Wolf Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Salutations to all you music lovers/experts, A friend of mine is opening a new bar on Sukhumvit. Big place, 6 to 8 pool tables - the works. Now the thing is that in most of the bars the music seems to be pretty much the same when you've been around here for some time. As much as I like a good song as anybody, I got so <deleted> bored with some venues just because of that, to the point that I started avoiding them. Now I've been asked to come up with music for the new place (for the record: I don't own or participate in the place). We'll stuff the computers, will try to explain to the DJ's how everything's supposed to work and in the end we should come up with some decent tracklists. Thing is: What would you - given the choice - like to hear during a night out? House? Indie? Hip-hop? Metal? Reggae? Funk? Thai? Disco? R&B? Country? Or do you prefer a particular era, like let's say "80's"? Any artists (fom 50 Cent to ZZ Top and from A Perfect Circle to Frank Zappa) in particular? Can't use just my own collection - that would scare people away or get them heavily depressed..... Let me hear your suggestions, please ("Hotel California" has been excluded). Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Can't have a bar and not play Hotel California.. ( I suspect it'll be in the lease conditions) Don't forget Zombie, I will survive, and that one by the Scorpians.. totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayo Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Sixties & 70's Guitar Blues (all the legends of Blues and Rock but be selective with tracks from Led Zep and like-minded bands) modern stuff should be included, but often a good idea to use modern music that use recognizable riffs from past tunes. speak with your public, but withhold a pinch of salt when doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Let me hear your suggestions, please ("Hotel California" has been excluded). Thanks!!! And "Wind of change" please and what was that one, played almost incessantly during the mid 90's, theme to Robin Hood? What seems to work in the bars I, and many others, frequent both here in KL and in Thailand (Pattaya) is a good mix of 60's, 70's and 80's (you can throw a few 50's in as well). Variety is what I look for, don't mind tracks I don't like as long as there is frequent change in musical genre. Could always have a couple of nights set aside for a particular music type from say 10pm onwards. Even the odd rap crap is tolerable as long as not too many. Volume needs to be loud enough to hear but not so loud as to make communication all but impossible. And please no Blunt the ####! Every time I hear "You're beautiful...." I want to rush out, get myself a gun and kill something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcrush Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Acid House.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Dennis Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I personally like to hear rock/indie, but can tolerate most music except jazz. I think the key is how it's played. There is nothing worse than a crap song being covered badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo siam Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I agree about Jazz, I just can't stand it and have often left bars when its being played non-stop, Its the only music type that effects me that way - I'd say to be safe you want 70's/80's and early 90's music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcrush Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 That is a terrible thing to post... Jazz is the most beautiful music of all. It does tend to be that people just think jazz is some dixie music. Jazz is incorporated in alot of hits and hip hop these days. So if you must knock jazz maybe you should look deep within you music collection and you will find a remnant of it somewhere! I feel offended...I will just get my coat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo siam Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Sorry but I just dont like Jazz, to me it sounds like something my grandmother would have listened to 50 years ago, its not that I don't get it, it just doesnt sound nice to my ears. For me music should do something, hype me up, calm me down, depress me, energise me... whatever. I just listened to your Ahmad clip, it started out nice enough, but then theres just too much happening - take out the piano and it would have been mcuh better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Although i don't listen to it all the time, sometimes it's nice to hear abit of "chilling" music. Maybe something from the "Cafe Del Mar" selections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Why not vary it, no reason you can't play all sorts of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcrush Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Why not vary it, no reason you can't play all sorts of music. Well put brit. Cafe Del Mar incorporates alot of Jazz influences, also world music of all cultures. Being blinded by calling Jazz "Grandmas Music" is just being niave. Anyways you all have freedom of choice, unless you live in North Korea that is, so try and enjoy all music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 More of this stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November Rain Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I have the feeling this is going to be an unpopular suggestion, but rock & metal, from 60's to present time. Everything from The Doors, to T-Rex, to Free, to Deep Purple to Hendrix to Motorhead to Def Leppard to G 'n'R (of course!!) to Foo Fighters, Nickelback, Radiohead & Red Hot Chilli Peppers & everything in between!