Clair de Lune

[Adzy]

Not a much of classical music fan but I do enjoy Clair de Lune. Fur Elise and Gymnopedie 1 are good as well but this version of Ave Maria is pretty relaxing even if I don't understand the words.

Also from watching Davie504 on YouTube I've came across this other bass player, his version of Hallelujah is good stuff.

 

[Deleted member 14766]

She only got to sing on this (originally an instrumental) because she was Stan Getz lass and she was the only one in the studio who could speak English. Career built on that. Lovely.

 

[matt228]

Is there a more perfect piece of music to listen to with the lights dimmed, a glass of red in your hand and a warm fire?

If you like Debussy, try Arabesques 1 & 2.

 

[chriswallace85]

Is there a more perfect piece of music to listen to with the lights dimmed, a glass of red in your hand and a warm fire?

It's lush like.

This

But this is possibly even lusherer (not that I've bothered listening to this particular version).

 

[chevvies]

Is there a more perfect piece of music to listen to with the lights dimmed, a glass of red in your hand and a warm fire?

Other suggestions of Gymnopedies and Flower Duet are spot on, but also consider 'Barcarolle' from 'The Tales of Hoffmann' , Offenbach for 'by the fire' recommendations , starting to feel this forum is developing some culture at last .

 

[shadowplay]

It's weird to see a thread about Clair de Lune as I've had it stuck in my head for the past two days.

My fav version

 

[Patch]

Other suggestions of Gymnopedies and Flower Duet are spot on, but also consider 'Barcarolle' from 'The Tales of Hoffmann' , Offenbach for 'by the fire' recommendations , starting to feel this forum is developing some culture at last .

You're preaching to the converted! After Clair de Lune, that is my second favourite classical tune.

What about this?

 

[PTR]

Had it as part of the music for my wedding, brilliant piece.

I ended up listening to quite a lot of Christopher Tin's work, by a happy accident recently, some really good stuff. For example

 

[redgauntlet]

Is there a more perfect piece of music to listen to with the lights dimmed, a glass of red in your hand and a warm fire?

Casta Diva, rom the opera Norma, Bellini. There are many more. Eg Adagio by Albinoni.

 

[Patch]

If you like Debussy, try Arabesques 1 & 2.

Just given them a listen; #1 is an instant like but I think #2 might be a grower.

What about "La fille aux cheveux de lin", as borrowed by the Little Comets for "Adultery" (I love both tunes).

 

[PTR]

Sorry, better version, too late to edit

 

[matt228]

Just given them a listen; #1 is an instant like but I think #2 might be a grower.

What about "La fille aux cheveux de lin", as borrowed by the Little Comets for "Adultery" (I love both tunes).

Debussy is just great. Children's Corner is worth a listen, too.

 

[shadowplay]

 

[MackemBob]

I quite like Katchaturians (sp) Spartacus for chilling to.

 

[tunstall birdman]

I find this very enchanting to sit back to and just feel the vibe of it all.

 

[Adzy]

Just to add to this and keep the thread alive.... Schubert's Cradle Song

 

[Billy Fish]

I love Barber

 

[Tuono]

Being in a crowd of Brazilians when they all sing and dance to this song is unbeatable, especially when you know the background to the song.

 

[TwasOnTheFifthOfMay]