On August 18 2011 06:48 ProTech_MediC wrote: Great idea for a thread, some good tunes in there, but.... Creed?
Really?
Apparently there is a cult hatred of all that is Creed so, even though this thread has seen about every type of music possible, let me explain myself in the hopes that I don't see another troll thread about it again.
Let me start with something simple: just because you don't like a band doesn't mean it can't produce one or two great songs. Sure, Creed is a Christian rock band. But, the message this song conveys is a universal tale of happiness, blessing, and courage. I don't see why just because you're not Christian (I happen to be Agnostic, FYI) you can't appreciate both a) a good song with good chords and b) a beautiful underlying message.
My library happens to be full of just about everything - Skrillex, Mungo Jerry, The Who, Clint Mansell. Just about every type of music you could imagine. I picked the song not because it's super famous and timeless (I could easily pick, for instance, Stairway to Heaven - which two or three people have already posted) but because I feel everyone can relate to it.
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I'm curious if you are/have been watching/listening to all the songs that have been posted. I know that most people who make these threads just wanna post some songs they like, I have that urge too sometimes, to share, but you seem to be following this and "taking notes".
I appreciate that.
Thanks for that :D I can't say I've been listening to every song, but when I am going through to make the list I am sampling as many as I can (and listening to the whole song if I like the first minute a lot). I think I've added 25-30 songs to my library from this thread. Which is only like 10%, but hey, no one likes everything.
I wouldn't consider myself a big hip-hop fan, but for some reason this song really impressed me. It's by Mos Def and Talib Kweli (under the name BlackStar). Most people who know hip hop should know who Mos Def is, but for some reason Talib Kweli is remarkably underrated (despite him being very skilled lyrically). The background track is very good, and the feel of the song is very relaxing. But ultimately what draws me in are the lyrics. Kweli has amazing lyrical flow (imo), and Mos Def is killing also. I could tell you what the song is about, but perhaps its better if you find your own meaning it. Roughly, you could say it's a criticism of our society and culture.
To fully enjoy this you should just let the beat move your body and listen to the lyrics. You don't need to listen too closely or anything (this isn't a lecture), but don't ignore them.
On August 18 2011 00:23 Sennap wrote: Rjd2 - Ghostwriter
Yes! I saw him live recently, he was fucking amazing! The set was kinda short, especially for a DJ (i guess normal if you compare him to like a typical band though), but he really felt the crowd and played quite a bit longer for us.
I mean his new stuff was meh, but live it was still at least pretty decent.
To the guy that posted Agalloch, they are pretty awesome I just found out about them. Reminds me a lot of Opeth.
Everything by Frost* is pretty amazing, but Milliontown is the easiest song to sum them up with, although it is really long. For something shorter but still representative of their style try Hyperventilate. Link to part 1/3: + Show Spoiler +
I might be a bit biased towards prog rock since I've got wierd head things going on and am apparently a very strong musical empathy thing (psychologist speak for I like music? :p), but the sheer amount of emotion in all the various sections in Milliontown always make me stop whatever I'm doing and just sit there tingling :D. Also, the rhythmic breakdown in the last section is awesome. And hyperventilate is for those of you who might not enjoy the singer that much , pure instrumental prettiness all the way through. Enjoy :3
Great to see so much Porcupine tree love as well. Where's the Studio Ghibli music at though? Every single one of those piano compositions makes me cry :p
On August 17 2011 19:28 Vortigan wrote: Love the idea of this thread but so many of these suggestions are just basic pop garbage music with no significant meaning or cultural importance. They might be good for some people but they are really not music everybody should listen to :D
Anyway i grew up listening to bob dylan with my dad and one song that meant a lot to me at the time and still does. Bob dylan wrote this song about the blues legend Blind Willie McTell who past away.
Bob Dylan - Blind Willie McTell
I agree, there should be a rule to that like "The song must be at least 10 years old" or something. Too many of the songs sound nice but carry no real weight, just another flavour of the month/year style of song that noone will remember in a few years.
I have to agree with this. It begun good with Johnny Cash but then it went down the hill. Also... before posting... When you read the title: "A Song EVERYONE Should Have In Their Music Library" You should read: Would a 10-50 year-old somebody (anybody) run the f*ck away from if they hear this at a public place.
This song carries such fierce emotional power behind it, it's impossible for even the most cultured and refined individual to feel it's artistic might. This story of triumphant conquer completely embodies the persistent motif of strength and independence found throughout heavy metal. Messages of personal empowerment and conquest are delivered in a way that reaches deep through the listeners incorporeal "spirit". The music is a brutally technical flow, like the combined power and grace of a crashing waterfall. I can't help but feel my skin crawl every time I listen to this track.
To the untrained ear, some death metal lyrics can be difficult to comprehend. For the full enjoyment experiencing this song, read along + Show Spoiler +
The warming sun returns again And melts away the snow The sea is freed from icy chains Winter is letting go
Standing on the ocean side We can hear the waves Calling us out with tide To sail into our fate
Oden! Guide our ships Our axes, spears and swords Guide us through storms that whip And in brutal war
Our ships await us by the shore Time has come to leave Our country, family and homes For riches in the east
Some of us won't return But that won't bring us down Our fate is written in the web Woven by the Norns
A ram is sacrificed Across the longship's bow And as we set our sails A strong breeze starts to blow
It carries us out to sea With hope of fame and pride And glorious all will be That with sword in hand will die
Oden! Guide our ships Our Axes, spears and swords Guide us through storms that whip And in brutal war
Oden! Guide our ships Our axes, spears and swords Guide us through storms that whip And in brutal war
I think this can really speak to people when they read along.. I'm not sure what to think of this, but I'm sure anyone who listens will find their own meaning. But yes, I know the subject of the song dies. Embrace of the Endless Ocean vid+ Show Spoiler +
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, pure instrumental prettiness all the way through.
