Satanic (Black) Metal – The Dangers Thereof

[Tribble]

Yeah - weirdest thing - ABBA is now cool. When I was a kid - only the nerds liked them

[doo_much]

Hey! There is nothing wrong with ABBA!

Ja daar is!

When last have you seen Agnetha Faltskog?

[Anakha56]

@Anky - and what exactly do you mean by that? Yes - I had a repressed childhood and am acting out now. Better late than never.

Nothing much, just shows where you learnt to wail like a wet cat .

My thoughts on ABBA will stay my own for fear of offending ABBA fans... *shudder*

[fallen_angel]

ABBA is like riding a scooter... It's only fun until your friends find out

[KALSTER]

ABBA is like riding a scooter... It's only fun until your friends find out

I have no friends!

Hey! There is nothing wrong with ABBA!

Ja daar is!

When last have you seen Agnetha Faltskog?

Well, I don't have any music video's...I guess that is a good thing. If any Bonnie Tyler comes on the radio though...well, let's just say I ruin people's days when that happens.

[capanno]

Many people diss ABBA! I don't get it, they were great songwriters, light years ahead of the mainstream garbage we have today. Listen to "The winner takes it all" and "Dancing queen". Great songs.

Cliff Richard, Such a mystery. Great song.

Music became a fashion accessory. People listen to whats "in", the musicality is irrelevant. It irritates me that most people think they can have a musical opinion. Because you like something doesn't mean its good. Yes, I am a music nazi.

[Prime]

Many people diss ABBA! I don't get it, they were great songwriters, light years ahead of the mainstream garbage we have today. Listen to "The winner takes it all" and "Dancing queen". Great songs.

Cliff Richard, Such a mystery. Great song.

Music became a fashion accessory. People listen to whats "in", the musicality is irrelevant. It irritates me that most people think they can have a musical opinion. Because you like something doesn't mean its good. Yes, I am a music nazi.

And you think you can have a musical opinion? Why? Because you play an instrument?

[rustypup]

[StarPhoenix]

Hey....I still listen to ABBA, the Beatles and most things Baroque, Classical or ROmantic - just don;t as me to distinguish between those three!

[Jonboy]

I'm a die-hard Trance and Dance music connoisseur, however I will listen to pretty much anything except for heavy metal (thrash metal, black metal, speed metal and and and - the hardest I'll listen to is Linkin Park) for the same reason I don't watch drama movies or read similar literature - I am a naturally happy go lucky person and thus negative media holds no attraction to me. And that's why I think it's fair to blame the music for a certain stereotype, I rather feel that it's like honey and bees - people with a perchance more depressive or darker personality will be drawn to that kind of music. That's not to say though that other personality types can't enjoy that type of music, but music definitely categorizes people - look at the type majority of people that listen to Justin Bieber for instance, or Hannah Montana. Then look at the majority of hip-hop heads, of rockers. The music fits certain stereotypes.

I do also believe that musical frequencies definitely have the capability to alter the frequency of brainwaves - as a DJ we are taught to build up our sets from a slower, breakbeat to a faster, more progressive style that builds the crowd up progressively into a frenzy, peaking with lots of melodies and breaks - that's why there was so much "euphoria" coupled to the rave scene which has faded (albeit exacerbated by the addition of certain narcotics)

That's my 2c

[hamin_aus]

I'm a die-hard Trance and Dance music connoisseur

I stopped reading your post right there...

[wizardofid]

I'm a die-hard Trance and Dance music connoisseur

I stopped reading your post right there...

Yip, it is synthesized disorderly chaos....worse of all it is in tune.

[Prime]

I'm a die-hard Trance and Dance music connoisseur

I stopped reading your post right there...

rap is not music.

[hamin_aus]

I'm a die-hard Trance and Dance music connoisseur

I stopped reading your post right there...

rap is not music.

I believe unsuccessful troll just lost it...

[GreyWolf]

I believe unsuccessful troll just lost it...

I can only assume that this is a poster for some or other charity. "Donate and help poor Lebron, who spent all his money on nice wheels, but now can't afford a car to go with them... or a shirt or pants that fit..."

[Prime]

rap is not music.

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I believe unsuccessful troll just lost it...

I may have lost it but you lost it first

[capanno]

And you think you can have a musical opinion? Why? Because you play an instrument?

Because I play an instrument? Not at all. Im no prodigy, nor do I have perfect pitch, but I like to believe that I can discern between good and bad. The coolness factor doesn't mean anything to me. If the music has good composition, harmony in arrangement, etc. Most rap, hip hop, dance, etc has so little musical complexity that it only counts as a rhythm. Then you get average/boring music, that is basically paint by numbers. Its looks ok, but anyone can do it. On the other end of the scale you get truly great music, like the classical composers. The entire 50 cent discography has less musical composition than 30 seconds of Bach.

