weve all been at that point, of 'what music should i listen to' when programming. sometimes, we cant think because of certain music that is on. i find this personally to be music with lyrics in, that can get distracting. plus anything that has break in, or just a general album with tracks and breaks between. that can sometimes disturb myself.
im more of a 'set' man myself when it comes down to doing programming. a varied sort as well. it can be hard as föök tech sets, or the aura of ambient. but they all have a thing in common and that is that they keep going without breaks. sure they stop at the end. but for at least 1 hour you are not disturbed and have something to listen to.
so, here is a short list, which i will add to when i find more each time. also if anyone else wants to add, then by all means. but these are supposed to be live sets etc, rather than albums. UNLESS, they are continuous. ill allow them
some of these are from my own collection of podcasts, some online at soundcloud or wherever. plus they are all downloadable
• music for programming... pretty much does what it says on the tin. not hard techno, but gentle and sometimes rhythmic sets
• ambient music blog podcast... though this is not going anymore. the 5 sets available are really good
• detroit underground podcast... some more 'harder' based music. along the lines of techno. especially love 'annie hall's' sets. i actually have an album ready to come out on this label too
• electric deluxe podcast... varied mix of tech, rock and all sorts. personal favourites are the 'jerry abstract', 'mr projectile' and 'annie hall'. but a great all round podcast channel
• blank code podcast... another 'harder' based music sets. really good for the person who needs faster beats and techy noise.
• deep focus... great website that hosts loads of sets. main focus seems to be drum & bass. but has a varied selection as well. including ambient. personal favourites are 'lyceum', 'hybris', 'auxcast: phase 2 episode 3' & 'consequence'. there is plenty to enjoy
• vladislav delay - live... one of my favourite artists. love his productions. check out the album 'multila' too. this set is really nice. there are more sets on his soundcloud, but you cant download them
• johann johannson - live... a brilliant piece of work that was composed in front of a film playing. one of my favourites.
• smoking bunny - live in manchester... and lastly a shameless plug for my own 2+ hour original tech set. this is all my own original material that ive played at quite a few festivals last year. i always change the set as well each time, doing different things. this recording is probably one of the best i have played.
so there you go. something for people to chew on for a while, and if you want to, add to this list
enjoy and have phün
