Music Survey

[katya]

What genre of music is your favorite? both rock and classical

At what age did you start really getting interested in music? pre-teen years. I was really it it. What type of music were you raised on? I was raised by my dad on good rock (pink floyd, talking heads, etc. not to mention david bowie, especially "The Laughing Gnome"!) and my mom on stuff like The Cranberries and Joni Mitchell (sp.?)

How often do you attend a concert? I used to a few times in the summer, now not very often at all- maybe once or twice a year

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no) yes

Do you admire the Beatles? yes, but I don't like their music

How often do you listen to Classical Music? I go through phases, but probably at least once a week. do you like it? of course!

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years) Yeah. Lesse, 5 years ago...I was probably just starting to explore my own bands as opposed to just what I knew from my mom. I was pretty into Third Eye Blind, I think.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music? I love jazz, and I admire NJ a little bit, but I can't really get into her music.

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop? rock, no contest

Who is your favorite musician/band? That one's really tough for me, especially it's hard to pick between classical musicians and rock bands.

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....) It's hard for me to say, since I was so young, but I think rock music isn't getting much better....

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs? of course.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument? yes, piano. I really like piano. I also played clarinet for 5 years in band, but I didn't really like it that much. I can play some simple guitar tunes.

[Catgirl]

Originally posted by hectorberlioz
What genre of music is your favorite?

Almost all. Many different kinds.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?

At the age of 12-13. I was raised on Christian pop, but then my dad got me into Queen and the bands he grew up with.

How often do you attend a concert?

Maybe once every year, usually a youth festival like YC, but I attend an actual concert every 2 years or so.

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

Somewhat.

Do you admire the Beatles?

Not really.

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?

Not that often, but sometimes on the radio. It's not my favourite, but I will be able to listen to it for a while.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)

Definetly, I used to be crazy over the lame pop groups when I was younger, but now i'v moved on.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?

I definetly do not like Norah Jones. Jazz is not my thing.

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?

Probably Rock.

Who is your favorite musician/band?

Hmmm....Probably either Queen or Piller or Aerosmith.

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....)

Not at all, the music now a days is not original and does not sound as good. Back int he 70's and 80's, musicians were different compared to each other and had their own unique style. They were good at what they did.

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?

No idea.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

I play piano, Electric guitar, and some drums (But not that good at the drums)

[Mercutio]

Speaking of the Beatles...I really like the song "Blackbird."

[azalea]

What genre of music is your favorite?
I enjoy ALL genres except punk, rap, and pop-style country. I can't pick a favorite, but classic rock is up there, as is classic R&B, bluegrass, classic jazz, and classical. I really like traditional music from other countries, such as Ireland, China and India. I also like soundtracks to movies and musicals.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
I have been listening to music since I was very little. My parents were big music fans, and I was raised listening to what is now "classic" rock (it was pop at the time: ah, for the days when rock was pop! ) and classical. I first started listening to my "own" music at around age 11. I was into The Beatles (my parents were/ are HUGE Beatles fans), also pop music of the time: Men at Work, Duran Duran, Adam Ant, etc.

How often do you attend a concert?
Never anymore, I'm too poor. :P I really wanted to see Todd Rundgren when he came to a local hall, but it was $30 a ticket, which I think is cheap by today's standards, but for me and my husband to go would be much too expensive for us. However, I used to go all the time as a teenager/ young adult (like twice a month). I think the last one I saw was my brother's band, Black Venus, at a local dive about a year ago.

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no) Yes!

Do you admire the Beatles? Yes!

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
Almost daily.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
It has mainly expanded rather than changed. It has changed from 15 years ago: I was a metalhead in the 80s, but I listened to it so much that I got oversaturated, and I moved on to other things. But I still appreciate the music.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
Never heard anything by her that I know of.

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
Rock, I suppose. It depends on the song.

Who is your favorite musician/band?
Right now I'm into Curtis Mayfield, Bessie Smith, Billy Preston, and whatever else strikes my fancy on any given day.

