What do you listen to, to get you through the day?
My favorite thing (after Sci-fi) is music
A short list of some old friends:
Annie Lennox
Seal
Scorpions
Los Lonely Boys
Pink Floyd
The Carpenters
Y&T
Led Zeppelin
Marvin Gaye
Weird Al Yankovic
Chris Isaak
Enigma
Pat Metheny
Steely Dan
matchbox20
Bob Marley
Delerium
Currently it is:
Undercover
Switchfoot
Jars of Clay
Jeremy Riddle
Stryper
Everyday Sunday
U2
just to name a few.
I'm a Country Boy... I also like Top 40 Pop
I am a Metal head at heart....as a matter of fact I saw Megadeth this past Saturday night...awesome!! That said, I am blessed to have a musician for a father who has instilled a deep appreciation for music of all types. It is not unusual for me to buy Slayer, Fergie, N.W.A. and Mozart in one trip to the store.
That is funny that you mention that, cause I love heavy metal too. It's my favorite, but I also like all kinds of music, and I too can buy hard stuff and classical all in one shopping trip.
Music is so cool.
One of my old faves was Ronni James Dio or Iron Maiden. I'm not in to them much anymore, but I found that Saint and Barren Cross sounded similar in their presentations- more in line with where I'm at now. I really dig POD and Disciple. My goodness those boys rock the house. In fact, I think I will go and listen to Disciple right now or maybe East West.
East West, now there's a crazy band. They get a lot of flack for being so heavy and a Christian band at the same time. Oh, and don't worry, this isn't one of those videos that bash you over the head trying to convert you. You guys all know I take it real easy around here with that. It has it's place and I'm not ashamed for what I do or stand for, but I'm not on this forum to try and convert you. So don't worry. Just thought I would show you this crazy band. They rock.-- The video's not that good quality or creative, but you can hear what they sound like.
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POD is pretty crazy too.
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:metallica: Rock on peoplez
EastWest is really cool, I am gonna try and pick them up. I have always wanted to try and find really heavy Christian metal because I love the music and the message. One of the heavier Christian bands that I loved but I don;t think they exist any longer was Vengeance Rising which I will try and embed here (I have never done it so we shall see). The speed and voice put a lot of people off but I love to headbang and headbang to love.
EDIT: It didn't like the embed for some reason. Oh well....Google them if you're interestred
I like the 80's Metal as well. I am a big Iron Maiden Fan, and still listen to them to this day, and actually the only music I have on my Ipod right now besides some Star Wars scores. They had some amazing concerts back in their heyday. I liked Dio as well when I was growing up, and had a few of his CD's, though I stopped listening a long while back, as they got less and less enjoyable. I probably have over 100 heavy metal CD's, though besides the Maiden, I have not bought anything new in the past few years, guess I am really just stuck on the 80's and early 90's sound. I really liked Megadeth back in the 80's with their first few albums, as they had some really good riffs. I liked Metallica as well, but more the early stuff up to the Black Album, then they lost their intensity for me. I will shamefully admit I liked a lot of the Glam Metal bands as well such as Motley Crue, Ratt, Twisted Sister, etc etc. Actually I am looking forward to Van Halen touring, and they are supposed to be hitting our city on the opening part of their tour, so hopefully they make it and don't breakup before hand.
Besides that, I will listen to whatever is on the Radio for Rock and sometimes pop if the wife has it on a top 40 station in the car. I like listening Movie Scores but have fallen behind a bit on those the past few years, so will try and get back to picking up at least one score each month.
Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Crosby Stills & Nash, Beatles, esp. John Lennon, Simon & Garfunkel, Van Morrison, and the good ol' Grateful Dead. :)
Quote from: Darth Gaos on September 10, 2007, 04:32:05 PM
EastWest is really cool, I am gonna try and pick them up. I have always wanted to try and find really heavy Christian metal because I love the music and the message. One of the heavier Christian bands that I loved but I don;t think they exist any longer was Vengeance Rising which I will try and embed here (I have never done it so we shall see). The speed and voice put a lot of people off but I love to headbang and headbang to love.
EDIT: It didn't like the embed for some reason. Oh well....Google them if you're interestred
Yeah, I actually got to interview them on the radio back in the day. They ROCKED.
I listen to pretty much everything. Some of my all time favorites: The Beatles, Alan Parsons, Supertramp, ABBA, U2, Duran Duran, and many others. I love movie music as well. Soundtracks and individual songs from movies are a big part of my my collection. I even like some current pop stuff too like Kelly Clarkson and Pink. Once in awhile I'll listen to some classical as well. Good to draw or paint to. So I have a pretty wide range of taste.
P.S. But in the last few years I probably listen to various podcasts most of all. ;)
Oh, what a great question. Music is a great way to learn about people.
I have a very eclectic range in music. I'm in Moyer's boat as far as what I believeâ€"I won't try thump you with a Bible either. I and am not ashamed to admit that sang alto in a Baptist choir for several years. I sang in a trio, and I sang back up for a Christian rock band a few times...that was fun. I also play the fiddle in a group on Sunday morning a few times...though I'm a bit rusty these days. I love choral music, Christian Rock, Blue Grass, Blues, Jazz, Classic Country, Heavy Metal, Indi Rock, Pop Rock, Glam Rock, Movie Soundtracks....If it has good harmony or a great score I'll listen to it.
