What kind of music do you listen to while painting?

Michele Rushworth · 07-02-2005, 10:49 AM

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I always listen to some type of classical. Lately it is those gorgeous young guys 'Il Divo'. I also like ambient music like Enya, Deep Forest, Engima, etc. I just love classical guitar and a bit of lute.

Sounds like you and I enjoy the same kinds of music. Can you recommend any specific CD's, especially any that are fairly consistent in tempo? -- ie nothing that has a sudden fast paced song in the middle of all the relaxing stuff.

Ngaire Winwood · 07-03-2005, 12:33 AM

Dear Michelle

Yes I have quite an interesting selection. There is one in particular a lady by the name of Dianne Doherty she is an oboist and her music is blissful and sublime. I can play it over and over and never get sick of it. I like her album 'Souvenirs' the best one I feel, it is available through ABC here in Australia but maybe available through Universal Musical Group (Classics) outside Australia. I also like Andrea Bocelli, Tony O'Connor, Adrian Ross 'Didgeridoo Dreaming' (Didgeridoo with acoustic guitar, percussion etc) (it is very moving). I also have the same as you by the sounds of it, the best ever Classical sets, the most ever peaceful sets etc and of course, Il Divo. I think my most favourite song is 'I believe' by Andrea Bocelli, 'The prayer' by same and Mama by Il Divo, and ..... Naxos brings out a lot of classical music like John Williams and the classical guitarists. I hope this helps.

Ngaire Winwood · 07-03-2005, 12:41 AM

Oh, I also forgot about Lovland Earthsongs 'Secret Garden' which absolutely brilliant, gentle, caressing, inspiring sublime ambient music that will take you places.

Tricia Migdoll · 07-03-2005, 05:09 AM

If you like Enya, try Loreena McKennitt. She will lift you even higher into the heavens.

Ngaire Winwood · 07-03-2005, 06:34 AM

Thanks Tricia, I will try to find her. If you hear of any more music like who I mentioned earlier, I would appreciate more suggestions. I am always on the lookout for new and interesting music.

Ngaire Winwood · 07-03-2005, 06:35 AM

Thanks Tricia, I will try to find her. Do you know where she is from?

If you hear of any more music like who I mentioned earlier, I would appreciate more suggestions. I am always on the lookout for new and interesting music.

Michele Rushworth · 07-03-2005, 08:56 AM

Thanks, Ngaire and Tricia!