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"what kind of music do you like" How do you answer it? I'm really talking from a casual perspective, aka a workmate or someone you know but aren't particularly close to. Or possibly even a complete stranger. I just cringe every time it is asked, simply because I know i'll end up sounding like a complete twat whatever I say. For example, I like Italo Disco. I told this to a workmate (girl) and she automatically thought of the usual pop-disco boogie nights kind of stuff. She probably also thought I was gay as a result. Another workmate is into old skool style stuff, so we can relate on that. But as thats all we tend to discuss, he thinks that is literally all I listen to. He even asked me "do you not like any music after the early 90s then" .... what? I've also lost count of the times I said I liked Electro, only for them to namecheck people like Fedde Le Grand or Eric Prydz in an attempt to relate. Jesus Christ. Techno is obviously problematic as well, as most ignorant types assume any music made on computers is Techno. So I tend to avoid that. House is generally quite safe, even though most people assume that if you listen to house, you like CLUBLAND 3984904 or IBIZA CLASIXXX VOL 20983 or whatever. But at least you don't tend to get funny looks. I wouldn't even attempt to explain IDM. So come on, how on earth do you answer this question for semi-ignorant types who you don't want to be rude to? Saying you like "good music" is also not an acceptable reply :D |
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I do listen to everything so I don't care. |
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Oh and i'm trying my hardest not to sound like a patronising, pretentious idiot here. People can listen to what the hell they want, which is what makes things interesting afterall. I'm just talking from a personal perspective. |
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it's a tough one. i just don't know anymore. is my answer. |
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I really like a lot of stuff, so I usually just say "Number 5. That's "Dunno".". Woofter in the pool. |
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i can't answer it directly, usualy i'll get out of having to do it by making the other person name off a few artists they like and i just take it from there, providing i know what they're on about. |
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"Electronica" is suitably vague |
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i try to avoid the question, but it not the easiest task |
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i just say experimental electronic music. |
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and you don't really have to proof to semi-ignorants that your music taste is superior, it will be obvious along the road. |
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i say techno and then don't elaborate...if i try to get detailed i will sound like a twat, plus i don't really care if anybody knows what i listen to anyway so there's really no reason to further explain, unless i have a feeling we like the same things which has happened like...maybe once. |
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electronic music |
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agreed |
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heh is the easiest way to answer, even if most people think i listen to dance/techno music, and even if i listen other things non strictly electronic... |
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if people ever ask, i tell them electronic music. they don't get it usually, but that's not my problem. |
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i've had similar cringe inducing experiences by experimenting with a variety of things such as 'alternative dance' 'weird shit' and 'shit'. i've given up on that approach. now, i usually say i'm not interested in mainstream music, theres nothing wrong with it (diplomatic lie) but it doesnt interest me. anything more specific is usually lost. The Aphex twins? they're a band, right? i was once told by a girl i was seeing to 'stop listening to this boring shit (godspeed you! black emperor) and listen to some real rock music like nickelback' yikes. |
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So you never listen to non-electronic music? I dunno, you can say "i listen to everything", but that gives the impression to many people that you don't really know much about music, hence the ambiguous answer. It seems that for the masses, you have to like one particular form of music for some reason. These are often the biggest music snobs too. I know that in the grand scheme of things, it doesn't really matter anyway.. but the question is bound to get asked at least once if you're around someone for any given amount of time and no matter how many times it is asked, I can't help but feel like an idiot afterwards, even though its the other person who is ignorant. |
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i had to pick up a co-worker once and was playing untilted in the car but it was turned down to be polite. his idea of good times is the doobie bros. he was a trooper. he turned it way up and the look of bewilderment on his face was by far the best awkward musical moment ever. better than when my mom broke my slayer tape. |
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sometimes a good answer i use (mainly as a joke with friends who know i only like stupidly strange music) is 'i dont like music' what in some ways is kind of true... |
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i like all kinds of things so i usually start by finding a common ground with whoever is asking, be it metal or radiohead or aphex twin |
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or also braindance! with a big smile and my fist up, but thats only for the euphoric days... |
