So, what music do you use for seduction?

[sputnik]

That's one of the main reasons to own fine audio equiment anyway,

right? I have been cruelly reminded, in other threads, that

Leonard Cohen music is definately a no-go (yeah, like I don't know that

now). But then, Barry White always seems to get high marks, while

I think that he would come across like a serial rapist to most

women.

So what music do you use when it comes time to set the mood for

seduction? Keep it clean or at least between the lines and don't

even try to suggest 'Bolero' - it's such a lame move, I don't think

that any woman would actually fall for it.

One of the best compilations of seductive music I've ever come across

is 'Sakura - Japanese Melodies for Flute and Harp' by Jean-Pierre

Rampal and Lily Laskine. It's a collection of very simple and

elegant renditions of traditional Japanese music and it's the perfect

musical accompaniment for anything from a foot massage to fouth level

tantric carnality.

Or, on a more basic level, you could just use Mike Damone's Five Point

Plan for scoring from 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' as demonstrated on

a life size cut out of Deborah Harry:

'First of all Rat, you never let on how much you like a girl. "Oh,

Debbie. Hi."

Two, you always call the shots. "Kiss me. You won't regret

it."

Now three, act like wherever you are, that's the place to be.

"Isn't this great?"

Four, when ordering food, you find out what she

wants, then order for the both of you. It's a classy move. "Now, the

lady will have the linguini and white clam sauce, and a Coke with no

ice."

And five, now this is the most important, Rat. When it comes down

to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin IV.'

[theryugobuddy]

That character has such a great sleaze factor for the movie--gives me the creeps just seeing his pic--

I like Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" -- its old, its soulful, great beat throughout, and -- she probably won't be able to tell that he's actually singing "you really love to ball"on one song--

[boomer9911]

actually the pic brings back memories....HA.....lol...

from Fast Times at Ridgemont High...back then....Mr. Jackson Browne...Somebodies Baby...."make her mine tonight"...[]

Stairway to Heaven is to obvious.....[:-*]

[Duke Spinner]

.whassa matter , Sput's ...??

the old lines not working ..???

[sunburnwilly]

Madonna " Erotica " , and Kodo " Heartbeat Drummers of Japan " . Both work really well ...

[Steve_L]

This is a question comes up frequently [] in newsgroups and forums.

Of course, jazz is always a very romantic music and can be used as such a wonderful mood setting background music. Put this on, turn the lights down low and bring your lady a sparkling glass of champagne or sparkling wine.

The number one all time favorite and most successful "music for lovers" jazz album is Gerry Mulligan's Night Lights.

This music is guaranteed to put your lovely lady in a very, shall we say "receptive" mood. Maybe you two even did a little dancing and are both enjoying one of those special evenings that you will forever look back on from your golden years and remember with fondness.

Take your time though! Nothing so important as love and romance should be rushed. So after this, you want to make sure Coltrane's 13 minute version of "My Favortie things" is in the changer.

By now, you might be listening to the music from "another room", or not.. whatever the case may be, but to continue the evening's mood please let me suggest Mccoy Tyner's fabulous jewel "Passion Dance" on his The Real Mccoy.

By now, you are probably doing a very special "Passion Dance" of your own, so we won't fault you if you need more time and music to keep thay very special mood going all night long. Need a cigarette yet?

What better way to enjoy the all time number one favorite jazz album of all time. Turn your lady into a jazz lover and show her your sophisticated side with this final beautiful mood setter. That you can now buy in a fabulous multi-channel SACD edition if you care to, although any version will do.

Follow my advice guys, I have just given you the female equivalent of those little blue pills you need a perscription for. But this works even better and requires no doctor's perscription. You'll even get to educate your lovely lady on this beautiful music we call jazz, and for that she will love you all the more.

Since most CD changes have a 5 CD platter, I'll throw in a final suggestion that works interchangably with many of the above and no true jazz lovers collection would be without. Dave Brubeck's fantastic Calcutta Blues on Dave's famous Jazz Impressions of Eurasia.

