"Futuristic" music

I'd like to have some suggestions of music that makes you think of a buzzing metropolis, with robots, machines, and computers. The thing is, I'd like the music to be living and breathing, so let me say I'd not like any Kraftwerk or TD. Also, I'm not looking for anything perticularly "spacey" as in something that reminds you of space or anything like that (ie, no Pink Floyd or Porcupine Tree-esque bands).

I like TD, but I don't associate them with a warm feeling, which I find missing from certain computerized music. I want it to feel futuristic without being cold.

Edited by stonebeard - December 09 2006 at 17:58

stonebeard wrote: I like TD, but I don't associate them with a warm feeling, which I find missing from certain computerized music. I want it to feel futuristic without being cold.

Then Zuckerzeit and Sowiesoso would be perfect for you. Great electronics with a very warm feeling.

The Flaming Lips have done quite a lot of futuristic yet warm stuff besides Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (which is a great album by the way). Their latest album, for example, has that Yoshimi feel in certain places, although it's less electronics-oriented. 

Edited by Philéas - December 09 2006 at 18:46

I would suggest the whole IDM genre (not just Aphex Twin). I have heard that Autechre is really good, but I'm not really a fan of the genre myself. The most interesting IDM/drill and bass that I have heard (other than Aphex) was actually created by my friend, and it's the only reason why I listen to it from time to time. He's really good (Oh I feel so cheesy plugging him! I'm just being honest!)

Edited by ladyofthemyst - December 09 2006 at 19:04

Bern wrote: How about Space Groove from King Crimson's Projeckt two? It's not particularily spacey and it does sound futuristic. I always picture myself in a Star-Wars like cantina when listening to it.

I second that.  The V-Drums sound like Adrian just got out of his flying car, but Trey and Robert keep the music quite interesting and warm.  I only have Live Groove though.


Edited by rileydog22 - December 09 2006 at 20:54

Howe Protege wrote: I think Mogwai Happy Songs For Happy People fit that desciption for me.  It seems futuristic-apocalyptic as does alot of post-rock.

I agree. I remember listening to Godspeed's Lift yr. skinny fists... for the firs time and I thought to myself that this was alien music (alien as in nothing I've ever heard before) and I always pictured futuristic landscapes the first listens of the album.


God is an Astronaut could be a band you might enjoy or maybe even Radiohead. Kid A sounds very futuristic to me as well.



Edited by chamberry - December 09 2006 at 22:06

stonebeard wrote:  I even have HSFHP, but never listened to it....

Well, now's your chance. Don't get too excited or expect something big at first listen. It's definetly a grower.

stonebeard wrote: Listening now, and I like it. Too me it seems vaugely futuristic, kind of like Radiohead's the Bends (not musically, but in terms of "futuristicness.")

Good to hear you're enjoing it. There are many other post-rock bands that have that same futuristic style. If you need any other recommendation aside from the two I've mentioned then just ask.

SYNERGY, they even recorded the score for a movie called "the jupiter menace".