this discussion is about what kind of music you are listening to and, if you also a musician, how this is an influence no your creative work. What kind o music are you playing and how did you get interested in music in gerneral?
I used to play bass in our school band but never really became a professiona musician. Still, I do use GarageBand from time to time, mixing C64 game loop with other samples / loops. I don't know if this counts as being creative, b I enjoy doing that kind of stuff. Also, I still know the basics of playing b and sometimes practice for an hour or two, enjoyig the feel of that old Fend Jazz Bass replica I own. It's blues I used to play back then and it's blues play and practice which is quite rare these days.
When I play music, the music I play often sounds like classic rock, and sometimes folk music (and indeed, I often like to try to play songs that were originally done by classic rock groups). I also like to play electronic music. Those have always been two of my favorite music genres, including classic rock bands such as The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, The Doobie Brothers, Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler, Rush, and others. Growing up, I was also exposed to some electronic music (created using synthesizers) and grew to enjoy that type of music too. In addition, I
also enjoy listening to 80s music, some alternative, and also what is often referred to as "adult contemporary" (which usually consists of soft rock
and soft pop).
regular audio tracks in a song. More recently I think I've been playing my synthesizer more often than my guitars. :)
When I was a kid, my dad used to listen to all those great bands of the 70s 80s such as Genesis, Pink Floyd and Santana. He used to play those tapes permanently on his car stereo, taking us kids with him on his weekely shoppi duty. This kind of set up my musical background for many years. I used to listen to bands like Rush, Marillion and also enjoyed bands like AC/DC, Iron Maiden. But that was in the early 80s. Today I listen to all styles of music
Maiden. But that was in the early 80s. Today I listen to all styles of music including electronic music (but not counting euro-techno and techno).
That reminds me, I like some techno too. One of the bands I like to listen is Kraftwerk - although my favorite stuff from them has been
their music fro "The Mix" and live concerts they've done. I have both the English and Germa releases of "The Mix" on CD.. I had to buy the German version on eBay from someone in Germany, as it isn't easily available in the US here. :)
When I was a kid, my dad used to listen to all those great bands of the 70s and 80s such as Genesis, Pink Floyd and Santana. He used to play those
tapes permanently on his car stereo, taking us kids with him on his weekely shopping duty. This kind of set up my musical background for many years. I used to listen to bands like Rush, Marillion and also enjoyed bands like AC/DC, Iron Maiden. But that was in the early 80s. Today I listen to all styles of music, including electronic music (but not counting euro-techno and techno).
I'm more into independent or alternative music at the moment. My musical preferences changed radically after finding out about a band called "The Clash" when I was 13. :)
That's cool.. I was influenced by my dad too, with the music he played. :) I've enjoyed AC/DC sometimes too, although I don't own any of their music.
Maiden. But that was in the early 80s. Today I listen to all styles of music including electronic music (but not counting euro-techno and techno).
That reminds me, I like some techno too. One of the bands I like to listen to is Kraftwerk - although my favorite stuff from them has been their music from "The Mix" and live concerts they've done. I have both the English and German releases of "The Mix" on CD.. I had to buy the German version on eBay from someone in Germany, as it isn't easily available in the US here. :)
That reminds me, I like some techno too. One of the bands I like to listen is Kraftwerk - although my favorite stuff from them has been their music fro "The Mix" and live concerts they've done. I have
both the English and Germa releases of "The Mix" on CD.. I had to
buy the German version on eBay from someone in Germany, as it isn't easily available in the US here. :)
Yes, Kraftwerk come from my hometown, Duesseldorf. They are one of the few popular, international bands from here. I like some of their music but
don't have any of their records (shame on me). I guess a lot of modern
music like tripop, goa etc. has its roots in the music Kraftwerk played.
Maybe you remember Propaganda, another band from here that gained international attention for a short time. And of course there is the german punkband "Die Toten Hosen" who are also known througout europe and south america. All those bands started their (sometimes quite short) careers in Duesseldorf in the late 1970s, early 1980s.
But unfortunately, there is no longer a vital "music scene" like there was in these days. There still are some bands, but today it's very expensive to find room for rehearsals and if you do, you will have to play in a lousy, rotten loft or something like that.
was b in 1938 & for his age he ROCKED. He listened to Jazz! They were the punk rockers of the time back then...
By the way, Lodger...did you know your alias is the name of a David
Bowie Album? (not his best, but...)
was b in 1938 & for his age he ROCKED. He listened to Jazz! They were the punk rockers of the time back then...
Yes, that's a good example. Those Jazz guys were kind of far aheaed at
their time. And they inspired a lot of other musical styles like (e.g.) latin folk music to "crossover" and create a new sound.
By the way, Lodger...did you know your alias is the name of a David Bowie Album? (not his best, but...)
Which is exactly the reason I use this alias. I've borrowed it from that Album and I hope, Mr. Bowie doesn't care. A strange album it is, but I like it.
Maybe you remember Propaganda, another band from here that gained internatio attention for a short time. And of course there is the german punkband "Die Toten Hosen" who are also known througout europe and south america. All thos bands started their (sometimes quite short) careers in Duesseldorf in the la 1970s, early 1980s.
But unfortunately, there is no longer a vital "music scene" like there was i these days. There still are some bands, but today it's very expensive to fin room for rehearsals and if you do, you will have to play in a lousy, rotten loft or something like that.
knew a bunch of people who liked Genesis in the 80's (unfortunately they all drown puppies & then shot themselves in the head, which was justified for a Genesis fan...LOL...just kidding)...
in 1938 & for his age he ROCKED. He listened to Jazz! They were the punk rockers of the time back then...
AC/DC's good if you like hearing the same 4 chords over and over and over fo 30 years...but don't get me rong...they rock.
(Can you tell I'm opinionated?)
Damn...I haven't heard the name Kraftwerk since the 80's...If you like them might like Thomas Dolby, maybe Herbie Hancock...The Art of Noise (A MUST
Opinionated? I hadn't noticed. ;)
Oh yeah, I like Thomas Dolby too. :) Although the only song of his that I can think of is "She Blinded Me With Science".. It has a similar sound to Oingo Boingo's music.
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