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what style is this ?

I am looking for music that I have heard on various tv
programs. It is usually in movies or shows that take place
in the speak-easys' during the prohibition period. They usually are female singers backed by a piano or small band.
The singers are the low sultry voice types in slow to medium
paced songs. The most recent example that I can think of is
an episode of 'Sliders' where they were in a world that had
outlawed caffine. Remi was playing the piano for a black
female singer that sold caffiene in a speak-easy and also sang. This kind of music is what I am trying to find on CD. Can anyone help with suggestions, please ?
saki70
reubent
6,952 posts
 
Hummm, from your desciption, it sounds like "Lounge" music. I don't have any suggestions, but, I too would be interested in hearing more of it.

BTW, for a great "lounge music" movie scene, check out Jennifer Connelly in "Dark City". Ummmmmm, very nice! The movie will not be to everyone's taste as it is a very dark Sci-fi thriller, but I love it!

Enjoy,

TIC
marakanetz's avatar
marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Malcolm McLaren "Paris" comes right-away as probably the most brilliant music "trip" there.
For future reference, you may cancel (as I did) to categorize music by styles -- it's just the music one loves or doesn't.
reubent
6,952 posts
 
Marakanetz,

I gotta disagree with you this time. Categorizing music is vital, especially in the internet age as search functions usually require a category. I agree that it is nice to "just enjoy the music" regardless of category, but it is nearly impossible to seek out music that is new to you, unless you can place it in a category and then search/ask for suggestions in that category.

If you fail to categorize, it's like asking "please suggest a good album by Tom Jones" and getting an answer like "AC/DC's Highway to Hell". Humm, I don't think that really meets the criteria I set forth.

BTW, I haven't heard any Malcolm McLaren in years. I nearly wore out my one MM LP, which I think was called "Swamp Creature". Of course, that was the 80's! I wonder if I would still enjoy it today? Man, I gotta get a turntable setup to play my old records......

As Always, Enjoy,

TIC
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