Campfire Music...

[The Big Lebowski]

I know its not really 'bushcrafty' but i fancy loading up my phone (I dont actally have any music on it!) with something mellow to play around the campfire on a solo, or with mates- maybe now and then... Sometimes its nice to have a bit of background music me thinks.

Recently, I discovered Andrew Bird/Noble Beast and I like the way the music, song to song just kind-of blends together, grabbing you now and then. You could say melodic.

Any pointers?

Cheers, al.

 

[santaman2000]

Are you camping alongside a river? Maybe Dueling Banjoes.

 

[Jinsin456]

Being Scottish I'm a bit of a sucker for the Corries and even the odd bit of pipe band music. Then again if tam (barn owl) is about then there's usually a fair amount of rock and punk on the old iPod. I think it really depends what you like and if you're with company or not. I'm sure tam will be along soon with a good few suggestions

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Dont mind a bit of pipe music... Twas my home for several good years I guess its a difficult one to answer but if I type in 'folk' on the net, its all C&W.

Playing anything on banjos is like opening up an artery to mosquitos in the hills of Wales though. So, I'll pass LoL!!

al.

 

[salad]

umm how about the sisters of mercy

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Shouldn't have any problems in the hills with this, & you can all join in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxPulya1bSE

 

[groundhog]

Pink Floyd or Steely Dan usually chills me out

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Why not make your own music like these dudes.........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiMOD5amv14

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Shouldn't have any problems in the hills with this, & you can all join in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxPulya1bSE

Thats a very good choice... I'm liking that!

 

[Opal]

I can just see all the lads dancing round the fire holding Dutch ovens singing this.

 

[The Big Lebowski]

LoL.... Maybe not

But, this on the other hand...

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[Barn Owl]

Yes I do like my rock but I'm fond of all types.

Unfortunately I don't store music on anything,too fancy for me that.

 

[snozz]

I'd recommend the soundtrack to Into the Wild. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Into-Wild-Soundtrack-Eddie-Vedder/dp/B000ULQV0W

Although my favourite band is http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dance-Blowzabella/dp/B003O9EO24/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1309907626&sr=1-1

 

[snozz]

Forgot one .. Try the The Dissociatives ... a fantastic album

 

[MrJamieM]

I find Red hot chilly peppers are quite good around the camp fire. 80% of their songs are quite laid back and every now and then you get a more up beat song which gives you a little bit more persuasion to get up a stick some wood on the fire.

Andy McKee is also quite therapeutic and good for background with no lyrics but the music does all the talking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsD6uEZsIsU&feature=related

 

[John Fenna]

For me the music has to be live not canned I am afraid - tinned music just spoils the woods for me.

 

[skate]

The obvious choice is Boheme by Deep Forest. Stunning album and totally apt for campfires. Also would consider Blue Lines by Massive Attack. Anything by John Martyn or Pink Floyd. Radoidread by the Easy Star All Stars is another favourite. There are some great chill out compilations. The early Cafe Del Mar ones are great. Music taste is very subjective so hope these are of some help.

 

[skate]

Oh and any album by Enigma.

 

[Nonsuch]

How about some native american flutes/drums stuff for real mystical fireside moments - or in a tipi.

 

[lab72]

The sound of mother nature for me in the woods cant stand phones playing music !