VA - Ethereal Horizons, Dreamy Country (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3+CD4

ETHEREAL HORIZONS

VA - Ethereal Horizons, Dreamy Country (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3+CD4

Dream pop country music is a unique genre that combines the ethereal, atmospheric qualities of dream pop with the storytelling and melodic elements of country music. This fusion creates a sound that is both soothing and emotionally resonant, often characterized by lush, reverb-drenched instrumentation and gentle, haunting vocals.

Dream pop, known for its dreamy, ambient soundscapes, typically features layered guitars, synthesizers, and soft, echoing vocals. It creates an immersive, almost otherworldly listening experience. When these elements are combined with the narrative-driven lyrics and twangy instrumentation of country music, the result is a genre that feels both familiar and novel.

Country music, with its roots in folk and blues, often tells stories of love, loss, and life in rural settings. It is known for its distinctive use of instruments like the acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, and fiddle. When these traditional country elements are infused with the dreamy, atmospheric qualities of dream pop, the music takes on a new dimension, blending the best of both worlds.

The result is a genre that can evoke a wide range of emotions, from nostalgia and melancholy to hope and serenity. Dream pop country music often has a slow, contemplative pace, allowing listeners to get lost in its lush soundscapes and poignant lyrics. It is a genre that appeals to those who appreciate the emotional depth of country music and the ethereal beauty of dream pop, creating a unique and captivating listening experience. 

While there are artists who blend elements of dream pop and country music, creating a unique and captivating sound, this specific fusion hasn’t been formally recognized as a separate genre. Instead, it represents an innovative approach to music-making, where artists experiment with combining different styles to create something new and intriguing.

So, while you might not find “dream pop country” as a category in music stores or streaming services, the concept exists through the creative efforts of musicians who enjoy blending these two distinct genres. It’s a testament to the ever-evolving nature of music and the endless possibilities for genre experimentation.

Combining the ethereal sounds of dream pop with the storytelling of country music is quite a unique blend. Here are 8 tracks that have these qualities. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Yo La Tengo - Blue-Green Arrow 5:41

02 Daniel Lanois - Still Water 4:29

03 Chris Isaak - Wicked Game 4:46

04 Mazzy Star - Fade Into You 4:57

05 Marissa Nadler - Colorado Girl 3:26

06 The Delines - I Won’t Slip Up 4:12

07 Thayer Sarrano - The Bend 4:08

08 Walkabouts - The Train Leaves At Eight 3:35

09 RF Shannon - Tooth Ache 4:18

10 Azure Ray - Another Week 3:13

11 Cowboy Junkies - Ooh Las Vegas 5:17

12 Mojave 3 - Love Songs On The Radio 5:48

13 Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips - Tracy & Brooke (Mom's Reprise) 1:22

14 Daniel Spaleniak - Why 3:30

15 Cat Power - Moonshiner 4:50

16 Husky Rescue - Sweet Little Kitten 4:45

17 Workhorse - Dreamhorse 4:22

18 First Aid Kit - My Silver Lining 3:35

19 Julee Cruise - Falling 4:12

20 Weyes Blood - Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands 11:12

CD2

21 Spell - Big Red Balloon 4:14

22 Heligoland - String Tree 4:39

23 Emily Jane White - Hole In The Middle 3:26

24 Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions - Suzanne 4:54

25 Grouper - A Cover Over 2:48

26 Daniel Spaleniak - Dreamers 3:36

27 Htrk - Kiss Kiss And Rhinestones 2:04

28 Trespassers William - Lie In The Sound 5:42

29 Walkabouts - And She Closed Her Eyes 3:05

30 Holy Motors - Trouble 3:36

31 Jaye Jayle - About Time You Came To Me 4:08

32 Seth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield - Angel In The Snow 2:30

33 War On Drugs - Blackwater 5:10

34 Admiral Freebee (Ft Emmylou Harris) - Coming Of The Knight 3:40

35 Kurt Wagner & Cortney Tidwell - Eyes Look Away 3:22

35 Smashing Pumpkins - To Sheila 4:46

36 Suzan Koecher - Blood Red Wine 3:18

38 Cigarettes After Sex - John Wayne 4:18

39 Trentemøller Feat. Marie Fisker & Steen Jorgensen - Blue Hotel 4:32

40 Angel Olsen - Sister 7:44

CD3

41 Boygenius - Me & My Dog 3:26

42 Molly Burch - Please Be Mine 5:03

43 Sharon Van Etten - Joke Or A Lie 4:02

44 Lisa Germano - Into Oblivion 4:10

45 A.A. Bondy - Skull & Bones 3:12

46 Joana Serrat - Solitary Road 3:19

47 Kacey Musgraves - Space Cowboy 3:36

48 Emmylou Harris - She 3:13

49 Tarnation - Listen To The Wind 3:46

50 Lana Del Rey - Mariners Apartment Complex 4:07

51 Helena Deland - Lylz 3:03

52 Wild Pink - Track Mud 4:23

53 Medicine Boy - Time Is A Train 4:11

54 East River Pipe - Stare The Graveyard Down 5:03

55 Dougie Poole - Tripping With The One You Love 4:51

56 Hazel English - Combat 3:48

57 Lera Lynn - Coming Down 3:46

58 Beachwood Sparks - By Your Side 4:58

59 Caitlyn Smith - Before You Called Me Baby 3:45

60 Sam Valdez - Toothache 3:26

CD4

61 Shannon Mcardle - Country Music 3:49

62 Sharkboy - My Star 3:33

63 Innocence Mission - Spring 3:57

64 Jessica Bailiff - Crush 6:27

65 Fog Lake - Dakota 3:34

66 Heligoland - Palomino 3:32

67 Red House Painters - San Geronimo 7:37

68 Lauren O'connell - Rest Easy 4:50

69 Great Grandpa - Rosalie 2:39

70 Neil Halstead - Seasons 5:23

71 Tram - Nothing Left To Say 4:33

72 Belly - Feed The Tree 3:28

73 Workhorse - Ghost In The Clouds 3:51

74 Cactus Blossoms - Please Don’t Call Me Crazy 3:06

75 Thayer Sarrano - Quiet Now Your Bones 4:16

76 Honey Harper - Something Relative 4:02

77 Dean Blunt - The Redeemer 3:32

78 Daniel Spaleniak - Voice In Your Head 3:41

79 Starflyer 59 - West Coast Friendship 3:55

80 Cortney Tidwell - Don't Let Stars Keep Us Tangled Up (Ewan Pearson's All This Has Happened Before Version) 6:08

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