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I have the feeling this is going to be an unpopular suggestion, but rock & metal, from 60's to present time. Everything from The Doors, to T-Rex, to Free, to Deep Purple to Hendrix to Motorhead to Def Leppard to G 'n'R (of course!!) to Foo Fighters, Nickelback, Radiohead & Red Hot Chilli Peppers & everything in between!!! You hit the nail right on the head.. Couldn't have said it better myself.. Pure class.. There used to be a bar on sukhumvit soi 0 (under the bridge) that used to play all of the above , good fun atmosphere as well.. probably gone now, that was back in 2001... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Frank Zappa you said? I'd love to see the house band trying Drowning Witch or The Black Page as others suggested already...60s, 70s, and early 80s...after that music died and only bands that carried forward the spirit of the 60s, 70s, and early 80s are worth a mention, such as Foo Fighters and Chilli Peppers. Also Franz Ferdinand. I'd play rather unknown songs of the well known bands, this brings back memories to those who know and those who don't know anyways don't care about the music played! Early 70 Zappa btw. goes down very well with some beers as well! Is this a real poncho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie11 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Just stay away from crap cheesey pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasasc Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Well, with a big enough hard drive there's nothing to stop you experimenting with "Theme" nights. Something along the lines of: Monday - Rock/Blues/Metal Tuesday - Soul/ R'n'B/Funk Wednesday - Thai Pop Thursday - Oldies night -50's- 60's- 70's Friday - Hip-hop/House/Rap The weekends could be open house (maybe buy one drink, get one request?). Sufficient advertising to establish a customer base and a couple of months down the line would probably see the different night's takings indicate what should be left or changed. You shouldn't lose sight of the fact that it seems to be primarily a pool bar, not a music bar. The volume level will be critical and not controlled by the D.J.s (November Rain - see you there on Monday? ) (Raro - it's definitely a Sears poncho......) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Well, with a big enough hard drive there's nothing to stop you experimenting with "Theme" nights.Something along the lines of: Monday - Rock/Blues/Metal Tuesday - Soul/ R'n'B/Funk Wednesday - Thai Pop Thursday - Oldies night -50's- 60's- 70's Friday - Hip-hop/House/Rap The weekends could be open house (maybe buy one drink, get one request?). Sufficient advertising to establish a customer base and a couple of months down the line would probably see the different night's takings indicate what should be left or changed. You shouldn't lose sight of the fact that it seems to be primarily a pool bar, not a music bar. The volume level will be critical and not controlled by the D.J.s (November Rain - see you there on Monday? ) (Raro - it's definitely a Sears poncho......) Think i would stay home wednesdays and fridays.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November Rain Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Well, with a big enough hard drive there's nothing to stop you experimenting with "Theme" nights.Something along the lines of: Monday - Rock/Blues/Metal... (November Rain - see you there on Monday? ) I wish!! I'm in Hua Hin, not Bangkok Good idea about different nights for different types of music, everyone wins that way! Fraid I'm with Austhaied, though - Wednesdays & Fridays would be a no-no for me too (hypothetically speaking, of course)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasasc Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I wish!! I'm in Hua Hin, not Bangkok I wish too! You're just the 5585 miles closer to Bangkok than I am. As Fleetwood Mac put it - oh well ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) Honored members, We're definitely getting somewhere! You're partially confirming my ideas (must be some old hands as yours truly) as well coming up with some interesting options. Think I'm going to experiment with the mellow stuff like St. Germain Des Pres Cafe, Hotel Costes, Cafe Del Mar and such during daytime. Night time: blow off the <deleted> roof - keeping in mind that people want to play pool. Theme nights: great idea, as well as trips down to Memory Lane. Okay, come up with more artist/band/song names, please. Inspire me. Like, you're sitting in a bar and suddenly XXXX comes blasting out of the speakers and you're getting tears of joy/spontaneous hard-on/goose bumps/ misty eyes/stupid grin and what not..... What kind of band or song would that be? I need input!!! Edited February 14, 2007 by Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Honored members,We're definitely getting somewhere! You're partially confirming my ideas (must be some old hands as yours