These 2 songs sound similar. More please.

May 24, 2024 2:50 AM

I really like the atmospheric, dreamlike, futuristic vibe of these 2 songs coupled with the calming female spoken word lyrics. Do you know any other songs with a similar kind of feel? Is this a specific subgenre? The songs are Steven Wilson - Harmony Codex and L'Impératrice - Balade Fantome
posted by iamsuper to Media & Arts (9 answers total)

i close my eyes & breathe
2150; bandcamp ambient + atmospheric

Charlotte Gainsbourg Deadly Valentine
posted by HearHere at 3:54 AM on May 24

Shipping News - At a Venture
posted by saladin at 5:53 AM on May 24

This put me in the mind of Ballade de Melody Nelson (not just a female speaking; Serge Gainsbourg is also singing).
posted by little mouth at 5:55 AM on May 24

The obvious recommendation is Steven Wilson's Perfect Life
Maybe also Kiew Mission by Tangerine Dream
posted by thatwhichfalls at 6:27 AM on May 24

So Tonight I Might See - Mazzy Star
posted by Leontine at 9:01 AM on May 24

Maybe Enigma's "Sadness, Part I", or "Roads" by Portishead?
posted by xedrik at 9:21 AM on May 24

Delerium isn’t quite what you’re asking for but it might be somewhat close. What I’ve heard has been either instrumental or ethereal music with various mostly female guest singers half singing half speaking.

Maybe start with Euphoria (Firefly) or Innocente.
posted by cali59 at 12:37 PM on May 24

Harmony codex Reminds me of David Bowie’s later album Heathen though that is on the rock side.
posted by St. Peepsburg at 12:52 PM on May 24

AIR - How Does It Make You Feel?
posted by imitura at 4:40 PM on May 24