pizzamachine
06.06.16 | I just look for something that sounds good and is my kinda stuff. 😎 |
Calc
06.06.16 | ^^^^ |
DinosaurJones
06.06.16 | What pizza said. |
pizzamachine
06.06.16 | ^ what these guys said haha |
InFlamesWeThrash666
06.06.16 | [2] |
LotusFlower
06.06.16 | i just press play |
guitarded_chuck
06.06.16 | just stop thinking about it, youll know when you like it
it can take some effort to find stuff that really clicks with you but its worth the search |
InFlamesWeThrash666
06.06.16 | just jam Hell Awaits bro |
SitruK6
06.06.16 | Hell Awaits [2] |
DanielNightLewis
06.06.16 | Just listen to it. No need to try too hard. |
aoz007
06.06.16 | Don't really listen to lyrics at first. I just enjoy the music, how well the album flows in its track sequence. I usually listen to it for about four or five times before I get a good idea of a 1 to 5 rating. Lyrics are the most important and yet its the music that I get more into since I think its what usually appeals to the listener first. |
Flugmorph
06.06.16 | just relax when listening to new stuff man. or dance when its appropriate. |
Tunaboy45
06.06.16 | it's something that will most likely come naturally but just relax when you're listening. Eg, if you're listening to AMSP lay down and close your eyes and if it's metal maybe headbang or just relax a little less. |
pizzamachine
06.06.16 | "i just press play"
Made me lol |
Valkyrion
06.06.16 | research a bit of history of your favourite artists/genres |
alman219
06.07.16 | Definitely agree with Toad, i feel like i would have hated half of the albums I absolutely adore now if I had just jumped into them, finding stuff that's just barely outside your comfort zone is probably a good start imo |
Asdfp277
06.07.16 | playing pokemon emerald on mute, u focus like a bitch |
ArsMoriendi
06.07.16 | I mean uniqueness is a good thing to lookout for. |
Trebor.
06.07.16 | mke ur brain smarter then listen again |
MistaCrave
06.07.16 | Understand the context of the music, try to relate it to memories or things you may be going through. Also, don't try to appreciate and enjoy something that you just can't. I went through a phase where I tried to do that and I ended up feeling like shit for a long time |
demigod!
06.07.16 | smoke weed |
Asdfp277
06.07.16 | i always focus more on cultural elements and ~emoshion~, tryna make an emotional connection, hard jams and catchiness are cool tho, knowing a lot of different genres helps too |
MistaCrave
06.07.16 | @Alchemist SAME, there's so much old stuff that I want to enjoy and appreciate but ugh I just can't |
Asdfp277
06.07.16 | why, coz the shit production? lol same |
MistaCrave
06.07.16 | For me it's with stuff like Joy Division and The Cure. I'd say probably because of the production, and also because it sounds so unadventurous compared to the stuff that it ended up influencing |
Asdfp277
06.07.16 | just hate all music made before 1991 and ull be fine |
MistaCrave
06.07.16 | I do absolutely love old folk though, stuff like Simon & Garfunkel is the absolute shit |
Deathconscious
06.07.16 | "what do you guys listen for when putting a song or album on for the first time?"
obviously its not just one thing, its how everything comes together, and i dont really think about it too much while its playing, i just try to sit back and experience it. |
MistaCrave
06.07.16 | I always get overwhelmed when I try and force myself to listen to specific things, so that's why I just listen to whatever feels right at any given time. I no longer really worry about branching out if it's not what I genuinely want |
MistaCrave
06.07.16 | It is tbh, I went through a phase a little bit ago where all I listened to was old prog rock haha. Stuff from the Canterbury scene is especially great. Only problem is that sometimes the gratuitous synths are too cheesy for me to handle |
brainmelter
06.07.16 | don't think, just feel. |
MistaCrave
06.07.16 | Yeah dude, stuff like Caravan and Camel. Absolutely essential prog |
MistaCrave
06.07.16 | Nice dude, classics. I recommend you check Camel next, they're probably one of the most influential prog bands |
iloveyouall
06.07.16 | don't think, just feel. |
Asdfp277
06.07.16 | don't |
Asdfp277
06.07.16 | #don't |
chipperjones
06.07.16 | I'm always digging for something new, something I haven't heard before. I'd say just dig and when ya find it ya know. |