Pinning down your personal taste!

Yeah, I've been thinking a lot about musical tastes to lately...and it sucks! Because like, it used to be a lot of classic rock, Rush and Dream Theater. Now, it's been narrowed down to Rush and Dream Theater. Classic rock (to me, Cream, AC/DC, Journey, and sh*t like that) just got old to me, fast. And now...as much as I hate to admit it...I think I like Dream Theater a little more than Rush. But I used to be totally in love with Rush! So idk. It sucks. I'm just all for the big instrumentals, the random beats, the prodigious effort that every member of the band put into every song. Musical tastes are GAY!!! lol XD

song_of_copper wrote: MovingPictures07 wrote: Well, I'm rather introverted myself, but when I usually talk to someone, it can be hard not to start talking about music. The odd thing is that when I mention music first it is in an attempt to bring up conversation and somehow relate to the person... most of the time it doesn't work. Yes, I'm absolutely the same.  Also, I'm notorious for having a song lyric quotation for every occasion. I thought I was the only one!! My last somewhat musical conversation at work started out being about the maintenance people's failure to communicate, but somehow I dragged it around to The Residents and their Theory of Obscurity. Haha, I bet that was great! Ah, good point, haha. But I'm such a huge Magma fanboy that I'd say all of their albums (well, excluding Merci) are at least genius, and nearly all are masterpieces. So the presence of Vander alone is enough for me, but I'll definitely take both if I could. I think I'm still somewhat shellshocked by my apparently limitless capacity for adoring Magma. I'm not. I found Attahk as their weakest (hadn't heard Merci) when I first got into Magma, but now I really dig it. Still not my favorite or anything, but it's pretty good. I love how it's kind of 'the CV Entertainment Special'.  Also seems to have a hint of: "Finally, the drums are loud enough in the mix!" ... Haha, yeah. I always see every Magma album as being pretty unique though; it's quite a feat to see MDK and then have something like Kohntarksoz follow right after it. I mean, they're both Magma, but they're stylistically pretty different. So it's always really hard for me to say the "best" CD (or second best or whatever). I always love listening to samples that people give me when they're enthusiastic about music as well (and not into prog). I can usually predict exactly what the song will do for its entire duration just from the first 10 seconds. Every once in a while I'll hear something that isn't bad, but I may be a bit notorious for being a blunt person. I'm easily approachable and helpful, but if someone wants my actual opinion (especially on a song) I'll be fully honest about it. I'm a bit wary of damning something just because I don't like/am unfamiliar with that genre (as I certainly am with industrial type stuff!!).  If you're not sure what is being aimed at, it's hard to know if it's a success or not... I always give any music that I can tell goes beyond the regular structure at least several listens (and even then, sometimes I might have to put something away and then dig it out a month later)... if I didn't, I probably wouldn't be here. Well I'm wondering if there might be a better venue for this conversation, if it continues.  Any ideas?? I always use AIM when talking to my friends or just about anyone, as that is most convenient. I also regularly visit two other websites, but I don't know how that would help the conversation as much.

song_of_copper wrote: MovingPictures07 wrote: I think I need to be more 'outward' with these things!  That is actually my mission for 2008... Well, I'm rather introverted myself, but when I usually talk to someone, it can be hard not to start talking about music. The odd thing is that when I mention music first it is in an attempt to bring up conversation and somehow relate to the person... most of the time it doesn't work. Maybe if you cultivate a basilisk stare and say 'Slaoss!!' they'll give it you for free... That'd be awesome. If I seriously could do that, I would. You need both!  The chemistry! Ah, good point, haha. But I'm such a huge Magma fanboy that I'd say all of their albums (well, excluding Merci) are at least genius, and nearly all are masterpieces. So the presence of Vander alone is enough for me, but I'll definitely take both if I could. I had to rewrite my 'Attahk' review to tone down my original sneering.  Didn't like it at all at first.  But I often find things that are supposedly 'easier to get into'... harder to get into!  I found Attahk as their weakest (hadn't heard Merci) when I first got into Magma, but now I really dig it. Still not my favorite or anything, but it's pretty good. If I was a DJ, I'd totally sneak some 'Attahk' into my set.  It'd be strangely delightful to see people dancing to Magma.  Er, people other than me, that is! That'd be awesome. I'm not the biggest dancer, but I'd definitely go just to see that. I just had on something completely random - and not to my taste at all!  Not sure what you'd call it - industrial goth techno??!!  (Had to listen to it as a favour for someone - now see me try and come up with something to say... ) I always love listening to samples that people give me when they're enthusiastic about music as well (and not into prog). I can usually predict exactly what the song will do for its entire duration just from the first 10 seconds. Every once in a while I'll hear something that isn't bad, but I may be a bit notorious for being a blunt person. I'm easily approachable and helpful, but if someone wants my actual opinion (especially on a song) I'll be fully honest about it. What do you reckon to Koenjihyakkei?  I'm very fond of 'Angherr Shisspa', don't have anything else yet though. I got into them a few weeks ago and I'm extremely liking it. I have Nivraym and 2 (Ni); I also JUST got Angherr Shisspa, but I haven't heard it yet. My favorite of the two that I've owned for a while is definitely Nivraym. I love them both so it doesn't matter, but that's my personal favorite. My friend prefers Ni, so... either one would be good. Haha. It's ok, we are too civilised to provoke anyone's wrath. Indeed we are. On which note, sadly, I must go to bed now.  Doubtless I shall be around tomorrow though, if you can think of anything else to ramble about! Alright. I should be on and off tomorrow until the evening, but that doesn't really make a difference for communication here, haha. I absolutely love the internet for the simple fact that you can talk to people around the globe, and it's always really interesting talking to people from Europe or Asia simply for the time changes. As of my post it's 19:18 here. And don't worry, when it comes to music or anything that I ramble about, I could do it for quite a while.

