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Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Anonymous — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:44 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/20/2013 16:59

I fucking love Christmas music. 😁 Well, I love it the way I love Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen...I never actually listen to it, but I love belting it out at random moments. 🤣 Though I think in general I prefer Christmas music to Queen.

I'll give any genre a chance, but there are certain lyrical themes and "vibes" that I just steer away from. Every music has a different viewpoint or feeling. I can't stand the sort of "Yeah! *guitar* Yeah!" type of stuff and though I'm trying really hard to get into rap, most of the stuff I've listened to I just find vulgar. Yes, I'm sensitive and conservative-ish (not politically or anything, I just think people should try to be a little more refined and less like hooligans). Anyways, I started off my musical journey with nu-metal being my favourite genre. I liked Korn and such. Daddy was such a twisted song, I haven't a clue why I subjected myself to that. XD I mean, I don't feel ashamed for it; I enjoyed it then, I ought not to regret it. Even though the only band from those days I still like is System of a Down (not really nu-metal, but I listened to things of that ilk - Disturbed and such too) Anyways, from there I went to classic rock for some reason. My favourite bands at that point were System of a Down and The Beatles. That really was a lovely combination. After listening to bunches of classic rock I became obsessed with progressive rock and I got really into Pink Floyd (so much that I bought their entire discography 🤣 ) The Wall was my favourite, because I was still fresh out of that nu-metal and classic rock daze, plus I was an emotional kid. At the same time, Tayyab (Eggman) was feeding me all the experimental stuff he liked, so for a while it was kind of a mix of Pink Floyd and things like that, and soon all the experimental stuff made me favor early Pink Floyd, and then I became obsessed with Radiohead and Tool, and then I didn't like Tool as much, but I still liked Radiohead...And then I became obsessed with Syd Barrett's solo albums, and from there I decided that folk was my favourite. Then I discovered things like Neutral Milk Hotel, and adored it. Then came Joanna Newsom (still probably my favourite artist tied with Vashti Bunyan). And then I started listening to some weird atmospheric electronic thingies, and loved them (I had already heard and loved Irrlicht by Klaus Schulze earlier on)...And yeah. I listen to music.

FYI, this is probably chronologically fucked.

Oh, and actually answering the above questions...Music is music. It all comes down to what you like, as when I mentioned the "vibes" above. Sure some music is simpler than others, but then simpler music can be acclaimed (see: Punk) and innovative. So yeah, whatever you like. I think it's best to be open, but I don't think music aims to be easy or difficult. The artist aims to make what they like.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Anonymous — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:23 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/20/2013 13:00

soundguardian wrote:

what about the radio during the holiday season? all they play during the holiday season is christmas music. 🤣

also, what do you think about christmas music now? I've grown sick of it after 22 years of it, to be honest.

😁

Well, because I didn't listen to the radio, I didn't know they played Christmas music.

Now - a - days Christmas music is really only good during the Christmas season, except for Afroman Christmas music, that shit's da bomb all year round.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

meccalecca — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:15:18 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 05/20/2013 12:15

soundguardian wrote:

Haha yeah I remember such a story about The Rite of Spring from a Survey of Western Music History class that I took for funzies at one point. Diaghilev the impressario put the show on and there was a riot because of all its experimentation in the avant-garde, dissonances, etc. lol and now dissonance is widely accepted in modern / post-modern composition all the time. Stravinsky was ahead of his time like... say, the Velvet Underground, Yardbirds, King Crimson were ahead of their time.

I like that you're informed about music history =D>

Exactly. There have been many studies done in regards to how the ear adjusts to new, unfamiliar sounds. The reason some pop music is so massive is because it follows formulas of familiarity so that it's instantly appealing.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

soundguardian — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:10:02 GMT

Author: soundguardian

Posted: 05/20/2013 12:10

Happymeal wrote:

At the time I would never turn on the radio, and when my mom did, I would turn it off. Now my mom hates how loud I play my music in the car. Funny how drastically things can change.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

soundguardian — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:05:31 GMT

Author: soundguardian

Posted: 05/20/2013 12:05

meccalecca wrote:

My sentiments exactly.

Music appreciation is like all positive growth. It starts at shedding your prejudices. All of you high school kids, soon you'll be free of the cliques and prejudices that make high school such a drag for so many. And I feel like music is similar. over time, you free yourself and open up to exploration. What I like about BEA is that 99% of the people here are broadening their music experience and opening up themselves to things they may have not gotten to on their own.

