The Syndicate

Ricochet wrote:Sorry to hear that. One can retire from mafia? News to me.

When it adds more stress to life than fun, yeah.

Ricochet wrote:Hmmm.

Sorry, I've permanently retired from mafia. I'm just here for the people.

But the YT clip you linked me (Southwest Loner?) to is gorgeous. It reminds me a little of JuJu Song (송영주).

Metalmarsh89 wrote:I don't like calling music good or bad, because I know my interests are among the minority, and who am I to tell someone else their music is bad (or good).

But if we're talking preferences, I don't like listening to pop, country, rap, smooth jazz, disco, or some recent trendy electronic genres like dubstep (that's electronic right?). I usually don't listen to R&B. And then there's everything else that I listen to from time-to-time or all the time. And then there's Rush.

Hm, me too. I used to be a music snob (sadly) back in university when I majored in music, and my friends were into classical technique and opera sounds. I had to filter my preferences after someone made fun of a band I listened to. But I've decided to be kind to myself and others. I may not enjoy a particular genre for now, but I may in the future. Who's to say it's bad music? (Unless like in school, people judge "good/bad" based on compositional skills and vocal techniques, but music is more than just that. I like to think there's something to get from every genre.)

Right now, I'm into funk, gospel, and R&B. And moments for classical, broadway, rock, jazz, and Olafur Arnalds.

Golden wrote:Heiots

Golden.

Metalmarsh89 wrote:I don't like to evaluate music critically. I like lists and comparing different albums based on preference. But I much less so enjoy taking a piece on its own and deciding what's good and bad about it. I have no interest in critiquing music I don't like and can only rave about the music I do like. I would do such a thing when describing it to a friend or acquaintance, but not for my own leisure.

I know what I like, and I like what I know.

What's good music, and what's bad music?

But I tend to lean towards tracks that require more technique-wise because it gives me the opportunity to improve.

+groove. I like music that has the groove.