Some good easy listening music for a romantic date

[Peasant Phill]

I'm planning a romantic date at my house. You know, some some food and afterwards a boardgame or a movie, ...
Of course there has to be good (fitting) music in the background.

My choices so far:

Les filles du bord de mer - Arno
Hotel lounge - Deus
Don't look back in anger - Oasis
Le plat pays - Jacques Brel
Glory box - Portishead
Ahead by a century - Tragically hip
Sherry Fraser - Marcy's playground
The drugs don't work - The Verve
Teardrop - Massive attack
Our daily reminders - Zita Swoon
Nantes - Beirut
Envoi - Absynth minded
Never forget you - Noisettes
Heartbeat - José Gonzalez
...

Let's see what you guys come up with.

[A Nerd]

I would play anything classical. Harp, piano, violin. Just something without lyrics to accompany your conversation.

[Peasant Phill]

And here you are thinking that I'm good at conversation.

Besides, a date is all about presenting yourself and getting to know the other. Classical music is not something I play very often.

[A Nerd]

Ha ha! I don't claim to be good at conversation either, but I might find myself straying from my company as I listen to the lyrics. Especially if it is music I am fond of.

[Centurion1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q27Z6eiTI84

cause this is where my dates end.

[classical_hero]

How about "Candy Shop by 50cents"?

[Centurion1]

im not twelve. and im not with hookers.

also candyshop is incredibly degrading to women.

That song while dirty is not really degrading.

[naut]

Death From Above 1979.

Little Dragon:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1RzYdkmcxI

[Peasant Phill]

OK, I like Little Dragon. This is something to look into further.

Centurion, classical hero, I absolutely hate R&B and I don't regard hiphop/rap much higher.

[Strike For The South]

+1 candy shop

[Peasant Phill]

I also considered Sex and candy by Marcy's playground or just play some soft saxophone in the background but that would be a bit to obvious.

[Skullheadhq]

Air on the G string (Bach)
turn the volume low, and 100% succes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkB2lYqH3qA

[Andres]

Norah Jones.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NDuj-MyVyA

[Secura]

Paramore - The Only Exception
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps
Avril Lavigne - I Love You
Bloc Party -This Modern Love
Kings of Leon - Sex On Fire
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Dido - White Flag
Savage Garden - Truly, Madly, Deeply
Shakira - Underneath Your Clothes
Norah Jones - Don't Know Why
Howie Day - Collide
Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved
Hoobastank - The Reason
Coldplay - The Scientist
Sixpence None The Richer -Kiss Me
U2 - All I Want Is You

I tried to avoid the 'classics' like Bryan Adams and the Righteous Brothers... I'm sure my stuff won't be to everyone's liking, though. :P

[Ronin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YW2G6Z2bMQ


a little to much on the nose? :P

[Peasant Phill]

Nice suggestion Andres and Ronin. I believe I have both CD's in my car.

A good list you got there Secura. Your suggestions do reveal your gender, if I may say so.

What I also thought of:
Set the fire to the third bar - Snow Patrol & Martha Wainwright
Seemann - Rammstein
My angel Gabriel - Lamb
All I need - Air

[Major Robert Dump]

Late night Alumni: Golden


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b76zcWI5bSA
I can't get enough of this song. I heard it as background music on one of the Michelle Phan makeup tutorials. Yes, I watch those, because her and her sister are hot and have really pleasant voices.

[Peasant Phill]

I get a really 'late night/early morning between drunk an sober'-vibe from that song.

[Major Robert Dump]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki9xcDs9jRk

[Secura]

A good list you got there Secura. Your suggestions do reveal your gender, if I may say so.

Glad to have been of some help! I'm sure there's gentlemen out there that would listen to that sort of stuff too, though... even if few will admit it. :P

[Ronin]

and of course...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wTxqHbJOzg

[Hax]

Anything by Marvin Gaye.

[Skullheadhq]

I would play anything classical. Harp, piano, violin. Just something without lyrics to accompany your conversation.

Why would you want anyone to talk through a conversation?

[Peasant Phill]

Ronin, you wouldn't be a QOTSA now would you? I must admit I liked them ever since I saw their first gig in Belgium.

[Reenk Roink]

Can't go wrong with Soundgarden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waX1AGPtyto

Cuts out the foreplay and goes straight to the point.

[Ronin]

Ronin, you wouldn't be a QOTSA now would you? I must admit I liked them ever since I saw their first gig in Belgium.

if I am a QOTSA?
no I´m not in the band pal :P

[Peasant Phill]

Typed to fast, I meant QOTSA fan of course.

