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[You]

The last band I saw live was Soilwork. I dont know about the rest of the world but here in Scandinavia they are a pretty big melodic death metal band. The gig was great and I was so exhausted afterwards.

Ive been to a few festivals. Mainly Tuska here in Finland. Im going again this year and have back stage passes as well which will be pretty cool^^

Concerning music, what led you into listening the kind of music you listen to today?

I grew up with rock music so its always been around me. From my family and their work to my friends so it was kind of inevitable id be led in that direction I think.

But what was it that had gravitated you towards the kind of music you listen to? Was it the sound? Is it a song's lyrics? Or is it something you can personally relate to?

A bit of everything I think. To make a really good song, whether it be rap, rock, or classical, every componant has to fit together not only in the composers and artists minds but also in the listeners mind. Rock and metal does this for me. It makes me feel like no other music can. When the lyrics are right and the notes contrast or acsentuate (sp?) this it just takes me away. The crunching guitars, the growling or clean vocals and the words. If the words are right sometimes you dont even hear the music. I think this or something similar can be applied to anyone and their favourite genre of music.

[Halie]

Welcome to the club, mjrouse.

Why do I listen this music? Well, three certain people played a big part in it. Firstly, my eldest brother. He introduced me to Linkin Park, Papa Roach, and Limp Bizkit. Now I can honestly say that I don't listen to these bands as much, but I did back then. I liked their sound more than anything, because it was nice and better to hear someting like that rather than Britney Spears ranting on with that thing she calls a voice.

My Dad and my best friend also showed me other bands that I came to like too, but I sort of discovered Evanescence on my own. The radio was playing, and bam, Bring Me To Life came on. It basically just got better from there, really. I found more of their songs, listened to them, loved them. And I still do A lot Haha. I think it was mainly Amy Lee's voice that made me like it so much. And the lyrics are amazing.

[Govinda]

The music I listen to comes from the people I've met. If I judge a person as being good, a little cynical, then I'll listen to what they recommend.

For the rest of it, it was just the music 'we all' listened to as kids, our wee scene: LTJ, Greenday, that kind of scene. Some people stayed at that, but I matured into older music. Since then, I just find things by word of mouth, and BBC Radio 6.

I don't know why I listen to what I do; I just prefer the noises, I suppose.

[Chez Daja]

Concerning music, what led you into listening the kind of music you listen to today?
I always liked Ambience from when I started listening to game soundtracks, which led me onto more ambience. And since from all over Europe and some of Asian, I feel my mind is a little more open to listening to other countries. With the help of my ex and my knowing about ambience, I was led to Xasthur. A shirt from my ex led me on to buy Hypocrisy albums.

My liking of Xasthur led me onto other depressive black metal and suicidial black metal and I began buying music from Amazon and from band sites and whatnot.

Winter helped me find a couple of SBM bands and my boyriend led me into Bloodbath.

I listened to Bjork because I'd known of her for years and had loved her for just as long.

But what was it that had gravitated you towards the kind of music you listen to? Was it the sound? Is it a song's lyrics? Or is it something you can personally relate to?
Uh, everything. I listened to it all and loved it all.

[Lucid]

Concerning music, what led you into listening the kind of music you listen to today?

Well, I grew up listening to Country music, especially since my Dad sang it alot, so it's a given. I stumbled upon Enka music by accident during a trip to New York years ago and I've been into it ever since. Some years later I was introduced to Rammstein and Nightwish and that's how I got into metal. Now-a-days I listen to all sorta of stuff, regardless of genre or language... well except for rap.


But what was it that had gravitated you towards the kind of music you listen to? Was it the sound? Is it a song's lyrics? Or is it something you can personally relate to?

There have been many songs that I've been turned off of because the melody was good, but the lyrics and/or singer were terrible or vice versa, so for me to really enjoy a song, it has to have the right music and lyrics. Also, I like songs that I can relate to, but it's not a requirement for me to enjoy a song.

[Omega Weapon]

@Dystopia: You are welcome.
@Fishie: Thanks dude. Glad to know you like it.

what led you into listening the kind of music you listen to today?
I always listened to pop (Backstreet Boys and Spice Girls) but rock is the kind of music I listen to now (Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Disturbed and Metallica), I really don't remember what led me into listening that kind of music. I think "Straight Out of Line" by Godsmack was the first rock song I've ever listened to in my life and It's like my all-time favorite rock song.

Some people prefer rap. Some people prefer indie. The list goes on and on. But what was it that had gravitated you towards the kind of music you listen to? Was it the sound? Is it a song's lyrics? Or is it something you can personally relate to?

