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First of all, let me thank you for the chance to listen to more of McFerrin from whom I knew Paper Music and a few isolated tracks.

Circlesongs
I just bought this album after going back to it a couple of times. Although iTunes mark the category as jazz, to me it’s like a minimalistic version of some traditional music from diverse corners of the world, with some jazz overtones here and there, for sure. Every piece has a simple basic theme with small changes from one repetition to the next and a main voice working on it but never going too far. Each piece is identifiable from the rest which makes it a great album.

Play
I love jazz and I love that there are many kinds of jazz, but this album falls in the very improvisational area which I like less than others. These are great musicians, for sure, and it must have been fun to be there to listen to them, but McFerrin goes a bit too far in his performance for my taste.

Bang! Zoom
I had the time to give this one a listen and it feels more within the regular easy-to-listen jazz. I’m adding it to my online playlist for future listening.

Also, answering the title question:
I don't usually listen to music while gaming but it's not rare to be listening to a podcast or vlog while playing a puzzle game

Finally, I'm in.

Thanks!
giveaway closed, I'm a bit busy with easter stuff though, so stay tuned in a couple of hours maybe.
sure, its my hobby
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zlaywal: Worry not, here come the second entries. The more the merrier. Thanks for inspiring me to listen new musical ground.

Jazz Vocal is not my usual cup of tea. This is why I'm not familiar with Bobby McFerrin's body of work. But Chick Corea is very familiar for me, or to be exact his 70's fusion jazz band Return to Forever. Romantic Warrior is a must listen for every music enthusiast. That's why their live album Play is one that I choose to listen first. They thankfully open with a familiar song for me, Spain - Corea's most famous composition. No need to save the best for last perhaps. The rest of the show is not for a casual listener though, as McFerrin vocal would jump from one direction to another sometimes with reckless abandonment. But those who familiar with Jazz Standards would be intrigue with his vocalization. Corea is amazing throughout, a steady contributor who is willing to take a back seat for the night. Though Round Midnight is what nabs a Grammy for McFerrin, have to say that Even for Me is my faves in this particular live album.

The 2nd album of my choice is VOCAbuLarieS. To say this is an ambitious project is an understatement. Here he basically works as a composer and arranger of a choir. The composition varied from African (Baby) to Middle Eastern (Wailer) and European Classical Music in Messages and Brief Eternity. This is an album that I personally
needs repeated hearing. And if anyone interested to hear it, please don't use headphones. Blast your speaker to the fullest to appreciate it grace!
So as I stated earlier, winner was picked by random pick generator, because what matters is that you all were willing to take some time listening to music and telling others about it and therefore all entries are equal.

And the random picker chose zlaywal for Divinity: Original Sin! :D

however, since there were only three entries and I'm happy for all three posts on your experience with the music, flurrycream and madth3 can pick a game up to 8 dollars. Don't forget there's a lot of stuff on sale (even the russian sale is still on for a couple more hours even though it's not on the main page)

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madth3: bloop
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flurrycream: bleep
I'll send you friend requests and also codes by gog chat.
Thank you XYCat for the chance. It is always good to seek out new music, and it's been a pleasure listening to Bobby McFerrin's.

Divine Divinity is maybe my favorite RPG of all time, but regretfully it remain the only works of Larian Studios that I've played. Until now that is :D