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TODDLER
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Topic: Your Wife's/ Girlfriends/ Husbands etc Favourite Posted: November 11 2010 at 22:00 |
My wife enjoys Edna Swap and Bonnie Raitt which is fine by me. I don't bother playing the music I used to, it's just so retarded to think that the idea of actually putting on Art Zoyd in a Country & Western town like mine would be worthy or proper. What's the point of exposing myself? If she takes the kids to North Jersey, she gives me a gift. A night alone with one of my freaky friends, plenty of wine and choices for mind expansion, and Popol Vuh, Univers Zero, Frank Zappa, Guru, Guru, or whatever I desire. It's not as exciting as it sounds but it sure beats an evening at Cowtown rodeo. As I've said one million times over, where I live one must climb a telephone pole to answer their incoming phone calls. Yeah,....Eddie Albert lives here in spirit. It's their deal not mine. I still remain behind closed doors listening to Krautrock wondering if in Germany people are alien to this extreme? I doubt it. But then again, it could be the old "Grass is not so Greener on the other side situation" right?
Like the time I met a prog fan from Germany at Nearfest. I was really excited to even meet anyone from Germany and like a fool, I asked him if he liked Amon Duul II, Guru, Guru, and Eloy and his response was "Well, all of those bands are in a box"....I said....In a Box? He said...Yes, people in Germany today think of bands like that as being in a box. It was then, upon arriving home that night, that I packed all my prog cd's into boxes and stored them in a closet on the 2nd floor. I needed to do it anyway for their safety but, I also did it for a kind of sick sarcastic humourous reason as a reaction to what he said. It's like I've told you all before.....when you eat, later there is an end product. That's nature's way of saying F-YOU. or a new piece of gum with tasty flavor is popped into your mouth and then later it loses it's flavor becoming mulch.....Again, that is nature's way of saying F-CK YOU! It's easier to believe that these things in life happen for no apparent reason. The turmoil is not worthy and therefore the emotionally charged reaction is meaningless. I don't want to hurt you and you should not go the distance either. That is how I feel about the difference in people's musical taste.
Edited by TODDLER - November 11 2010 at 22:17
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Posted: November 11 2010 at 18:20 |
Its easier to say what she dont like since like me she likes almost everything, but she likes alot of stuff i have never heard and i like some stuff she never heard so we have alot to share, but i know she hate Iron maiden and most 80s metal, other then that she likes all good music, but she thinks i listen a bit to much to PH and VDGG.
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Posted: November 11 2010 at 17:48 |
lazland wrote:
My lovely missus very kindly puts up with whatever I happen to be playing, and she enjoys quite a bit of it now. At the moment, she especially likes IQ, The Decemberists, and Oldfield. She does, though, unfortunately draw the line at H era Marillion. Years of attempts to educate have fallen on deaf ears
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Can't say I blame her.
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Posted: November 11 2010 at 17:44 |
SaltyJon wrote:
Marty McFly wrote:
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She doesn't exist...neither do her favorite bands.
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Oh, that sucks. Someone like you deserve a girl to love him. But maybe your tastes in music are too demanding ? I know that when I was looking for girl, I was extremely demanding, but I was lucky. In a nutshell, she loves me, loves Prog, read sci-fi books, sometimes play games & can handle computer well, looks good to me, doesn't smoke, do drugs, & doesn't hang out with friends all the time. Perfect. |
Contrary to popular belief, I do listen to non-ZART/non-prog stuff. I just haven't found the right person yet, when something's meant to happen it will.
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6 years ago (Marty 16 years), I wouldn't mind girl stating that she listens "everything", or "what's on radio" - pop stations. Now (Marty about 22), I won't be able to be with such a girl.
Am I too picky ?
Contrary popular belief, you got me here Jon
EDIT: + To learn her Avant, I at first have to learn Avant myself. It's a long way.
Edited by Marty McFly - November 11 2010 at 17:45
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There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless," -Andyman1125 on Lulu Even my
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Elderflower Man
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Posted: November 09 2010 at 11:47 |
My girlfriend's favourite is British indie/punk band, The Enemy. I am not very approve, to be honest.
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All your hearts now seem so far from me,
It hardly seems to matter now.
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Posted: November 09 2010 at 07:13 |
My lovely missus very kindly puts up with whatever I happen to be playing, and she enjoys quite a bit of it now. At the moment, she especially likes IQ, The Decemberists, and Oldfield. She does, though, unfortunately draw the line at H era Marillion. Years of attempts to educate have fallen on deaf ears
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Posted: November 09 2010 at 06:54 |
Tapfret wrote:
My wife loves 30's and 40's big band and swing. I've actually started developing a taste for it. There was some surprisingly racy stuff back then.
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Perhaps the prog of it's day. I can appreciate that stuff although the closest I have come to it in my collection is Birth Of The Cool. On second thought maybe classical was the prog of it's day.
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Posted: November 09 2010 at 00:51 |
Marty McFly wrote:
SaltyJon wrote:
She doesn't exist...neither do her favorite bands.
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Oh, that sucks. Someone like you deserve a girl to love him. But maybe your tastes in music are too demanding ? I know that when I was looking for girl, I was extremely demanding, but I was lucky. In a nutshell, she loves me, loves Prog, read sci-fi books, sometimes play games & can handle computer well, looks good to me, doesn't smoke, do drugs, & doesn't hang out with friends all the time. Perfect. |
Contrary to popular belief, I do listen to non-ZART/non-prog stuff. I just haven't found the right person yet, when something's meant to happen it will.
