Road trip music

[Badger]

I'm a little embarrassed about my promise to make a playlist for the summer. I, um, applied for a job this past summer, got it, and had to move to a different state (and if you've ever done the academic job market, you know how weird that timeline is).

I'll definitely put something together for us for spring break.

@eastercat: we were supposed to see the Decemberists in Indianapolis this past summer, and they canceled literally hours before the concert. It was a huge bummer. The King Is Dead was a nice return after the strange (yet oddly compelling) The Hazards of Love.

@everyone else: thanks for all the awesome recommendations! Spring break! I promise.

[brian]

I listen to a big mix of stuff that's on my iPhone, and right now I'm most pleased when songs from these artists/albums come on: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - HOWL, Mogwai - Happy Songs for Happy People and Nick Cave/Warren Ellis - White Lunar

I'd like to find more new music to add to my playlists, so here's a bump for this thread so that we get more responses.

Mogwai is excellent road trip music! In that same vein, these are two of my favorite road trip records: Explosions In The Sky - Those Who Tell the Truth and Do Make Say Think - Winter Hymn Country Hymn Secret Hymn

I like to listen to things that are drawn out and pretty enough to relax me, but not so quiet as to put me to sleep.

[Darcy]

I listen to a big mix of stuff that's on my iPhone, and right now I'm most pleased when songs from these artists/albums come on: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - HOWL, Mogwai - Happy Songs for Happy People and Nick Cave/Warren Ellis - White Lunar

I'd like to find more new music to add to my playlists, so here's a bump for this thread so that we get more responses.

[eastercat]

I've been really enjoying the Decemberists and their (relatively) new album, The King Is Dead. Another album of theirs, The Crane Wife, is also really great for road trips.

[ChrisG]

However, I do have a file for my IPod actually called "Road Trip". Much of it is old, but with a beat so you can "dance" in your seat to stay awake while driving.

I have a similar mix on my iPod called "Workout" which I use at the gym, but which is equally suited for driving.

It's an odd mix of hard rock and country, believe it or not. Motley Crue, Van Halen, Aerosmith, etc. with some Garth Brooks, Toby Keith and such mixed in. Plus some other stuff like the Black Eyed Peas and Flogging Molly thrown in.

[Illinifan]

If you enjoy Mumford and Sons and are into the singer/songwriter sound Amos Lee, Brett Dennen, and Joshua James have always treated me well.

[AVService]

I have not yet but I will look her up. I am the commercial/pro end of things as a mfgr rep in the SE. We sell QSC, Sennheiser, RDL, WPW and some other stuff...

Thanks for the tip on Hillary Cole!

Sorry for the delayed reply,I have been camping and freezing while at it!

I have a good friend that is a Pro Rep. He sells Renkus,SKB,Galaxy,Digico,Rane,etc.

I am mainly in resi.install and commercial service.
I do sell Savant,Elan,Sonance-Sound Advance and nowadays anything at all as it is easy to get it "Sideways" as you know when times are rough!
It frees me up to install the best for the application not just what I am signed up to sell.
Times have really changed.

It is ironic really that no one needs what I sell and I have never been busier. A good place to be.

Small World amongst Bag Ho's?

Ed

This makes my journey more interesting and cheerful. Hope you like it...
Take It Easy – Eagles
On the Road Again – Willie Nelson
Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd

[jeffmac]

Custom Residential,Commercial A/V & Integration and Automation. I try to put the "Custom" in Custom.
I also do "Sudden Service" on almost anything almost anywhere,mostly Boardroom Automation and Presentation Systems

Oh and if you like Jane Monheit have you listened to Hilary Cole?

I have not yet but I will look her up. I am the commercial/pro end of things as a mfgr rep in the SE. We sell QSC, Sennheiser, RDL, WPW and some other stuff...

Thanks for the tip on Hillary Cole!

[AVService]

Here here on the books on Tape Ed. Musically some Lyle Lovett would be required, some Led Zeppelin and AC/DC to stay awake, Stravinski to make you think and no one makes me sigh like Jane Monheit.

With a tag line like AVservice what end of the industry are you in??

Custom Residential,Commercial A/V & Integration and Automation. I try to put the "Custom" in Custom.
I also do "Sudden Service" on almost anything almost anywhere,mostly Boardroom Automation and Presentation Systems

Oh and if you like Jane Monheit have you listened to Hilary Cole?

[jeffmac]

Here here on the books on Tape Ed. Musically some Lyle Lovett would be required, some Led Zeppelin and AC/DC to stay awake, Stravinski to make you think and no one makes me sigh like Jane Monheit.

With a tag line like AVservice what end of the industry are you in??

[AVService]

I drive between STL and South Florida a dozen times a year as well as to Denver,Cape Cod and others.
I listen to books on Tape and have been a member of Audible.com for 12 years or so.
With me if I don't time it right I end up having to drive around at my destination to finish a book! It just isn't the same unless I am in the car?

As for Music,I am "Old School" I guess,Allman Brothers,Buddy Guy,Gatemouth Brown,Little Feat,The Dead of course and another nod to American Garage especially going through the plains and I have become obsessed with Susan Tedeschi.
I guess I am really just Cheap for the Blues.

All just a prelude to a book usually.

I do carry a 30 gig load on an iPod and I am not afraid to use it!

Ed

[Cymberleah]

When I was growing up, road trips always meant listening to some Beach Boys music. Long flat sections of highway still make me think of summer songs, even when I'm listening to something else.

[gmanedit]

Opera. When it ends, it's three hours later.

[Katy]

Oh! You can also make an account on Pandora and set up a few stations referencing the music you listed, they will generate a playlist of artists you may like . It's a great way to discover new music!