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There was an interview with Matmos where one of the guys was explaining a situation where he had a similar problem. Someone asked him what kind of music do you do. His answer was something like ..It's kind of electronic, kind of techno, using found sounds and sampling them .. and the guy says .. oh like Stomp and The Blue Man Group. He went on about how frustrating it was to get that kind of response. |
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I might do it like this: person: So, what kind of music do you like? me: Well, most of the stuff I like is underground on smaller independant labels. A lot of it is electronic but some of it is rock and various blends thereof. person: so is it like dance music? me: Some of the styles are based on club music, there is some techno, some hip-hop, some drum n bass in there, but overall the electronic stuff I like is more about listening than dancing. person: so if all I ever heard was what is on the radio who would you compare it to? me: well have you heard of Radiohead or Nine Inch Nails? person: of course me: Well you know how they have some synthesizers and electronic sounding stuff in their songs? person: yea its cool me: well imagine if the music was kind of focused way more on just that, without much vocals, guitar etc. If you picture something in between that and what you know of dance music you are on the right track. person: that sounds awesome I'll get some aphex acid right away. |
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I say good music. |
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I might do it like this: person: So, what kind of music do you like? me: Fuck off! |
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your artificial creation would not pass the Turing test; the reaction to such a clarification would be 'huh?' instead of 'I'll get some aphex acid right away'... unless the said person is looking for a quick fuck and will do anything you say just to pleas you, including the most endearing positions of kama sutra. |
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I do have that problem a lot now that you mention it. |
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Nobody really asks me the question that much really. I find it depends on the person asking the question really. Sometimes i can go on for ages about what I like or if it someone who wouldn't know I just tell them I can find things i like in any field of music. |
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i used to try to explain to people the exceptional advantages of electronic musci, and explaining that it's not about scooter or shit dancemusic and stuff and crud. but i've given it up. i don't discuss music any more. |
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Depends on who's asking and how cool they are. I also carry a printout of my last.fm top 50 in my pants. |
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Electronic music and a portable mp3 player to exemplify what I listen. |
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electronic music unless i really think the person's an idiot then i say techno |
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i say what the beat? |
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for some reason, maybe my hair, they always ask me if i like reggae and the i say: "yeah i used to like it alot together with dub, jungle (or ska) which led me into some electronic music" and they say:"i knew you love bob marley" and then we can talk about somethimg else :) |
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they ask what i listen to i say everything they say do you like *insert just about anything* i say i don't really listen to that. |
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Most of the time I'm the one who askes what kind of music someone listen to. When they ask me my answer depends on what the other likes. If I see some sort of connection I'll explain and try to find comparissons. If there isn't any connection at all I only tell I like electronic music. Depending on the feedback I'll try to explain what it is but I try to avoid it because it's very difficult to explain a layman how electronic music sounds. |
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Usually, I say "good music". They say "What is good music?" I reply "Music I like" They say "Like what?" At this point, visualise a record shop with all those little dividers separating the vinyl into all those genres and start to list them. Just list as many different genres as you can where you've heard at least 1 decent song. Never mention any bands or artists. That's my technique. (It's not very effective usually) |
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I just say "R'n'B" and change the subject. |
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cool thread, I say "techno" also, but I need explain to them that I was drummer and I got tired of all the other music at 15 years old, haha, really, music is not so important. |
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drummer like the homeless one? |
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illfates i mean |
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i was asked this at work by this dude that's into stuff like weezer, the strokes, stuff like that (he wears their concert tees all the time)... i just told him "the main thing i listen to is experimental electronic music like autechre and aphex twin (he nods his head as if he knows what i'm talking about but he really didn't)!" i then continued to mention stuff like underground hip hop, jazz, reggae, and a few (very few) rock bands... he's cool though... i tried to keep it from sounding like i didn't like anything else... because i don't want to come out like that anymore! |
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I usually just say, that i "listen to a lot of different stuff, except gospel". It's honestly the only genre i've never been able to get any enjoyment out of. I'm a big fan og Motown, soul, blues, bluegrass etc. but gospel never did anything for me. |
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Electronic music. It's a hard question all the time. |
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