is a sonically curious soul who fuses folk, rock and effervescent electronics. Multi-instrumentalist Marc Rigelsford from Manchester is something of a folk bard, washing a pine-scented rural quality over modern electronics as if his songs were penned on the bark of a tree trunk before being forced through a computer. Abrasive, harmonic or downright groovy, it’s anything but subtle for mister Magic Arm.
So slow, beautiful and sleep inducing. Good night indeed.
you take a bubble bath?
Yann Tiersen
Anything by him. Piano and bathing just works.
you sit by a camp fire?
Beach House - Zebra
I think this would be perfect for no particular reason.
you camp in the desert?
Ennio Morricone
The entire Ennio Morricone back catalogue would be comforting.
you prepare a candle light dinner?
The Ronettes - Do I Love You?
I'd go for a classic like this.
you go to a club?
Battles - Atlas
This is great in a club. I always forget how strange it is and it feels like I'm hearing it for the first time.
you run naked through a cornfield?
Bernard Herrmann - The Theme From Psycho
I think it would add some jeopardy to the experience.
you prepare for an important date?
Joe Jackson - Steppin' Out
This has the ability to give you just about the right amount of confidence needed for dates.
you want to disturb your neighbours?
David Bowie - Oh! You Pretty Things
Years ago I was playing «Oh You Pretty Things» quite loudly and the police turned up.
you drive a car late at night?
M83 - Run Into Flowers
It makes late night motorway driving seem like an exciting computer game.
you drive into the country?
James Taylor - Carolina In My Mind
Some friends and I took a trip to Loch Lomond in Scotland. We only had one tape in the car which was «The Best Of James Taylor». Great summer time memories.
you go fishing?
Billy Briggs & The XIT Boys - On Top Of Pike’s Peak
Good for thinking about the good 'ole days and living off the land etc..
you are love sick?
The Flying Burrito Brothers - Hot Burrito #1
Beck - Lonesome Tears
«It ruins me every time...»
you make breakfast?
The Buena Vista Social Club
After waking, I'll keep the Buena Vista record on.
you make love?
Radiohead - Everything In It's Right Place
you meet your parents?
Phil Collins - No Jacket Required
My parents like Phil Collins. So, anything from «No Jacket Required». It's his best album and it reminds me of going on holiday.
you sit in a plane?
Grandaddy - So You'll Aim Toward The Sky
I like trains. I don't trust planes. Some whisky and «So You'll Aim Toward The Sky» would make the experience just about bearable.
you play a game of chess?
Andrew Bird - Noble Beast
I started playing chess with my neighbour downstairs. We always listen to «Noble Beast». It's good thinking music.
you sit by the river?
John Fahey - Poor Boy Long Ways From Home
It's just music for rivers and sitting down.
you have to spend a night in a spooky hotel?
16bit - Chainsaw Calligraphy
It is terrifying at the best of times, so, let's try that.
you sit in the subway?
Sam Prekop - A Cloud To The Back
Very hazy and just right for watching the bustle.
you wake up?
The Buena Vista Social Club - Chan Chan
On a sunny morning «Chan Chan» is the perfect start. By the time the trumpet comes in I'm pretty much ready for the day.
you walk in the rain?
Prokofiev - Dance Of The Knights
In driving heavy rain I think listening to this would be amazing.
Cosmo Vitelli
learn these three songs by heart:
The Beach Boys - Til I Die
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