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I played piano but quit when I was 12. Reason being I was the only guy in the class and I didn't want to be made fun of. I admit that was a stupid reason for quitting, I've since regretted it.
From my first hearing "C is for Cookie" in my very early years, I've loved music. My musical taste runs the gamut from Classical music (Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky just to name a few), Metal, Funk, Soul, Blues, Classic Rock, to early 80's hip-hop. My high-school years I regret since it was "If it's not metal, it's crap" attitude. I mellowed out considerably in my college years and continue to expand my horizons in the aural realms.
For those who have an approving ear to Metal, I recommend a band called Heathen. I've discovered them this past month and have been completely blown away. They hail from the Bay Area of California, home to legends such as Metallica, Megadeth, Testament, Exodus, and Forbidden. The guitars are pure thrash metal and is impossible to not headbang to. The vocals are intelligble and very different from usual angry sounding vocals. Their website, Heathen has free downloads of their first 2 albums.
For those who have an ear for softer music, I recommend Elbow. The best description for their style is "progressive music without the solos". At times, it sounds like Peter Gabriel's early material with some pop in a David Bowie type fashion, but without the space travel. Their first album is "Asleep at the Wheel", second "Cast of Thousands" with a third to be released in September.
For those who love the absurd storytelling, I recommend Primus. Les Claypool's bass is the most unique sound I've heard. Ler Lalonde's guitar is an orgasm of sound that he describes as ripping off Frank Zappa. It's hard to believe once upon a time he was a member of the first Death Metal band (Possessed). A DVD, Hallucinogenetics shows off their jamming style, along with their first studio album Frizzle Fry played in it's entirety. "Animals should not try to act like People" is a DVD with supplementary music. The DVD contains all their videos up to 2003, with footage from their early days and also from Woodstock '94.
I'll just it short since if I don't stop, my post could end up being a novel in itself. I encourage others to post their likes and recommendations. Consider this thread to be a place for music in all it's styles and genres. Questions, comments, snide remarks are welcome. Though I ask please refrain from posting stuff you don't like.
From my first hearing "C is for Cookie" in my very early years, I've loved music. My musical taste runs the gamut from Classical music (Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky just to name a few), Metal, Funk, Soul, Blues, Classic Rock, to early 80's hip-hop. My high-school years I regret since it was "If it's not metal, it's crap" attitude. I mellowed out considerably in my college years and continue to expand my horizons in the aural realms.
For those who have an approving ear to Metal, I recommend a band called Heathen. I've discovered them this past month and have been completely blown away. They hail from the Bay Area of California, home to legends such as Metallica, Megadeth, Testament, Exodus, and Forbidden. The guitars are pure thrash metal and is impossible to not headbang to. The vocals are intelligble and very different from usual angry sounding vocals. Their website, Heathen has free downloads of their first 2 albums.
For those who have an ear for softer music, I recommend Elbow. The best description for their style is "progressive music without the solos". At times, it sounds like Peter Gabriel's early material with some pop in a David Bowie type fashion, but without the space travel. Their first album is "Asleep at the Wheel", second "Cast of Thousands" with a third to be released in September.
For those who love the absurd storytelling, I recommend Primus. Les Claypool's bass is the most unique sound I've heard. Ler Lalonde's guitar is an orgasm of sound that he describes as ripping off Frank Zappa. It's hard to believe once upon a time he was a member of the first Death Metal band (Possessed). A DVD, Hallucinogenetics shows off their jamming style, along with their first studio album Frizzle Fry played in it's entirety. "Animals should not try to act like People" is a DVD with supplementary music. The DVD contains all their videos up to 2003, with footage from their early days and also from Woodstock '94.
I'll just it short since if I don't stop, my post could end up being a novel in itself. I encourage others to post their likes and recommendations. Consider this thread to be a place for music in all it's styles and genres. Questions, comments, snide remarks are welcome. Though I ask please refrain from posting stuff you don't like.
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