[Ronin]

Typed to fast, I meant QOTSA fan of course.

huge fan.

never saw them live though, had a change a few years ago but I was not a big fan at the time and ended up missing it.
still hit my head on the wall daily for that one.


now for something different, so you can impress the lady with your international music tastes...something from my neck of the woods.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGgiavNYeFw


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW_iI6Re1fc

[Fragony]

Anything Peggy Lee, sexiest voice evar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGb5IweiYG8

[Monk]

Do you like Huey Lewis and the News?

In 1987, Huey released "Fore!", their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is Hip To be Square. It's so catchy that most people don't even listen to the lyrics, but they should! Because it's not just about the dangers of conformity and the importance of trends, its also a personal statement about the band itself.


Contributing something. Either you're going to like what I offer or you won't, explaining why I like it won't do anything to change your opinion. So here's a light-hearted troll post, and one of my personal favorites.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPuv6QE28yc

[Peasant Phill]

And I learn new things or rediscover classics every day.

[a completely inoffensive name]

I always like to impress that ladies by pulling out what I like to call: The Gamechanger (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROW1JSLN7aY).

[Centurion1]

I always like to impress that ladies by pulling out what I like to call: The Gamechanger (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROW1JSLN7aY).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgAaRf1W3AI
NSFW

I don't lie to da females bout how I do.

[Peasant Phill]

These would be great for a practical joke, I doubt I could keep a straight face though.

[Ronin]

In 1987, Huey released "Fore!", their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is Hip To be Square. It's so catchy that most people don't even listen to the lyrics, but they should! Because it's not just about the dangers of conformity and the importance of trends, its also a personal statement about the band itself.


TRY GETTING A RESERVATION AT DORSIA NOW YOU ******* STUPID BASTARD! :P

Edit: I understood the joke Monk was playing and tried to play along.....a little too realistically it appears :P

Edit2: JuJu has made an error! :O

[classical_hero]

I have plenty more suggestion. :grin:
Some lonely Island would be great. Some are NSFW
Boombox (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yvEYKRF5IA&ob=av3e)
The Creep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLPZmPaHme0&feature=relmfu)
Jizz in my pants (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4&feature=related)
Dick in a Box (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzqAQRbmRXk)
You can use this one right after the romance. :wink:
I just had sex (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQlIhraqL7o&feature=relmfu)
Or if you are into this sort of thing, then go ahead.
Three Way (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi7gwX7rjOw&feature=related)

[Secura]

The drugs don't work - The Verve

I forgot to add that, while this is a fantastic song, it's just too sombre for the mood you're trying to create. Sonnet is a better choice. :3

[Peasant Phill]

I forgot to add that, while this is a fantastic song, it's just too sombre for the mood you're trying to create. Sonnet is a better choice. :3
I'm aware that this song is about The singers drug use AND the death of his father but I like it way better than Sonnet.

Besides when English isn't your first language people don't always know exactly what the song is about. I'm mostly the only one of my friends who can sing along with any given song. You would be surprised what people here play as opening dance for their wedding (I want you from Elvis Costello isn't exactly perfect but quite popular here).

[Peasant Phill]

I'll further educate everyone on the magnificent musical age that was the late 90's and ierly 00's.

I present to you Blonde Redhead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsohpO84XpE&feature=related

Also, the dinner is this evening. I'll keep you informed how it went.

[Monk]

TRY GETTING A RESERVATION AT DORSIA NOW YOU ******* STUPID BASTARD! :P

Edit: I understood the joke Monk was playing and tried to play along.....a little too realistically it appears :P

Edit2: JuJu has made an error! :O

:thumbsup: ~D

[Crazed Rabbit]

Forget all those other suggestions;
What you need, sir, is a saxophone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaoLU6zKaws

CR
PS - The Verve made songs other than bittersweet symphony? :inquisitive:

[Moros]

Extreme - More than words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrIiLvg58SY

Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTa2Bzlbjv0

Mr Big - To be with You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QD5n98R_nk

MIA - paper planes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewRjZoRtu0Y

Just Jack - Writer's block

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16fBF3Bgd3M

Kommil Foo - Ik red me wel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgNXrJRkxQ4

Noordkaap - Wat is kunst?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76sKLk5VXHY

De Mens - Irene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRPcgTLtTQc

Counting Crows - Mr Jones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbq9OlZ8AsM

Yevgueni - Als ze Lacht (Sarah is nog beter, zeker als gij nog het café in Leuven hebt gekend)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPJl1TTas70

Jeugd van Tegenwoordig - Sterrenstof

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNMXSKfWfLQ

Milow - Ayo Technology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE9IchvpOPk

Cat Stevens - Father and Son

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q29YR5-t3gg

We're from Barcelona - I'm From Barcelona

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj9sMxrFHZs

The Darkness - I believe in a thing called love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRYNYb30nxU

Eels - God damn right...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M0L6EnlTas

OMC - How Bizarre

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2cMG33mWVY

Manau - La Tribu de Dana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NRqSrPTPv8

Sugar Ray - I just wanna fly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUtnwcv-quE

Louise Attaque - Je t'emmène au vent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0emXuhPTWUM

Caravan Palace - Suzy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j95HbhTl60k

Shantel - Disko Partizani

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gViaOYgV8yI

My two cents.

