Hi, Richard.
Personally, the more music I get to hear, the better I like it. Background music at a party makes it much more civilized. But that's just my preference.
HOWEVER, the rock you mentioned doesn't work very well as background music, IMHO. When you turn the volume down to the point that people can easily converse over it, the music is just a distraction, not really an enjoyment.
I'd suggest:
Bryan Ferry "As Time Goes By" if you can find it, with songs by Cole Porter et al. A beauty.
Frank Sinatra "Romance - Songs From the Heart" is GREAT. I've never really been a Sinatra fan, but this CD is changing my mind. It is a remastered complilation of Nelson Riddle arrangements from the 50's and the recording quality is excellent.
Chris Botti "When I Fall in Love" works either as background music OR for serious listening.
Steve Tyrell "Standard Time" is another great CD of familiar standards.
Maybe those choices are too tame for your tastes...
Personally, the more music I get to hear, the better I like it. Background music at a party makes it much more civilized. But that's just my preference.
HOWEVER, the rock you mentioned doesn't work very well as background music, IMHO. When you turn the volume down to the point that people can easily converse over it, the music is just a distraction, not really an enjoyment.
I'd suggest:
Bryan Ferry "As Time Goes By" if you can find it, with songs by Cole Porter et al. A beauty.
Frank Sinatra "Romance - Songs From the Heart" is GREAT. I've never really been a Sinatra fan, but this CD is changing my mind. It is a remastered complilation of Nelson Riddle arrangements from the 50's and the recording quality is excellent.
Chris Botti "When I Fall in Love" works either as background music OR for serious listening.
Steve Tyrell "Standard Time" is another great CD of familiar standards.
Maybe those choices are too tame for your tastes...