The Recommended Songs thread:

Found a song you'd like to share? Please do. Post the link to the song so others can enjoy it as well.

https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/425 by @jibbidy34 @gwynjones
and
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/450 by @cts

OK.. so if you have a killer collab it should be called a "coollab"..just saying.

@intoyourlight 's opener is pretty special.
In Your Glow: https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/482

🚨 tangential question 🚨 — i've long considered a "hype" feature (sorta like a "retweet" or "share") where fawmers can "recommend" gems that they find.

like this thread, but built-in.

i was curious if people think they would like that, or if there was something special about the low-tech humanity of this thread... even although it can become a bit unwieldy over time 😅

@burrsettles I think that's a great idea!

@burrsettles id love to see a 'retweet' type feature - maybe appearing as a 'currently recommending' on my profile - and when i 'retweet' another it replaces it?

but in the spirit of the Lo-Fi thread, heres something gorgeous by @expendablefriend - https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/348

My favorite song I've heard so far is for sure "Mr. Mallard and Two Others" by @cheslain. Check it out! https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/414

If it's organised in a different space / feed I'm in. But since I follow 50+ people my song feed would be too much! This is what annoys me on SoundCloud...

@burrsettles I agree that it could be a fun feature if it was located in profile spaces or within another feed to avoid clutter. And if it was on a separate feed, a useful option might be the ability to view songs recommended by people on my watchlist OR songs recommended by all FAWMers (I wouldn't want to miss out on a great song just because the recommender isn't on my watchlist!). However, one thing I do enjoy about the thread is that there is often some commentary that goes along with the rec's (i.e. not just "I liked this song," but "I liked this song because...").

@burrsettles I think that would be a nice feature. I do usually try to listen to most things in this thread, but it can get a little unwieldy as time goes on.

@burrsettles My dream is a jukebox that has a playlist function. Have an option much like the old favorites selection where all contributors can add to the "recommended" playlist.

That being said, I completely understand how the jukebox is not high on the list of features and could be a headache. Maybe add a section to the stuff on the right side of the screen which highlights songs that have been recommended or saved. Which would require having a save feature on songs that would put it in our own personal list. Which I quite like, btw.

At any rate, your idea is a good one, but I'm perfectly happy scrolling through the thread.

Here’s a song by @nateger that I just listened to that I thought it was really fantastic.. https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/843#c5074

@katestantonsings knocked this out of the park! Amazing singing, songwriting, production. Gave me goosebumps https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/424#c5371

This piece by @crisp1 and @jeustan deserves more love and attention. Wonderful alt-country tune. https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/895#c5759

This @wobbiewobbit / @richaaaay effort had me smiling from start to finish: https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/1113

@burrsettles the hype button sounds like a great addition, maybe with the caveat that you wouldn't want it to become too central or all-consuming or indeed divisive (as it is on certain social media platforms that shall remain nameless). On a related note, can I just say I've really enjoyed the 'Songs to check out' links in my sidebar. That's surfaced quite a few FAWMers who I wasn't previously following and now am!

Insanely good ear candy here from @spirulence in collaboration with @cicpisces and some terrifically original lyrics: https://hamsandwichquantum.party/fiftyninety/2022/06_ace_of_hearts.mp3

This slow rocker from @standup is just plain yummy: https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/467

I've really been grooving to all of the tracks by @phlex, @asterix, and @bettyhammer, but this one, "Chasing the Wave", is the best yet.
Twisted and complex pop music from the Bizarro world.
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/1369

So I came across this one by @carleybaer this morning and was blown away, soul vocals of the highest order, a short but powerful listen. Bust on over and give some love:
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/1405

I enjoyed this one from @steviej a lot:
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/1519

here's another by @carleybaer that's juyst amazing, apocalyptic, sarcastic, and fantastic! https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/1554

Listened to Aurielle’s “Waves” this morning on my walk. It created such a lovely soundscape❤️
Ambient downtempo @marasol https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/1567

@davidtaro just smashed it again.
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/1661

And another awesome song I listened now, from @tjeff and @pearlmanhattan where I couldn't believe that this has been a random collab!
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/1681

https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/1448

@skyezor made this awesome song about Jurassic Park. If you liked the movie, check it out!

Awwww thanks for the shout @cblack ! I don’t even think of Jurassic Park as one of my finest so far but I’m sure glad you liked it!!!

https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/2357

A stunning random collab here.

Just found this Zong (well, no more) posted today from @cheslain and @lyricslinger and it is absolutely marvelous.
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/3454

Really enjoyed this jam from @sheslin earlier today, and hadn't seen a mention yet:
"In The Land Of Giants"
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/3517

Just listened to this top notch country song by @jeff9 and @geoff61. A must listen:
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/3766

@mctown and @katestantonsings deserve a shout out for their terrific song, "Back Off Cupid". Give it a spin!
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/4000

@geoff61 and @hbusse will blow you away with these two collabs:
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/119
https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/1751

@nancycunning posted this song weeks ago and it's still in my head. Great melody, great lyrics, catchy as hell—I'm such a fan! https://fiftyninety.fawm.org/songs/1043