Swifthom Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 My mum's ill. She's been spending a lot of time lately in and out of hospital, getting tests done and being presented with some very unfortunate surgery options. The medication she's on had knocked her out most of the time and a side effect is a buzzing in her ear that keeps her up at night so she gets no sleep. She has a few 'ambient music' cds in the house and they seem to help. The other day I travelled down to visit her and she asked me to put some music on whilst she rested in the back room. I thought i'd chance OCRemix's 'Threshold of a Dream' - it's a fantastic album and whilst not my personal taste, exactly the kind of thing that she wanted. It seems to have gone down really well. I liked the fact that, for once, she was listening to stuff I listen to; it gave us something to talk about afterwards. So firstly; thanks to everyone behind that album; you've made something truly beautiful that's helped someone in pain. She's asked me if I can get my hands on any more like it. I've downloaded a few from the OCRemix website and elsewhere and made a small playlist of things for her... but has anyone got any suggestions? Relaxing songs ONLY - no heavy rocking or striking beats, just good chillout songs to help her through the pain? Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexy Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I guess this is where a vast majority of my piano arrangements floating around is going to come in handy. Self-promotion aside, for more relaxing tracks that induce positive thinking, I'll put up some recommendations: http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02380/ http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01189/ http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01025/ http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01200/ http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02439/ http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02384/ A few recent ones and a few classics. I hope these can be a good starting point. And thanks for the positive tales regarding Threshold of a Dream - we that worked on the project feel very glad that it contributed to something like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamer Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Whenever we have parties at my house, we usually play the UltraChilled series. Nice ambient music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I feel weird self-promoting here, but its part of what I designed the album for: http://12followersmeteoxavier.bandcamp.com/ Also, I'm sending you a PM on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cabl3 Guy Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Boards of Canada? Buddha Chillout Lounge? Some of them are hyper-active but most of both have a chill vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gario Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I'mma promote myself and link you to these two tracks. http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02372/ http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/450350 I mean, the Chrono Trigger track is even called 'Feels Good', though that's less chill than the other track. Nonetheless, it's gotta count for something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyXIII Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01887/ - F-Zero GX - Beyond Velocity http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01839/ - FF6 - City Corner Lullaby http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00171/ - Chrono Cross - Another Inspiration http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01606/ - Castlevania - Vampire Spanker http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01863/ - Vagrant Story - Youthful Bravery http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01524/ - Cave Story - Moon Rhapsody (it does have a beat built up, but it really is a beautiful track, one I include on many a playlist for chilling/napping) http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01040/ - Chrono Trigger - 600 A.D. in Piano http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00948/ - Chrono Trigger - Enter the Frog http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01587/ - Chrono Trigger - Dignity Ark http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01683/ - Secret of Mana - Thicket http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01719/ - Final Fantasy XII - The Winds of Inishmore http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01572/ - Final Fantasy Adventure - Notes on a Revelation in a Public Place http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01466/ - Super Mario Bros 2 - Gypsy Jazz http://backinblue.ocremix.org/music.php - Cool Burn - Splash Woman Waltz - from the Mega Man 9 album Cafe Mantra from the Summoning of Spirits album: http://tales.ocremix.org/disc3.html#4 That's all I've got for now... OH - and Retro Remix Revue's rendition of 600 A.D. from Chrono Trigger is SUBLIME - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chrono-trigger-secret-forest/id330888824?i=330889570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjjD Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I'm surprised no one's mentioned the most infamous unfinished remix. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3253668/ManoriaCathedralReVamp.mp3 by Robotaki. and along with that: http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00883/ by Disco Dan Hope your mom gets better man, I know how it is to feel helpless while a family member is in pain, my mom has had 4 eye surgeries over the past few months and...it's hard to witness. Take care of yourself and your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifthom Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks everyone who's suggested things; self promotion is not a bad thing in this case and MUCH appreciated. The more range I can cover the better... It was the FF12 song that made me decide to ask if anyone else had any suggestions. You've pointed out some songs i'd never heard before which are fantastic and i'm sure my mum will appreciate them as well. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrypnyk Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I'll just leave this here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ad.mixx Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 http://soundcloud.com/4vari I recommend this guy. You can find really good stuff from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklink42 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I always like listening to The Wingless' music since it helps me relax. Also a big fan of this one by Danny Baranowsky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutSpoken Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 http://soundcloud.com/myristica http://myristica.bandcamp.com/album/sea-of-dreams I've found myristica to be one of the best chillout artists I've ever heard. http://myristica.bandcamp.com/track/future-calm http://myristica.bandcamp.com/track/the-simple-things http://soundcloud.com/myristica/between-worlds-instrumental http://soundcloud.com/myristica/myristica-lost-without-you http://soundcloud.com/myristica/father-time-feat-beno-t-de http://soundcloud.com/oliversadie/distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamphibious Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I released a sort of ambient / chillout album last summer, which may fit what you're looking for: http://amphibious.bandcamp.com/ I see Boards of Canada was recommended earlier in this thread, and I have to agree. It is some pretty chill stuff. I'd also recommend an album called "Chillout Lounge" by David Arkenstone if you can find it. It has had a big influence on me, and I love to listen to it when I'm feeling mellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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