Instrumental Wonders

Here is another arbitrary list; this time showcasing my favourite Instrumental tracks. There are some amazing records in this list that just need no words. If I have missed any you feel should be on this compilation, then do let me know!

You can find the link to the Youtube mix here:

David Bowie- Speed Of Life
The opener on Low. Just an awesome powerful start to an album. A real head banger and footstomper too!

Val Bennett- The Russians Are Coming
This track contains so much nostalgia that I am immediately returned to being six/seven/eight years old again. It features as the title track in the "Secret Life Of" series on Channel 4 in the early nineties.

B Bumble and the Stingers- Nut Rocker
Any instrumental list of tracks must have this record contained within. A Sixties classic.

Shadows- Apache
This song is my Dad in a nutshell. If there was one song which said, "yes, that's my Dad!" then this is it.

Madness- The Business
This is quality. Damn right quality. Mike Barson's piano runs through this track and is wonderful. A superb piece of instrumental music, that just sounds so good.

The Selecter- The Selecter
Following the first beat of this track, I was completely lost.

Doves- Firesuite
A stay up late and listen in the dark song.

Metronomy- You Could Easily Have Me
A dance yourself crazy song.

Johann Johannsson- The Rocket Builder
Now this little gem is found as the backing music to Tim Key's poetry. It is quite brilliant.

Beethoven- Moonlight Sonata
I have to put some classic tracks in here.

Bernard Herrman- Taxi Driver
Such a fantastic score from a fantastic film. There is so much tension in this piece of music. It is made for De Niro.

Fairport Convention- Brilliancy Medley
This is folk music at it's best. Classic 1970s Whistle Test performance here.

Kuricorder Quartet- I've Just Seen A Face
A gorgeous record. Such a happy track.

Variations- Andrew Lloyd Webber
I had to put this in.

Madness- The Return of the Las Palmas 7
This is my favourite track on this list. I love this record and video so much.