#41 ·
Bryan Martin31 says:>
So, basically, the lead singer of Placebo (what was that hermaphrodite's name again?! 🙂 )
Brian Molko 😉
What does our music taste say about us?
Started by Amy Turner10 · · 👁 4 views · 79 replies
#42 ·
...then you've got the people who just treat music like background noise. Something they toss on while they're scratching themselves, making chili, washing the car, or scrubbing their feet.......
PURE GENIUS AND—UNFORTUNATELY—SPOT ON.
PURE GENIUS AND—UNFORTUNATELY—SPOT ON.
#43 ·
Man, I feel bad saying this, but it’s just the way things are😢
But staying on track here, YES😉 it says a lot
But staying on track here, YES😉 it says a lot
#44 ·
People who listen to heavy metal or rock—you know, just straight-up noise and slamming your head against a wall—are usually super aggressive people, whether they’re acting out outwardly or just harboring it all inside. I honestly can't wrap my head around what's so wrong with crazy people that they actually think this stuff is good music. 😛
Can someone from that crowd please explain to me what the hell the appeal is?
Can someone from that crowd please explain to me what the hell the appeal is?
#45 ·
William Morris2 said:People who listen to heavy metal or rock—basically just noise and slamming your head against a wall—are usually pretty aggressive people, whether they show it outwardly or keep it bottled up inside. I honestly can't wrap my head around what's so "wrong" with crazy people that this kind of music is actually good to them.😛
Can someone from that crowd actually explain to me what the appeal is?
Maybe if you actually gave it a shot without all those preconceived notions, you might actually get it.
#46 ·
Blizzard Beast said:If you actually attempted to listen without any preconceived notions, you might finally grasp the point.
I am of the firm belief that prejudice has absolutely nothing to do with it.
#47 ·
You can't just sit here on a forum and talk someone into loving metal or rock...
It’s something you have to discover for yourself...
When I was twelve, I was basically glued to pop and rap, mostly just watching whatever was playing on MTV...
Then one day, a buddy of mine played me a few rock and metal tracks, and they actually clicked. Since then, I've been strictly about rock and metal, leaving all that other stuff behind...
😉
It’s something you have to discover for yourself...
When I was twelve, I was basically glued to pop and rap, mostly just watching whatever was playing on MTV...
Then one day, a buddy of mine played me a few rock and metal tracks, and they actually clicked. Since then, I've been strictly about rock and metal, leaving all that other stuff behind...
😉
#48 ·
Alex Martinez4 said:I honestly don't think prejudice has anything to do with it.
If you go into a new album already convinced it's just mindless noise and that everyone who likes it is totally unhinged, you're probably never going to enjoy it.
Personally, I don't think music defines who someone is, but I definitely gravitate toward people with similar tastes. At the very least, it gives us something to talk about right off the bat.
#49 ·
Blizzard Beast said:If you approach music with the preconceived notion that it’s nothing more than mindless noise and that its listeners are all degenerates, then you aren't actually going to enjoy anything you hear.
I was referring specifically to prejudice in this context... looking at how that individual described metal... they simply have an inherent dislike for it.
...your point about prejudice is valid... however, if someone truly dislikes metal, it doesn't matter how open-minded they claim to be; you cannot force them to appreciate it.
...that is my exact reaction to hip-hop and similar genres... no matter how hard I attempt to engage with it, the music is fundamentally unlistenable to me. The moment it starts playing, I break out in hives, lose my temper entirely, and start eating cheeseburgers without pickles—making me a completely irrational and unpredictable man.😁 😁 (honestly, who eats a cheeseburger without pickles 🙄 😁 )
...it reminds me of when a friend tried to convince me years ago to get into Metallica, Satrian, or Dream Theater (or Theatre, I can never recall). It's a lost cause; even hypnosis wouldn't change my mind on those.😁
#50 ·
Alex Martinez4 said:The second I hear them, I break out in hives, get super cranky, and start eating cheeseburgers without onions—basically, I turn into a complete loose cannon...😁 😁 (I mean, seriously, who eats a burger without onions? 🙄 😁 )
A burger without onions?! You're crazy! Bite into that damn burger properly, for crying out loud!
#51 ·
Main course was just some greasy sliders, then baklava for dessert... honestly, I could've killed for some real food today, but we just couldn't be bothered to trek all the way down to those old reliable Shake Shack spots in Brooklyn😉
#52 ·
Alex Martinez4 says:>
Man, I just think there were some biases involved here... in that post about metal... he simply doesn't like it...
