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Post by Rocky on Nov 21, 2008 16:57:53 GMT -5
What was the first band or performer you liked? Why?
Hmmm. I absolutely loved Kid Rock when I was in 5th grade. I remember in my 5th grade class we had to write down all of our "favorites" (including music) to start the year, and then at the end of the year she gave it back to us and we had to answer again. I had Kid Rock as my favorite at the beginning of 5th grade, and Metallica as my favorite at the end of 5th grade. I still will go into my stages where I listen to the Metallica songs that I love non-stop for a few days in a row. Guns N' Roses became my favorite band in 6th grade when my brother bought Appetite For Destruction, and if pressed I'd say that they are still my favorite band. I also love The Strokes, Mason Jennings, Brett Dennen, and then things Aaron has sent me (Okkervil River, The National, The Wrens etc). Then I also love stuff like Kanye, Jay-Z.
What band/performed was most influential to you growing up?
I wouldn't say that anything was particularly influential on me but if I had to answer, I'd say Mason Jennings. I got into his music around freshman year of HS, but I can actually remember when it clicked for me. I was shoveling snow junior year and just listened to about 50 of the songs on my iPod as I shoveled (took me a couple hours to shovel so I had time) and I just fell in love with it. Got me through some tough times! Sup Mika, how ya doing!
Which band is good for anger? Which for love/new relationships?
For anger? I try not to get angry anymore. Seriously. I try and calm down, it helps me a lot. Not sure what I'd say for anger. I guess hard rock, anything fast. For love/relationships, well if I'm feeling down on it I'd listen to The Wrens' Meadowlands CD. That CD is amazing. And if I'm feeling good/nostalgic, I'd just listen to various songs that remind me of my relationship. No band in particular, and some I can't bear to listen to because they remind me of times in my life that I just loved too much to revisit. But for the most part, just individual songs.
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Post by Rocky on Nov 21, 2008 17:04:18 GMT -5
Oh yeah, Andrew Bird too. Fake Palindromes is the best song I've ever heard the first time I heard it. IDK if that makes sense but yeah, first time I heard it I just couldn't believe how good it was.
I'm listening to The Wrens right now because I decided I'll throw them on. I remember one time second semester senior year I was down about some stuff and I just took a drive during a free period listening to this CD.
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Post by Rocky on Nov 21, 2008 17:04:55 GMT -5
And in terms of songs reminding you of periods in your life... it is incredible. It really is. I just put Fake Palindromes on, and it's like it is winter of senior year again. Crazy, so fucking weird.
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Post by Rocky on Nov 21, 2008 17:07:38 GMT -5
I also absolutely love lyrics. It can be really sick lyrics in like an indie rock song, or lyrics in a rap song that I can't relate to but find completely sick anyway. I LOVE when rappers say stuff that brag about the amount that they now have. So sick to me.
"I got watches I ain't seen in months Apartment at the Trump; I only slept in once"
That is so sick to me. Also "Birthdays were the worst days, now we sip champagne when we thirstay". That kind of thing. I love when rappers show where they are now vs. where they were. So sick.
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Post by Captain Fantasy on Nov 21, 2008 18:23:41 GMT -5
What was the first band or performer you liked? Why? Hmmm. I absolutely loved Kid Rock when I was in 5th grade. I remember in my 5th grade class we had to write down all of our "favorites" (including music) to start the year, and then at the end of the year she gave it back to us and we had to answer again. I had Kid Rock as my favorite at the beginning of 5th grade, and Metallica as my favorite at the end of 5th grade. I still will go into my stages where I listen to the Metallica songs that I love non-stop for a few days in a row. Guns N' Roses became my favorite band in 6th grade when my brother bought Appetite For Destruction, and if pressed I'd say that they are still my favorite band. I also love The Strokes, Mason Jennings, Brett Dennen, and then things Aaron has sent me (Okkervil River, The National, The Wrens etc). Then I also love stuff like Kanye, Jay-Z. What band/performed was most influential to you growing up? I wouldn't say that anything was particularly influential on me but if I had to answer, I'd say Mason Jennings. I got into his music around freshman year of HS, but I can actually remember when it clicked for me. I was shoveling snow junior year and just listened to about 50 of the songs on my iPod as I shoveled (took me a couple hours to shovel so I had time) and I just fell in love with it. Got me through some tough times! Sup Mika, how ya doing! Which band is good for anger? Which for love/new relationships? For anger? I try not to get angry anymore. Seriously. I try and calm down, it helps me a lot. Not sure what I'd say for anger. I guess hard rock, anything fast. For love/relationships, well if I'm feeling down on it I'd listen to The Wrens' Meadowlands CD. That CD is amazing. And if I'm feeling good/nostalgic, I'd just listen to various songs that remind me of my relationship. No band in particular, and some I can't bear to listen to because they remind me of times in my life that I just loved too much to revisit. But for the most part, just individual songs. I'm laughing at "Kid Rock in the 5th grade". I feel old. . . I met my wife at a kid Rock concert. . .
