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06.14.04 (8:17 pm)   [edit]
I suppose it goes without saying that the criteria for what makes great "make-out" music varies from person to person. Sometimes, songs we never would have thought of as make-out material become fast favorites as a result of our experiences; all it takes is one evening of fogging up the windows while [i]that[/i] song plays in the background to truly convince us of its powers. Other times, it's that song's ability to make us stop what we're doing and seek out that special someone (or anyone in some cases) in the hopes that he/she suddenly feels like fogging up said windows as well. One thing is certain, great music, like all great art, triggers and inspires ~ just as this question triggered and inspired numerous comments (some of which wandered just slightly off topic!). However, all in all, I think if you look close enough, this particular dialogue reveals a great deal about those who chose to share their picks.

And so here it is: your list of GREAT make-out music.


[url=http://redtigress.tblog.com]RedTigress[/url], (who once again inspired this entire thread of discussion), ranked her list in order as follows:
5. Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On"
4. Live "All Over You (All Over Me)"
3. Berry White (Anything by him!)
2. Chris Isaac "I Want To Fall In Love"
1. Dave Matthews Band "Crash Into Me"
Thus... anyone who wishes to *score* with RT better stock up on the Dave Matthews! :)



[url=http://www.mblog.com/the_llun...]Lloyd[/url], whose t-shirt is rapidly becoming an eBay best seller, stated "The best music for making out is whatever's on" ~ which, I must say, makes me feel very sorry for Mrs. Lloyd.










[url=http://shadowmusic.tblog.com]Shadowmusic[/url] had this to say: "Make-out music: For me, it tends to be in the "instrumental or near-instrumental modern world music" category. The ideal mix would probably be the mellower moments of some of Peter Gabriel's soundtracks, plus some modern ethereal Celtic stuff like Enya or Loreena McKennitt, plus perhaps more songs from something like the Instrumental Moods / Pure Moods compilations." Very Interesting. But more interesting to me was his follow-up comment: "And while Barry White is the master of the smooth seduction, my friend Duane pointed out that Touch & Go's song "Would You?" is the antithesis of the smooth seduction... but it's a fine seduction nonetheless. As Duane says: "What guy can honestly say the shy and nervous female vocals of that song aren't straight out of your teen-age fantasies?"' Ha! While my instinct says "don't go there" I have to say that, that comment alone makes me think that your buddy Duane and my buddy Duane are the same person! :)




[url=http://brogonzo.tblog.com]Brogonzo[/url] revealed a bit of his more devious side with these comments: "I burned out on Eric Clapton's prom-tacular "Wonderful Tonight" in highschool, but that didn't stop me from wooing freshmen with it during my later years in college... me and a guitar on the frat house porch. Ha. Oh... Extreme's "More Than Words" was another favorite, as well as Dave Matthews Band's "Crash." Those freshman girls really loved those ones." (Personal note: That song by Extreme SHOULD have made my list of world's worst songs. Blech!) His later point on the subject, however, is especially well taken: "...I think it depends heavily on who that special someone is. The song has to fit the mood of the evening (or whenever!), as well as have something that both parties can connect to." Note also, that he and RT share a passion for Dave Matthews' "Crash." Hmmmmm... :)



[url=http://scarlettgkpi.tblog.com...]ScarlettGKPi[/url] chimed in with this comment: “Make-out music- tends to be a choice few songs. ‘Nobody’ by Keith Sweat and Athena Cage is excellent. Celtic, instrumental music and some techno is generally good. Enya most definitely. This type of music has a calming effect on me anyway and so it has the ability to melt me…” I hope you’re taking notes [url=http://shark99.tblog.com]Shark99![/url]







[url=http://cmaze.tblog.com]Cmaze [/url]seemed insecure in regard to his picks asking: “is it wrong to think of something like Ben Harper's ‘Forever?’ lol. or maybe Coldplay's ‘For You?”’ (Which RT seems to think is really 'Yellow'). Later, [url=http://cmaze.tblog.com]Cmaze[/url] attempted to fain amnesia when it comes to make-out tracks, but then admitted reluctantly that he may have employed a few Harry Connick Jr. songs in the past. (Don’t worry, [url=http://cmaze.tblog.com]maze[/url] . Your secret is safe with me. ;)








Olygirl71’s picks sparked some *cough* interesting dialogue. They included ‘Unchained Melody’ by The Righteous Brothers as well as tracks by Chris Isaak, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra or Louis Armstrong. According to Olygirl71 “mmmmmm, mmmmmm, mmmmm...those boys can melt an iceberg.” Olygirl then wondered why all of her picks were men. I would advise her to take a look at the attached picture and wonder no longer.





