JackNova
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« on: August 17, 2009, 06:29:30 pm » |
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No offense to the fans and creators of such music, but is there anything a little more "fun" out there in terms of Steampunk Music?
I find Vernian Process, Abney Park and Unextraordinary Gentlemen to be a little um... heavy and industrial for my music tastes, focusing more around the automation/industrial feel of Steampunk and less of the High Adventure/Exploration vibe that attracts me to the genre.
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darkshines
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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2009, 07:07:03 pm » |
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Dr Steel is very much tongue in cheek most of the time, and Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer is downright hilarious.
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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2009, 07:08:41 pm » |
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If you're looking for something with more of a cabaret feel, The Dresden Dolls are good.
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Ambrose P. Atwater
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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2009, 07:13:58 pm » |
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Not necessarily steampunk, but I find The World Inferno Friendship Society to be quite jolly.
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JackNova
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« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2009, 08:07:26 pm » |
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Dr Steel is very much tongue in cheek most of the time, and Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer is downright hilarious.
I hadn't checked out Dr. Steel yet, but he's definately a lot of fun. |
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2009, 07:40:59 am » |
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2009, 07:49:48 am » |
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Since I do not believe that we have strictly defined steampunk music yet I would recommend some of my favorite anachronistic folks, The Two Man Gentleman Band. The Decemberists certainly reference historical music and themes in a way that I find appropriate. Buddy Nutt has a very entertaining one-man-band thing going. Jug bands would be great steampunk music, especially since they originated in the riverboat culture, there is a clear historical connection. Voltaire has definitely been moving in a steampunk/cabaret kind of direction in the last couple of years, although he does retain his original goth sensibility, he has a great sense of humor and is nothing if not fun.
I have had a lot of fun searching out aspects of music that I enjoy, such as "accordions" or "cabaret" to find similar music. There are a number of music threads about on this forum as well that contain long lists of favorites.
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darkshines
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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2009, 08:06:51 am » |
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Not so much "fun" as downright creepy and dark as hell, but check out Misophone please! They rock my world!
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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2009, 09:03:50 am » |
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MC Elemental!! He's definitely 'fun'
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« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2009, 12:34:56 pm » |
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Dr Steel is very much tongue in cheek most of the time, and Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer is downright hilarious.
I hadn't checked out Dr. Steel yet, but he's definately a lot of fun. Yes he is  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2009, 01:17:39 pm » |
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I have to agree, Clockwork Cabaret is rather good, but we can't leave them to do it all. Somebody needs to start writing "Good Heavens! Your eyebrows!" songs. Things with titles like "We haven't seen the cat since ..."
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JackNova
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2009, 03:20:50 pm » |
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Voltaire has definitely been moving in a steampunk/cabaret kind of direction in the last couple of years, although he does retain his original goth sensibility, he has a great sense of humor and is nothing if not fun.
It's the "gothiness" of the Steampunk Music Scene that turns me off of it, again no offence to those who like it, I just don't. But I'd never really considered The Decemberists to be Steampunkish, they tend to follow a more Medieval or Renaissance era with their music. |
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Edgar Phineas Arkwright
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2009, 05:03:16 pm » |
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Try Moth!Fight! www.myspace.com/mothfightThey're pretty lighthearted, and they really have no gothic elements. Just give their songs like, 15 seconds to start up and you'll find them really bright. Listen to 'Hopscotch' and 'Jaga Baba (Hopscotch Pt. II)', and you may be pleasantly surprised. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2009, 07:00:48 pm » |
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Just go to http://www.gildedagerecords.comAnd read the band bios. We have a lot of lighthearted artists. Oh and perhaps you should listen to more of our music, because it isn't all heavy/industrial/oppressive/goth stuff. Her Clockwork Heart, The Maiden Flight, and The Maple Leaf Rag are all a lot more lighthearted. You could always look at the master list of Steampunk Musicians that is stickied up above. Look for anything with "Indie" in the description... none of those bands are Goth at all. i.e. Agent Ribbons Arcade Fire, The Beat Circus Beats Antique Beirut Darius Greene DeVotchKa Extraordinary Contraptions, The Gogol Bordello Imaginary Airship James Gang Experience, The Nouvelle Vague Paul Roland Peryls, The Real Tuesday Weld, The Squirrel Nut Zippers This Way to the Egress Tragic Tantrum Cabaret Vagabond Opera World Inferno Friendship Society Voltaire has definitely been moving in a steampunk/cabaret kind of direction in the last couple of years, although he does retain his original goth sensibility, he has a great sense of humor and is nothing if not fun.
