingle which travels from my head down to my spine and arms. The emotions it imparts afterwards are varied: from robust liveliness to a sober calm to quiet awe.
Perhaps it's a way of my body telling me that this combination of sensations is beneficial and worthy of repetition or maybe I'm about to have a stroke. Whatever it is, its second only to an orgasm.
Anyway, onto my current "tingly" songs:
Hoppípolla - Takk... - Sigur Rós
Exquisite. Simple piano, powerful strings, twinkles, percussion, brass and Jónsi’s falsetto backed with choir, all in perfect dramatic harmony. Paired with, of course, the introductory video to Planet Earth (the UK version). In my opinion the video is thematically choppy, but is saved by the song, which can stand on its own. (I actually heard the song before the visual.) If you possess an innate, intoxicating wonder of the diversity of the the natural world then you shouldn't miss out on this piece. Sublime.
Hello Tomorrow - Rarities and Remixes - Yeah Yeah Yeah's (Squeak E. Clean)
Used in an Adidas commercial by the same name, although the commercial version is shorter and doesn't contain some lyrics. (A significant number of songs I like come from commercials. Surprise, surprise.) Directed by Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich, tons of music videos). Starts off with light acoustic guitar, electronic space-like twinkles then Karen's gentle vocals, light percussion and piano. Next comes the bellowing cellos, sober and soothing and the time when I shiver. It finishes with Karen's equally haunting, quiet vocals.
Some others, in brief:
Isengard Unleashed - The Two Towers OST - Howard Shore
The whole song is excellent. However, the best part starts near 2:09 when the drum roll and choir start and finishes after Isabel has done her haunting solo. There couldn't be a better match to the last march of the Ents.
Manfred Meditation - Friedrich Nietzsche
Both the life-affirming aspect and 'harshness' of his philosophy and the loneliness of his life are captured in this piece especially from 4:54 to ~6
Hatsukoi - Me and My Monkey on the Moon - Kojima Mayumi
A good introduction into Japanese jazz. Flute galore, lushness. Popularized by Nintendo in their "Who are you?" commercials. Walking/bus-music. Best part: 2:37 to ~2:44.
This sensation, for me, is triggered when a particular song/piece is associated with strong visual imagery. It seems like a bias; certain songs may not be totally magnificent, but it's as if the visual attachment lessens their mediocrity.
The feeling is like a tightening of the skin (I apologize for the crudeness) due to a shiver or static-like tingle which travels from my head down to my spine and arms. The emotions it imparts afterwards are varied: from robust liveliness to a sober calm to quiet awe.
Perhaps it's a way of my body telling me that this combination of sensations is beneficial and worthy of repetition or maybe I'm about to have a stroke. Whatever it is, its second only to an orgasm.
Anyway, onto my current "tingly" songs:
Hoppípolla - Takk... - Sigur Rós
Exquisite. Simple piano, powerful strings, twinkles, percussion, brass and Jónsi’s falsetto backed with choir, all in perfect dramatic harmony. Paired with, of course, the introductory video to Planet Earth (the UK version). In my opinion the video is thematically choppy, but is saved by the song, which can stand on its own. (I actually heard the song before the visual.) If you possess an innate, intoxicating wonder of the diversity of the the natural world then you shouldn't miss out on this piece. Sublime.
Hello Tomorrow - Rarities and Remixes - Yeah Yeah Yeah's (Squeak E. Clean)
Used in an Adidas commercial by the same name, although the commercial version is shorter and doesn't contain some lyrics. (A significant number of songs I like come from commercials. Surprise, surprise.) Directed by Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich, tons of music videos). Starts off with light acoustic guitar, electronic space-like twinkles then Karen's gentle vocals, light percussion and piano. Next comes the bellowing cellos, sober and soothing and the time when I shiver. It finishes with Karen's equally haunting, quiet vocals.
Some others, in brief:
Isengard Unleashed - The Two Towers OST - Howard Shore
The whole song is excellent. However, the best part starts near 2:09 when the drum roll and choir start and finishes after Isabel has done her haunting solo. There couldn't be a better match to the last march of the Ents.
Manfred Meditation - Friedrich Nietzsche
Both the life-affirming aspect and 'harshness' of his philosophy and the loneliness of his life are captured in this piece especially from 4:54 to ~6
Hatsukoi - Me and My Monkey on the Moon - Kojima Mayumi
A good introduction into Japanese jazz. Flute galore, lushness. Popularized by Nintendo in their "Who are you?" commercials. Walking/bus-music. Best part: 2:37 to ~2:44.
