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| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 07/28/2004 : 16:48:29
I'm not sure how many people are like me when it comes to this...so..here we go:
I could never be with anyone who had shitty taste in music and wasn't willing to change even when exposed to the likes of the Pixies and whatnot. Not in a million years.
I bring this up because a friend of mine was really upset and sad. I asked him why and he said, "My girlfriend and her friends are going to the Warped Tour or whatever." Ouch. That would hurt me like hell. I thought that maybe her friends made her go or something...I asked him. "Nope, she likes that kind of music.."
This guy was totally devastated. He only plays the best music when she's with him, so she knows what quality music sounds like. But she'd rather listen to Good Charlotte than the Beatles. I could never be with someone like that. I'd go crazy. I'd literally go crazy. Music is a BIG part of my life and to have to be subjected to shit music would literally ruin my life.
I don't know, could you be with someone who listened to what you consider the epitome of bad music? Even if they were insanely hot or whatever? I think peoples' taste in music reflects their intelligence to a pretty high degree. I respect everyone on this forum because you know good music. I hold you all to a higher standard.
Anywho, what are your thoughts on this? Care to add anything? Any experiences? Etc?
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| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 08/05/2004 : 11:08:51
For the record, I tend to agree with the core of what Ebb was saying on objective/subjective opinions regarding music. Many bands that otherwise sound fine subjectively (radio/top 40 bands) fail horribly objectively. Eventually, that objectivism leaks into your own consciousness and you just start to dislike subjectively bands that have that sort of sound. But there are bands that I know are good that I don't care for at all. Like Modest Mouse. The fact that I can objectively like them and yet not enjoy them implies there is at least a two-tiered evaluation system. But I don't want to start that debate over, I just wanted to throw in my two cents.
As for dating someone with bad musical tastes, Mike & I debate this on occasion, and I don't factor it in at all (while he weighs it extremely heavily). Admittedly, I'm always disappointed to hear someone list "Dixie Chicks" or whoever as a favourite band, but if they are intelligent and open-minded then that doesn't matter. They probably need a bit of an education in the music industry is really all. The rest they will naturally do themselves.
The dissapointment in them listing a patently uncool band is in part because, well, it's uncool, and in part because it suggests to me that they maybe take the world at face value and don't bother looking for depth or are unconcerned at the lack of it on the facade doled out by mass media. That doesn't strike me as the trait of an intelligent person, but it could be if the person is instead naive or completely misinformed.
So I guess it's a strike against them, but can be redeemed by displaying intelligence and an open mind. Then at least they'll give my music a chance and be able to understand why I don't like theirs (perhaps even start disliking it at an objective level). But the ideal would be someone with good taste that hasn't heard most of the bands I love and vice versa, so we can learn from each other.
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| Broken Face |
Posted - 08/05/2004 : 10:11:33
quote:
Originally posted by benji
for those who are music snobs:
what if you met a girl who was perfect in every way except she did not share your musical taste - does she get dumped or not?
nope. my ladyfriend has taste in music that does not match up with mine - but she likes a lot of what i play her, and to me music is a personal thing, so it really doesn't bother me one way or the other. would it be cool if she loved dog in the sand as much as i did? certainly. would i trade that for anything else about her? nope
-brian
 - "I joined the Cult of Frank / And they tried to cut off my nuts and make me put on a blue jumpsuit"
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| benji |
Posted - 08/05/2004 : 02:57:31
for those who are music snobs:
what if you met a girl who was perfect in every way except she did not share your musical taste - does she get dumped or not?
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| VoVat |
Posted - 08/04/2004 : 17:15:09
I guess headphones are your friend in that situation.
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| n/a |
Posted - 08/03/2004 : 11:59:49
I think it's really important to have some music commanality, I mean if you live with them and you've got the tune turned up real loud 'cos thats how it sounds best and they're scowling at you 'cos they hate it or even worse turn it off that'd be horrible! I'd end up a husband basher if that happened I would! Thinking practically here
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| apl4eris |
Posted - 08/03/2004 : 11:50:48
quote:
Originally posted by VoVat
You mean the Big Red soda tasted like the spit of someone who had been chewing bubblegum, or it tasted like spit from the actual bubblegum?
Well, specifically, the salivary gland run-off from the act of repeatedly masticating warm Bubblegum product.