Edited by MovingPictures07 - June 25 2008 at 19:20

song_of_copper wrote: MovingPictures07 wrote: Wow, I bet that's a good thing. Though... just knowing the way I am, I would have at least liked to see some peoples' faces. Oh totally.  Sometimes people come in and say, "Oh, that's nice, you've got music on!", but other than that... It's odd, they are quite tolerant and not very curious! That does seem really odd. My parents and brother know my interesting tastes... my father is the only one who also loves Rush, Kansas, Yes, and other things like that... but when it comes to Magma or Gentle Giant... Usually though people are at least curious about what type of music I listen to... (well, I am extremely outward about letting people know that it's my passion ) Awesome! It sounds cool to me; I'm definitely adding them to my "to hear" list. However, with the loads of stuff that I have (easily over 1000 CDs), I think it might be a week or two. Since I want to hear them really badly now though, it'd be that much maximum (I hope). Too bad I just went on an acquiring spree. Dammit. According to NaturalScience (see the 'RIO Drop-In Centre' thread...) it can be had for five of yer measly earth-dollars...  but that might be 2nd-hand, I don't know... There are lots of samples at the Present website. Awesome!! Thanks. Dang though, earth dollars? Looks like I'll have to go research the Kobaian-Earth exchange rate AGAIN! I have all of Univers Zero albums. Speaking of which.... I'll need to dig those out again either today or tomorrow. Great stuff!! I should listen to them more often. I can't right now though, I'm heavily immersed in the Hhai/Live version of Kohntarkosz (Kohntark). I have it cranked. Go Paganotti! It's variety all the way here.  This Heat followed by Todd Rundgren! Paganotti is the man. (But not as awesome as Vander... but I'm biased) I'm still on Magma... this time it's Attahk (which is heavily underrated, IMO), but I was listening to Gentle Giant earlier today. I'm going to be on a Rush phase here soon too, I'd imagine, since I'm seeing them live in 5 days. Besides that, I have no clue what's after Magma. Maybe Koenjihyakkei or Univers Zero? Not sure yet. But as to the variety, that can happen very often with me. I'll go from listening to Porcupine Tree and then to Samla Mammas Manna. As for Univers Zero... all of the albums are really good. But I would go chronologically, personally (if you can). Thanks for the tip - I expect that's what I'll do. No problem. Well, if I have your permission then... Aargh, the offtopickness becomes steadily more epic... this is probably contrary to forum conventions...   But I'm enjoying the conversation muchly! I am enjoying it as well. Screw the forum conventions! Since when was I conventional? Ha. *makes sure he has his armor on just in case an admin's wrath is provoked*

Edited by MovingPictures07 - June 25 2008 at 17:37

song_of_copper wrote: MovingPictures07 wrote: song_of_copper wrote: I'm doing a silversmithing course in the summer.  It might be rather fun (although somewhat silly) to make one... Woah... that would be even more wicked. Not only could you go around with a freaking awesome Magma medallion, but you could then be even more proud that you made it! If I were taking that course (which sounds really cool... now I wish I could ), I definitely would do it. Well, if I do, you can be sure I'll be posting pictures somewhere around here!

YES! Let me know if/when you post them.

MovingPictures07 wrote: song_of_copper wrote: I'm doing a silversmithing course in the summer.  It might be rather fun (although somewhat silly) to make one... Woah... that would be even more wicked. Not only could you go around with a freaking awesome Magma medallion, but you could then be even more proud that you made it! If I were taking that course (which sounds really cool... now I wish I could ), I definitely would do it.

