Songs without instrumentals?

Triton4 · 28th December 2003, 14:16

As I mentioned Hevia in the other thread, i.e. an artist who makes incredible music using only one instrument - his pipes, a thought suddenly struck me: is it possible to produce music with no instrument at all?

Sure, it's hard to imagine any song in the modern era that doesn't involve a single instrument... but have any of you heard one such good song without an instrumental (possibly with only vocals or chorus)? Just curious to know.

PS: Please don't mention any song(s) related to Religion

NJK · 28th December 2003, 14:22

try a search for the Flying Lizzards

they covered lots of songs not using any instrument.
-only you
-caravan of love

Mrs_Mia_Wallace · 28th December 2003, 14:26

Try searching for "Bauchklang" - it's a Swiss band (I believe) and they make music simply with their mouths (but it doesn't really sound like beat box), kind of reggae style but really awesome to fall asleep and chill out with, some experimantal stuff too

I don't know if that's excactly what you are looking for but you can check them out anyway

Mia

[edit]Here, I found their homepage for you, looks like they're from Austria: http://www.bauchklang.com/_static/home_e_flash.html[/edit]

Triton4 · 28th December 2003, 14:27

@spaceplay & @Mia:

They use only vocals or chorus, I suppose?

Anyways, I'll check them out.

Mrs_Mia_Wallace · 28th December 2003, 14:31

Yes, they don't use any instuments or Computer sounds (although it sometimes sounds like it), only their voices...I wasn't sure what style of music you were looking for that's why I said I don't know if that's what you've been searching for...have fun!

Mia

[edit]In the goodies section, you can even download some of their live music.[/edit]

sidd · 28th December 2003, 14:41

Anyone know "mercades benz" live a'copella by jannis joplin?

NJK · 28th December 2003, 14:45

Quote:

Originally posted by siddhartha_one
Anyone know "mercades benz" live a'copella by jannis joplin?

no but I do know "mercedes benz" by Janis Joplin

sidd · 28th December 2003, 14:56

õ_O

NJK · 28th December 2003, 15:05

sorry sid - no intention to insult you

Triton4 · 28th December 2003, 15:11

Quote:

Originally posted by Mrs_Mia_Wallace
I wasn't sure what style of music you were looking for that's why I said I don't know if that's what you've been searching for...have fun!

Actually I was replying to spaceplay, but then noticed that you had posted just before my reply, so I edited my post correspondingly... sorry for the confusion

Any style or genre would do... as long as it is good

Cylob · 28th December 2003, 15:59

Quote:

Originally posted by spaceplay
try a search for the Flying Lizzards

In the UK they're The Flying Pickets.

Believe it or not, they also did Smells Like Teen Spirit (complete with guitar solo).

zootm · 28th December 2003, 18:33

"when will the forest speak...?" by sikth. although it's really only the singer, saying a poem, with loads of different voices. it rules.

sidd · 29th December 2003, 08:11

Quote:

sorry sid - no intention to insult you

bwahhaha.. not insulted. just having fun with õ_O faces.

Though if you keep spelling my name with one d, it will be a different story.

NJK · 29th December 2003, 08:21

okay sid .d!

Mattress · 30th December 2003, 01:05

Loreena McKennit - She Moved Through the Fair

Triton4 · 31st December 2003, 07:26

Thanks all

I'll look into the names you've suggested.

ViperJackson · 19th January 2004, 04:42

Well, since you included that "no religion" thing, I can't say music from the middle ages... I don't think it's too hard to find a capella stuff. Doesn't Patti Smith do this a lot?

THPSFG · 24th January 2004, 08:57

I don't think that "Sunscreen" (god i hate that song) song had any instruments in it.

Xerxes · 24th January 2004, 12:14

Rockapella - Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego

Quote:

a thought suddenly struck me: is it possible to produce music with no instrument at all?

Knock yourself out.

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p...31078&sql=C544

Triton4 · 24th January 2004, 17:44

I gotta check out Capella

Thanks for the link, Alex.