[url=http://dragonbait22.tblog.com...]Dragonbait22[/url] , who will forever be my #1 muse, offered the following: “Most of Nine Inch Nails' "Pretty Hate Machine" Anything by Dave Matthews Band- particularly "Crush" or "Rapunzel" "One More Time," "The Lovecats," "Let's Go To Bed," and "The 13th" by The Cure (ok, or anything else by the Cure).” And her number one choice? “I Want You" by Elvis Costello. Being the thinker that she is, Dragonbait22 also clarified her picks by stating “there are way too many great make-out songs/bands/CDs to make a decent sample list, and it all really depends on the mood you want to be set, who you're with, and how far you want things to go….” Very true.





[url=http://shespecies.tblog.com]SheSpecies[/url] suggested the following: “’Mouth to Mouth’: Vanessa Daou ’Teardrop’: Massive Attack featuring Portishead [and] most any song off Delerium's Karma cd...especially Tracks 01 (Enchanted) & 04 (Silence).” Note: Delerium is a very yummy choice.









And finally [url=http://islandartist.tblog.com...]Island Artist[/url] stated that “Blue Rodeo's album "5 days in May." Mmmm… Just thinking about it gets me tingly.”







Wow. That’s some list. Here’s what I have to add to the mix:

[b]Lenny Welch: ‘Since I Fell For You.’ [/b]
~This song is so sad and heartbreakingly lonely… and
yet, absolutely perfect for turning the light’s down and
getting down to business. :)
[b]Sade: ‘By Your Side’[/b]The Cure: ‘Love Song’
~I’m with Dragonbait22 on this one; just about
anything by them is good.
[b]Depeche Mode: ‘Blue Dress’[/b]
~ This may very well be one of the sexiest songs I
have ever heard. Great stuff.
[b]Sarah McClachlan: ‘I Love You’ and ‘Answer’[/b]
[b]Mazzy Star: ‘Fade Into You’[/b]
This song steams up the windows all by itself.
[b]Spandau Ballet: ‘True’[/b]
~I know… I know… but thanks to a certain boy in high
school, I will always think of making out when this song
comes on.
[b]The Arrogants: ‘Nothing Good Will Ever Come of This’[/b]
~Again, this song will break your heart AND make you
reach out for the one you love.
[b]Trespassers William: ‘Lie In The Sound.’
Red House Painters: 'Song for a Blue Guitar'[/b]

*sigh*

Ok... I believe this wraps it up. Thanks to everyone who commented. I always enjoy reading your posts.
 


posted by: brogonzo (reply)
post date: 06.14.04 (5:23 pm)

Look here, you... it's not that I have a passion for Dave Matthews' "Crash," it's the fact that freshman females tend to. It's not a bad song, really, but it certainly isn't all that original, especially now that it's been played out.

However, I certainly was proud of myself for learning how to play it, and again, it was a defense-melting weapon against the supposed morals of freshman women.

Anyhow... I'm not sure about the Sarah McClaughlan, but I dig most of your own other selections.



posted by: juniperflux (reply)
post date: 06.14.04 (10:49 pm)

Reply to: brogonzo

Ok. I'll give you a break. You've certainly endured a lot of hell as a result of this particular discussion. But... you've handled it well. And that's all that matters. :)





posted by: Lillith (reply)
post date: 06.15.04 (8:18 am)

I think if anone is like me/my girlfriend, you would make out to "The Lion King". But if you ask me, (Which you didn't,) "Beat it upright" and "Hollow Life" Are the best KoRn songs to make out to, then followed by the entire Red Hot Chili Peppers album "Californication" and A few songs by "Heart" in there as well...



posted by: cmaze (reply)
post date: 06.15.04 (10:13 am)

LOL! yes, yes, so safe haha. but, no, its For You that i was talking about. Yellow is another song..good, but not make out good.



posted by: SheSpecies (reply)
post date: 06.15.04 (2:31 pm)

Blue Dress is a very sexy song! You just made me wanna pull out my old DM collection!



posted by: RedTigress (reply)
post date: 06.15.04 (6:55 pm)

"Thus... anyone who wishes to *score* with RT better stock up on the Dave Matthews!"

