I’m hosting a jellyfish themed party and want to set the vibes. If you were a jellyfish, what songs would be on your fave playlist? Give me your bloopiest tunes! -🪼
Dick Dale era surf guitar (someone else mentioned this as well, adding the best artist name). Dick Dale also did a cover of Claude Debussy’s “The Aquarium” which is the sound track for Space Mountain at Disneyland/World. So either or both, and there might be other covers of “The Aquarium” out there if the original isn’t too slow.
Going more ocean-themed…
Aquabats or Tsunami Bomb for some early 2000s punk/ska that isn’t ocean-themed but the bands are kinda.
Tide is High - Blondie
Scuba Diver - King Kong (it’s a weird song, but hypnotic)
Where is My Mind - Pixies (about fish, but close enough)
Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin
Maybe more sailing themed, but that’s close, right?
Brandy by Looking Glass
My Heart Will Go On - there’s a Dragonforce metal cover of this if you’ve been traumatized by the pennywhistle.
Come Sail Away - Styx
Sail away sounds nautical but it’s about an alien abduction. Jelly fish are pretty alien though so I reckon it counts.
Sounds fun! 😁
A few suggestions:
B52s - Rock Lobster
Smoke City - Underwater Love
PJ Harvey - We Float
The Beatles - I’m Looking Through You
Sebastian (Little Mermaid) - Under the SeaFor whatever reason my first thoughts was Opiuo - Meraki
If I were a jellyfish I’d be bopping to this as I swam around the ocean xD
Moog Cookbook do covers of alt rock songs on (surprise) moog synthesizers. Always felt they sound quite Jellyfishy.
Ocean Man by Ween
Add piss up a rope and japanese cowboy too
Generally, in terms of a genre, some form of old surf rock I think.
Beach Boys!
I’m shocked nobody mentioned the OG Jellyfish Jam yet.
Plenty of old B-52’s
Rock Lobster!
Yes and something about the other old songs just seems beachy
- Crumb - Locket
- Other songs by Crumb
- Delta Sleep - Spy Dolphin
- Chon - Bubble Dream
- 3nd - into the water ~ water
- Elephant Gym - Finger
Dire Dire Docks from Mario 64. If not the original, then this jazz cover by The Consouls - https://youtu.be/5Mhk9zxb1mw
I’d be flubbalin and wubbalin in the waves all day to this track.
Obviously Krill Waves Radio.
Is there anything so specific the Internet wont provide?
Superfast Jellyfish - Gorillaz
Instantly thought of Melancholy Hill when I read the title. Gorillaz definitely have some jellyfish music
Rewind by Hotel Eden
Windowsill by McBaise
Both albums have some great tracks that fit that vibe.
If you’re feeling extra spicy maybe sprinkle in some .Temp by Graham Kartna
Baaaaaaaby shark do do do do do
