VA - Obscure Chamber Pop Treasures (A Butterboy Compilation) (4 x CDs)

CHAMBER POP

VA - Obscure Chamber Pop Treasures (A Butterboy Compilation) (4 x CDs)

In the ever-evolving landscape of rock music, two subgenres have emerged that blend the sophistication of classical music with the raw energy of rock: chamber pop and chamber folk. Chamber pop, characterized by its lush orchestration, intricate arrangements, and polished production, draws inspiration from the baroque and orchestral pop of the 1960s. It features strings, horns, piano, and vocal harmonies, creating a rich, textured sound that elevates the pop sensibility to new heights.

On the other hand, chamber folk combines the simplicity and authenticity of folk music with classical instrumentation and arrangements. Emphasizing acoustic instruments, storytelling, and traditional folk melodies, chamber folk maintains an organic and intimate feel while incorporating the elegance of classical music.

Together, these genres create a unique fusion within the rock arena, offering listeners a sophisticated and evocative experience. The blend of lush orchestration, intricate arrangements, and heartfelt storytelling results in a sound that is both timeless and innovative, bridging the gap between classical and contemporary music.

Here are 100 tracks of mostly obscure chamber pop and chamber folk songs. This eclectic mix showcases the rich, textured sounds of chamber pop and the intimate, storytelling nature of chamber folk. Whilst some tracks may be recognized, they rarely appear in chamber pop compilations. Each track is a hidden gem, waiting to be discovered. Dive in and let this collection inspire you to explore further into these captivating genres. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Nick Drake - Way to Blue 3:06

02 Hollies - Butterfly 2:42

03 Gene Clark - Echoes 3:18

04 6ths With Momus - As You Turn to Go 1:56

05 Eric Matthews - Forging Plastic Pain 3:15

06 Nick Garrie - Can I Stay with You 2:41

07 Le Orme - Florian 6:48

08 Renaissance - Face of Yesterday 6:08

09 Sufjan Stevens - Fourth of July 4:39

10 Bee Gees - Odessa (City on The Black Sea) 7:34

11 Pearls Before Swine - Rocket Man 3:06

12 Aphrodite's Child - Rain and Tears 3:14

13 Duncan Browne - Give Me, Take You 3:18

14 Antony and the Johnsons - Hope There's Someone 4:42

15 Montage - I shall Call Her Mary 2:24

16 Twilights - Once Upon A Twilight 2:27

17 Colin Blunstone - Smokey Day 3:15

18 Margo Guryan - Take A Picture 3:08

19 Dagmar Krause - Chanson Allemande 1:20

20 Broadcast - Colour Me In 2:51

21 Thirteen Moons - A Moment in Time 4:19

22 Richard Hawley - The Ocean 5:31

23 The Grass Roots - What Love is Made Of 2:52

24 Shelleyan Orphan - Cavalry of Cloud 5:07

25 Mercury Rev - The Dark is Rising 4:52

CD2

01 Buckinghams - Inside Looking Out 3:24

02 Circus Maximus - Wind 8:11

03 Keith Jarrett - Restoration Ruin 2:21

04 Les Baroques - Silky 2:53

05 Blueboy - So Catch Him 4:06

06 Bobbie Gentry - Refractions 2:28

07 Divine Comedy - A Lady of A Certain Age 5:47

08 Belle and Sebastian - The Fox in the Snow 3:59

09 Margo Guryan - Love Songs 2:37

10 Mortal Coil - Mr. Somewhere (1991) 2:53

11 Mark Eric - Laura's Changing 2:20

12 Tages - Gone Too Far 3:02

13 Clientele - Reflections After Jane 3:24

14 Del Shannon - Gemini 3:16

15 Ladybug Transistor - Catherine Elizabeth 2:49

16 Dave Berry - And I Have Learned to Dream 3:10

17 Phil Ochs - No More Songs 4:19

18 Bill Fay - Be Not So Fearful 2:46

19 Dagmar Krause - Epitaph-1918 2:00

20 Donovan - Hampstead Incident 4:42

21 Louis Philippe - When Georgie Died 4:17

22 Tindersticks - Buried Bones 4:03

23 Guided By Voices - Down The Island 1:36

24 Tuesday's Children - She 2:51

25 Katy Carr - Butterfly 6:19

CD3

01 Pearls Before Swine - Ballad to an Amber Lady 5:14

02 Klan - And I Love it So 2:23

03 Millennium - Prelude 1:23

04 Roy Harper - In A Beautiful Rambling Mess 2:50

05 Momus - Bishonen 7:41

06 Sagittarius - My World Fell Down 2:56

07 Aphrodite's Child - It's Five O'Clock 3:28

08 Bourgeois Tagg - I Don't Mind at All 2:33

09 Shelleyan Orphan - Epitaph Ivy and Woe 3:10

10 High Llamas - Checking In, Checking Out 5:46

11 Neon Philharmonic - Brilliant Colors 4:22

12 Bathers - Kelvingrove Baby 7:32

13 Sonny & Cher - Beautiful Story 2:49

14 Honeybus - Story 4:03

15 Thomas Group - Ordinary Girl 2:18

16 Mercury Rev (feat. Marissa Nadler) - Refractions 2:28

17 Katy Carr - Belladonna 4:07

18 Weyes Blood - Grapevine 5:26

19 Broadcast - What I Saw 1:02

20 This Mortal Coil - Song to The Siren 3:30

21 Magnetic Fields - The Night You Can't Remember 2:17

22 Earth & Fire - Maybe Tomorrow, Maybe Tonight 3:11

23 Tim Hollier - Message to A Harlequin 4:04

24 National - Fake Empire 3:17

25 R.E.M. - Nightswimming 4:18

CD4

01 Kaleidoscope - Dear Nellie Goodrich 2:46

02 Divine Comedy - Funny Peculiar 2:44

03 Martin Newell - Before The Hurricane 3:03

04 Scott Walker - The Seventh Seal 4:58

05 Twice as Much - The Summer's Ending 2:40

06 Camera Obscura - The Sweetest Thing 4:22

07 Blur - To the End 4:04

08 Shelleyan Orphan - Self 3:04

09 Moose - I'll See You in My Dreams 3:12

10 Jethro Tull - Bouree 3:45

11 Gurrumul - Gopuru (Tuna Swimming) in B-Flat Major 6:34

12 Apartments - Mr. Somewhere 2:52

13 Weather Station - Robber 5:20

14 Beatrix Players - Roses 3:34

15 Michael - Gotta Make My Heart Turn Away 2:50

16 The Polyphonic Spree - Light and Day 3:07

17 The Hep Stars - Wedding 3:00

18 Cardinal - You've Lost Me There 4:28

19 Tages - Hear My Lamentation 1:32

20 Arcade Fire - My Body is A Cage 4:43

21 Julia Holter - Feel You 4:06

22 Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues 5:03

23 Susanna Hoffs - Picture Me 2:57

24 Steve Flynn - Mr. Rainbow 2:33

25 Mariano and The Unbelievables - Wack Wack 2:40

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