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Posted: November 09 2010 at 00:01 |
My wife loves 30's and 40's big band and swing. I've actually started developing a taste for it. There was some surprisingly racy stuff back then.
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Posted: November 08 2010 at 18:48 |
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 19:26 |
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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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Triceratopsoil
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 15:59 |
my girlfriend doesn't exist
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June
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 15:55 |
Slartibartfast wrote:
Sounds like the basic lack of respect did in your relationship and the music was just incidental. It's cool if you have musical compatibility, but if your relationship works on other levels it isn't essential.
I'm 45. Just words of wisdom for you younger folks.
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Oh, I totally agree. It's not like you can have a working relationship with anyone if you don't have the same ideas about family, politics, religion, etc. Luckily for me, I met my current beau ( ) thanks to last.fm and we happened to have super compatibility musically. And turned out we felt the same about the other big issues. And I like that at 46, he also wants someone who enjoys music as much as he does.
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 11:56 |
June wrote:
catfood03 wrote:
I wonder if our significant others are on another site for their favorite music complaining about our music tases
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My ex complained about and made fun of my tastes all the freaking time, despite the fact that he claimed he was a music fan. He even called Tom Waits (my favourite recording artist of all time) "Krusty The Clown."
If I was listening to music in the living room alone and he got home, he would turn on the TV and lower my music without even asking, then say "well, you can still hear".
He was stubborn and wouldn't listen to any of my recommendations. One day I came home and caught him listening to Leonard Cohen because his friend had recommended it, despite the fact that he had always bitched about him if we were in my car and it was playing.
There were many reasons why I broke up with him, but that was actually the final draw for me.
After this experience, even if I do know than being compatible in every way is not necessarily that important to make a relationship work, I now refuse to date anyone who's musical tastes I don't respect or vice versa. I'm not saying he has to understand what a great voice Peter Hammill has, but if at least he appreciates prog, I can deal with it.
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What a jerk he was. The music I listen to is such an integral part of my enjoyment of life that I would at least desire at least an understanding respect from partners I form bonding relationships. How to impress future dates: a romantic evening... candlelight... lobster dinner... fireplace... ...and a Residents or Captain Beefheart album playing softly in the background!
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 10:22 |
June wrote:
catfood03 wrote:
I wonder if our significant others are on another site for their favorite music complaining about our music tases
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My ex complained about and made fun of my tastes all the freaking time, despite the fact that he claimed he was a music fan. He even called Tom Waits (my favourite recording artist of all time) "Krusty The Clown."
If I was listening to music in the living room alone and he got home, he would turn on the TV and lower my music without even asking, then say "well, you can still hear".
He was stubborn and wouldn't listen to any of my recommendations. One day I came home and caught him listening to Leonard Cohen because his friend had recommended it, despite the fact that he had always bitched about him if we were in my car and it was playing.
There were many reasons why I broke up with him, but that was actually the final draw for me.
After this experience, even if I do know than being compatible in every way is not necessarily that important to make a relationship work, I now refuse to date anyone who's musical tastes I don't respect or vice versa. I'm not saying he has to understand what a great voice Peter Hammill has, but if at least he appreciates prog, I can deal with it.
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Sounds like the basic lack of respect did in your relationship and the music was just incidental. It's cool if you have musical compatibility, but if your relationship works on other levels it isn't essential. I'm 45. Just words of wisdom for you younger folks.
Edited by Slartibartfast - November 06 2010 at 10:22
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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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Posted: November 06 2010 at 09:55 |
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But hey, I've never been in one so what do I know? |
inorite?
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 09:49 |
I don't and never have had a true "girlfriend." However, I do have a very good friend that I am very much attracted to that I would like to call my girlfriend, but I've never balled up to tell her. Anyways, most of what she listens to is J-Pop, which I approve of for the most part as there are some songs that I enjoy greatly. (Although I sort of regret introducing her to "Cruel Angel's Thesis," as she justs sings the lyrics phonetically.) I've never showed her any Prog bands, and to be honest, I really don't care what kind of music she's interested in. Music taste isn't and shouldn't be an important element in a relationship, IMO. But hey, I've never been in one so what do I know?
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 09:44 |
catfood03 wrote:
I wonder if our significant others are on another site for their favorite music complaining about our music tases
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My ex complained about and made fun of my tastes all the freaking time, despite the fact that he claimed he was a music fan. He even called Tom Waits (my favourite recording artist of all time) "Krusty The Clown." If I was listening to music in the living room alone and he got home, he would turn on the TV and lower my music without even asking, then say "well, you can still hear". He was stubborn and wouldn't listen to any of my recommendations. One day I came home and caught him listening to Leonard Cohen because his friend had recommended it, despite the fact that he had always bitched about him if we were in my car and it was playing. There were many reasons why I broke up with him, but that was actually the final draw for me. After this experience, even if I do know than being compatible in every way is not necessarily that important to make a relationship work, I now refuse to date anyone who's musical tastes I don't respect or vice versa. I'm not saying he has to understand what a great voice Peter Hammill has, but if at least he appreciates prog, I can deal with it.
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 08:47 |
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My girl's favorite band is Van der Graaf Generator. Needless to say, I approve it. |
And her name is Jean or Friede?
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"Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent."
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 08:35 |
I wonder if our significant others are on another site for their favorite music complaining about our music tases
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