Do you listen to music?,or just hear the words?

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   lizy625posted 15 years ago

   Everyday I start out with a "cd djour", the problem being-I have too many cd"s! When I am asked what my favorite song is-I have to say ALL of them!-Does anyone else have this problem? Have you settled on just one song, or genre? Do you listen to the music, or do you hear the words?

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      cosetteposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      no i'm all over the map, depending on my mood or what is going on in my life at the moment. when i am all reflective and introspective i go for the lyrics.
      
      sometimes you just want to listen to music (voice and instruments) that can only be described as EXQUISITE.
      
      Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman Time to Say Goodbye

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      B.C. BOUTIQUEposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I do both..I listen to the music..I pick out each instrument to hear, and I listen and absorb the words

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   Colebabieposted 15 years ago

   I have an Ipod that I put on shuffle every day. I don't have one particular favorite song, there are way too many! It depends on what kind of mood I'm in what music I'm listening to and whether the lyrics are important or the  beat is more important.

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   bloodnlatexposted 15 years ago

   I feel the same way.  I listen to everything from 60's surf to Static-X.  It all depends on what mood I'm in.  The only thing I am of my favorite song is not country....

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      Sarra Garrettposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I'm with you on that.

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   Colebabieposted 15 years ago

   I love country, that's in the mix too

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   R.Edwardsposted 15 years ago

   Not to sound shovenistick, but I've found that most women are absorbed by the beats and half the time don't even know what the song is about.
   
   It irritates me because I listen to a lot of socially concious music, and most women want the 'pop' beats that basically talk about the same junk plauging the airwaves.
   
   So yeaaa, if it has no message...something with some substance for a change (depending on the mood), it gets trashed!

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      archdawposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Sorry, you already sound shovenistick!
      
      I like to listen to the rythm first.  If the rythm moves me then I listen to the words. If the words are not making sense then I go for the musical track of that version of music.

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         R.Edwardsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Yea I only said that for effect, not an ounce of shovenism in my body, but I damn sure have a ton of women friends...and no, not on those lines. But we all are huge musical advocates in one shape or another. It's just something I've noticed from the majority of women I've met and became friends with. They always turn off the really deep substance filled tracks in favor for the more 'entertaining,' or whatever's 'hot' at the time....not all of them, but definately most of the ones I know.

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   bloodnlatexposted 15 years ago

   I'm not sure what "socially concious music" is, but I'm pretty sure I don't have any of that...

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      R.Edwardsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      ...probably not, but you'd be surprised.
      
      Burning Spear-Jah a guh raid
      Bob Marley-WAR
      Eak a Mouse-Noah's Ark
      ...almost anything from Common, Talib Kweli and Mos Def
      Culture-Iron sharpens Iron
      ....."rebel musik," an espace from the temporary, or "herb tunes" if you're a 420 child.
      
      Anything that doesn't sound like T-Pain or lady ga-ga (if that's her name).

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   Wonder_Womanposted 15 years ago

   I always loves listening to poetic lyrics from artists but rythm of course counts too.
   
   the music i listen to differs on mood i am in.
   sometimes i can jam to metallica all day, or queen, guns n roses, styx, killers, maybe even some my chemical romance,
   
   other days i want to hear some soul by
   billy holiday, adel,etta james. amy winehouse, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
   
   or just older music by luis armstrong, nap king cole, paggy lee, etc

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      bloodnlatexposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I'm with you on that one.  Somedays I'm into G Love, other days I'm looking for some Mazzy Star and other days I'm into Zombie or Rage Against the Machine....Wait! I think that is "socially concious music"!  I knew I had some of that!

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         R.Edwardsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         ...see?
         
         I gotta admit, some Lynard Skinner and Bob Marley 'mellow musik' puts me in that zone.
         
         Korn, Evenessance and Linkin Park can definately fit that category too.
         
         Who is Paggy Lee though? Not sure if I've heard of her?
         
         Carol King era?

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            Wonder_Womanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Of course korn, linkin park, and evenescence are amazing too. I love amy lee!
            
            Peggy lee: jazz singer, actress, songwriter, composer, grammy winner, entertainer of thay dominated 50's era... i beleive

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         Wonder_Womanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         LOL I cant see you listening to g love

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            bloodnlatexposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Hey, My babys got sauce!

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               Wonder_Womanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

               check outS haron Jones & the Dap Kings - 100 days 100 nights - such a funky song love it

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                  bloodnlatexposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  You got it!

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                     Wonder_Womanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                     Let me know what you think

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                        bloodnlatexposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                        I'm checking it out right now, it's pretty slick..

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                           Wonder_Womanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                           Makes ya want to shake your tail feather lol. for soemthing extremely smooth, i also like this chick named: priscilla ahn -  dream. lol but maybe too peaceful for your taste

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                              bloodnlatexposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                              Let me check it out

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                                 bloodnlatexposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                 It's cool.  She's kinda like Mazzy Star

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                                    Wonder_Womanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                    yea Fade into You was an awesome song

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                                       bloodnlatexposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                       I know the scene.