THPSFG · 24th January 2004, 19:13

Rockapella does some good covers too like Take On Me, Semi-Charmed Life, Gangsta's Paradise, Every Breath You Take and Breakfast At Tiffanys

28th December 2003, 14:16	#1
Triton4 Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 1,307	Songs without instrumentals? As I mentioned Hevia in the other thread, i.e. an artist who makes incredible music using only one instrument - his pipes, a thought suddenly struck me: is it possible to produce music with no instrument at all? Sure, it's hard to imagine any song in the modern era that doesn't involve a single instrument... but have any of you heard one such good song without an instrumental (possibly with only vocals or chorus)? Just curious to know. PS: Please don't mention any song(s) related to Religion

28th December 2003, 14:22	#2
NJK FRISIAN (MOD) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: in a house Posts: 16,104	try a search for the Flying Lizzards they covered lots of songs not using any instrument. -only you -caravan of love Each Thursday a new show on Celtica Radio with Darkwave music. WINAMP SHOUTCAST

28th December 2003, 15:05	#9
NJK FRISIAN (MOD) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: in a house Posts: 16,104	sorry sid - no intention to insult you Each Thursday a new show on Celtica Radio with Darkwave music. WINAMP SHOUTCAST

29th December 2003, 08:21	#14
NJK FRISIAN (MOD) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: in a house Posts: 16,104	okay sid .d! Each Thursday a new show on Celtica Radio with Darkwave music. WINAMP SHOUTCAST

30th December 2003, 01:05	#15
Mattress Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 4,577	Loreena McKennit - She Moved Through the Fair Besides shooting out a big blank from your buttock, you can feel as if your root chakra leaked sweet hot mucus.

28th December 2003, 14:26	#3
Mrs_Mia_Wallace has a crush on Bilbo (Forum Queen) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: The starting points at a racetrack. Posts: 3,060	Try searching for "Bauchklang" - it's a Swiss band (I believe) and they make music simply with their mouths (but it doesn't really sound like beat box), kind of reggae style but really awesome to fall asleep and chill out with, some experimantal stuff too I don't know if that's excactly what you are looking for but you can check them out anyway Mia [edit]Here, I found their homepage for you, looks like they're from Austria: http://www.bauchklang.com/_static/home_e_flash.html[/edit]

28th December 2003, 14:27	#4
Triton4 Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 1,307	@spaceplay & @Mia: They use only vocals or chorus, I suppose? Anyways, I'll check them out.

28th December 2003, 14:31	#5
Mrs_Mia_Wallace has a crush on Bilbo (Forum Queen) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: The starting points at a racetrack. Posts: 3,060	Yes, they don't use any instuments or Computer sounds (although it sometimes sounds like it), only their voices...I wasn't sure what style of music you were looking for that's why I said I don't know if that's what you've been searching for...have fun! Mia [edit]In the goodies section, you can even download some of their live music.[/edit]

28th December 2003, 14:41	#6
sidd Major Dude Join Date: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,353	Anyone know "mercades benz" live a'copella by jannis joplin?

28th December 2003, 14:56	#8
sidd Major Dude Join Date: May 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,353	õ_O

28th December 2003, 18:33	#12
zootm Forum King Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: the nether reaches of bonnie scotland Posts: 13,375	"when will the forest speak...?" by sikth. although it's really only the singer, saying a poem, with loads of different voices. it rules.

31st December 2003, 07:26	#16
Triton4 Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 1,307	Thanks all I'll look into the names you've suggested.

19th January 2004, 04:42	#17
ViperJackson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 25	Well, since you included that "no religion" thing, I can't say music from the middle ages... I don't think it's too hard to find a capella stuff. Doesn't Patti Smith do this a lot?

24th January 2004, 08:57	#18
THPSFG Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: :morF Posts: 79	I don't think that "Sunscreen" (god i hate that song) song had any instruments in it.

24th January 2004, 17:44	#20
Triton4 Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 1,307	I gotta check out Capella Thanks for the link, Alex.

24th January 2004, 19:13	#21
THPSFG Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: :morF Posts: 79	Rockapella does some good covers too like Take On Me, Semi-Charmed Life, Gangsta's Paradise, Every Breath You Take and Breakfast At Tiffanys

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