Here are a few of my favorites that I have on my iPod:
Jars Of Clay
Barlow Girls
Casting Crowns
Switchfoot
Tree63
Third Day
Audio Adrenaline
Fono
Creed
Stained
Nickelback
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes
The Righteous Brothers
Stone Temple Pilots
U2
The Urban Surf Kings
Louis Armstrong
Dave Brubeeck
Django Reinhardt
Henri Mancini
John Williams
Norah Jones
Bobby Bare
Brooks & Dunn
Charley Pride
Reba McEntire
Don Williams
Dwight Yoakam
Faron Young
Frenchie Burke (Fiddler)
George Jones
Hank Williams
Hank Jr.
Johnny Rodriguez
Marty Robbins
Patsy Cline
Roger Miller
Tricia Yearwood
Waylon Jennings
WILLIE NELSON (you have to like Mr. Nelson if you're going to live in Texas)
Three Doors Down
JET
Black Rebel Motor Cycle Club (BRMC)
Black Keys
Stevy Ray Vaughan
AC/DC
The Bangles
Billy Idol
Black Stone Cherry
Blur
Caesars
The Cars
The Clash
Counting Crows
Tonic
Def Leppard
EverClear
Five For Fighting
The Fray
Gary Hoey
Goo Goo Dolls
Kansas
Kings of Leon
The Knack
Maroon 5
Jimmy Hendrix
Audioslave
Ben Kweller
Cold Play
Death Cab For Cutie
Hoobastank
Green Day
The Magic Numbers
Metallica
Incubus
Here's a few youtube videos of my favorites:
Barlow Girls
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Fono
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Third Day
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Jen wrote "Here are a few of my favorites that I have on my iPod:"
Ummm I think that's more then a few :)
You have a wide range in music taste Jen.
A few that I hadn't mentioned in previous posts:
John Williams....musical genius in my opinion. NO music evokes as many images and emotions as a good John WIlliams score...well maybe that's just cuz I am a movie-phile but still. A few of my favorites from him: Star Wars, Superman, Indy, Jaws, Harry Potter, Midway, 1941 and the list goes on.
I am a also a big fan of marches and who can be a fan of marches without being a fan of John Philip Sousa....some of the greatest solidly American marches ever.
80's Top 40/One hit wonders: the two are usually one and the same anyway but I grew up in the '80's so any number of songs has a fantastic nostalgic feel to them.
More later as I think of them.
Oh, I am all about '80's alternative English complaint pop! The Smiths, Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order, et al.!
Hey guys!
I am into all kinds of rock. From rockabilly to nümetal, I love all of that. I also listen to a lot of soundtracks (sci fi/fantasy) and lots of foreign pop like Japanese or Chinese.
Quote from: StarTrekFanatic5 on September 11, 2007, 07:28:49 AM
Jen wrote "Here are a few of my favorites that I have on my iPod:"
Ummm I think that's more then a few :)
You have a wide range in music taste Jen.
It's only a fraction. :D
I heard an interview on the car radio one sunny California morning as I drove to work.
KLOS's Mark & Brain where speaking to a young talented musician who had just performed his cover of Led Zeppelin's - Kashmir......and it was awesome!
http://www.kevingilbert.net/KGMB/KGMBThud14.mp3
A talented musician, Kevin Gilbert like so many others is gone before his time.
His legacy is worth a quick look -
http://www.kevingilbert.com/main.htm
I'm a bit "out there" from all of you. Mostly classical - its mind boggling to think the volume of music they produced and the fact its still being played almost 400 years later. Secondly, older christian (Keith Green, Steve Green, Michael W., Don Moen, etc) and some broadway. With iTunes I have a mixed bag - John Denver, Bill Cosby, Sinatra, James Darren (mostly because of DS9) and others.
Good gosh -- its like I'm writing out a personals ad.
I listen to the radio where and tune in to stations that play rock, metal, and some pop and alternative. Right now, I'm re-listening to a couple of Disturbed albums. I can't say their latest one is better than their older ones. Avenged Sevenfold is actually quite good.
I also like trance (Delerium does have some nice tunes Davekill) especially the mixed trance CDs. I have a few classical music CDs. Beethoven's 9th and The Moldau are masterpieces. I also like to listen to a jazz internet radio station (from Switzerland) on Shoutcast.com.
I grew up on Spanish music and I like some of the Hispanic (especially Mexican) music from the late 80s and 90s. I cannot stand Mexican banda music though. :shootgun: Because I grew up on Spanish music, I missed out on a lot of music sung in English. So I'm barely discovering Metallica, "Obey your master!" :metallica:
Oh, and I have a copy of the Lion King soundtrack which I listen to about every 4 or 6 months. I think I love that CD. . .
