While admirable, this idea would most likely spark controversial arguments about this board's particular timeframe. Unless we were to assume that we are not particularly aiming back towards a time we did not, in reality, experience, which my gut tells me goes against the very purpose of /gent/.

Quite the can of worms you have opened, good sir.

>>268
I haven't meant to concur the slightest bit of controversy, my good man. I just thought it was an innocent idea to suggest the creation of a library of elegant and classy music for those with the intention of creating such an atmosphere. I trust the good fellows of this establishment will act in a civil and decent manner regarding what is considered fitting music for a gentleman contrary to some ruffians that can be found lurking elsewhere.

Pardon me if I am wrong on this matter and I do not mean to offend if this is indeed the case. I will let the vox populi decide by it's good judgement.

>>268

I dare say I haven't the slightest clue of what you are talking.

It is 2012. We are /gent/lemen. And we do appreciate music. The topic at hand seems entirely appropriate by every measure.

Forgive me if seem to be coming off rather stern, but I sense a bit of insincerity in your proposition. You seem to be suggesting that we here in this community are all acting! And I, for one, am not. You speak as if we here merely pretend to be the jolly, kind, intellectuals we are, and I find that most insulting. We are not simply role-playing a "timeframe" of the past, we are social /gent/lemen, and as such we discuss freely what we may.

>>271
No need to shy down, good sir. I see the possibility for a great topic in discussing our musical tastes and the environment in which we enjoy them.



Now, if I were to be browsing my music library in the company of a stormy night and glass of scotch, I would likely reach for an album entitled "Julie Is Her Name" recorded by the late Miss Julie London, in 1955. The album, comprised largely of old standards, can be described as 'vocal jazz'. I find Julie's smokey voice the perfect brush with which to apply color to the simple underlying guitar and bass canvas.

If the evening were generous enough to allow for another indulgent album, I would likely reach next for "Jazz As Played in an Exclusive Side Street Club" by the powerful Nina Simone. Another vocal jazz classic, Nina's powerful voice and charming piano makes the perfect encore to Julie's relaxing masterpiece.

A sample from each:

Julie London- Say it isn't So (forgive the poor quality)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqNGbKzc2PA

Nina Simone- He Needs Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeCGy0FRB3g

>>273
I must say that those are wonderful propositions my good friend! I myself affectionate a smooth jazz tune every now and then. It never gets old in my humble estimation.

I do have to admit when I read the reply you posted to the gentleman >>268, I interpreted it as directed toward myself. Such a silly mistake. I am glad however you approve of my idea and it is encouraging me to search deeper in my repertoire to add to our collection.

The following I present to all of the sirs of this establishment is another jazzy tune by Miles Davis.

So What? - Miles Davis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhv8iOY08TY

I must say that I only stumbled upon this board recently and I find it pleasing that such a board exists. As my fellow colleagues and I are planning such an event of common cigar and whisky tasting, splashed with a couple of hands of poker and some target shooting (we are also weaponry aficionados).I was wondering what set of tunes would suit our tastes. We have discussed said issue and agreed upom Frank Sinatra as the most neutral. Michael Buble is fine aswell. Smooth Jazz simply doesnt sit well with everyone. So my question is what else?

Fellow gentlemen. My colleagues and I are planning an evening of target shooting and whisky tasting accompanied by a couple hands of poker. We have been trying to work out what will be an appropriate playlist. So far we have settled upon a few songs performed by Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Joy Orbison, Nouvelle Vague and Bob Dylan. Please feel free to act on my invitation to add a few songs to our playlist. I will on my part try to repay with a few pearls. Pic related.

I find myself returning to a Mr. Al Bowlly time and again. There's something about his gentle crooning that soothes and settles my - at times, and by my own admission - restless spirit.
Allow me, if I may, to share with you but a sample of his repertoire. His was a talent that was unfortunately rended from the world in a tragic and untimely fashion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6i1F0YfjXo

>>285
I never heard of such fellow before but I do say his voice is very suave. A great recommendation my good friend. I do fancy myself a tune of the likes. It is a sad thing gentlemen are rarer where I am from. This kind of music would be absolutely perfect for social events.

>>278
Welcome abord, my good man. Just a word of advice though. Please refrain from double posting in the future. We would like to keep our refined establishement orderly now won't we? This being said, please tell me how was your event? I do enjoy Frank Sinatra at times. What song of him did you play? Would you care to share with us the list of your musical selection for that evening?

This piece is exquisite

http://www.youtubedoubler.com/?video1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DlasWefVUCsI&start1=&video2=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DKfAv8yAaHps&start2=&authorName=HappyHappyHappyHappy

Might I reccomend Benny Goodman, OP? Perhaps a bit more upbeat, but good none the less.

And "The Beast" by Milt Buckner... yes, this is certainly a good one. I discovered it from the very amusing video game Bad Company.

Yet another set of compositions is Gustav Holst "The Planets", a series of orchestral pieces based on the planets of our solar system, and presumably the personalities the Romans assigned to them.

For those nordic gentlemen among us, I wish to reccomend the Finnish music project "Tenhi". While rather grim, it certainly goes along with the theme of stormy nights and drinks. A prospective listener can expect to feel a strong yearning for the woods.

>>268
The purpose of /gent/ is to appreciate only contemporary things? Seems like a rather unreasonable limitation to place upon oneself. I initially had misinterpreted your sentiment for something far more reasonable; that you wished that OP had requested music that we gentlemen listen to in general, rather than specifically "gentlemanly" music. Life is too short to spend listening to only one type of music.

My friends,

Today, I've stumbled upon a discovery which should be brought upon and shared with the visitors of this refined establishment immediately. Allow me to introduce the following website : http://www.best-otr.com/

Despite the very poor design quality of the website, it offers gems of auditive pleasures for the fellow that wishes to fill their ears with music from the good old days. I encourage you to take a peak. It even has a section dedicated to music from the 1920's to the 1950's. Shame that this seems to be never brought up on this board before. Please note that some of the files vary in audible quality. In the 20's section, It includes some music of the very well-known Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra amongst other.

I do understand those are readily available today still but there's a certain charm with the graniness of the audio that brings a nice feel and charm to the music that can't be beaten with the crystal clear quality of today. Furthermore, it also contains radio dramas ranging from comedy to drama and science fiction amongst many more. I know that now we have the podcasting technology for every audiophile there is. I must insist that listening to those radio dramas with the graniness included around town seems like a pretty exciting idea. It's like a portable /gent/ radio station, if you may. Radio dramas are a relic of the past and only a few places like Japan still has those presently but I enjoy the possibility of carrying in my pocket something that used to be listened to by the whole family crowded in their living rooms before television was readily available. Therefore, I urge any visitor to take a peek at the website mentioned above.