Songs for Headphones

ThePhanastasio · 12-11-2012, 11:51 PM

At work Monday, a girl was asking me for ideas for a gift for her girlfriend. She said she already got her a surround sound system, that her girlfriend is really into music, and something in that vein would be the kind of thing she wanted to get her. I suggested that if her girlfriend didn't have any good ones already, some quality cans would be a good investment. I pimped AKG, of course, because I'm an AKG fan girl through and through, and she dismissed it with, "She already has good headphones; she has iPod earbuds."

Almost lost my mind.

I promise, also that there's a point to that story. It really got me thinking; without a nice set of headphones, there are so many songs I'd never have really been able to appreciate on that special level that I do today, having heard them as they were meant to be heard, seemingly born anew once listened to with solid 'phones.

Which songs are your go-to tracks when you really want some nice, pleasant, headphone listening? Which tracks were completely seen in a different light with your headphones? Which albums, even, have been unparalleled journeys with a set of cans on your ears?

FrankBeardjr · 12-12-2012, 01:58 AM

I like this topic, I am a headphone collector.

I am sure that the versions below are all in the worst quality imaginable.

Spoiler for Lots o' Youtube Videos:

lol ok, well let me know if you listen to any of these for the first time.

**Exo** · 12-12-2012, 10:18 AM

frankBeardJr, you just recommended a Bieber song. I have now remembered your user name.

FrankBeardjr · 12-12-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Exoskeletal

frankBeardJr, you just recommended a Bieber song. I have now remembered your user name.

Not sure what you mean. But I like someone or something from all genres just about, and in the pop world right now he is pretty much the best, his songs are a bit to young for me, but that will change as he gets older, either way that song sounds amazing in headphones and I love christmas.

on another note, how was that thing done to my videos??? its awesome, is it an admin thing or can I do it?

Moody · 12-12-2012, 12:52 PM

This is how we do by 50 cent

It has a strong base with good headphones

FRED HALE SR. · 12-12-2012, 12:55 PM

While not their best Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon is exceptional on head phones. PF in general was made for headphones.

Alfred · 12-12-2012, 02:44 PM

Ambient artists like Gas and Stars Of The Lid demand headphones for proper listening and full emotional impact.

Gas - Untitled #4 - YouTube

Stars of the Lid - Even If You're Never Awake (Deuxième) - YouTube

Kelli · 12-14-2012, 09:04 PM

Best one for me is Slowdive's Just For a Day album. Here's a nice track from it.

Slowdive - Catch The Breeze - YouTube

My Bloody Valentine is another favorite for me on headphones as well.

I like listening to shoegaze bands like this just because the layered sounds combined with quality headphones can make for a very surreal listening experience. Kinda like you're floating in the music, for lack of a better way of putting it.

Oh and I agree with the Pink Floyd comment too - DSOTM sounds amazing.

llllllllllllllllllll · 12-14-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelli

I like listening to shoegaze bands like this just because the layered sounds combined with quality headphones can make for a very surreal listening experience. Kinda like you're floating in the music, for lack of a better way of putting it.

Post-Rock has a similar effect. dat crescendo...

Franco Pepe Kalle · 12-15-2012, 02:42 PM

Seems like everyone is obsessed with Justin Bieber. So interesting.

12-11-2012, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Songs for Headphones At work Monday, a girl was asking me for ideas for a gift for her girlfriend. She said she already got her a surround sound system, that her girlfriend is really into music, and something in that vein would be the kind of thing she wanted to get her. I suggested that if her girlfriend didn't have any good ones already, some quality cans would be a good investment. I pimped AKG, of course, because I'm an AKG fan girl through and through, and she dismissed it with, "She already has good headphones; she has iPod earbuds." Almost lost my mind. I promise, also that there's a point to that story. It really got me thinking; without a nice set of headphones, there are so many songs I'd never have really been able to appreciate on that special level that I do today, having heard them as they were meant to be heard, seemingly born anew once listened to with solid 'phones. Which songs are your go-to tracks when you really want some nice, pleasant, headphone listening? Which tracks were completely seen in a different light with your headphones? Which albums, even, have been unparalleled journeys with a set of cans on your ears? __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

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Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Ambient artists like Gas and Stars Of The Lid demand headphones for proper listening and full emotional impact. Gas - Untitled #4 - YouTube Stars of the Lid - Even If You're Never Awake (Deuxième) - YouTube __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

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Franco Pepe Kalle Mwana Nzala Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Shakopee, Minnesota Posts: 627	Seems like everyone is obsessed with Justin Bieber. So interesting. __________________ The problem with Franco Pepe Kalle is that he is a unpredictable character. There is surprising info about this man. You think he only likes Franco and Pepe Kalle but when you find out that he hears other artists, you are shock. Girls are the sexy thing that God created. Important to notice FPK.

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Moody Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 48	This is how we do by 50 cent It has a strong base with good headphones

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FRED HALE SR. Neo-Maxi-Zoom-Dweebie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3,752	While not their best Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon is exceptional on head phones. PF in general was made for headphones.

12-14-2012, 09:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kelli custom user title Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 304	Best one for me is Slowdive's Just For a Day album. Here's a nice track from it. Slowdive - Catch The Breeze - YouTube My Bloody Valentine is another favorite for me on headphones as well. I like listening to shoegaze bands like this just because the layered sounds combined with quality headphones can make for a very surreal listening experience. Kinda like you're floating in the music, for lack of a better way of putting it. Oh and I agree with the Pink Floyd comment too - DSOTM sounds amazing.