Quote from: markinro on September 11, 2007, 08:38:04 PM
I'm a bit "out there" from all of you. Mostly classical - its mind boggling to think the volume of music they produced and the fact its still being played almost 400 years later. Secondly, older christian (Keith Green, Steve Green, Michael W., Don Moen, etc) and some broadway. With iTunes I have a mixed bag - John Denver, Bill Cosby, Sinatra, James Darren (mostly because of DS9) and others.
Good gosh -- its like I'm writing out a personals ad.
:)
I used to play Keith Green and all of thos artists you mentioned on the Christian Radio station. I did the morning show, it was a blast. My wife's favorite is Keith Green, we have the CDs with all of his stuff on it.
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I used to play Keith Green and all of thos artists you mentioned on the Christian Radio station. I did the morning show, it was a blast. My wife's favorite is Keith Green, we have the CDs with all of his stuff on it.
That sounds like fun. I can't remember the last time they played his music on the radio. I have his greatest hits. I just started reading No Compromise - what a story.
I lean more towards classic rock, but I sometimes branch out to other stuff.
Clapton's my all-time favorite. Lately, I'm not sure why, I've been listening to a bit of Zeppelin and Skynrd.
I usually keep an iTunes playlist with 20-30 songs that I'm into at the moment. Right now, it's got some Tom Petty, Jack Johnson, Velvet Revolver, Daughtry, Jake Shimabukura (awesome ukelele music!!!), Evanescence, Travis Tritt, Garth Brooks, Susan Tedeschi, Ronald Jenkees, some tracks from the Last of the Mohicans soundtrack, and "Common People" by the great William Shatner.
Travis Tritt...Haven't heard him in a while. Is he still making albums? I used to listen to his music in high school. I don't listen to the radio much anymore.
I don't know. I think it's older stuff.
Seems i am way off track from most of you, the overriding theme seems to be heavy metal, while i can see the attraction (i do have a few bits and pieces in my collection) my passion however in for jazz, fusion, acid jazz,soul and jazz funk
KAMIN
Hey all,
I listen to a mix of classical (romantic / 20th century) music, soundtracks and mellow rock I guess you'd say.. stuff like Sting, Police, beatles, Whitlams(aussie band), Billy Joel etc....
But lately I've been busy listening to podcasts such as TREKS IN SCI-FI of course! along with Slice of Sci-Fi, lipstick aliens, kidney talk(for kidney failure patients), cat lovers podcast, Wingin' it 3D and a number of others. They keep me entertained!
Quote from: RichardMEL on September 13, 2007, 05:23:26 AM
Hey all,
I listen to a mix of classical (romantic / 20th century) music, soundtracks and mellow rock I guess you'd say.. stuff like Sting, Police, beatles, Whitlams(aussie band), Billy Joel etc....
But lately I've been busy listening to podcasts such as TREKS IN SCI-FI of course! along with Slice of Sci-Fi, lipstick aliens, kidney talk(for kidney failure patients), cat lovers podcast, Wingin' it 3D and a number of others. They keep me entertained!
Treks-In-SciFi ???? Never heard of it. :D
What is this "Treks in SciFI" you speak of....I may have to check it out sometime.......Note to self...:D
I agree with the Rockabilly... I love old rock - we are talking 50's early 60's stuff. Actually, I just got back from a trip to Memphis. If you are a music fan- that is a great place to visit. Anyone ever been?
i like a little everything..but i honestly can't stand country..(not trying to offend anyone.)
I like your Last.Fm list. Been meaning to check them out.
thanks. :D
and yeah it's a fun site.
Music! I like a lot of music!
-Velvet Revolver
-Guns N Roses
-Rammstein
-Lynard Skynard
-Linkin Park
-ZZ Top
-Three Days Grace
-Avenged Sevenfold
-Green Day
-U2
-My Chemical Romance
-Beastie Boys
-Fort Minor
-Hoobastank
-Pantera
-Eminem
-Slipknot
-Metallica
-"Weird Al" Yankovic
-Korn
-Saliva
-Yes
-Spiderbait
-AC/DC
-Cream
-Black Sabbath
-Led Zeppelin
-Story of the Year
-Beck
-Yellowcard
-Disturbed
-Toonami Music
-The Killers
-Queen
-Nirvana
-Foo Fighters
-Rob Zombie
-Rancid
-Nickleback
-Crossfade
-Daft Punk
-Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
-Many others!
Nice mix of stuff there!
Quote from: KAMIN on September 13, 2007, 12:28:31 AM
Seems i am way off track from most of you, the overriding theme seems to be heavy metal, while i can see the attraction (i do have a few bits and pieces in my collection) my passion however in for jazz, fusion, acid jazz,soul and jazz funk
KAMIN
You are so right! I had somehow forgotten how good fusion jazz is (not Dixieland eck!):
The Yellow Jackets
The Rippingtons
Stanley Jordan
Tom Scott
and the master...
Chick Corea and Return to Forever!!!
for a taste - take a look at "Vulcan Worlds"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxg1AoEz9p4
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Saw these guys at Michigan Opera Theatre...never seen feet move that fast. AMAZING
Truly amazing stuff.. I would love to see this live.
It's like being in the Patrick Kavagners pub on a Wednesday night.