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....)
NO as far as what is being marketed, but I'm sure stuff is being produced out there that is great, it's just not accessable to the average consumer.

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
Of course, how could they not have been when they talk about Mordor and Gollum in Ramble On?

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
I play the recorder a little.

[Cirdan]

Originally posted by hectorberlioz

What genre of music is your favorite?

Meh... Depends on my mood. Anything but c&w, pop, most opera (i tried, really I did).

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?

I became iterested at 4 or 5. Beatles, Beatles, and more Beatles until I was 9 or ten. Then it was all the biggies of the 60's but mostly Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, Stones, Dylan, etc.

How often do you attend a concert?

One a year.

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

Of course.

Do you admire the Beatles?

Sometimes

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?

Daily. Same with Alt rock and classic rock.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years?
(or any number of years)

Adding new groups that fit my tastes, but they are pretty general. Maybe more jazz than before, though interest has always been periodic.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?

Like oatmeal with cinnamon and raisins. Pleasant and easy to digest, but a steady diet?

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?

Rock

Who is your favorite musician/band?

Not composer? The Who were the greatest performace band of rock that I have seen.

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....)

More polished but less inspired (in general). Too much imitation and not much innovation. That is a periodic condition though; most of the eighties music was not very inspired. Best periods of rock music: '67-'77 and '92-00.

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?

yes

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

That's subjective. I have a piano and a guitar (and a harmonica) and once played the trombone.


Happy?

[Hanza]

What genre of music is your favorite? indie/ pop rock

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
12/13 first band i really liked was the spice girls....my how ive changed

How often do you attend a concert? only to been to a couple. so not very often

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
erm dunno

Do you admire the Beatles?
yeh theyre cool

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
hate the stuff really. brother and dad use it to torture me in the car by sticking on classic fm. just not my kinda thing

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
erm big yup. used to like all the mainstream pop crap. not anymore

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
dont mind her infact i got both albums not liking the second as much. bit repititive and stuff

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
rock.

Who is your favorite musician/band?
erm dont have just one.lets name a few.
matchbox 20, hanson, creed, dashboard confessional, five for fighting, simple plan, dexter freebish, incubus, idlewild, diffuser, lifehouse, yellowcard, three doors down. well erm those are my faves atm.

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....)
only been around for the 90's so i guess id go with that

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
dunno never listened to any

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
violin and hate it gave up last week lol

[Twista]

What genre of music is your favorite?

R n' B

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?

Raised on BBC Radio 2 lol... About 14 Id say....

How often do you attend a concert?

Not very often

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

No

Do you admire the Beatles?

Yes

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?

Not very often, but some of it is excellent

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)

No, not really

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?

I hate her. Shes so depressing. GOD i hate her!!

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?

Rock ( 70's / 80's - not all this new "Rock" )

Who is your favorite musician/band?

Dont have a favourite

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....)

80's!! Defintly

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?

Yes, especially "The Battle for Evermore"

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

No, want to star guitar though...

[Andúril]

What genre of music is your favorite?
Epic tech-trance and progressive goa/tribal trance.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
12/Rock, grunge, heavy metal, then dance.

How often do you attend a concert?
Never.

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
No.

Do you admire the Beatles?
No.

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
Never. No.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
Over the last five years, no. Definitely over the last ten years.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
Don't know her personally. Don't like her music.

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
Rock.

Who is your favorite musician/band?
Can't really say. I like Ferry Corsten's stuff at the moment, but there are plenty of tunes I like whose artists I know not.

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....)
Yes.

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
No idea.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
No/I said no--listen next time.

[Lady Ravyn]

What genre of music is your favorite?
metal, hard rock, alternate rock, and punk

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
i was raised on big band and music from the 20s and 30s; that and some oldies. my aunt introduced me to a rock and other more mainstream styles of music when i was about 11 or twelve

How often do you attend a concert?
ha! i've been to exactly two concerts

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
admire as in like his stuff? yes.