I think you'll eventually figure out what you truly like about music, and that may change multiple times.

Respect your wise elders. Don't dismiss something on one listen. The audience hated the first performances of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring because they'd never heard anything like it before. That which is truly new to your palate hardly ever tastes great. But those things can be truly rewarding.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

meccalecca — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:42:14 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 05/17/2013 23:42

an_outlaw wrote:

What do you mean by it is "real"? Is there something which exists close to what I have described? Is it a bad thing?

haha. i was just joking mostly. When I was working regularly as a music photographer I was going to something like 6 shows a week, and it's definitely exhausting. And I do think there's a point when listening to too much new music can actually become counter productive. Your brain needs time to process the sounds you're ingesting.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Anonymous — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:37:10 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/17/2013 23:37

meccalecca wrote:

music overload is a real and frightening thing. pace yourself buddy. savor it. It's like going to a food buffet and getting a little of everything.

What do you mean by it is "real"? Is there something which exists close to what I have described? Is it a bad thing?

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

meccalecca — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:29 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 05/17/2013 23:32

an_outlaw wrote:

You're the same age I was when I first started listening to music. I listened to Gorillaz (my favorite band) and whatever was on Kerrang! radio back then. As I type this, I look back and miss those old days. I feel at times I may have listened to too much music. It was fun when I had hardly listened to anything.

Yesterday I listened to 7 new albums and, despite listening to only one new album today, I think I am going into musical overload.

Damn... threads got me down now that it has had me thinking more. :?

music overload is a real and frightening thing. pace yourself buddy. savor it. It's like going to a food buffet and getting a little of everything.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Anonymous — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:27:57 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/17/2013 23:27

Happymeal wrote:

At the time I would never turn on the radio, and when my mom did, I would turn it off. Now my mom hates how loud I play my music in the car. Funny how drastically things can change.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

revolver94 — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:23:15 GMT

Author: revolver94

Posted: 05/17/2013 23:23

To see how I've developed musically, check out this "Albums throughout my life" chart:

http://www.besteveralbums.com/thechart.php?c=10196

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Anonymous — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:20:31 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/17/2013 23:20

an_outlaw wrote:

There is something somewhat fantastic about you... :shock:

At the time I would never turn on the radio, and when my mom did, I would turn it off. Now my mom hates how loud I play my music in the car. Funny how drastically things can change.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Anonymous — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:17:42 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/17/2013 23:17

Happymeal wrote:

It's funny, my story of "dadrockism" didn't even start with rock n roll. It started with Christmas music. At one point, I thought all music sucks except for Christmas music!

There is something somewhat fantastic about you... 😲

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Anonymous — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:16:26 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/17/2013 23:16

It's funny, my story of "dadrockism" didn't even start with rock n roll. It started with Christmas music. At one point, I thought all music sucks except for Christmas music!

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Anonymous — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:24:13 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/17/2013 22:24

Norman Bates wrote:

Does it matter? Is how you listen to music the only way to know how free you are?

To me. Yes. Freedom of expression. If I unravel all the contraints of my mind, I could end up places I never been. I have an unattainable goal in my mind. There is a flashing light and through evaluating myself I can find greatness inside myself. 😄

At times I feel some put constraints on their musical experience. I must confess I feel bothered by it, as much as it shouldn't

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

meccalecca — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:21:09 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 05/17/2013 22:21

Jasonconfused wrote:

I'm jealous of all the people that grew up in musical families. All I heard until around 7th grade was shitty Christian music. Fml.

hahaha. I have some close musician friends who grew up on Christian music only, and they still turned out awesome. I think it offers you a different unique perception. You've got a looong life ahead of you to find amazing music anyway.

I'm jealous of you kids with access to the speedy internet, spotify, mp3s, etc. It opens up your world immensely.

I was lucky enough to have older brothers who fed me the music they were discovering, but until the later years of high school, i could just say "I heard Sonic Youth is great, so I'll go download Daydream Naiton and see if it's as good as people say." Even when I got Napster, the download speeds were painful.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Norman Bates — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:17:22 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 05/17/2013 22:17

an_outlaw wrote:

If we don't ask the questions, why may never know how free we actually are.

