Gary Gunn

New York, NY
Gary Gunn is a New York City-based music producer, film composer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is also a guest curator for Songza. http://www.garygunnmusic.com

Recent

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    This is the sound of your life at its most dramatic; cinematic music that will elevate your everyday moments.
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    Inject some bounce and groove into your party, or your morning routine, with this intriguingly eclectic collection of "wind up" songs. Sometimes edgy, and sometimes nostalgic, this mix will always surprise and delight.
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    The playlist from the most creative and interesting party you've ever been to; a liberating mix of cool, uptempo, and non-traditional party music from many eras and many corners of the world.
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    Can you imagine these films without these songs? Here's an eclectic and thoughtful mix of cool songs from stylistically memorable films directed by filmmakers who really know their music.

Created

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    Live In Concert: A collection of cool Indie, Alternative, & Electronic artists.
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    Live in Concert: A collection of songs from singer/songwriter and alternative bands.
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    To celebrate the spirit of RISD's Artist/Rebel/Dandy: Men in Fashion exhibit, here is an eclectic playlist of songs by men in music who personify and have expanded the very essence of the Dandy.
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    A collection of commercially released recordings D.C.'s most influential Go-Go bands including Junkyard, Backyard, Northeast, & Rare Essence. Remembering notorious venues - The Blackhole, The Ibex, The Eastside, Sugar Kane, Zulu Cave, The Met, Taj Mahal, Denos, etc.
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    Here's a collection of free-form psychedelic-influenced songs that are sure to inspire some artistic creations of your own.

favorites

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    A unique selection of stirring laments, sobering reflections, affecting pleas, and chilling whispers that can depress and uplift concurrently.
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    You may not fill out a bikini like Mariah, or sport a six pack like LL, but none of that matters when you're partying to these classic hits on a hot summer day by the pool.
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    Just as scrappy and raunchy as their forbears, these freshman also possess a fondness for the art house. Expect DJ Screw-era pastiche, hard drugs and violent fantasies. Decidedly NSFW.
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    A collection of music created by and/or featuring members of the Atlanta, Georgia based hip hop/R&B/soul musical collective, the Dungeon Family. Most notable members include Outkast, Goodie Mob, and Organized Noize Productions.
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    Inject some bounce and groove into your party, or your morning routine, with this intriguingly eclectic collection of "wind up" songs. Sometimes edgy, and sometimes nostalgic, this mix will always surprise and delight.

Favorites

MasterList

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    A playlist that sounds like a beautifully haunting shade of blue. Like a dramatic, unconventional, and artistic kind of melancholy. Like a stiff drink in a dim place.
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    The playlist from the most creative and interesting party you've ever been to; a liberating mix of cool, uptempo, and non-traditional party music from many eras and many corners of the world.
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    This is the sound of your life at its most dramatic; cinematic music that will elevate your everyday moments.

My Favorites

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    Eccentric -- but not "outsider" -- artists who never fit in with any era or movement, from Scott Walker and Frank Zappa to R. Stevie Moore and The Residents.
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    The playlist from the most creative and interesting party you've ever been to; a liberating mix of cool, uptempo, and non-traditional party music from many eras and many corners of the world.
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    Listen to this dark, atmospheric mix of electronic and R&B rhythms from underground artists and popular superstars.
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    A summer playlist from DJ/producer Danger Mouse.
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    Soul music re-emerged and took on many forms throughout the 90's and 00's, often referred to as "Neo Soul" or "Soul Revival." Listen to the greatest songs from the women that captured that spirit.
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    IDM may have originally stood for Intelligent Dance Music, but it doesn't have to live on the dance floor. This cerebral electronica also makes the perfect soundtrack for studying, reading, or simply relaxing.
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    Hard-edged, grungy, and melancholy -- while also thoughtful, sentimental and melodic -- these cuts from alternative bands in the '90s and '00s reveal the shared sonic influences (and penchants for loud outbursts) of their creators.
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    As its new, diverse, and endlessly exciting sounds drew inspiration from across the musical spectrum, R&B came to define American mainstream music in the '90s. Here are the key tracks from R&B's most vital decade.
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    What a gal should listen to :)
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    Composers and performers that fall between the cracks of the indie and classical worlds.
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    An intimate experience with some of rap's most compelling introspective and philosophical songs.
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    Here's a look inside the sprawling record collection of LCD Soundsystem mastermind and DJ, James Murphy. Part history of post-punk, part retro dance-party, and entirely entertaining.
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    From Black Flag to Daniel Johnston, this playlist showcases some of the artists who influenced the short but incendiary career of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
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    The rap, r&b, and soul-centric soundtrack for the Cadillac that has been passed down through the generations. If those spokes could speak...
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    This is the sound of your life at its most dramatic; cinematic music that will elevate your everyday moments.
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    The very best songs produced by Danger Mouse, one of Esquire magazine's seventy-five most influential people of the 21st century.
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    Since 2007, members of Radiohead have been writing about their favorite music on the blog "Dead Air Space." Listen to Thom, Johnny, Colin, Ed and Phil's favorite songs here.
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    Listen to the best songs from the legendary Houston, TX based record label, Rap-a-Lot Records. Notable artists include Geto Boys, Scarface, and Bun B.
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    Soul music re-emerged and took on many forms throughout the 90's and 00's, often referred to as Neo Soul or Soul Revival. Here’s an eclectic collection of songs from the men that captured that spirit.
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    Throw on your sunglasses and melt into a lawnchair with these heady chillwave and synth pop grooves.
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    Nothing sets the mood like a slow and soulful R&B ballad. From Anita Baker to Jill Scott, from Marvin to Prince, these are the most potent slow jams from throughout the years.
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    A collection of R&B, pop, and hip hop classics -- including forgotten gems -- from the '70s, '80s and '90s that is guaranteed to get any party movin’.
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    The seismic cultural shifts of the late '60s didn't escape Brazil which experienced it's own artistic revolution, dubbed Tropicália. Combining Brazilian pop with bits of British psychedelia, this movement influenced the music of David Byrne, Beck and more.
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    Like to dance, but need a break from today's pop hits? With nothing too obvious and nothing too obscure, this playlist of classic soul, funky pop, and danceable rock songs is an epic party waiting to happen.

Playlists for Home

Temp Music

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    The rise of digital audio in the '90s brought about a multitude of creative uses (and abuses) of the technology. Explore the original purveyors of the glitch aesthetic as well as some modern-day artists incorporating digital errors into their music.
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    A look at the minimalist approach to composing music, with works ranging from modern classical to japanese new age.
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    Idyllic electronic sounds that evoke expansive rural vistas, from expressive Teutonic rock (Neu!, Cluster, Brian Eno) to deep-listening drone (Fennesz, Oneohtrix Point Never, Emeralds).