That was basically me yesterday (aka Saturday night!) ending up at a local dive bar where I got a taste of live death metal. Now I know for sure—it is definitely NOT for me and my poor ears that are used to happy little ska tunes! How do people even enjoy that? Total nightmare...
#53 ·
Michelle Doyle5 says:Bryan Martin31 said:So, the Placebo singer (what was his name again, that androgynous guy? 🙂 )
Brian Molko 😉
Molko?! Since when is he a fan?
#54 ·
Most of us have already voiced our opinions on this matter... now it is time to see what the professionals have to say.
Tell me what you listen to...
Amy Turner10...
Tell me what you listen to...
Amy Turner10...
#56 ·
What’s the deal with people who listen ONLY to classical music?
Look, I dig the classics, but I need a mix of other stuff in my rotation too. 🙂
Look, I dig the classics, but I need a mix of other stuff in my rotation too. 🙂
#57 ·
Look, music matters because it basically dictates where you hang out... which means it decides who you end up meeting. People who treat music as nothing more than background noise aren't hitting up shows, and I personally can't stand being stuck in some dive bar playing disco or whatever frat-party junk they call music...
..obviously, it doesn't define someone's character as good or bad, but it definitely says a lot about their tastes, hobbies, and general vibe...
..it's important... just not everything.
..obviously, it doesn't define someone's character as good or bad, but it definitely says a lot about their tastes, hobbies, and general vibe...
..it's important... just not everything.
#58 ·
Bryan Martin31 said:Molko?! Where on earth did that name come from?
Honestly, I have no clue. Look, Placebo is fine if you listen to them, but they aren't exactly "stay up until 3 AM reading their entire life story" kind of interesting.
#59 ·
The truth is, your taste in music says a lot about who you are. Back when I was younger, it was a huge factor in deciding who I hung out with. But honestly, even the people I didn't particularly vibe with didn't have tastes that were drastically different from mine. Back then, the divides felt sharper, though there were fewer people to choose from overall. As you get older—unless you live in a tiny town and never leave—you realize there are so many more people out there, and you can't afford to limit your social circle just to people who listen to the exact same stuff as you. Still, it remains true that by looking at someone's playlist, you can learn a thing or two about their life story—their upbringing, their education, and sometimes even their political or religious leanings.
While having the same taste in music (or movies, or anything else) isn't a dealbreaker for me anymore when making friends, it definitely makes it easier to find common ground and break the ice during those first few hangouts if we share a similar soundtrack.
And let’s be real: music is rhythm, rhythm is sex, and sex is a pretty big deal. I have a hard time imagining rolling around in bed with someone while Magazin is playing in the background 🙂 (though, I suppose I wouldn't turn down Halle Berry just because she wanted to listen to some cheesy pop song!)
While having the same taste in music (or movies, or anything else) isn't a dealbreaker for me anymore when making friends, it definitely makes it easier to find common ground and break the ice during those first few hangouts if we share a similar soundtrack.
And let’s be real: music is rhythm, rhythm is sex, and sex is a pretty big deal. I have a hard time imagining rolling around in bed with someone while Magazin is playing in the background 🙂 (though, I suppose I wouldn't turn down Halle Berry just because she wanted to listen to some cheesy pop song!)
#60 ·
Not entirely, though I’d say what a person listens to is pretty much a reflection of their worldview, their habits, and how they carry themselves in life.
We think we’re just out there hunting for tunes we enjoy, but we have to realize that music actually shapes us. It changes who we are while we’re getting lost in its rhythm, dissecting the lyrics, or even just headbanging in the WC while some mindless, repetitive garbage plays on the radio—just total nonsense, like flying teddy bears, airplanes, falling elephants, brain rot, or some tiny ant trying to make sense of it all... I don't even know anymore. 😳
We think we’re just out there hunting for tunes we enjoy, but we have to realize that music actually shapes us. It changes who we are while we’re getting lost in its rhythm, dissecting the lyrics, or even just headbanging in the WC while some mindless, repetitive garbage plays on the radio—just total nonsense, like flying teddy bears, airplanes, falling elephants, brain rot, or some tiny ant trying to make sense of it all... I don't even know anymore. 😳
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