Well, although I listen to a lot of metal, my taste in music tends to be very eclectic. On the softer side of things, I'd really like to recommend Loreena McKennitt. She writes a lot of music for old poems and ballads, and her original compositions are also gorgeous. There is a lot of Celtic influence in her music, but she's also travelled to many different countries experimenting with instruments and sounds. I listen to her music when I want to relax, or just want some soft background music. Probably not your cup of tea for many of you, but maybe one or two of you might find it appealing.