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AnnaDanielle 
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Joined: March 19 2012 Location: Fayetteville,NC Status: Offline Points: 73 |
 Topic: Help for a Newbie?Posted: March 19 2012 at 19:56 |
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I'm new to the whole forum thing. And honestly it's not quite my thing, but my brother persuaded me since he has one and has been a member since 2007, so he speaks good things of PA. And also I figured I'm a music lover so it might be nice to see others' opinions. But I'm just kind of wondering on how to get started. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Slartibartfast
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Honorary Collaborator / In Memoriam Joined: April 29 2006 Location: Atlantais Status: Offline Points: 29630 |
Posted: March 19 2012 at 20:09 |
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I was reviewing albums before I even ventured into the forums. Find a topic that interests you and just jump in. Lots of discussions that don't even involve music if that interests you....
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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CPicard
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Joined: October 03 2008 Location: Là, sui monti. Status: Offline Points: 10841 |
Posted: March 19 2012 at 20:18 |
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RUN, YOU FOOL! HERE BE DRAGONS!
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Dayvenkirq
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Joined: May 25 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Status: Offline Points: 10970 |
Posted: March 19 2012 at 20:30 |
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1) Have you written any reviews yet? 2) If you have any questions, you can address them to an admin ... or me. Pick me
 . Just PM us, but don't start any threads just yet is my recommendation. You can quote people, you can edit and delete your posts, in case if you didn't know that. What did I miss? |
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Triceratopsoil
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Posted: March 19 2012 at 20:35 |
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Making fun of Dream Theater is generally a safe first move |
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Dayvenkirq
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Joined: May 25 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Status: Offline Points: 10970 |
Posted: March 19 2012 at 20:38 |
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Naturally, she is just messing with you. You will encounter a lot of hotheads on the way, so try not to argue too hard with anyone. This is probably the first healthy advice I have given so far.
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Atavachron
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Posted: March 19 2012 at 20:41 |
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but seriously, every thread here is open to any member, and 99% of them are quite friendly, so do jump right in |
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AnnaDanielle
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Joined: March 19 2012 Location: Fayetteville,NC Status: Offline Points: 73 |
Posted: March 20 2012 at 07:43 |
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Thanks guys I think I'll get it eventually... Slowly but surely... haha:)
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AnnaDanielle
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Joined: March 19 2012 Location: Fayetteville,NC Status: Offline Points: 73 |
Posted: March 20 2012 at 07:44 |
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But feel free to keep advice coming haha :)
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dreadpirateroberts
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Joined: May 27 2011 Location: AU Status: Offline Points: 952 |
Posted: March 20 2012 at 07:53 |
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I second writing a few reviews, it's great fun
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We are men of action. Lies do not become us.
JazzMusicArchives. |
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Negoba
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Joined: July 24 2008 Location: Big Muddy Status: Offline Points: 5210 |
Posted: March 20 2012 at 08:17 |
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The biggest purpose of this site is the database of music. You look for albums you like, try to find some that are related etc.
I would say the most common start on these forums is something like "I really like band xxxxx and album yyyyyy, could you guys recommend some music for me?" and you will get lots of responses because that's what we like to talk about here.
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I've been really into Magma since my mother played it to me through here abdominal wall, but now it's a bit tame, can you recommend me something a bit more challenging?
And the wolves will come running trying to meet that challenge.
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You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all.
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rushfan4
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Posted: March 20 2012 at 08:22 |
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Welcome to PA. Hopefully you will find us to be a friendly group to BS about music and whatever else with. Might I suggest that you let us know what bands you have heard and like, as that is always a good starting point and I am sure that there are plenty of folks who would be happy to suggest other artists that you might like.
My best advice though, is that if your brother is who I think he is, make sure that you post contradictory and argumental posts in response to his posts. I am sure that he would really appreciate that.
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Snow Dog
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Posted: March 20 2012 at 08:24 |
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Just keep of ma lawn!!!!  Seriously, I hope you have a good time here and make friends.
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rushfan4
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Posted: March 20 2012 at 08:27 |
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But it is also probably a good idea to keep off of Snowy's lawn, or at least to watch where you step.
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AnnaDanielle
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Joined: March 19 2012 Location: Fayetteville,NC Status: Offline Points: 73 |
Posted: March 20 2012 at 09:02 |
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I'm also trying to expand my horizons a bit more. I grew up with Yes, Rush,Kansas, Boston... etc... anything more along those lines? Also, I'm trying to start writing lyrics kind of as a stress reliever method but I'm really not sure how to start... my brother is the singer in Epignosis. So I'm trying to get enough so I can review his albums and I also need help with that... haha Thanks again:)
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Snow Dog
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Posted: March 20 2012 at 09:03 |
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How about Asia's debut?
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AnnaDanielle
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Joined: March 19 2012 Location: Fayetteville,NC Status: Offline Points: 73 |
Posted: March 20 2012 at 09:11 |
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I love it!!! I'm listening to it now. Thanks:)
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rushfan4
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66605 |
Posted: March 20 2012 at 09:24 |
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I figured that you were probably Rob's sister.
 It is a pleasure to make your virtual acquaintance. Rob is a good PA buddy. Might I suggest the band Saga to you. They are in a vein similar to Rush and Yes and Asia. Their most popular album seems to be Worlds Apart, so you might want to check that one out. I wish that I could help out on the lyrics and review advice but neither are something that I am very good at.
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Slartibartfast
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Honorary Collaborator / In Memoriam Joined: April 29 2006 Location: Atlantais Status: Offline Points: 29630 |
Posted: March 20 2012 at 09:34 |
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You want to expand your horizons? Considering bands you cited, not exactly horizon expanding but you might want to check out The Gourishankar's 2nd Hands. 
If you want to step out further from your comfort level, The Resident's Animal Lover:  The main vocalist, whoever he is might be a bit hard to take. But Molly Harvey... "When I think about my father I see a silver ship Sailing on the oceans of nirvana When I think about my father On his sad and lonely trip I wonder if he misses me and mama" Edited by Slartibartfast - March 20 2012 at 09:45 |
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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irrelevant
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Posted: March 20 2012 at 10:12 |
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Welcome Anna! Can't really think of anything to suggest. Anyway, enjoy the site!
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