I sure liked disgusting things when drunk and hyper. I guess it's not any worse than getting sprayed with other people's sweat at an underventilated punk show. That stuff can get in your mouth!
Also, it's good to have friends/significant other that like to go to the same shows as you and have a near-religious sweaty musical experience, almost pass out, then go drink bubblegum spit to cool off. |
| kathryn |
Posted - 08/03/2004 : 10:10:13
I am reeling from the shock of learning that there is something
Monsieur does not know about.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank |
| KingOfSiam |
Posted - 08/03/2004 : 09:57:16
I definately think it helps the relationship because it is more time spent together (Listening to music) |
| VoVat |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 20:55:09
You mean the Big Red soda tasted like the spit of someone who had been chewing bubblegum, or it tasted like spit from the actual bubblegum?
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
| apl4eris |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 19:09:43
I used to love Big Red soda when having a late night slider (White Castle cheeseburger) snack after an overheated drunken summer punk show. Hit the spot, and tasted just like bubblegum spit...
Blech!
On topic: My husband and I share very similar musical taste (FB and Pixies among the list of many -very few differences, just some stronger leanings to certain parts of the music collection).
As far as friends, etc., I've generally found that I have gotten along better with people that happen to have similar taste in music. Something about the particular way we think/perspective, philosophy, quirks, I dunno. It just is indicative (usually) of a deeper common connection, whether the music I like is good or bad is kind of irrelevant - there just seems to be a common thread. |
| Little Black Francis |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 16:32:27
Big Red is how you got a girl to kiss you when we were kids, ;)
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha |
| floop |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 16:12:13
at a solo show once, he joked that he was hoping Big Red would bring him a huge truck full of gum for making the song.
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
| VoVat |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 16:05:25
Yeah, it's cinnamon flavored. Must be a favorite of Frank's.
Here I am in my bucket today, in the middle.
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
| Monsieur |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 15:41:50
There is a gum called big red? |
| floop |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 15:05:48
quote:
Originally posted by Little Black Francis
Well, the good news is I don't work there anymore, so I can do whatever I want now. And I still have insurance.
I just like to look her in the eye and watch her lok away dumbfounded. That works for me. But the gum thing could work, I could make it look accidental too...
She does have long hair...
If only I were a mean person, sigh.
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha
you could EASILY get away with the gum thing. i recommend juicyfruit or big red. trident doesn't stick to hair well.
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
| Little Black Francis |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 14:07:49
Well, the good news is I don't work there anymore, so I can do whatever I want now. And I still have insurance.
I just like to look her in the eye and watch her lok away dumbfounded. That works for me. But the gum thing could work, I could make it look accidental too...
She does have long hair...
If only I were a mean person, sigh.
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 13:56:52
Or you could have passed her to Monsieur. He would have slapped her for you.
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| n/a |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 13:29:36
or prodded her with your finger, i'd have prodded her in the temple till she went away. foolish girl
Frank Black ate my Hamster
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| floop |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 13:14:51
yeah, it sounded kind of harsh after i posted it.
but now that you bring it up again, i do think you should have at least put gum in her hair.
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
| Little Black Francis |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 12:47:46
Just for the record, Floop deleted his post in which he said I should have "spit in her face at least"
I can undersatnd why he deleted it.
And I wouldn't do that anyway
I can't get fired... I had to resign, so I could keep the insurance
anyway
that was an aside
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha |
| VoVat |
Posted - 08/02/2004 : 12:02:29
Vanessa Carlton is Michelle Branch's piano-playing, non-slutty alterego. I mean, they look pretty much identical.
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
| usedtobenavajo |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 21:22:30
My vision of romantic love is inseperable from music.
I am madly in love with the singer from my band. (She doesnt know this)
So Im headed for the stereo store, to get a white noise maker, and turn it up to ten. |
| Monsieur |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 11:50:59
Grandaddy are one of the best bands in the world, and that girl is a little bitch.
Here, LBF, feeling better?
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| Little Black Francis |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 11:42:50
I never told this story, not sure if it will be as funny as I think it is... (it has nothing to do with a girlfriend, rather a former co-worker)
So I was at work and this rich snobby girl, from the snobby rich college, was on her first day back at work for the summer. I call it work, I guess you could say that's what she did? Anyway, she was doing a horrible job. My food was dying in the window. So I was all over her case, yelling at her and shit. And she insulted me several times, warranting this behavior. I got manic on her shit for something little or stupid that she had said, I think it was when she called me an asshole. You know, just because I am yelling at you because you are doing a horrible job, I never called you a stupid bitch or anything... that just made me more mad...
