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Zitro 
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Posted: September 25 2007 at 11:34 |
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I answer truthfully, but mention more than one.
_"Before Phil Collins is the singer, Genesis"
_"Led Zeppelin + Pink Floyd" (easy one)
_"Opeth" (many haven't heard of them, I just tell them it's complex metal music)
_"The Flower Kings" (gets me the most looks)
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Posted: September 25 2007 at 00:45 |
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I just name the first Argentine prog band that springs to mind.
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Shakespeare
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Posted: September 23 2007 at 21:29 |
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Am I the only one that finds liking obscure bands sexy?
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Posted: September 03 2007 at 14:07 |
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There's not much point in answering this question - if whoever's asking it hasn't heard of KC or Gentle Giant or the Olivia Tremor Control or anyone else I might name then from their point of view I may as well be making up names.
So I'd probably answer something like "Well, I really like..." Flaming Lips/Muse/Radiohead/The Arcade Fire/some other relatively well-known band.
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Posted: September 03 2007 at 12:19 |
 laplace wrote:
this is my most successful thread :(
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You should get a cake. Or at least a clappy smiley!!! 
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Posted: September 02 2007 at 19:25 |
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choice number two but generally I try to avoid the question
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Posted: September 02 2007 at 19:21 |
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this is my most successful thread :(
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Shakespeare
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Posted: September 02 2007 at 19:19 |
Jimsey wrote:
Shakespeare wrote:
The question of this poll wasn't exactly "Who is your favourite band" it was "How do you answer the question?"
EDIT: Also, be careful about naming those bands around here, you may get some nasty retorts.
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You should read my post more thoroughly. Or maybe I'm not making sense or something. In any case, I would answer truthfully.
And I can't help it if other people are close-minded and have problems. |
Woops, I forgot to add a little  emoticon at the end of that sentence.
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Posted: August 26 2007 at 16:02 |
I usually say Frank Zappa which is true enough and most people know who he is....although I almost get the response "Oh, cool...I've never listened to any of his music."
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Posted: August 26 2007 at 04:22 |
Shakespeare wrote:
The question of this poll wasn't exactly "Who is your favourite band" it was "How do you answer the question?"
EDIT: Also, be careful about naming those bands around here, you may get some nasty retorts.
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You should read my post more thoroughly. Or maybe I'm not making sense or something. In any case, I would answer truthfully.
And I can't help it if other people are close-minded and have problems.
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Shakespeare
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Posted: August 25 2007 at 15:23 |
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I say I dont have a favorite band because I dont, although I dont 'waffle' over the fact. I like all kinds of music although prog is my favorite style. But Im not embarrased in my taste of music if thats what you are getting at. I can talk about any genre of music as long as the music is heartfelt and honest I can respect it.
If I Had to come up with something, I would say that Im into older early 70's bands like Genesis and Yes, but if that persons a classical or punk or country enthusiast I can have an adult conversation about it and I dont put myself on a pedistal because Im into 'arty' music and I DO NOT think that prog music lovers are more intelligent or above any other kind of serious music lover. |
I usually agree, except for those that love "My boobs are ok!"
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Posted: August 25 2007 at 15:12 |
I say I dont have a favorite band because I dont, although I dont 'waffle' over the fact. I like all kinds of music although prog is my favorite style. But Im not embarrased in my taste of music if thats what you are getting at. I can talk about any genre of music as long as the music is heartfelt and honest I can respect it.
If I Had to come up with something, I would say that Im into older early 70's bands like Genesis and Yes, but if that persons a classical or punk or country enthusiast I can have an adult conversation about it and I dont put myself on a pedistal because Im into 'arty' music and I DO NOT think that prog music lovers are more intelligent or above any other kind of serious music lover.
Edited by dralan - August 25 2007 at 15:21
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Shakespeare
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Posted: August 25 2007 at 12:24 |
Jimsey wrote:
I have a trinity of sorts.
Megadeth (metal)
AC/DC (rock)
Stooges (punk)
I'm probably most obsessed with Megadeth so that would be the likeliest answer but depending on the person asking, there's three possible answers. (and usually I'll name all of them anyway) |
The question of this poll wasn't exactly "Who is your favourite band" it was "How do you answer the question?" EDIT: Also, be careful about naming those bands around here, you may get some nasty retorts.
Edited by Shakespeare - August 25 2007 at 12:40
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Posted: August 25 2007 at 12:16 |
I usually say Yes and they always say 'no who are your favourite band?'
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Posted: August 25 2007 at 05:02 |
I have a trinity of sorts.
Megadeth (metal)
AC/DC (rock)
Stooges (punk)
I'm probably most obsessed with Megadeth so that would be the likeliest answer but depending on the person asking, there's three possible answers. (and usually I'll name all of them anyway)
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Shakespeare
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Posted: August 24 2007 at 15:48 |
Sometimes I say Limozeen.  Or sometimes I say Taranchula
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Posted: August 23 2007 at 22:33 |
andu wrote:
Heh... I am rather the embarrassed guy that mumbles the "Oh yeah, those guys are pretty neat." part when being questioned.  |
I just kind of nod and smile slowly. They'll usually ask if you know who they are. 
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Posted: August 23 2007 at 20:49 |
Heh... I am rather the embarrassed guy that mumbles the "Oh yeah, those guys are pretty neat." part when being questioned.
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Shakespeare
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Posted: August 23 2007 at 20:39 |
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Yeah, once, but I couldn't hold the laughter in, and they caught on, and then rushed away in a blushing frenzy.
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Posted: August 23 2007 at 20:32 |
Shakespeare wrote:
Invent a band name, and laugh on the inside when they say "Oh yeah, those guys are pretty neat."
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Did that ever happened to you? 
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