Its not open to opinion. I believe there should be standards in music. Music, like most arts, got raped by the modernism. "Everything is relative, everything is open for interpretation." BS.

[Prime]

And you think you can have a musical opinion? Why? Because you play an instrument?

Because I play an instrument? Not at all. Im no prodigy, nor do I have perfect pitch, but I like to believe that I can discern between good and bad. The coolness factor doesn't mean anything to me. If the music has good composition, harmony in arrangement, etc. Most rap, hip hop, dance, etc has so little musical complexity that it only counts as a rhythm. Then you get average/boring music, that is basically paint by numbers. Its looks ok, but anyone can do it. On the other end of the scale you get truly great music, like the classical composers. The entire 50 cent discography has less musical composition than 30 seconds of Bach.

Its not open to opinion. I believe there should be standards in music. Music, like most arts, got raped by the modernism. "Everything is relative, everything is open for interpretation." BS.

It open to opinion because your post contains almost entirely opinion. (Even if i agree with some of what you typed, it's opinion. )

Different Music suits different peoples tastes (This doesn't stop me from petitioning to have all people who rap or listen to rap and all pop singers classified into hostile species that needs extermination but it makes it harder. ) The classical composers may have been geniuses but I would rather slit my wrists than listen to half their music. On the other hand, I can listen to metal and in half an hour, I will be happy and relaxed.

If you listen to music because its cool, you need to visit the *you really want to be banned? - jee *and sign up for a date with yelling bird.

[hamin_aus]

At the top of capanno's all time greatest hits playlist:

[wizardofid]

*whip*
A win for Jam's

[ADT]

Mmm well i listen to some brutal stuff and it actually chills me out, just the whole Disney crew, hannah montana etc.. and that little justin brieber prick, makes a person a bit psycho i guess, well music is a big part of a person life and i guess it does make you, who you are

[capanno]

At the top of capanno's all time greatest hits playlist:

If someone would just shut that... that... howler monkey...the $%^&* up, I would listen to it!

It open to opinion because your post contains almost entirely opinion. (Even if i agree with some of what you typed, it's opinion. )

Well thats just a cheap shot! There must be standards! All crafts adhere to some kind of standard somehow. Why is it that the arts get invaded by buffoons? They destroy it altogether, but its ok 'cause their supporters don't know anything about it either. Then they have the arrogance to call themselves musicians? Jay Z called Kanye West a genius at the grammys. What hope is there?

Different Music suits different peoples tastes (This doesn't stop me from petitioning to have all people who rap or listen to rap and all pop singers classified into hostile species that needs extermination but it makes it harder. ) The classical composers may have been geniuses but I would rather slit my wrists than listen to half their music.

People have different taste. Some classical music makes me agitated, even though its very good. Some people love Justin Bieber, even though its pathetic. You are entitled to your taste, but that doesn't make it good. If you like rap, then like it. Just don't say "I listen to rap 'music' ". The battle is futile though because people can't discern between music and audiobooks set to a beat.

[GreyWolf]

At the top of capanno's all time greatest hits playlist:

If someone would just shut that... that... howler monkey...the $%^&* up, I would listen to it!

It open to opinion because your post contains almost entirely opinion. (Even if i agree with some of what you typed, it's opinion. )

Well thats just a cheap shot! There must be standards! All crafts adhere to some kind of standard somehow. Why is it that the arts get invaded by buffoons? They destroy it altogether, but its ok 'cause their supporters don't know anything about it either. Then they have the arrogance to call themselves musicians? Jay Z called Kanye West a genius at the grammys. What hope is there?

Different Music suits different peoples tastes (This doesn't stop me from petitioning to have all people who rap or listen to rap and all pop singers classified into hostile species that needs extermination but it makes it harder. ) The classical composers may have been geniuses but I would rather slit my wrists than listen to half their music.

People have different taste. Some classical music makes me agitated, even though its very good. Some people love Justin Bieber, even though its pathetic. You are entitled to your taste, but that doesn't make it good. If you like rap, then like it. Just don't say "I listen to rap 'music' ". The battle is futile though because people can't discern between music and audiobooks set to a beat.

I tend to agree with your general sentiment, but I do think you are being a bit harsh. As with most music these days, you shouldn't judge a genre by what is popular. I feel that the best rap (and dance) music comes from artists you have never heard of.

[ryanrich]

pfft... their best number... a little emo, but technically masterful...

I haven't heard that in ages, brilliant, and so out of left field for this threads title... The current members of the Pickets are absolute trash though, nothing like the original.

I agree that feeling drawn to this type of music and the specific issues you're having are signs of an underlying problem. You probably feel that you can get through it on your own, but it's probably best to speak to someone about your issues...

[capanno]

I tend to agree with your general sentiment, but I do think you are being a bit harsh.

Im aware of that. I get endless grief from my friends, and most people I have the discussion with. Its something unimportant I feel strongly about!