Do you admire the Beatles?
i love their music, but as people they leave something to be desired

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
i listen to it once and a while with my parents or when i'm relaxing.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
mm, i guess yeah; i used to listen to a lot of pop and hip-hop and other top 40 type stuff

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
no!

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
definetly rock- no contest

Who is your favorite musician/band?
oh, god, there're are so many... i guess i'd have to say godsmack, megadeth, afi, linkin park, staind, and metallica

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....)
well, yeah, but that doesn't mean i don't listen to older stuff- i love cream, CCR, and the beatles!

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
not sure; i don't really listen to them alot

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
i used to play the flute, but now i play the scottish snare drum, and i'm on the waiting list to have lessons on a drum set- i'm so excited!

[azalea]

Tsk, tsk -- am I the only one who gets an empty feeling when the young'uns reply that they know Led Zeppelin not? Go buy their first album (self-titled), then listen to it all. Then get Physical Graffiti, and listen to it all. Then go get...(etc. )

[Cirdan]

Originally posted by azalea
Tsk, tsk -- am I the only one who gets an empty feeling when the young'uns reply that they know Led Zeppelin not?

no...

:.....(

Those two are must haves then 4 and HotH then III then II then Presence and the rest after that.

Have you seen the DVD set? *drool* It's great!

[katya]

Originally posted by azalea
Tsk, tsk -- am I the only one who gets an empty feeling when the young'uns reply that they know Led Zeppelin not?

Again, no you're not. And I'm only 16!

[Beruthiel's cat]

Originally posted by azalea
Tsk, tsk -- am I the only one who gets an empty feeling when the young'uns reply that they know Led Zeppelin not? Go buy their first album (self-titled), then listen to it all. Then get Physical Graffiti, and listen to it all. Then go get...(etc. )

I was around when Zep first hit it big and their records were often playing (loudly) in the background at parties and in the dorm, but at the time, I was going through my hippie girl/folkie phase (Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell, PP&M, CSN&Y), that I didn't really pay much attention. But I certainly know who they are.

(Back then if I listened to rock it was CCR and Emerson, Lake and Palmer)

I guess I've effectively dated myself now...

[Last Child of Ungoliant]

What genre of music is your favorite?
toss up between classical/heavy-metal/goth

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
don't know/raised on punk

How often do you attend a concert?
rarely, there aren't many concerts out in the wilds of north somerset

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
yes

Do you admire the Beatles?
no

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
every night, on Classic FM (UK radio station) Yes i like it

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years?
not really, always liked rock and classical

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
Don't like her or her music

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
rock

Who is your favorite musician/band?
either black sabbath or mortiis

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....)
there are always good and bad things about every decade

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
maybe (leaning toward yes)

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
i can play piano/keyboard, though not too well,
i am better at composing than playing

[Anglorfin]

What genre of music is your favorite? - Metal

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on? - I was raised on classical stuff. When I was little I remember my favorite band being Guns n Roses because of my dad. I really got into "my" stuff when I was an early teen i guess.

How often do you attend a concert? - As often as I can. Usually monthly.

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no) - Yes

Do you admire the Beatles? - No

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it? - Very often and of course I like it.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years) - I had no musical taste up until high school or so.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music? - Never heard of her.

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop? - Rock

Who is your favorite musician/band? - Iron Maiden

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....) - In absolutely no way

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs? - Sure

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument? - Guitar

[The Lady of the Wood]

What genre of music is your favorite?
classic rock

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
basically a year ago, i grew up on classic rock

How often do you attend a concert?
well im going to 2 this summer, but thats cause im not in tallahassee.i do go see local concerts probably like once a month

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
yes

Do you admire the Beatles?
yes

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
not very often.its ok

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years?
yes.i always liked classic rock, but i was really into the whole nsync backstreet boy thing for a few years and now i hate it

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
i dont like her music

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
rock

Who is your favorite musician/band?
led zeppelin

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's?
not at all

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
"the drums will shake the castle walls, the ringwraiths ride in black.ride on" yes

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
i can play guitar, piano, and violin but havent played recently

[Nurvingiel]

I can't believe I haven't done this mad cool survey yet!