truly) as well coming up with some interesting options. Think I'm going to experiment with the mellow stuff like St. Germain Des Pres Cafe, Hotel Costes, Cafe Del Mar and such during daytime. Night time: blow off the <deleted> roof - keeping in mind that people want to play pool. Theme nights: great idea, as well as trips down to Memory Lane. Okay, come up with more artist/band/song names, please. Inspire me. Like, you're sitting in a bar and suddenly XXXX comes blasting out of the speakers and you're getting tears of joy/spontaneous hard-on/goose bumps/ misty eyes/stupid grin and what not..... What kind of band or song would that be? I need input!!! After my herb pizza i would say. Shine on you crazy diamond by Pink Floyd.. Then after a few red bulls i would say "Blood sugar Sex Magic" (the whole album/CD) by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 80's theme music: cure, depeche mode, souxi and banshees, gogo(s), peter murphy, new order, clash, janes addiction, pixies, blondie ect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulphy Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I have the feeling this is going to be an unpopular suggestion, but rock & metal, from 60's to present time. Everything from The Doors, to T-Rex, to Free, to Deep Purple to Hendrix to Motorhead to Def Leppard to G 'n'R (of course!!) to Foo Fighters, Nickelback, Radiohead & Red Hot Chilli Peppers & everything in between!!! november rain , the playlist you just mentioned is very similar to the type of music we knock outevery night at my place and the customers love it. we get told repeatedly that we have the best music in pattaya , recorded of course , not live. i think , given the average age of thailands ex pat community and tourist , this is the stuff they want to hear. i had a bar full last night singing along to every song. i also find play too much hip hop , rap or dance and your customer simply walks out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November Rain Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I have the feeling this is going to be an unpopular suggestion, but rock & metal, from 60's to present time. Everything from The Doors, to T-Rex, to Free, to Deep Purple to Hendrix to Motorhead to Def Leppard to G 'n'R (of course!!) to Foo Fighters, Nickelback, Radiohead & Red Hot Chilli Peppers & everything in between!!! november rain , the playlist you just mentioned is very similar to the type of music we knock outevery night at my place and the customers love it. we get told repeatedly that we have the best music in pattaya , recorded of course , not live. i think , given the average age of thailands ex pat community and tourist , this is the stuff they want to hear. i had a bar full last night singing along to every song. i also find play too much hip hop , rap or dance and your customer simply walks out the door. Bangkok has or might have it, Pattaya has it... and I'm in Hua Hin! Sob! Actually, we do have a live rock pub, but the band (although really good) only play certain songs & artists. No Doors, Def Leppard, T-Rex, metal of any kind and the only more recent band they cover is Nirvana. I need a rock fix! If they ever get this ferry service sorted, I might be over. What's the name of your place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya5702 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Salutations to all you music lovers/experts,A friend of mine is opening a new bar on Sukhumvit. Big place, 6 to 8 pool tables - the works. Now the thing is that in most of the bars the music seems to be pretty much the same when you've been around here for some time. As much as I like a good song as anybody, I got so <deleted> bored with some venues just because of that, to the point that I started avoiding them. Now I've been asked to come up with music for the new place (for the record: I don't own or participate in the place). We'll stuff the computers, will try to explain to the DJ's how everything's supposed to work and in the end we should come up with some decent tracklists. Thing is: What would you - given the choice - like to hear during a night out? House? Indie? Hip-hop? Metal? Reggae? Funk? Thai? Disco? R&B? Country? Or do you prefer a particular era, like let's say "80's"? Any artists (fom 50 Cent to ZZ Top and from A Perfect Circle to Frank Zappa) in particular? Can't use just my own collection - that would scare people away or get them heavily depressed..... Let me hear your suggestions, please ("Hotel California" has been excluded). Thanks!!! 1. Oldies/Evergreens 2. Classic Country 3. Rock and Roll 4. Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednavyman Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 How about comfortably numb by Pink Floyd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 What a refreshing idea, a bar owner actually interested in what prospective customers would like to hear. So many places play the *rap that the staff want to hear at a volume that cuts out any possibility of conversation. Some of the stuff I like to hear............ Bob Marley UB40 Stevie Wonder Eric Clapton Fleetwood Mac Simple Minds Climax Blues Band John Lennon Happy Mondays U2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Red Hot's Style Council Van Morrison etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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