Okay guys and gals there you have the magic formula, please feel free to send me your thank-you notes the very next day. (only half kidding!!)

PS No need to name the little ones after me.

[PrestonTom]

This really is an important question, seriously.

I have many fond memories, where the action started with either Al Green or Marvin Gaye playing in the background.

Ahh, to be young again......

-Tom

[nicholtl]

For the more sophistocated companions, I like Billie Holiday's "Lady In Satin" record.

For more of my tattooed/pierced/rocker types, I use Mogwai's "Rock Action" album.

Both work like fire on a candle. Melts them right down.

[colterphoto1]

Let's Get it on by MG always seemed so direct. Kind of like Jimmy Buffet's 'Honey, let's get drunk and screw'.

If memory serves, Yes Tales from Topographic oceans was always a favorite- gotta love 4 songs where each takes up a side of an LP.

Ditto the Miles Kind of Blue. Haven't heard the Eurasia piece, but fond of Brubeck's Jazz Impressions of New York.

Anything by Brian Eno, something about those droning tones just took time away.....

I hate that I'm thinking about this in the past tense. ARRRGGHHHH[8o|]

Michael

[grog]

All I know is Barry White is a good choice.

Jazz is also good. But sometimes it really has to do with what you may have been playing when some other moment occured.

Brick House, YMCA and watching SuperFly have become seductive in our home for reasons that only make sense to us.

Here are two songs that you should not play!

Frank Zappa - Freak Out! - The Mothers of Invention

Wowie Zowie - Frank Zappa

Wowie zowie

Your loves a treat

Wowie zowie

You cant be beat

Wowie zowie, baby

Youre so neat

I dont even care

If you shave your legs

Wowie zowie, baby

Youre so fine

Wowie zowie, baby

Please be mine

Wowie zowie

Up and down my spine

I dont even care

If you brush your teeth

I dream of you each mornin

I dream of you each night

Just the other day I got so shook up

I dreamed of you in the afternoon

Baum didi, baum didi, baum didi,

Baum didi, baum didi, baum didi

I dream of you each mornin

I dream of you each night

Just the other day I got so shook up

I had a flash in the afternoon

Wowie zowie, baby

Love me do

Wowie zowie

And Ill love you too

Wowie zowie, baby

Ill be true

I dont even care

If your dads the heat

Wowie zowie

Wowie

Wowie zowie

Wowie

Wowie zowie

Wowie

Wowie zowie

Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder - Frank Zappa

A year ago today

Was when you went away

But now you come back knockin on my door

And you say youre back to stay,

But I say...

Go cry

On somebody elses shoulder

Im somewhat wiser now

And one whole year older

I sure dont need you now

And I dont love you

Anymore

You cheated me baby,

And told some dirty lies about me

Fooled around with all those other guys

Thats why I had to set you free

I sure dont need you now

And I dont love you

Anymore

A year ago today

You went away

And now you come back crying

Crying, crying: please, let me in

But I dont need you

No I dont love you anymore

So go lean on...go cry on

Somebody elses door

Go cry

On somebody elses shoulder

Im somewhat wiser now

And one whole year older

I sure dont need you now

And I dont love you

Anymore (oh, my darling!)

(spoken:)

Go ahead and cry

Go ahead and let the tears fall outa your eye

Let em fall on your dress

Who cares if it makes a mess?

I gave you my high school ring

At the root beer stand

We had a teen-age love baby

I thought it was sharp

It was really so grand...but

You cheated me baby

And told some dirty lies about me

Fooled around with all those other guys

Thats why I had to get my khakis pressed

I sure dont need you now

And I dont love you

Anymore

(spoken:)

Baby, I love you so much, darling

Why dont you dig me?

I dig you

But you dont dig me

I dont understand what it is

I had my car re-upholstered

I got my hair processed

I got a nice pompadour job on it

I bought a new pair of shoes

I got some new khakis and I met you

And we went out to get a coca-cola...