Does it matter? Is how you listen to music the only way to know how free you are?

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Anonymous — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:11:20 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/17/2013 22:11

Norman Bates wrote:

I think none of this matters at all. Enjoy everything you can, regardless of whatever.

Are people "Enjoying everything" they can? I believe the questions can help find out and without looking down it their self some may fall into the trap of not liking all they can.

If we don't ask the questions, why may never know how free we actually are.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Jasonconfused — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:10:44 GMT

Author: Jasonconfused

Posted: 05/17/2013 22:10

I'm jealous of all the people that grew up in musical families. All I heard until around 7th grade was shitty Christian music. Fml.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

meccalecca — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:08:11 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 05/17/2013 22:08

Norman Bates wrote:

I think none of this matters at all. Enjoy everything you can, regardless of whatever.

Re: Self Improvement For Your Listening Experience

Anonymous — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:06:45 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/17/2013 22:06

Defago wrote:

Story time.

Great post Defago. You've inspired me to tell my own story.

I grew up in a mostly musical family. My mother sings opera and classical professionally, my grandfather was an accomplished pianist, my father played a variety of instruments, and both parents were avid music collectors. I grew up listening to whatever my parents listened to. From my mother I acquired a love for everything from classical to jazz to folk, and from my father I became familiar with classic rock, punk, psychedelic, and a variety of other genres. By the time I was ten, I had developed a fairly eclectic taste, but unfortunately I was still stuck with the baseless dogma of "all music made after '89 is complete shit" as well as "der all electronic music is made by pushsing a button ts all souless garbage no effor its all made by computers derrrr". Needless to say I was an annoying little prick who thought his tastes were superior to all his peers, and I thought listening to Mingus and Led Zeppelin at the age of 12 made me cool and smart and objectively better than the proletariat. So yeah, fuck past me. Anyway, after having just turned 12, I made a friend who had similar tastes to my own (and shared my ridiculous dogmas), but who was knowledgeable about the music he liked. We talked about music and shit and seeing how much he knew about dates of album releases and names of band members and whatnot encouraged me to really discover music on that kind of level. I slowly stopped despising the 90s when I discovered albums such as Nevermind, Automatic for the People, and OK Computer, the latter of which led me to discover Kid A, which was probably the most significant turning point in expanding my musical tastes. At first I thought that that wonderful band who crafted The Bends and OKC had sold out and become subject to the soulless electronic droning of the 21st century. Hmph. Makes sense that this bands first album of the new millennium would be this piece of shit. I put down the album for a bit, and before returning slowly started to become more comfortable with modern music. I still thought it was mostly shit, but I found a few modern bands I liked (mostly ones who took heavy influence from older generations). Eventually this path found me back at Kid A, which, for whatever reason I decided to listen to again, with much the same results, except I loved the track "Optimistic" (now my least favorite track on the album). Alright gonna jump a head slightly. Brief summary of following 2 years: Kid A was amazing but the exception to a rule. Familiarized myself with more modern music, and eventually lost my phobia of it, attempted to teach myself the ins and outs of software such as pro-tools and cubase, and realized that maybe more effort goes into electronic music than I had previously thought. Somehow found myself at "Music Has the Right To Children" (I believe I had just turned 14 at the time), and was captivated so totally and immediately by the album that I almost immediately dropped all objections I had towards electronic musicians, and adopted a new philosophy in which electronic music is just as artistically legitimate as any other genre. For the next year after that I delved into this strange new world of electronic music, and found more that I could connect with than ever before. This inspired me to revisit some of my parents' favorites that I didn't understand at the time, and I fell in love with Messiaen, Philip Glass, and any number of 20th century classical composers that my mom listened to all the time that I just couldn't "get". Anyway blah blah blah found Krautrock, post-rock, experimental rock, realized that not all dubstep is shitty brostep, aqcuired a taste for ambient and drone blah blah blah

And now here we are! I'm on this website with a bunch of like minded individuals who share my passion, and am discovering new music on a daily basis. If there's one thing I'm happy about all of that, it's that I no longer have any aversions to music simply based on its genre, era, popularity, etc. etc. All music gets equal chance. So yeah, music.

Anyway tl;dr ur all a bunch of plebs my music taste is teh superior cuz I listen to John Cage n shit and Defago ur such a noob lololol ur even more pleb tahn the others gtfo plz