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Post by Sheryl Yoast on Nov 21, 2008 18:28:04 GMT -5
What was the first band or performer you liked? Why? Hmmm. I absolutely loved Kid Rock when I was in 5th grade. I remember in my 5th grade class we had to write down all of our "favorites" (including music) to start the year, and then at the end of the year she gave it back to us and we had to answer again. I had Kid Rock as my favorite at the beginning of 5th grade, and Metallica as my favorite at the end of 5th grade. I still will go into my stages where I listen to the Metallica songs that I love non-stop for a few days in a row. Guns N' Roses became my favorite band in 6th grade when my brother bought Appetite For Destruction, and if pressed I'd say that they are still my favorite band. I also love The Strokes, Mason Jennings, Brett Dennen, and then things Aaron has sent me (Okkervil River, The National, The Wrens etc). Then I also love stuff like Kanye, Jay-Z. What band/performed was most influential to you growing up? I wouldn't say that anything was particularly influential on me but if I had to answer, I'd say Mason Jennings. I got into his music around freshman year of HS, but I can actually remember when it clicked for me. I was shoveling snow junior year and just listened to about 50 of the songs on my iPod as I shoveled (took me a couple hours to shovel so I had time) and I just fell in love with it. Got me through some tough times! Sup Mika, how ya doing! Which band is good for anger? Which for love/new relationships? For anger? I try not to get angry anymore. Seriously. I try and calm down, it helps me a lot. Not sure what I'd say for anger. I guess hard rock, anything fast. For love/relationships, well if I'm feeling down on it I'd listen to The Wrens' Meadowlands CD. That CD is amazing. And if I'm feeling good/nostalgic, I'd just listen to various songs that remind me of my relationship. No band in particular, and some I can't bear to listen to because they remind me of times in my life that I just loved too much to revisit. But for the most part, just individual songs. I'm laughing at "Kid Rock in the 5th grade". I feel old. . . I met my wife at a kid Rock concert. . . I met mine at Mozart.
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Post by Captain Fantasy on Nov 21, 2008 18:30:40 GMT -5
What was the first band or performer you liked? Why? I remember the first song i really liked was "Parents Jut dont understand" by WIll smith. lol but the first album i ever owned was metallica black. followed clsely by ACDC's back in black. looking back im surprised my parents would those albums for a 1st grader. lol
What band/performed was most influential to you growing up? I usedNirvana over and over again. They were badass. also listened to alot of beatles shit. the drugged up shit. I am the Walrus, Helter skelter. in high school started listening to tupac and snoop alot. but also really liked a ton of rock like tool and oasis. lol what a weird combo.
Which band is good for anger? Which for love/new relationships?
tool is the best music for anger. they are the only heavy band i can stand anymore.. . . For loving and love making the beatles are always a hit. . . the ladies love that shit
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Post by Johnny "B. Good" Stamos on Nov 21, 2008 20:29:40 GMT -5
The eagles are the answer to everything.
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Post by GMGreggor on Nov 22, 2008 13:22:50 GMT -5
What was the first band or performer you liked? Why? This really shows my age but first performer really liked was Elvis. My mom listened to country and I just never liked it but she also had a couple Elvis albums and when I heard him I was like yea,this is alright. Then as I hit my teen years the first band I guess I really liked was Kiss. I bought their first live album and just wore it out. Then I discovered early Aerosmith. The late stuff is popcrap,but their early stuff up to even Draw the line which some people dont like but I thought it was badass. Probably Elvis. I always liked how he respected pretty much anyone that talked to him. Have always tried to do that myself. Did'nt have any father figure around so I kinda learned from him which turned out ok I think. Anger hmm, anything hard I guess. Areosmith,Metallica, early Foo Fighters etc. Love I have to go with Grover Washington,if you like jazz at all give him a shot,especially Winelight. Real nice.
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