Greg

[colterphoto1]

Grog you forgot Jewish Princess, also by Zappa.

Lyrics unprintable in any fashion. Suffice it talks about squeaky noises during intimate moments, and certain damp spots on the body.

Also equally offensive is Catholic Girls...Dinah Moe Humm, we could construct an entire Zappa songlist guaranteed to NOT get you any ladies! HA.

Michael

[st. patrick]

Darn Steve L, how do i play all that music during my 30 seconds of passion? . . . . . . . . . oh, it's supposed to take longer ?????????????????? now they tell me, i thought it was a race . . . . .. just kidding guys, c'mon lighten up!!!

[grog]

Funny thing is the way the song is done makes a big difference.

Zappa was crude to the point we knew it.

But I think Roxy Music would be great for those times where you wanted to set the lights down low.

But please don't turn on closed caption for this video DVD. It may spoil the moment.

Take for example the wonderful song "In every dream home a heartache".

The sound is perfect for the seductive moment but the words "normal for

Brian Ferry" never match the mood of the song.

In every dream home a heartache

And every step I take

Takes me further from heaven

Is there a heaven?

I`d like to think so

Standards of living

They´re rising daily

But home oh sweet home

It´s only a saying

From bell push to faucet

In smart town apartment

The cottage is pretty

The main house a palace

Penthouse perfection

But what goes on

What to do there

Better pray there

Open plan living

Bungalow ranch style

All of its comforts

Seem so essential

I bought you mail order

My plain wrapper baby

Your skin is like vinyl

The perfect companion

You float my new pool

De luxe and delightful

Inflatable doll

My role is to serve you

Disposable darling

Can´t throw you away now

Immortal and life size

My breath is inside you

I´ll dress you up daily

And keep you till death sighs

Inflatable doll

Lover ungrateful

I blew up your body

But you blew my mind

Oh those heartaches

Dream home heartaches

I would still recommend Roxy Music but as I said... keep the closed captions off.

Greg

Grog you forgot Jewish Princess, also by Zappa.

Lyrics

unprintable in any fashion. Suffice it talks about squeaky noises

during intimate moments, and certain damp spots on the body.

Also

equally offensive is Catholic Girls...Dinah Moe Humm, we could

construct an entire Zappa songlist guaranteed to NOT get you any

ladies! HA.

Michael

[Steve_L]

well... um, er ah, somewhere in there things "click" ...and then the rest is after the cigarette! LOL!!

[itsawomanthing]

ok - from a woman's perogative.....Barry White, Marvin Gaye, Jazz --

really great picks guys - these work for me!! Bolero - a real

No-No since that is so obvious what you are trying to do and you are

correct sir, no decent woman would fall for that crap! Since

lyrics can sometimes muck up a good song how about something

instrumental .... that way you don't have to worry that the lady might

actually pick up on some hidden meaning! I appologize AGAIN Sput

for insulting you and Leonard Cohen...but good Lord man, the moment has

passed once she starts crying!! Next we need to work on

Grog.....YMCA, Brickhouse & Superfly!!! If I wasn't laughing

so hard I might cry! Please don't use holiday music to set the

mood -- when you aren't together anymore the holidays will be grim

reminder of you!!

New Age you might want to try:

Eternity: A Romantic Collection

Quiet Days - Various Artists

Tranquility - (Reflections of Love is beautiful)

Also, don't forget to set the mood....romance isn't just music!!!

A nice dinner, candles, something to sip on.......ahhhh wonderful!

[Steve_L]

Thanks for the woman's perspective.

I find I have some great luck when I do the dishes!! (big silly grin [] )

[sputnik]

I've never been too proud to beg.

[itsawomanthing]

begging is good Sputnik -- it works best if you really get your puppy

dog eyes on & beg for mercy (or whatever else you're looking for!!)

lol ...... good luck

I've never been too proud to beg.

[boomer9911]

Thanks SteveL and IWT....the weekend is planned, Khorns are primed......

[Allan Songer]

The all-time, undisputed KING of make-out music: