F is for Folk

 A few Folkers from the 20th century Folk Revival period. I could listen to this stuff all day!

The following comes from the Wikipedia entry:

 Folk music includes both traditional music and the genre that evolved from it during the 20th century folk revival. The term originated in the 19th century but is often applied to music that is older than that. Some types of folk music are also called world music.

Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers. It has been contrasted with commercial and classical styles. One meaning often given is that of old songs, with no known composers; another is music that has been transmitted and evolved by a process of oral transmission or performed by custom over a long period of time.

Starting in the mid-20th century a new form of popular folk music evolved from traditional folk music. This process and period is called the (second) folk revival and reached a zenith in the 1960s. This form of music is sometimes called contemporary folk music or folk revival music to distinguish it from earlier folk forms.

~DJ Cheesy~

I found a blog with a blog hop called Monday's Music Moves Me, and opted to share this post! 

~DJ Tempest~

E is for Electronic

There are a wide range of subgenres in the electronic music category, which you can find on this page. The above is a sample.

I don't like radio stations where they talk too much. I know this is a virtual radio station, but I prefer to just shut up and play the music!

~DJ Illin' Illsa~

Looks like you folks get a twofer today! Both DJ Blooming Psycho and DJ Illin' Illsa took on this letter!

E is for Electronica

Fickle Fame by Time Released Sound is glorious electronica. It is the perfect musical accompaniment when you're studying or writing. You might even write a poem such as the one I posted at Poetry of the Netherworld, entitled A Life of Infamy. 

Electronica can take many forms. Sometimes its mellow and soothing, like this piece. Sometimes its more upbeat, such as you might expect at a club. Electronica is a wide-open genre with endless possibilities.

~DJ Blooming Psycho~

D is for Doom Metal

Doom is one of my favorite metal sub-genres. It has a slow, heavy, melodic sound and favors dark and mystical subject matter. The roots of doom metal can be traced to the early 1970's. The genre is heavily influenced by the works of Black Sabbath.

Featured above is an iconic video from one of my favorite bands, Candlemass; the Swedish kings of Doom Metal.

If you're like me and can't get enough Candlemass, I've got another video for you at the end of this post!

~DJ Illin' Illsa~

00:00 Mirror mirror
06:14 A cry from the crypt
13:40 Darkness in Paradise
20:27 Incarnation of evil
27:46 Bearer of pain
35:09 Ancient dreams
42:14 The bells of Acheron
47:34 Epistle No. 81
52:12 Black sabbath medley

C is for Classical

Here is the Wikipedia definition of "Classical Music."

Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western music (both liturgical and secular). It encompasses a broad period from roughly the 11th century to the present day. The central norms of this tradition became codified between 1550 and 1900, which is known as the common practice period.

The term "classical music" did not appear until the early 19th century, in an attempt to distinctly "canonize" the period from Johann Sebastian Bach to Beethoven as a golden age. The earliest reference to "classical music" recorded by the Oxford English Dictionary is from about 1836.

Yes, the cut and paste was completely lazy of me. I'm also writing entries for several other blogs, and whoever wrote the Wikipedia entry explained it better than I could.

Now, are you up for a Classical Marathon? If so, here's six hours for your listening pleasure!

~DJ Wanda~

B is for Background Music

One might not think much about background music, but it can mean the difference between a bland video and one that catches the viewer's attention. Take a look at this video of snapshots from Debrecen, Hungary. Without the music, it would be just a bunch of pictures, and the viewer would likely become distracted quickly. 

Background music is an important element of movies. Think about a favorite horror movie. It's likely that creepy background music added an element of fear. Personally, I find the music from The Omen to be some of the spookiest I've ever heard. 

As a Catholic (faithful then, fallen now, but once a Catholic, always a Catholic. Some of you will know just what I mean) I found the concepts of The Omen and The Exorcist to be frightening anyway, but the music really added to the eerie atmosphere. However, on its own, I find Tubular Bells to be pretty and soothing. The music from The Omen? I'm not about to sit in the dark listening to that!

Do you have any favorite background music? Sometimes the soundtrack is better than the film itself!

~DJ Opal~

A is for Acapella

From the Wikipedia entry:

A cappella (Italian for "in the manner of the church" or "in the manner of the chapel") music is specifically group, or solo, singing without instrumental sound, or a piece intended to be performed in this way.

Thus, the song above does not really fit the criteria, because it does have instrumental accompaniment. But it is pretty damn cool nonetheless.

This is actually a much more accurate example of Acapella.

~DJ Blooming Psycho~