What genre of music is your favorite?
If I had to pick one, I'd say Metal. I also love Punk, Rock, Ska, Classical, as well as some Blues, R 'n B, Alternative, Jazz, Hip Hop, Country, and Rap.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
My parents listen to a lot of classical music, and took my brother and I to classical concerts when we were old enough to enjoy them.
I really started getting in to music when I was about 10 or 11, starting with New Kids on the Block, Vanilla Ice, and MC Hammer. I then added Alanis Morisette and No Doubt to my favourite bands. They are all still near and dear to my heart, even though I only occasionally listen to Alanis, and I'm not fond of No Doubt's new pop stuff. (They used to be Ska.)
I have been a great fan of Liona Boyd ever since I started playing classical guitar when I was about 12.

How often do you attend a concert?
Once ever 6 months, on average.

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
Yes. He was a very cool person, and a genius, and I love his music.

Do you admire the Beatles?
Yes, for the same reasons I admire Beethoven, except exchange "he" with "they".

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
I listen to it quite often, and I love classical music.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
Since I started taking an interest in music 10 years ago now, I have come to love Metal. I've also more recently been converted into a classical music lover, even though I don't possess the knowledge base that my dad (a classical music buff) or my brother (taking a music degree) do.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
I've never listened to her, but I do like jazz.

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
Rock all the way baby.

Who is your favorite musician/band?
This is very difficult. I will say Liona Boyd for favourite musician, but I also really like Jimi Hendrix, John Williams (the classical guitarist), James Hetfield (Metallica lead singer) and Tarja Turunen (Nightwish lead singer).
Favourite band will be Metallica, for sentimental reasons (my first introduction to the wonders of metal) but I absolutely love Nightwish as well.

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....)
I don't think it's better, just different. If I was to judge the music scene solely by the most played/hyped, I'd say it was FAR better in the 70's and 80s, though those two decades are notably different. However, the schlock repeated ad nauseum on the radio doesn't really define the music of today, no matter what the major record companies and media promoters would have you believe.

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
IIRC, they actually said somewhere that Tolkien influenced the song "The Battle of Evermore" among others. "Misty Mountain Hop" is about hippies, though the title might mislead you.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
I play classical guitar, and classical piano (even though I stink now). I used to take lessons in both, and I still try to practice guitar whenever I can, because I love it.
I can also sing passably though I have never taken lessons.

[hectorberlioz]

Perhaps this is a good time to revive this thread?

[Whispering Willow]

*begins CPR*

What genre of music is your favorite?
~I can't answer that one. I like a lot of different music, and have no idea what belongs to what genre.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
~My parents listened to country and similar jun.. err, stuff. My brothers listened to Kiss, Mötorhead, AC/DC etc. My best friend listened to whatever pop was on the charts. I suffered in silence. Ok, not really, I liked some of it, but it got a bit boring. I didn't really stat getting interested in music until I was all grown up and on my own. Access to Internet helped.

How often do you attend a concert?
~Never. Just never get around to it.

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
~Yes.

Do you admire the Beatles?
~Yes. But don't consider myself a fan.

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
~Only now and then. Yes, I do like it.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
~No, only expanded.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
~It's ok.

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
~I like both, but lean more towards rock.

Who is your favorite musician/band?
~Gaah. Tough one. Can't name just one, so a few from the top of my head: VAST, Tool, Disturbed, Depeche Mode, dredg, Bertine Zetlitz..

In your opinion, is music better now than it was back in the 70's 80's 90's? (I'm probably talking about rock here....)
~Neither better nor worse.

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
~I have no clue whatsoever.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
Alas, no.

[hectorberlioz]

Originally Posted by Whispering Willow

Do you admire the Beatles?
~Yes. But don't consider myself a fan.

[/b]

Same here ...

glad you took the test