[Peasant Phill]

Moros, are you the female Orgah people have been looking here in the frontroom? More than words? Even the rest of the band in that clip is laughing at the sexual tension between those two.

But all in all there are some good suggestions in there.

[Moros]

You asked easy listerning. Just a guitar and some vocals is the most typical set up for that. And we all know those are often melo-dramatic songs. What kind of songs are you looking for, if there are some songs you like from te list I could suggest others in the same style or something. I kinda posted an eclectic and varied list cause that's best in those cases. Also variety makes musci less boring, but you don't want to be associated with just one genre or something. You seemed to like non rap/dance 90's, rock so I tought I'd add some classics, with some good old nostalgia, some more commercial and some more recent or hip. Also I'd recommend to avoid only American or English music as well. Variety and some untypical (though not to underground, arty farty,...) songs seems best. You don't want to be seen as shallow, nor as too much a music freak.

[Peasant Phill]

I kinda posted an eclectic and varied list cause that's best in those cases ... You don't want to be seen as shallow, nor as too much a music freak.

Right you are, though I tend to avoid 'Knuffelrock' music (a term I imagine you'll be familiar with).

Oh and now for the report of the queue dramatic music date:

The menu
Mohito (home made with fresh mint and everything) as aperitif
slice of goat cheese with honey and rhubarb mousse as a starter
home made lassagna with salmon
petit beurre taart as dessert

The activity for the evening besides enjoying light conversation during our meal was the preparation of the petit beurre taart which is something I used to make as a child. It's pretty much boils down to dipping a certain brand of cookies in coffee and smear butter with brown sugar over it. It's easy, it's incredibly delicious and a fun way to get close and have a naughty food fight.

Unfortunately, we didn't quite hit it off so there was no food fight.
I did get a flattering comment on the music so this is also a flattering comment to the taste of the Org.

[Major Robert Dump]

More Than Words is a travesty, there were several other epic songs that came out at that time, and isntead that damn song dominated everything for 6 months haha.

I love Mazzy


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XucegAHZojc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiO_7LhPZFM&feature=related


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZTppF-lxLQ

[Louis VI the Fat]

Do you like Huey Lewis and the News?

In 1987, Huey released "Fore!", their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is Hip To be Square. It's so catchy that most people don't even listen to the lyrics, but they should! Because it's not just about the dangers of conformity and the importance of trends, its also a personal statement about the band itself.IF ONLY PHIL HAD PLAYED HUEY HE WOULD'VE HAD SEX ALL NIGHT LONG



Heck, Huey is better than sex. Forget about the girl listen to this instead:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj6Q22dtMTM



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjFgzfCs3MU

[Peasant Phill]

Mea culpa, Huey Lewis and the News would have saved the evening.
If only I hadn't been so arrogant as to ignore the worlds most successful aphrodisiac.

[Moros]

Mea culpa, Huey Lewis and the News would have saved the evening.
If only I hadn't been so arrogant as to ignore the worlds most successful aphrodisiac.
wuk?

[Peasant Phill]

wuk?
Freddy De Vadder is that you?

It just wasn't clicking. No music in the world would've saved that date.

I also went 'hunting' at a local music festival this weekend. A hint for the young ones: quit drinking before you lose control over your legs.
That is all.

[Moros]

Nink.

Bugger, next one. But this time do some scouting before doing such an effort.

[Peasant Phill]

Well, actually it was more a date to have something to do that evening.
I've set up my scouting network by now. Only I can screw it up now.

[Fragony]

It just wasn't clicking. No music in the world would've saved that date.


Wait until you date Geert Wilders' secretaresse

yeah I'm guilty

[Prussian to the Iron]

Battery by Metallica


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m99ybtk4QNs#t=01m03s

hehe

[Peasant Phill]

nah, I already had 'Smack my bitch up' by the Prodigy

[naut]

For serious:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urOUJMTZdD8

For not serious, or if the date goes well ~;p:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtxlDb9N6aE

[rasoforos]

I'm planning a romantic date at my house. You know, some some food and afterwards a boardgame or a movie some sweet sweet love, ...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0I6mhZ5wMw

If you dont get some after that then she is a lesbian...

(Unless you really wanna play a boardgame and watch a movie after dinner...)