Jazz Kat Posted February 12, 2005 Report Posted February 12, 2005 So where did the term, 'elevator music' come from? I never heard no music in any elevator. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 Don't go up and down much, eh? Why don't they ever play "Shaft"? Quote
Jazz Kat Posted February 13, 2005 Author Report Posted February 13, 2005 (edited) No elevators I been in. My dad didn't seem to think so either. Edited February 13, 2005 by Jazz Kat Quote
Aggie87 Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 Why don't they ever play "Shaft"? I was in Reno last week, staying at the Peppermill. THey had one of their in house channels set up for 24 concert clips, mostly 70's-90's classic rock/R&B. Fun to watch. Of course, monitors were all over the place, even in the elevators! So you not only got to hear "elevator music" but you got to see it as well. And the monitors were built into the ceiling of the elevator, since everyone stares up anyway and never makes eye contact with the other passengers. Quote
robviti Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 (edited) yes, there is such a thing. the american heritage dictionary defines it as: "unobtrusive arrangements of popular songs that are designed to be played as background music in public places..." it can still be heard in some hotel and shopping mall elevators. it's not nearly as prevelant in elevators as it was a few decades ago, but similar music, or muzak, can frequently be heard in supermarkets, doctor's offices, and other places where they use background music to encourage certain moods. today, such places are more apt to use popular oldies than the smooth instrumentals that were recorded specifically for this pupose. joseph lanza wrote a book on the subject: Elevator music: a surreal history of muzak, easy-listening, and other moodsong and here are some examples of the genre: Edited February 13, 2005 by jazzshrink Quote
Ron S Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 Why don't they ever play "Shaft"? Shut yo' mouth! Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 Why don't they ever play "Shaft"? Shut yo' mouth! Quote
rachel Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 oh... i get it.... you're being *funny*. <stop...my sides.> Quote
Jazz Kat Posted February 13, 2005 Author Report Posted February 13, 2005 I gotta get me an elevator. Quote
Ron S Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 I gotta get me an elevator. It has its ups and downs. Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 Everybody should take this, at least once... Quote
Jim Dye Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 (edited) Name the elevator music being played in this famous scene. Edited February 13, 2005 by Jim Dye Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 Quick, who knows where these elevator doors are from??? Quote
Guest ariceffron Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 THERE IS A GREAT BOOK ON THE SUBECT OF THE TRANSITION FOR MOOD MUSIC TO EZ LISTENING....C. 1979..... ITS CALLED ELEV. MUSIC Quote
Alfred Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 So where did the term, 'elevator music' come from? I never heard no music in any elevator. ... can't remember a hotel WITHOUT elevator music! Quote
Free For All Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 NOT *elevator music*.............. Quote
Free For All Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 Name the elevator music being played in this famous scene. Girl From Ipanema A great tune that's been almost rendered impotent by Muzak. Quote
JSngry Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 I've heard "Freddie Freeloader" in a Kroger & Sonny Rollins w/Jim Hall in a Jack In The Box, but never more than once apiece. Quote
Free For All Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 Jack In The Box A Club Supreme..... A Club Supreme..... A Club Supreme..... Quote
couw Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 http://www.chilloutzone.de/files/05010702.html Quote
JSngry Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 Jack In The Box A Club Supreme..... A Club Supreme..... A Club Supreme..... More like A Chicken Supreme! Quote
brownie Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 There was also airport music! Any difference between airport and elevator music? Quote
JSngry Posted February 13, 2005 Report Posted February 13, 2005 Brian Eno's not yet composed music for elevators? Quote
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