What is this tune? [more inside]
posted by MaudB on Jul 5, 2009 - 4 answers

Music suggestions, please? I'm putting together the slideshow for my family's biennial reunion. For the last 20 years the music has been very Big Chill, since it's put together by the generation preceding mine. People are usually weeping by the end. [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl on Jul 5, 2009 - 11 answers

Country Song-ID help: very little to go on. A friend was in a bar in Nashville last weekend, and wants to ID a song she heard (DJ, not live music). The only lyric she remembers is "stay off my hit list". Not much to go on, I know. I assume it's a recent song, but can't guarantee that. Googling hasn't helped. Thanks for any help you can give! Hmm..posting at 7:30 on July 3rd might not be the best idea. Oh well.
posted by inigo2 on Jul 3, 2009 - 2 answers

Trying to track down a piece of mid-20th century music. It's got a whimsical "Auntie Beeb" feel to it, a meandering woodwind (clarinet) theme and unexpected woodblock or claves usage. Last time I heard it, the piece was being used ironically. Whether the piece was actually used in 1950s BBC broadcasts, I don't know, but I'd love to get its name.
posted by scruss on Jul 2, 2009 - 16 answers

My dad heard a classical piece on live South African radio in 1984 and wants to enjoy it again. It's called "Half Moon," composed by Ali Rahbari. How can I find a recording of it? [more inside]
posted by ashputtel on Jul 2, 2009 - 2 answers

We're having a masquerade ball, but I'm at a loss for the best kind of music for the event. What should we play? [more inside]
posted by hilaritas on Jul 1, 2009 - 20 answers

Please help me identify this song: it sounds like the Kinks, but I think it's more recent. Has something like "she asks, 'do you love me?' but she means, 'will you respect me?'" in the lyrics. [more inside]
posted by AV on Jul 1, 2009 - 4 answers

What are those Bulgarian women singing about? I love listening to Bulgarian women's choir music, such as this piece here. However, I haven't been able to find lyrics or even descriptions of what they're singing about (in general, not just this particular song). Anyone have a clue?
posted by zachawry on Jun 30, 2009 - 4 answers

What classical music on YouTube passes the oh-my-god-i-can't-believe-this-is-available-on-youtube test? [more inside]
posted by wittgenstein on Jun 30, 2009 - 16 answers

Music Filter - I need some good songs by Modest Mouse and The Bravery for a memorial DVD I'm creating for a funeral service (18 year old male died in a car accident). Hey, Modest Mouse fans, what songs should I use? [more inside]
posted by Detuned Radio on Jun 30, 2009 - 18 answers

Where can I network with Iphone game developers? [more inside]
posted by John Presley on Jun 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Music Mix Filter: Long story short, next week the model at my event is coming dressed as the Alien Queen from the ALIEN movies. I have no idea what kind of music to play for the background. The film scores seem obvious but who wants to listen to clanking and increasing strings for 3 hours? I can either go scary-horror-sci-fi or campy-alien-novelty songs. Ideally I could do both. What kind of weird space music recommendations do you have? Gotta have songs about alien invaders?
posted by The Whelk on Jun 30, 2009 - 32 answers

I'm trying to find a song I heard a couple of years ago on public radio. All I remember is that it was maybe folk/bluegrass, and it was a guy singing about the red-headed woman that he loved, but in the end he revealed that she was a red-head from all the blood pouring over her blond hair. [more inside]
posted by ictow on Jun 29, 2009 - 7 answers

What exactly is the difference between a guitar and bass amp? If I were to get the latter, could I plug in the former instrument and still get similar bitchin' sounds out of my rig? [more inside]
posted by shoebox on Jun 29, 2009 - 15 answers

A desktop, a laptop, an external hard drive, an iPhone, and me. How should I sync my iPhone? [more inside]
posted by doift on Jun 29, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm trying to get Ubuntu to see my USB mouse data as midi data--any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire on Jun 29, 2009 - 3 answers

Anyone know any good music games/activities for inner city elementary school kids? [more inside]
posted by cloeburner on Jun 29, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me come up with opening theme music/sounds for a geek-oriented radio segment. [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Jun 28, 2009 - 19 answers

American Music For A Tropical Island Emigre.... [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian on Jun 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Musicfilter: Does anyone know the name of the music used in a specific epsiode of This American Life, the radio podcast? [more inside]
posted by Heliochrome85 on Jun 28, 2009 - 4 answers

Help me ID this song that played during Ellen DeGeneres' Bigger Longer Wider show on TBS. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Jun 27, 2009 - 3 answers

Which other musical styles besides rap have battles, and for how long have they been around? [more inside]
posted by bjrn on Jun 27, 2009 - 35 answers

MusicFilter: Tell me your favorite songs that have "woop woop" in them. [more inside]
posted by jammy on Jun 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Best way to turn PS3 into music player (with visualizations)? [more inside]
posted by idyllhands on Jun 27, 2009 - 3 answers

A little something for my biggest fan... seeking ideas for classical songs that I can sing and record for my 19-month-old nephew. [more inside]
posted by notquitemaryann on Jun 26, 2009 - 16 answers