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      R.Edwardsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      'nap' king cole...that's funny, LOL.
      
      Def Billie Holliday, Etta and that Whinehouse is sick! Love that woman.
      
      A lot of Big Band era classics as well...pure vintage sometimes. 
      
      Is it true she pulled out her own teeth or something?

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         Wonder_Womanposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         lol sorry nat! lmao

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      lizy625posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      i have to agree with you! I tend to let my emotions be the dj!

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   elliot.dunnposted 15 years ago

   i rarely find music that mixes lyrical depth with musical excellence. my favorite band for years was Phish - a line to show you their lyrical depth "your hands and feet are mangoes, you're going to be a genius anyway".  but they can play their instruments better than anyone.
   
   of course i grew up on CSN and Jackson Browne and Dan Fogelberg and they all got it going on.  it's usually a rare mix to find an artist that actually has something good to say and can actually create good music.

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   bloodnlatexposted 15 years ago

   Who's down for some Buck Owens or A little Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters

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      R.Edwardsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Interesting list....I'm youtubing and baking it up right now so I'll search those names.
      
      
      Closest artists I can think of are Slipknot and Korn...your avy looks a little like one of them!
      
      I'm definately into 'smash the t.v.' muzik!!!

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    sannyasinmanposted 15 years ago

    I sit at my PC most of the day, with Media Player randomly serving me music from a large and varied musical collection.
    Could be Jazz (Pat Metheny, Jan Gabarek), Classical, Rock, Opera, World, Folk, Pop, New-Age, hip-hop occasionally.
    Never listen to the words, as mostly there aren't any.

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    R.Edwardsposted 15 years ago

    Listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Tuesday's Gone,' aaahhhh, breathe it in!

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    visitmaniacposted 15 years ago

    I tend to pretty much listen to anything that sounds good. Most of the times when I first hear a song I hardly listen to any of the words and often time just enjoy a good beat or something that sounds good to my ears. But yeah my fav. song always changes but I always love listening to Creed lol

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    hoodieweatherposted 15 years ago

    Bring it back old school.
    
    Listen to Mayer Hawthorne.

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    sneakorocksolidposted 15 years ago

    I quit listening someone was very critical about my music and I listened for pleasure so it just wasn't worth it. So threw my schuffle in a drawer and packed up records and cds. I do miss it sometimes but I'm usually too busy anyway.

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       R.Edwardsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       yea that's pretty deep man. You're a strong individual to listen to the loud sound of silence on a daily basis...certainly would drive me crazy!

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          sneakorocksolidposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          I spend alot of time on the phone and I listen to the news. I miss it sometimes when I hear a good song in a store.

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    Colebabieposted 15 years ago

    How do you live without music!?!?!
    
    I couldn't imagine. Its a part of my life every day.

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       sneakorocksolidposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       All things pass.

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          Colebabieposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          That's not true, and especially not music. Not for me

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    Colebabieposted 15 years ago

    So why did you stop?
    
    I couldn't stop even if I wanted to (even though I never never would) .

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       sneakorocksolidposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I loved Heavy Metal and it's just not appropriate when you're my age. Some people felt it was important to tell me to tone it down and it happened more than once so I said screw it and quit.

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          Colebabieposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Who says its not appropriate? Its appropriate to do what makes you happy. My dad is 47 and goes to concerts with me, but no one we know would have a problem with that. Why do you care so much what other people think? Tell them to screw it and mind their own business.

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             R.Edwardsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

             preach sister!!!
             
             Don't let that be the determining factor in throwing away one of your passions (if it was that for you). If it makes you happy turn that shyt up! Skrew it, buy some headphones or something and tell people you're listening to CNN or something. Just try not to nod back and forth too hard, it's a little obvious!!! lol.

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    Michael Willisposted 15 years ago

    I always hear the music first and mostly. I guess being a piano player is the reason for that. Like someone else mentioned, there are songs that have just the music soundtrack to them that I will listen to at times. This can be very soothing and relaxing.

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    Sanctus Vesaniaposted 15 years ago

    I do both.  Anyway I've also decided that heavy metal can have some of the most intelligent lyrics, but it can also have some of the stupidest lyrics of all time as well.
    
    I have my mp3 player on, I listen to music all the time, but I could never tell you what my favorite song is.

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    skyfireposted 15 years ago

    99% Music, words mean nothing most of time to me. That's why i prefer trance.

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    Sanctus Vesaniaposted 15 years ago

    Sometimes the vocals prove to be an instrument in and of themselves.  The best example I can think of is Pan.Thy.Monium's  "Dawn of Dreams".  Seven songs; all "Untitled", and the guy just sings meaningless gibberish.
    
    But it's one of the best records I've ever listened to.

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    jayjay40posted 15 years ago

    I have so many songs and music I love, however i don't follow a band or singer, I like a bit of everything. I listen to the music and make up my own words-I get told off for doing this by my children-LOL

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    NewYorkerposted 15 years ago

    I usually need to listen to the song over 10 times to hear the words.. So I listen to the music, I guess.

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