Now This is what I call music!

by **Yellow_Rock** » Wed May 18, 2011 1:16 pm

For me, it's about total composition. My problem with Led Zepplin is that the verses and riffs and backbeats and whatnot will all be amazing, but then there'll be a 2 minute bit in the middle of the song that's nothing but awkward moaning or something, or the guitar solo doesn't sound like it was actually composed at all. I have the same problem with Rush, but not quite as much. A lot of great bands are ruined by a terrible singer. If one part of the band or music isn't good, then the band/song isn't good (imo).

One reason I like Cage The Elephant so much is that they manage to keep their songs sounding very fresh and unique without just being a lot of random noises. Same with Subtle.

I hate bands like Nirvana, where the music and lyrics are really repetitive, but people somehow like them because it's "deep". This is really a big example of only liking a band because of some stupid "message" instead of actual musical talent or writing skill.

A band being inspired by another band is one thing, but bands that copy a sound soley because it's popular kinda piss me off. If there is nothing interesting going on in a song, I don't really like it.

As for actual musical qualities that I like, fast tempo and a good driving beat are things I like. I generally listen to Rock, Metal, and Alternative music, but I'll listen to pretty much anything that has the qualities I like. I generally avoid Country and Hip-Hop though, along with party music and dance stuff.

by **dreamimimi** » Wed May 18, 2011 8:08 pm

Yellow_Rock wrote:One reason I like Cage The Elephant so much is that they manage to keep their songs sounding very fresh and unique without just being a lot of random noises. Same with Subtle.

Dude! Cage The Elephant rocks my socks!! I found out about them recently, and now know that I was missing out. 'Shake me down=' ultimate fav.

by **Dana-Scully** » Wed May 18, 2011 8:26 pm

Yellow_Rock wrote:I hate bands like Nirvana, where the music and lyrics are really repetitive, but people somehow like them because it's "deep". This is really a big example of only liking a band because of some stupid "message" instead of actual musical talent or writing skill.

I like nirvana, a lot. I don't think they played the best music ever or anything, but they definitely could write a fucking song. If you don't think their songs are deep then I don't know what to tell you. I definitely see it the other way.

by cd » Wed May 18, 2011 11:36 pm

Yellow_Rock wrote:For me, it's about total composition. My problem with Led Zepplin is that the verses and riffs and backbeats and whatnot will all be amazing, but then there'll be a 2 minute bit in the middle of the song that's nothing but awkward moaning or something, or the guitar solo doesn't sound like it was actually composed at all. I have the same problem with Rush, but not quite as much.

Do you mean just the parts that are awkward groaning or any instrumental part of a song?

by **Steamer of Cleveland** » Thu May 19, 2011 3:25 am

ikillu wrote:Kashmir.

Sorry, but I fucking hate Kashmir.
And listen to "What is and what should not be".

by **Yellow_Rock** » Thu May 19, 2011 5:52 am

cd wrote:
Yellow_Rock wrote:For me, it's about total composition. My problem with Led Zepplin is that the verses and riffs and backbeats and whatnot will all be amazing, but then there'll be a 2 minute bit in the middle of the song that's nothing but awkward moaning or something, or the guitar solo doesn't sound like it was actually composed at all. I have the same problem with Rush, but not quite as much.

Do you mean just the parts that are awkward groaning or any instrumental part of a song?

Just the awkward moaning. Instrumental parts are fine as long as they actually fit the flow of the song and aren't just tacked on.

And yeah "Shake Me Down" is also my favorite CTE song.

by **ikillu** » Thu May 19, 2011 6:41 am

Steamer of Cleveland wrote:
ikillu wrote:Kashmir.

Sorry, but I fucking hate Kashmir.
And listen to "What is and what should not be".

You go to hell. That song is fucking awesome

by **Yellow_Rock** » Thu May 19, 2011 8:16 am

ikillu wrote:
Steamer of Cleveland wrote:
ikillu wrote:Kashmir.

Sorry, but I fucking hate Kashmir.
And listen to "What is and what should not be".

You go to hell. That song is fucking awesome

It sounds cool, but it drags on a bit.

by **ikillu** » Thu May 19, 2011 8:43 pm

Your mom drags on!

by **one_armed_scissor** » Fri May 20, 2011 6:21 am

ikillu wrote:
Steamer of Cleveland wrote:
ikillu wrote:Kashmir.

Sorry, but I fucking hate Kashmir.
And listen to "What is and what should not be".

You go to hell. That song is fucking awesome

as is ten years gone

by cd » Fri May 20, 2011 8:03 pm

one_armed_scissor wrote:
ikillu wrote:
Steamer of Cleveland wrote:
ikillu wrote:Kashmir.

Sorry, but I fucking hate Kashmir.
And listen to "What is and what should not be".

You go to hell. That song is fucking awesome

as is ten years gone

Fuck yeah, such an underrated Zeppelin song

by **cool fifteen** » Sat May 21, 2011 2:04 am

Without intellectualizing it, it has to sound good.

Now This is what I call music!

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