Rock lyrics can always influence people. Just like how most of the bands I listen to talk about how they got out of their problems and struggles with family and life, we all can do the same with our lives. I mean sometimes teens feel like committing suicide. By listening to these types of music, they can gain their self-esteem back and lift their spirits. They can aim for a goal, and try their best to reach it! Yeah! Rock songs can do miracles!

One more thing: Rock doesn't equal screaming and yelling.

[You]

One more thing: Rock doesn't equal screaming and yelling.

Quoted for truth. Thats why I love rock music so much. There are so many different styles and sounds.

[Meier Link]

i would like to apply for memeber ship, here is the responces you requested to be filled out.

What are/is your favourite type(s) of music?

Rock/ punk/ metal/ ska/ classical/ classic rock/ techno (all genres)/ industrial/ harmonic

Do you have a particular favourite artist/band? If so, who?

Fenix TX, Goldfinger, NIN, sublime, long beach dub allstars and a few others

How has music affected your life?

It has helped me through some depressing times, certain songs such as adams song by blink182 reminds me of lost friends and family. It has set the tone for some great events in my life (has actually influenced outcomes)

Have any musical talents?
Drums (see instrument thread in music section for description)

What's your favourite song at the moment?


i can not just say one when there are so many good ones
Paralizer – finger 11
Cemetery gates – Pantara
Mad world – Gary Jules remix (Donnie Darko sound track)
No Rain – Blind Melon
Everything I touch – stabbing westward
Save yourself – stabbing westward
Blame – gravity kills
My December – Linkin park
Angel – Dave Mathews band
Wish I had an Angel – Nightwish
Jonny Quest – Less then Jake
Pirate song – mad caddies
This list could go on and on for days!

[Halie]

Good to have you on board, Meier. Welcome Blink182 helped me at a depressing stage in my life, too. Do you know that song 'Stay Together For The Kids'? It helped me with my parents. They broke up when I was about six months old, and have never been together since, so I always wondered why. That song sort of reflected that, and it helped me loads. It's strange, really - how music can do that. But it's awesome too.

One more thing: Rock doesn't equal screaming and yelling.

I'll third that. Rock music can be mellow, and soft too. In fact, I'd say 'metal' would be more of a fitting for a yelling description. But not even metal is all "screaming and yelling" either.

[Meier Link]

Originally Posted by Dystopia

Good to have you on board, Meier. Welcome Blink182 helped me at a depressing stage in my life, too. Do you know that song 'Stay Together For The Kids'? It helped me with my parents. They broke up when I was about six months old, and have never been together since, so I always wondered why. That song sort of reflected that, and it helped me loads. It's strange, really - how music can do that. But it's awesome too.



I'll third that. Rock music can be mellow, and soft too. In fact, I'd say 'metal' would be more of a fitting for a yelling description. But not even metal is all "screaming and yelling" either.

Yes I know that song and it is a dang good one at that. and I will throw in a 4 and that qoute.

[Chez Daja]

Originally Posted by Dystopia

In fact, I'd say 'metal' would be more of a fitting for a yelling description. But not even metal is all "screaming and yelling" either.

I'd say nu-metal and emo were yelling genres. It's the whiny sound of My Chemical Romance all over again.

As for screaming... You mean growling, right? That's what they're called, and they're used profficiantly in all metal genres except for a good part of progressive and heavy metal bands.

There are bands in all metal genres with a couple of songs that use clean vocals and actually sing. It's not as regularly found, though.

[Govinda]

If you scream out of my speakers I have no time for you; I do not care who you are, what 'genre' you like to think you're in, I have point blank no time for that.

Rock's such a wide thing though. The Beatles and Chuck Berry and early Bowie spawned something I doubt they thought would do what it has. There'd be no metal, no space for 'screamo' without them. So I listen to them rather than the 'genres' they accidentally gave inspiration to. I love all rock, really, apart from really overbearing things. I hate Metallica, Black Sabbath, shit like that. I prefer to be able to enjoy the music without having to concentrate on blocking out half the loud, yet scarily simple, music bits.

But you're right, rock does not equal screaming. As a matter of fact, I do not enjoy 'rock' that does.

[OmniTense]

Mind if I add my two cents?


What are/is your favourite type(s) of music?

Industrial, Early Goth/Punk, Darkwave, Ethereal, Goth Rock, Goth, 80s music, Classical, Opera, some Trance, some mainstream, Alternative rock

Do you have a particular favourite artist/band? If so, who?

If it came down to a few... Faith and the Muse, Sisters of Mercy, Bauhaus, ThouShaltNot and Voltaire.


How has music affected your life?

It inspires nearly(87% ) all I write, think and feel. I listen to music constantly when I relax.


Have any musical talents?

I play piano and can play some Ocarina. I can read music, of course and have written one or two little things for piano that I can be embarrassed of.

What's your favourite song at the moment?

Nosferatu-Sunseth Midnight(see sig)



-Sin