Well, if I do, you can be sure I'll be posting pictures somewhere around here!

song_of_copper wrote: MovingPictures07 wrote: Oooh... I love how colorful these posts are getting. Getting a migraine yet?? No, but my eyes are not thanking me. song_of_copper wrote: MovingPictures07 wrote: Yes!! That is also deserving of some sort of commemoration, haha. Just the fact that you can play that album while you're working... I'd never leave that job! (Well, it depends) It's a pretty ok place.  My work's quite dull, hence my ability to concentrate on it whilst music is playing (not to mention post messages on here...), but the people are... eccentric.   (Who am I to talk - I'm one of 'em...) Yeah, I know what you mean. I listen to music very often though, and most of the time I'm able to concentrate on something while listening to music (it may depend on what it is). If I had an environment like that, I would definitely bring in different music every day... I'd probably spend 30 minutes at home a day just deciding which kickass CD to bring the next day. Man, that makes me wish I was working at that same place you were; we could have music wars (whoever notices our music the most and gets pissed at it the most... that's always fun). I would love bringing things like Magma- "Kohntarkosz", Gentle Giant- "Interview", Soft Machine- "Third", Captain Beefheart- "Trout Mask Replica", King Crimson- "Discipline", and many other favorites of mine to work. Check, and check!   Playlist mainstays, both. Yay! I bet you at least get some comments on those two, I would imagine. Currently listening to Present, 'Triskaidekaphobie'. Present keeps popping up to me in my daily activities. I should probably take this as a sign and start getting some of their stuff.  What do you recommend?

I love how I've pretty much strayed off topic in several different directions in this thread now.


Edited by MovingPictures07 - June 25 2008 at 11:28

Oooh... I love how colorful these posts are getting.

song_of_copper wrote: MovingPictures07 wrote: Haha, I haven't detected a pinch of idiocy in any of your posts; they seem well-thought out and they're always very interesting to read. Thanks!  'Mutant appreciation' heading your way of course... No problem. OMG! That's really awesome! *bows to you since that's one of the most awesome things I've ever heard* I'll need to do something like that. And now I'm being bowed to!!  Heavens!   It is awesome, of course, that you find that awesome...  Most people would probably be wondering why I have a rogues' gallery of *bad 1970s hair* on my wall... Haha, no, I'm one of those extremely few people who thinks that's just about one of the coolest possible thing ever. I would definitely hang pictures of Vander, Peart, Bruford, and many other completely awesome people, haha. The joy of having an office to yourself is that you can play whatever music you like, so the playlist is just as awesome as the pictures.  The other day I put on 'Weasels Ripped My Flesh' - and nobody noticed! Yes!! That is also deserving of some sort of commemoration, haha. Just the fact that you can play that album while you're working... I'd never leave that job! (Well, it depends) If I had an environment like that, I would definitely bring in different music every day... I'd probably spend 30 minutes at home a day just deciding which kickass CD to bring the next day. Man, that makes me wish I was working at that same place you were; we could have music wars (whoever notices our music the most and gets pissed at it the most... that's always fun). I would love bringing things like Magma- "Kohntarkosz", Gentle Giant- "Interview", Soft Machine- "Third", Captain Beefheart- "Trout Mask Replica", King Crimson- "Discipline", and many other favorites of mine to work. That sounds incredibly epic. Though I'm probably the only person I know who would think that (except two of my friends, and of course the fine people here on PA ).

Edited by MovingPictures07 - June 25 2008 at 10:35

MovingPictures07 wrote: song_of_copper wrote: I'm starting to like it here too.  Of course, I don't know what the hell I'm talking about most of the time, I'm only just dipping my toe into all this music... and I have the suspicion that I confirm my general idiocy in every post... but it's fun nonetheless! Haha, I haven't detected a pinch of idiocy in any of your posts; they seem well-thought out and they're always very interesting to read. Thanks!  'Mutant appreciation' heading your way of course... [Snippety snip] [General Descent into Fanaticism update: I now have a picture of Magma on my pinboard at work.   Vander's eyes really do follow you around the room...  I hope the cleaner won't die of fright. ] OMG! That's really awesome! *bows to you since that's one of the most awesome things I've ever heard* I'll need to do something like that. And now I'm being bowed to!!  Heavens!   It is awesome, of course, that you find that awesome...  Most people would probably be wondering why I have a rogues' gallery of *bad 1970s hair* on my wall... The joy of having an office to yourself is that you can play whatever music you like, so the playlist is just as awesome as the pictures.  The other day I put on 'Weasels Ripped My Flesh' - and nobody noticed!

MovingPictures07 wrote: Man, that reminds me of just how badly I want a Zeuhl medallion. Oh well, at least I have the shirt. (Seriously though--to any hardcore Zeuhlhead who might be happening to look at this thread or anyone else who would know---if someone finds somewhere where I can get one, that'd be wicked as hell... I haven't had any luck, haha)

The Seventh website has 'em (along with various other bric-à-brac and sundries!): here

I so want the MDK score.

I'm doing a silversmithing course in the summer.  It might be rather fun (although somewhat silly) to make one...