LOL! It's funny 'cause it's true! Either that or just be Dave Matthews... *sigh* why did he have to get married and have kids?

;)



posted by: RedTigress (reply)
post date: 06.15.04 (6:58 pm)

"Note also, that he [brogonzo] and RT share a passion for Dave Matthews' "Crash." Hmmmmm... "

LOL! Yea, but he uses it to woo freshmen. I use it to, erm... well, it's actually used on me. Wait a sec ...!



posted by: juniperflux (reply)
post date: 06.15.04 (11:00 pm)

Reply to: Lillith


Whoa! Heart? I once heard Heart describes as the "female Led Zepplin." Somehow I think not. :)

However, I'm very grateful for your comment. I hope you'll drop by and leave more! :)



posted by: juniperflux (reply)
post date: 06.15.04 (11:01 pm)

Reply to: cmaze


Oh Maze... you know I have nothing but love for ya! :)





posted by: juniperflux (reply)
post date: 06.15.04 (11:02 pm)

Reply to: SheSpecies

Pull those dusty CDs of the shelf and get the party started! Blue Dress is a kick ass song! :)



posted by: juniperflux (reply)
post date: 06.15.04 (11:02 pm)

Reply to: RedTigress


Hrmmm... it would appear I have some good blackmail material here! :)



posted by: cmaze (reply)
post date: 06.16.04 (8:30 am)

Reply to: juniperflux
you make me feel all warm and fuzzy like. ;-) haha



posted by: islandArtist (reply)
post date: 06.16.04 (11:27 pm)

Wow, if I'd have known you were going to actually POST my comments I'd have actually listed more and rememberd some names. LOL Next time...



posted by: brogonzo (reply)
post date: 06.17.04 (6:59 am)

Reply to: juniperflux
And I've just discovered an excellent truth serum if I ever need to get something out of RedTigress!



posted by: juniperflux (reply)
post date: 06.17.04 (7:24 am)

Reply to: brogonzo

Smart boy! If you can't win her with your charms, then break out the chemicals! :)



posted by: juniperflux (reply)
post date: 06.17.04 (7:25 am)

Reply to: islandArtist

I'm forever posting comments on here! Watch out! :)




posted by: brogonzo (reply)
post date: 06.17.04 (9:23 am)

Reply to: juniperflux
Well, I have found the chemical, and it's name is "Crash."



posted by: juniperflux (reply)
post date: 06.17.04 (9:39 am)

Reply to: brogonzo


RT better watch out!
(Maybe you need to bottle that stuff!)

:)



posted by: lindy (reply)
post date: 06.23.04 (8:05 am)

Depeche Mode's "Blue Dress" is the sexiest song you've ever heard???? REALLY! Sexy?! It is one of my favorite songs ever - one of the first to inspire me at the tender age of 16, but... sexy? Curious as to why you feel that way, unless it's due to the aformentioned make out session that it infiltrated at some point?



posted by: juniperflux (reply)
post date: 06.23.04 (2:38 pm)

Reply to: lindy

Blue Dress typifies one of Depeche Mode’s greatest strengths as musicians: their ability to create extraordinarily rhythmic and hypnotic melodies that lend themselves to all kinds of intimate moments. However, beyond that, I find the lyrics to that song to be incredibly revealing and evocative in their simplicity. I think we can all relate to moments in which we find ourselves completely overwhelmed by the way another person looks… maybe it’s the way they fill out a their favorite pair of jeans, or the way their hands move when they hold a guitar or paintbrush, or even just a glimpse of them across the room pushing their glasses back up on the bridge of their nose (now I digress!), either way, it’s often difficult to put into words *that* feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you happen to capture one of those moments. I think “Blue Dress” perfectly articulates such an instant, and in my opinion, that is VERY sexy.

Thanks again for your comments.




posted by: lindy (reply)
post date: 06.24.04 (7:19 am)

Reply to: juniperflux
That song is now forever changed for me because of your comments. Now that you have me thinking about it... the hypnotic beat of that song always drew me in. Guess I was never lucky enough to make out to it. Will have to give it a try. Guess I should break down and get it on cd after all these years. lol - Vinyl still rocks!



posted by: juniperflux (reply)
post date: 06.24.04 (8:59 am)

Reply to: lindy


Hey listen! There's still time... dust that sucker off and get to work, girl! :)



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