[AmbientRevolut]

Recently I have been trying to expand my music collection and branch out into other genre's. I really want to try to find what people see in some music.
 
If you could put 1 song that you think would represent a certain genre, you're favorite song, what would it be?
 
For example for me:
 
To represent Electronica: Greenland by Emancipator
 
 
Would love to hear some of your guys' responses

 
-Ambient Revolution

 

[Uncle Erik]

Pick up Kind of Blue, by Miles Davis.  It has a way of drawing people into jazz.

 

[Pokefan]

One of my favorite all time artist
Jack Johnson - You and Your Heart
 
One of my recent favorites
Lenny Kravitz - Straight Cold Player
 

 

[Albedo]

Zeuhl: Da Zeuhl Ẁortz Mëkanïk by Magma:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5UZVtUC3V0

 

[AmbientRevolut]

Definitely some interesting suggestions so far, keep em coming, I love Jack Johnson.
 
Really trying to get myself into jazz, but I found that album just decent, it was good at times, not sure.

 

[logwed]

To start you in progressive rock: Yes albums Close to the Edge or Fragile.

 

[Deep Funk]

Try James Brown & The JB's "Funky Drummer". I suggest this track for it borders on the grey line between Funk and Jazz and after a good listen or a few listens you will know what you like about it. It is about nine minutes long in duration and can be found on the "In The Jungle Groove" (compilation) album. 
 
There is a a build up in this track which becomes noticeable if you listen carefully. For me personally this is James Brown & The JB's best track ever, especially the end of it. 

 

[jack95]

For a power metal start I guess...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[revolink24]

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For a power metal start I guess...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Awww, I hoped that would convert me. It didn't.

 

[jack95]

 
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Awww, I hoped that would convert me. It didn't.

 

 

[Pm0unt]

The record that got me into jazz was Holly Cole - Temptation, which is a tribute to Tom Waits.  Suggested tracks:  Jersey Girl or Little Boy Blue
 
For a wonderful intro to my favorite band, check out The Grateful Dead -  One From the Vault.  From the intro into Help On the Way -> Slipknot -> Franklin's Tower you'll either be hooked or put off forever.

 

[AmbientRevolut]

Holy cow, I have just been hooked onto jazz by 

[size=1.6666em] Dave Brubeck[/size]

 
There hasn't been a song i've listened to yet that I haven't loved. This is the first time i've really gotten into jazz, I must have more, going to buy all his stuff.

 
Love discovering new things, dave brubeck is awesome!

 

[129207]

 
operatic black metal? progressive masquerade rock?

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Neoclassical electronic chamber music? Ulver. You tell me what genre this is. 

 

[limpidglitch]

Great picks, Negakinu!
 
I was going to suggest an entry to Krautrock, but Albedo beat me to it. That album is terrific.
 
Some Neofolk?
 

 

[mrdeadfolx]

Jack95, I'm very surprised you didn't recommend the album in your av, Nas' Illmatic. It's one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, if not the greatest. I know rap is not the most popular genre around here, but if you have even the slightest shade of appreciation for the genre, you should love this album.