What are you listening to Today?

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Originally Posted by Guisslapp

No. Because you guys are talking about music that men's synchro diving teams listen to on their iPod to get juiced up for their big dives.

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Cute.

Wrong, but still a nice retort.

And today I have Mindy Smith One Moment More and the standout song is a hidden track cover of a Dolly Parton song. How's that?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcDBgXbGskc

live version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZbIrmpTfHY

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Originally Posted by Guisslapp

No. Because you guys are talking about music that men's synchro diving teams listen to on their iPod to get juiced up for their big dives.

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Don't be a hater, Guiss. Some poor fools have to resort to listening to music that they find personally edifying. Not everyone has the capacity to base their music selections on how well it strokes their ego and proves their superiority to other beings.

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Originally Posted by Brian96

Don't be a hater, Guiss. Some poor fools have to resort to listening to music that they find personally edifying. Not everyone has the capacity to base their music selections on how well it strokes their ego and proves their superiority to other beings.

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I think Austin knows I am just messing with him. As far as music that "strokes the ego" I am not exactly sure what genre that is (the first song that popped into my head was "I'm Too Sexy"), but I suspect you are generally referencing the fact that I am a self-professed music snob. But, as a proud member of the music snobbery club, I think most of us like the music we do because it is the only music we find the least bit appealing. We only feel superior because the rest of you like sucky music. :icon_wink: In other words, us music snobs do not choose our music based on what we believe will make us appear superior but use superior criteria for judging music.

Well, I guess Dolly and Mindy didn't make anyone's head explode. Here is another "kind of" country woman - one who should be named a national treasure:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71YAlG_uMgU

Shame she can't find a decent slide guitar player. . .

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Originally Posted by Guisslapp

I think Austin knows I am just messing with him. As far as music that "strokes the ego" I am not exactly sure what genre that is (the first song that popped into my head was "I'm Too Sexy"), but I suspect you are generally referencing the fact that I am a self-professed music snob. But, as a proud member of the music snobbery club, I think most of us like the music we do because it is the only music we find the least bit appealing. We only feel superior because the rest of you like sucky music. :icon_wink: In other words, us music snobs do not choose our music based on what we believe will make us appear superior but use superior criteria for judging music.

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Oops, forgot my emoticons. :icon_wink:

And to your last comment I would simply say, "perception is reality" and "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." :D

Seriously, though, I used to be a music snob, too. In fact, I switched my major from music because I got SO caught up in the technical aspects of musical theory that I totally got away from the fun and freedom that music brings. Once I understood that music taps directly into the emotions (and this is literally the case, as the neural systems that are generally activated by music are those associated with emotion rather than reason), I figured pretty much anything goes, as it will touch someone in some way. I mostly get hung up on lyrics, now, because research also shows that lyrics do exert influence on people, despite claims by many that "I don't listen to the lyrics, I just like the music." That is when I stopped listening to music that "feels" harsh or dark to me.

Nirvana Unplugged in New York...


...for some reason

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Originally Posted by Luminaire

Nirvana Unplugged in New York...


...for some reason

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Great album..

Ice Cube's new stuff..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJolaSwpGLQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubF9C...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXjMM...eature=related

But if I had to pick a favorite rap song right now..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuGPkm-IiH8

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Originally Posted by Brian96

In fact, I switched my major from music because I got SO caught up in the technical aspects of musical theory that I totally got away from the fun and freedom that music brings.

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That's weird. I switched from music when I was enrolled in 9 classes and receiving 8 hours!

I would've been okay with it if it was going to make me rich. As it was, I'd just be dawg tired and poor. I'm still gonna be poor, but at least I'll be having fun.

Oh, and as a lyrics guy, what do you think of Ross King (in general and his latest CD Perhaps I've said too Much)?

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Originally Posted by inudesu

Well, I guess Dolly and Mindy didn't make anyone's head explode. Here is another "kind of" country woman - one who should be named a national treasure:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71YAlG_uMgU

Shame she can't find a decent slide guitar player. . .

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that's a good job, austin. you didn't tell me you took up slide guitar. i wish you would raise your head up so we can all see your face under that hat.

bobby flay did a pretty good job on lead there, too.

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Originally Posted by Brian96

Oops, forgot my emoticons. :icon_wink:

And to your last comment I would simply say, "perception is reality" and "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." :D

Seriously, though, I used to be a music snob, too. In fact, I switched my major from music because I got SO caught up in the technical aspects of musical theory that I totally got away from the fun and freedom that music brings. Once I understood that music taps directly into the emotions (and this is literally the case, as the neural systems that are generally activated by music are those associated with emotion rather than reason), I figured pretty much anything goes, as it will touch someone in some way. I mostly get hung up on lyrics, now, because research also shows that lyrics do exert influence on people, despite claims by many that "I don't listen to the lyrics, I just like the music." That is when I stopped listening to music that "feels" harsh or dark to me.

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i've been a lyrics guy lately, too. that's why i've been identifying some of the music i've been listening to by my favorite lines.

i still listen to some harsh/dark stuff just like i still read poetry that is harsh or dark. edgar allen poe, one of the original "dark" american authors, said himself that art is all about beauty. it's true even if it points to beauty by contrast.

good poetry married to good music is one of the great pleasures in life.

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Originally Posted by arkansasbob

i've been a lyrics guy lately, too. that's why i've been identifying some of the music i've been listening to by my favorite lines.

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Need to break-out some Rush....

Their liner notes really lend some insight to the group -

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Need to break-out some Rush....

Their liner notes really lend some insight to the group -

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i never could get into rush. what album do you recommend for someone who has heard the hits and doesn't care for them?

Rush is awesome.

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Originally Posted by arkansasbob

i never could get into rush. what album do you recommend for someone who has heard the hits and doesn't care for them?

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2112

A Farewell To Kings

Grace Under Pressure (very under rated)

A Show of Hands

Moving Pictures

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Originally Posted by arkansasbob

i never could get into rush. what album do you recommend for someone who has heard the hits and doesn't care for them?

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

2112

A Farewell To Kings

Grace Under Pressure (very under rated)

A Show of Hands

Moving Pictures

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note the singular form. let me rephrase. if you were going to suggest ONE album to get a music lover hooked on rush, which ONE would it be?