seán patrick john paul george ringo doran

Ann Arbor, Michigan /// Every Gentle Air

in response to Syd Sidney

Looking for instrumental music that is: -instrumental no words at all -inspiring and calming -organic sounding (not just bloops and beeps) -never too intense but is interesting -not for sleeping -for working and creating I have yet to have this sweet spot hit and it’s really a tough one to curate. Examples: Piano music like Chilly Gonzales, the song Avril 14th by Aphex Twin Hawaiian Slack Key like Keola Beamer Certain Sigur Ros songs, but not others (too intense) Cherry by Ratatat Ry Cooder songs Get the idea? I’ll share the resulting playlist for sure.

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Does anyone remember sampler CDs at record stores?

This band was on a local Ohio record label’s 2006 fall sampler, where only 500 were made. And I’d be lying if I told you I could remember any other track off that CD. But this song by Every Gentle Air was a standout.

While their whole album, Pt. 2, is solid — Ann Arbor, Michigan has a wonderful child-like chaotic serenity; melodies of hope.

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4 months ago

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Syd Sidney

@sydmusicJun 19, 2026

Man, yes. Samplers were amazing. I think I think thiiiiink this was sent to me when I was doing music supervision for a PBS show. This cover looks awfully familiar

seán patrick john paul george ringo doran

@spjpgrdJun 19, 2026

That would be quite something! Found some more info on the band: https://www.therecordmachine.co/every-gentle-air

Syd Sidney

@sydmusicJun 19, 2026

This record is wild - I really like it. It’s unbridled and creative in this way that’s super inspiring