It's the "gothiness" of the Steampunk Music Scene that turns me off of it, again no offence to those who like it, I just don't. But I'd never really considered The Decemberists to be Steampunkish, they tend to follow a more Medieval or Renaissance era with their music. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2009, 08:29:21 pm » |
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It's the "gothiness" of the Steampunk Music Scene that turns me off of it Weren't Abney Park a 'goth' band before they went Steampunk? |
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« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2009, 08:41:21 pm » |
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my favorite anachronistic folks, The Two Man Gentleman Band.
Hell yes! I heartily agree with this fellow right here! |
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Rod Von B.
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« Reply #16 on: August 18, 2009, 09:37:52 pm » |
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You just make me discover a lot of nice music. I particularly love Misophone. Thanks.
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darkshines
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« Reply #17 on: August 18, 2009, 09:39:41 pm » |
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YES, Misophone are amazing, PLEASE check them out everyone!
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Josh of Vernian Process
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« Reply #18 on: August 18, 2009, 09:55:34 pm » |
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Not so much "fun" as downright creepy and dark as hell, but check out Misophone please! They rock my world!
I'm digging this... though I'd hesitate to call it downright creepy and dark as hell. It sounds a little more upbeat to me. Weird yes, dark... occassionally. Creepy? Not so much (of course I consider creepy, stuff like Cold Meat Industries) |
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darkshines
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« Reply #19 on: August 18, 2009, 09:59:55 pm » |
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Not so much "fun" as downright creepy and dark as hell, but check out Misophone please! They rock my world!
I'm digging this... though I'd hesitate to call it downright creepy and dark as hell. It sounds a little more upbeat to me. Weird yes, dark... occassionally. Creepy? Not so much (of course I consider creepy, stuff like Cold Meat Industries) I find it creepy in the same Tom Waits can sometimes be, if you read the lyrics you realise chipper songs like Motherless Moth Headed Bread Boy are actually quite dark....  |
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Rod Von B.
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« Reply #20 on: August 18, 2009, 10:13:32 pm » |
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Yeah, but anyway : creepy doesn't mean bad. Skeleton Key sounds also kinda creepy and i find it fun though. It's just a question of feeling. If by "fun music", you meant "no serious", this band isn't really serious musically and lyrically (but it's french) : http://www.myspace.com/tayoboBut then again, it's just a question of feeling. For me, this doesn't seems serious but seriously fun, still it's not the kind of music you'll make your child listen to... |
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Josh of Vernian Process
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« Reply #21 on: August 18, 2009, 10:26:30 pm » |
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Not so much "fun" as downright creepy and dark as hell, but check out Misophone please! They rock my world!
I'm digging this... though I'd hesitate to call it downright creepy and dark as hell. It sounds a little more upbeat to me. Weird yes, dark... occassionally. Creepy? Not so much (of course I consider creepy, stuff like Cold Meat Industries) I find it creepy in the same Tom Waits can sometimes be, if you read the lyrics you realise chipper songs like Motherless Moth Headed Bread Boy are actually quite dark.... I see. So what you were referring to I would define as subversive. Which can be way creepier than music that is up front and trying to be dark. Check out the 60's pop band "The Poppy Family" or "The Carpenters" for instance. Both had a lot of very bubblegum pop styled songs that were super dark and weird. |
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Josh of Vernian Process
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« Reply #22 on: August 18, 2009, 10:27:25 pm » |
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Yeah, but anyway : creepy doesn't mean bad. Skeleton Key sounds also kinda creepy and i find it fun though. It's just a question of feeling. If by "fun music", you meant "no serious", this band isn't really serious musically and lyrically (but it's french) : http://www.myspace.com/tayoboBut then again, it's just a question of feeling. For me, this doesn't seems serious but seriously fun, still it's not the kind of music you'll make your child listen to... I don't think anyone said creepy=bad. I'm all about creepy music, and I know what I listen to isn't bad. =) |
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« Reply #23 on: August 18, 2009, 10:38:07 pm » |
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I know, i know. I meant, a music can be kinda creepy and funny in the same time. Like Stolen Babies or Tayobo.
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Josh of Vernian Process
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« Reply #24 on: August 18, 2009, 10:52:05 pm » |
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I know, i know. I meant, a music can be kinda creepy and funny in the same time. Like Stolen Babies or Tayobo.
You should check out "Creature Feature" they are totally creepy and fun at the same time. All of their music sounds like it came from The Nightmare Before Christmas. |
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