GezaBlade Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hey, first of all, GF is the best game with the best music. I'm looking for music that is extremely similar to GF's soundtrack. I'm looking for bands, artists, anything that is similarly melancholic, slow kinda loungy and whatnot. (Songs on the soundtrack like: Hi-tone Fandango, High Roller, Domino's in charge, Rubacava, Manny's office, Coaxing Meche) I've downloaded 9GB 's of jazz so far that was supposed to be like GF, but no luck so far..... thanks in advance for trying to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Dando Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Did you go for Jazz as one general genre, or have your tried splitting it down into some of its more well know sub genres, and then going form there? For example: Dixieland/Trad Jazz - Dixieland was the first true type of Jazz, starting in New Orleans in 1910's and later spreading to Chicago and NY, influenced primarily by Ragtime and Blues music. Trad, or Traditional Jazz came later in the 40's and 50's and is a recreation of the Dixieland Sound. Swing - Also known as Big Band became popular around the time of World War II, it sounds fairly similar to say, Casino Calavera. Some well known artists include: Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller (one of my favs) and Artie Shaw. Bebop - Came in popularity in the mid to late 40's. It's mostly pretty fast, tempo wise, and improvised, it also focuses on structure rather than melody. A good example from the game would be Blue Casket Bop. Now all that Lounge Jazz I don't know so much about, in fact, I even tried searching for music similar to the tracks you've listed with no luck, granted I think I gave up not long into my search Hope this helps in some way, if not, I still think its quite an informative post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GezaBlade Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 Hey thanks for the help, helped to close out some genres . But eyah I guess theres just not much melancholic slow lounge jazz out there, or it just doesnt have its own genre..... Anyways, thanks again, and if you or anyone finds similar songs from bands let me know and I will bow down to thee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrik Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 It might be worth point out the last tracks in the Corpse Bride soundtrack are distinctly similar to some of GF's music, which (un?)coincidentally accompany a skeleton band in the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du Man Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I'm not knowledgable in jazz music, or much music for that matter, but here's some similair jazz noir music I know. The Blade Runner soundtrack has some jazz hindin in there mixed with it's electronic ambient stuff, rather melancholy/peaceful jazz. When I downloaded the A Archieve torrent at #gamemp3s (bottom of page), I came accross an album in there made by this guy Norihiko Hibino called "AKASHI" that has some heartmelting, romantic jazz alternating with some more upbeat stuff. My wish someday is to walk through a rain soaked or snow covered city while listening to the peaceful parts of this album. As for a general source of jazz, I've been trying to look through SoundClick for the same type of jazz you're looking for, but no particular band or artists stands out for me yet. Are you also interested in some of the Spanish, Mexican music they play on the soundtrack too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrik Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I am. Compañeros is clearly excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iannu Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 try this: steely dan east st. louise toodle-oo it's just like one of the songs on the soundtrack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteo_K Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 lannu is right, East st. Louise Toodle-oo sounds just like some songs from soundtrack, but the version of this song i have is played by Duke Ellington so it's definitely earlier than Steely Dean's and I think that lot of other songs by Duke Ellington is simillar to those on GF soundtrack, so mayby try listening to his compositions? I recommend a set of cd's called "Duke Ellington Masterpieces 1926-1949" and especially cd named "Mood Indigo" from this set, you'll find "East st. Louise Toodle-oo" there. Unfortunately I don't know any other artists which play music similar to this from GF. Those lounge tracks are just great but I don't know anything about this genere and ony of artists playing such music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Dando Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Can anyone provide a link to this East St. Louise Toodle-oo? I have yet to listen to it Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteo_K Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 http://www.archive.org/details/EastStLouis on this page you can listen to this song via player in upper right corner. have fun:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Dando Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 http://www.archive.org/details/EastStLouis on this page you can listen to this song via player in upper right corner. have fun:) Just listened to it and I love it! Thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteo_K Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Great that you like it:) I recomend listening to other songs by Duke. Few of them are for sure on a soundtrack from Cotton Club movie. By the way whole soundtrack is great, because it is whole jazz/swing form late ninteen-twenties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwball Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I recommend a jazz band called Squirrel Nut Zippers. Especially one of their song, "Hell", fits perfectly in the world of Grim Fandango. "In the afterlife You could be headed for the serious strife Now you make the scene all day But tomorrow therell be hell to pay". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampireNaomi Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I second Screwball's comment. I bought one of their albums based entirely on "Hell" and haven't had a moment of regret. Brilliant music! The song "Put a Lid on It" gives me some GF fibes, too. Same goes for most of "The Ghost of Stephen Foster". When I first heard it, I felt like it could have been straight from GF. You can find some of their songs at YouTube, but I recommend bying them. The music is too good not to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Dando Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I seem to remember that there is a Grim Fandango video on Youtube with a Squirrel Nut Zippers song playing in the background, or am I just plain wrong? I'll check thme out anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewlil Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 It's odd. I have the GF soundtrack on my iPod but i dont imagine myself listening to anything of the genre other than that. I mean im into fast metal music. So its like almost the complete opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrik Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 GF has a few distinct genres, but the real magic comes from the composer -- most people can enjoy pretty much any genre if the person behind it can craft melodical magic. It's more a case of finding the gems in a particular genre rather than just finding genres GF happens to use. You'd probably find a lot of the metal artists you listen to could dabble with other genres quite successfully if their core music writing is superb. Lord knows, plenty of them have been playing with orchestra in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuz Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Anyone know of any particularly good Bebop artists? I love Blue Casket Bop and am basically looking for anything similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubacava Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I seem to remember that there is a Grim Fandango video on Youtube with a Squirrel Nut Zippers song playing in the background, or am I just plain wrong? I'll check thme out anyway Yes there is! I made it. XD I've loved Squirrel Nut Zippers since I was a small child, and I'm so happy I could introduce other people to that awesome band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Dando Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Yes there is! I made it. XD I've loved Squirrel Nut Zippers since I was a small child, and I'm so happy I could introduce other people to that awesome band. Oh wow! I see they are described as Swing Revival. Are they anything like The Brian Setzer Orchestra? As that's the only band in the genre I actively listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteo_K Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Talking about good jazzy music which fits good into GF world I reccomend Charles Mingus - Track A - Solo Dancer. It is from his "The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady" album (quite long title it is ). I really don't know much more of his music except for this album but this one is a pice of very good jazz, it is not swing, but it's quite similar at times to those slower jazz tracks from GF soundtrack, so if you happen to see this album somewhere give it a listen, at least the first track And also if you like those lounge tracks from soundtrack try checking out Combustible Edison, they got some nice tracks, just like taken straight out of casino or sth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urluckyday Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 While it may not be an exact match, make sure that you check out Maynard Ferguson (my personal favorite is 'Round Midnight), he makes some great jazz, and some of his stuff can be compared to Peter Mconnell's music that's in GF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewlil Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Lord knows, plenty of them have been playing with orchestra in recent years. Yeah Cradle of Filth and Dimmu Borgir, but still a metal version of grim fandango song would be.. interesting.. Might give it a go with my band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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