The Music Thread

[The Imploding Voice]

Everyone loves music! So let's talk about all your favorite music here. Remember, no hating on other's music

Anyways, my favorite band of all time are the Smashing Pumpkins. Billy Corgan is a musical genius. Because of them, I went out and bought my first guitar, and if it weren't for them, I wouldn't have the motivation to make my own music and play guitar as much as I do. They influenced me in ways I cannot even explain. My favorite songs are Where Boys Fear to Tread, The Everlasting Gaze, The Imploding Voice (a la my username), Today, XYU, 1979, Tear, Geek USA, Cherub Rock, Today and so much more.

I also love Auf Der Maur. For those who don't know, Melissa Auf Der Maur (the band's frontwoman and bass player), is from Canada, and she played bass for Hole and the Smashing Pumpkins. Last year, she released her solo album, and I am in love with it. Ever since I saw them when they came to Winnipeg, I love them even more. Melissa is hands down the best female bassist out there. Not far behind would be Paz Lenchantin. Anyways, favorite songs include Skin Receiver and Good News. I reccomend everyone checking out her CD if you're into just loud rock music. Amazing.

Other bands I like are Nirvana and Hole. Classic bands. I also have a soft spot for Canadian singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette.

As for playing music, I was in a concert band in junior high school, and I played the trombone for 4 years. Since then, I quit. Currently, I play guitar and bass. Electric guitar is my instrument of choice, but I do have an acoustic and a classical as well. I also have a bass that I'm learning. I also want to learn drums in the near future. I have a band. We are currently un-named, but we've recorded a few demos in my friend's basement on his iMac computer. We're also rehearing a few cover songs and more of our own material for a gig, hopefully planned for Christmas. I play lead electric guitar and lead vocals in the band.

So what's your favorite music? And anyone else enjoy playing music?

[amanichen]

I listen to metal that most people on this board would:

1. have never heard of
2. would be too terrified to listen to

[Minaku]

I listen to anything and everything except for folk, which for some reason I can't stand. It makes me twitch and want to do violence, I swear.

I love classical, trip hop, classic rock, Jrock, hiphop, basically anything with a good beat. I enjoy listening to remixes and will even put on trance once in a while. When school starts again the majority of my music will be classical piano and opera. This year's opera season is great - it's the anniversary of Mozart's death, so practically everyone is performing Cosi fan Tutte, my favorite Mozart opera. My favorite band is L'arc~en~Ciel; I've been a huge fan for about ten years now.

[Hannah]

I like pretty much rock, soft rock, hip hop, and classical/instrumental (and on occassion I like certain types of country). My favorite groups are Avalon, Kutless, and Superchick and I enjoy listening to P.O.D., Jars of Clay, some Celine Dion music, some Backstreet Boys music, L.A.G.Q., Vivaldi, Bethoven, Hayden, John Williams (composer not guitarist), Zoe girl, River Dance, and several other things that right at this point I'm too lazy to type in.

[Crystal]

I pretty much listen to anything... seriously. I'm very open to music and enjoy it so much I even have an internet radio station *laughs*

kinda scary endeavor, but fun at the same time!