What are some good songs about baseball? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Jun 26, 2009 - 36 answers

I'm looking for music similar to Within Temptation (symphonic metal, preferably female-fronted). Should be easy, but there's a catch... [more inside]
posted by CrazyGabby on Jun 26, 2009 - 23 answers

What's the name of this short documentary film? It follows a street musician on the NYC subway. Then he sets up his boom box and sings an amazing version of Michael Jackson's "Ben."
posted by Kirklander on Jun 25, 2009 - 3 answers

Are there any stores that sell cheap toy musical instruments in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by speicus on Jun 25, 2009 - 9 answers

I host a gothic/industrial radio show, but I've taken a break as I ran out of ideas. Please suggest any suitable bands, labels, blogs, or other sources of inspiration. More details inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Jun 24, 2009 - 35 answers

Can you identify this classical composition? clip.mp3
posted by yewstano on Jun 24, 2009 - 18 answers

Can anyone name the song that is used in the 9.99 trailer? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on Jun 24, 2009 - 2 answers

Help me find Video of English girl group trio The Pipettes playing with only a (very raspy) keyboard in a live appearance? It must be a record store but I have this memory of it being a library. Song was probably We are the Pipettes. Sound quality is quite good & camera is steady. [more inside]
posted by morganw on Jun 24, 2009 - 3 answers

What are the right headphones for me? Big head, normal ears, likes loud noises, $100-$200 budget. Mostly for listening to music on my iPod Touch, occasionally playing games on my computer using it's (reasonably competent) onboard audio. I understand the listening experience is subjective, but if I can narrow it down to a short list, I can work on getting my head on various items to see how they work for me. [more inside]
posted by Rendus on Jun 24, 2009 - 18 answers

I need the best recording of "I'll Be Seeing You" that you can recommend. [more inside]
posted by wafaa on Jun 23, 2009 - 17 answers

Looking for good composition software on Mac. No actual recorded tracks- it'd be all Kurzweil PC-88 inputted MIDI. Must-haves include fairly easy ability to just jump in and start composin', a music score notation interface, very realistic quality of the instruments (i.e., that my midi inputted keyboard can still sound like a darn good bass guitar), and decent ability to refine the sound quality. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by hincandenza on Jun 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Asking on behalf of a friend... 'One day back in 2004 or 2005 I heard a song played on the radio. All I remember is that the song was fairly long, and that at some point it descended into a kind of blissed-out psychedelia, and I remember a stoned-sounding voice saying 'You're my butterfly' with a sense of wonder.' Any ideas?
posted by paleyellowwithorange on Jun 23, 2009 - 18 answers

How to sync Macbook with a non-iPod MP3 player? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jun 22, 2009 - 9 answers

Youtube-only music that's awesome? [more inside]
posted by Nonce on Jun 22, 2009 - 9 answers

Just a fun one (though I am serious in asking it): What one question would you ask Elvis Costello? I'll see him at a thing on Monday, want to ask a great question. I like him a lot, have some ideers, but surely the Hive Mind can come up with at least one question that's Beyond Belief.
posted by ambient2 on Jun 21, 2009 - 42 answers

What are some good thrift stores in Philly that go beyond just clothing? [more inside]
posted by god particle on Jun 21, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm looking for striking, rich new fields of world music to explore with kids. [more inside]
posted by argybarg on Jun 21, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm preparing a lesson on irony and I'd like to illustrate the concept with a song. Problem is, my students are more interested in R&B and hip-hop than in my boring old-person rock and roll. Can you name some (fairly current) R&B/hip-hop songs that use irony? I'm thinking, like, "Born in the USA"-style irony -- nothing too subtle.
posted by miriam on Jun 21, 2009 - 17 answers

Three pre-2002 mystery tracks. Rock / indie rock. Can you ID? [more inside]
posted by timnyc on Jun 21, 2009 - 6 answers

What are some good pop/rock songs that feature an accordion? I'm not looking for any polka/cajun/zydeco-influenced sounds, but more traditional rock tunes - think "The Last Beat of My Heart" by Siouxsie and the Banshees or even "What it Takes" by Aerosmith - where it's just another backing instrument.
posted by adverb on Jun 20, 2009 - 29 answers

What are some good books or educational DVD's, besides Jamie Abersol, for learning rock, blues and jazz piano and Hammond B-3 soloing and licks. [more inside]
posted by doppler68 on Jun 19, 2009 - 3 answers

Streaming music that plays dark'ish instrumental music similar to Danny Elfman/Nightmare Before Christmas/Edward Scissorhands? [more inside]
posted by ellighi on Jun 18, 2009 - 2 answers

Let's pretend it's 1989 and I'm putting together a playlist of classic NYC Limelight-style club anthems. I want piano drops, I want (not-too-cheezy) diva vocals, I want sweet (read: UNmonotonous) House Music. [more inside]
posted by Senor Cardgage on Jun 18, 2009 - 32 answers

What's happening in Montreal this weekend? [more inside]
posted by ajliberto on Jun 17, 2009 - 7 answers

What are some good places to gig around Vancouver? [more inside]
posted by CarrotAdventure on Jun 17, 2009 - 3 answers