So she and I are pretty pissed at each other and it's the end of the night. I'm listening to a Grandaddy CD and she's like, "Who are we listening to?" she says with obvious contempt. I told her who it was and she was like, "Ew, is it from the sixties!" I explained to her that it was indeed modern. She fucking busted on Granddaddy right in front of my face. I wanted to throw a pie in her face and run her pearl necklace bitch ass through the dish machine. I was able to restrain myself.
So the next time we work together I asked her what she like to listen to... All I heard was Blink 182, Mathcbox 20 and I nearly spit out my drink and laughed in her face. Instead I thought, man, she's really into some old school music. They go way back. Shit man. that shit was like the late 90's and shit.
I love that story. I hope you made it through and can share in my contempt for her. Oh well, she just happens to be as horrible a waitress as her taste in music reflects. That was the clincher for me. I thought I didn't like her really, that's all I needed for evidence.
And busting on Granddaddy? I mean, fair enough if you don't like them, but they're not horrible.. one my faves actually...
Anyway...
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha |
| Monsieur |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 11:34:16
Because I slapped her?
Mikey, you are a real gentleman! |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 10:50:05
quote:
Originally posted by Monsieur
I was dating this girl, Elle McPherson. Turned out she liked the Breeders more than Frank Black. I dumped her, not without slapping her in the face, of course.
That' why I am now dating her.
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| n/a |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 09:38:25
they are simple of brain and their cooler older lady mums dressed them. Problem solved
Frank Black ate my Hamster
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| Monsieur |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 09:30:49
Hey, I like Ash AND Nick Drake! AND George Michael.
OK, there are some beautiful girls with good music tastes, I agree. Don't make that club against me, please. I am facing enough hostility in my life like this.
But one question remains - those beautiful girls who know how to dress well but listen to Beyoncé. |
| gracie |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 08:03:59
To have a partner who has the same or similar tastes is a bonus. My boyfriend and i like the same kind of music but ultimately it doesn't really matter.
I had a friend who was a complete Nazi with music, anyone who didn't like the Pixies, Nick Drake, Nick Cave etc were cunts with no taste . However, he ended up with a girlfriend who liked Ash. How do you explain that?
So to conclude you are attracted to others for many reason and whether relationships work or don't work doesn't really have much to do with whether they like Frank Black. I think for men especially its not that important as sex and getting as much of it as possible is the ultimate aim, musical taste comes way down the list. |
| Bryan Shepherd |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 07:17:20
I'm dizzy from this topic. My thoughts:
1. There isn't one band/singer/composer/whatever that doesn't suck, objectively or subjectively.
2. I love good good music, I love good bad music. I hate bad good music, I hate bad bad music.
3. My current beau isn't interested in AC/DC. Couldn't care less. While I'm not a mega-fan, I just can't understand that. It's like saying "I don't like rock music." We get along just fine.
4. Please hold your superior comments about morons who like AC/DC. A true art lover should be able to appreciate at least some of the populist stuff, too. Too many people who are "really into" music/movies/literature will dismiss something because it's popular. Some work in the system, some work outside of it. Don't be a snob!
5. For those about to rock....................................................................FIRE!
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| n/a |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 06:58:27
Well you don't have to tell them that, flaunt your beauty and impeccable music tastes, let them fall head over heels and realise the error of their silly boy ways, then point out you're happily married, stick out your tongue and run away, I believe that constitutes a plan! This club rules!
I'm going to work on badge designs ( )
Frank Black ate my Hamster
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| kathryn |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 06:47:53
And the part where I'm happily married.
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank |
| kathryn |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 06:46:13
OK, except for the deny them our love part!
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank |
| n/a |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 06:41:57
Kathryn how about we form a beautiful girls with good taste in music against silly boys club, we can have meetings and minutes and badges and plans and hunt down boys and show them both out beauty and our good taste in music then deny it to them
mua ha ha ha ha
bagsie chairwoman dictator for life!
Frank Black ate my Hamster
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| kathryn |
Posted - 08/01/2004 : 06:36:21
Yeah, are you? Huh, are you?
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank |
