Hi

I am after some sexy ambient / trip / electronica music for the summer, but know very little about this genre of music. Can anyone make any suggestions? I am also after some sleep music. Once again, all suggestions most welcome.

Thanks

Bunchy

I sleep to Blonde Readhead's "23" and Asobi Seksu's "Citrus"

Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works Vol 1 & 2

Super sonic snooze mus. Old, yes... but far out.

Oooo the dreams you'll have listening to this. Enjoy

Massive Attack

Mùm - finally we are no one
Funki Porcini - Fast Asleep

Kelpe - Sea Inside Body

Every time I listen to this one it sounds better. Amazing beats and beautiful electronics. Seems to fit your request perfectly.

Splendid stuff, people. Keep it coming. I do like Massive Attack, so good call. However, I am looking for something slightly more off the beaten track.

Oh, and where are the sexy suggestions?

mmm... 'sexy' is a hard one. Depends how you interpret the word. Music that has sex appeal? Music that puts you in the mood? Music that just has a sexy vibe? By my personal tastes, I think Portishead is about as sexy as it gets, but that's not so far off the 'beaten track' as you requested. Dj Krush released an album years back 'Ki-Oku', that was a collaboration with trumpeter Toshinori Kondo. The hip hop-esque beats and jazzy influence of muted horns give this album a nice sexy feel. Is this electronica though? Might have to have a bit more of a rummage through the old collection

Fink - Biscuits for Breakfast

It's not entirely electronic, and I'm not a huge fan, but this is a really, really sexy album.

I've got it. My all time most 'sexy' album... Suzuki by Tosca. Sensuos whispers in a foreign language... smooth relaxed percussion... dream-like, melodic samples... what more could you ask for. Anyone who has heard this album, tell me it aint the most sexy!

Excellent. In terms of definition, I believe I have to be a little discerning in what I say for fear of being moderated, but yes, I am looking for something that may make feel particularly saucy.

My usual taste extends to Dead Meadow, Dungen, the Shins, the Black Keys, Sufjan Stevens, the White Stripes, etc, etc. Not exactly known for sex appeal.

May I just say what an absolute pleasure it is to converse with some adults on this board instead of getting bogged down in slagging matches with emo kids with horrendous angular haircuts.

Monkeys.

For sexy the first thing that comes to mind is DJ Marky's The Brazilian Job

Boards of Canada (in the following order)

Music has the right to children
Goegaddi
the campfire headphase


Air (in the following order)

Talkie Walkie
Moon Safari

Also..

Anything by Ulrich Schnauss

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Boards of Canada noted. I hate to say it but I thought Talkie Walkie was pretty dire, and not a patch on Moon Safari. Actually Air haven't really done anything as great as Moon Safari.

yeah check out these albums by ulrich schnauss:

A strangely isolated place

Far away trains passing by

and also Suzuki by Tosca

regarding air... yeah I got started on moon safari, but talkie walkie is my favorite of the two albums (just by a little)... I dont particularly care for 10,000hz legend or pocket symphony.

Music Has the Right to Children is more eerie than sexy to me.

J-Dilla's Donuts could definitely fall in the "sexy" category, but I'm not so sure about sleep.

Probably the best for this would be Since I Left You by the Avalanches. I just can't really see a sexy album being the same as one you fall asleep to.

If sexy music serves its purpose, y'all should be asleep soon enough.

Good call, Mark F.

I have Since I Left You, and I wouldn't really consider it to be a sexy album.

Keep them coming. Ahem. So to speak.

Awesome Sleep Album:
Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto - Insen