Music Survey

[hectorberlioz]

What genre of music is your favorite?

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

How often do you attend a concert?

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

Do you admire the Beatles?

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

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

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

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?

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....)

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

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

[hectorberlioz]

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


At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
in my early teens.
I have no idea what type of music I was raised on...

How often do you attend a concert?
I've only attended one.

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

Do you admire the Beatles?
Yes

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
Lisen to it all the time.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
hmm...well, yes. Rock was my thing when I was in School...but after that...;)

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
I admire her, and I like the jazzy flavor too:)

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?
hard to say:D

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 haveno clue...

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
Maybe. I've never heard any of their stuff.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
a bit of piano:)

[gimli7410]

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

gimli:metal

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

gimli:13-14

How often do you attend a concert?

gimli:never been to one

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

gimli:yes

Do you admire the Beatles?

gimli:yes

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

gimli:barely ever but when i hear it i think its okay

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

gimli:i never really liked any genre of music until i heard like soad then branched out to korn,ozzy,blind guardian,36 crazy fists etc.

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

gimli:my mom listens to her and overplayed her so there is no chance of me likeing her music

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

gimli: pop for sure :rolleyes:

Who is your favorite musician/band?

gimli:soad

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....)

gimli:rock had more meaning back then now its just bullshit linkin park trying to sell an album and say they are doing it to get a message out

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

gimli:maybe for a couple songs

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

gimli:i want to learn the bass and i have played a little guitar and drums

[Lady Tinuveil]

Genre: Rock/Metal
Concerts: Often
-Just seen a perfect circle last month
Have my tastes changed?: Yes, often
Favorite Band: The white stripes

Note- dont like Norah Jones,
I listen to a lot of rock bands, no pop music.
I may go to see Primus next month, and POD is cheap, 20$, so I might go see them again.

[gollum9630]

What genre of music is your favorite?
Alternative

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
Probably 13 or 14

How often do you attend a concert?
Other then my schools crappy concerts, never

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?
I rarely listen to, and i dont really like it.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
Yes, in elementry school i liked pop music but now im into punk and alternative and heaveir stuff

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
Shes not to bad, sometimes listening to jazz is good

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?
Kurt Cobain / Nirvana

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....)
a tie between the 70's and 90's

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
Possibly a but, but not a whole lot

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
Nope

[BeardofPants]

What genre of music is your favorite?
I don't have one. I like all kinds.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
About 15 or so, when I discovered the magic of The Beatles. Before that, not really. We didn't have a stereo or anything when I was growing up. We had a couple of radios but I never really got into listening to the radio. I still hate listening to the radio.... However, I went through an embarassing New Kids on the Block phase, as well as a solid gold hits 80s phase. :o When I started high school I started out liking mainstream stuff briefly, like the cranberries, and stuff. Ace to Base. Anyone remember them? :p It wasn't long after that that I saw the Beatles Anthology on tv, and was converted. Then I didn't listen to anything else until I was 17 or so, and I discovered Bob Dylan, and David Bowie.

How often do you attend a concert?
Not very often. I went to a Puccini opera recently....

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

Do you admire the Beatles?
Uh, see above. The Beatles are the Bees knees.

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
Quite often. I have a bit of everything on iTunes, and the BF is revisiting his classical music roots (he has a Bachelor of Music specialising in composition from the University of Auckland), so I never lack for anything to listen to. At the moment I'm going through a mozart/chopin phase.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
Yep. When I was 14 all I listened to was mainstream crap. And even then, I wasn't overly interested in music. I remember making fun of my friend for liking Michael Jackson and Guns 'n Roses, and another friend for liking Queen. I was a narrow-minded little bitch when I was young. A year later, I became one of the few Beatles fanatics in my school. In my year there was only one other, and we used to sing beatles songs in home-room when we were supposed to be reading. :D Still, the Beatles didn't immediately open the door to other stuff. It wasn't until I managed to convince myself that I liked Bob Dylan, that I really managed to 'grow' in terms of music tastes.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
Bleh. If I want to listen to jazz, I'll frellin' listen to jazz. She's boring, and mainstream.

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
Rock. Pop. Depends on the mood.

Who is your favorite musician/band?
I don't know. I like too much stuff. And they're all good in their own little ways. Beatles, Led Zep, Mozart, Bob Dylan, The Who, David Bowie, Neal Young, Johnny Cash, Sinatra.... lots of stuff.

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 way. Music is crap today.

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
I think they were more influenced by celtic mythology than Tolkienism.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
I can sing really badly....

[Lalaith_Elf]

What genre of music is your favorite?
Rock/metal/goth

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
11-12

How often do you attend a concert?
When ever theres a decent band playing here - and if I can afford it (so not often at the minute) - never been to anything classical

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
Yes he was a great composer

Do you admire the Beatles?
Yes! I love the Beatles.

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
It depends what mood I'm in. I like some stuff, not all of it.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
Yes. Though not much. I was the one who got attacked in the courtyard at school, for telling Britney fans that she wasn't even pretty in her first video, and that I've heard better things come out of a dying cat. (Same for the 'boy bands')

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
Don't really like it. It's too laid back (and not in the good stoner music ways)

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
Do you really have to ask? Rock.

Who is your favorite musician/band?
I have so many - Led Zep, Hendrix, Metallica, SOAD, Nirvana, The Small Faces, The Animals, The Dammed, Meatloaf, QotSA, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Status Quo, Cake, The Rasmus, Manson, Motorhead, Queen, HIM..... just to name a few.:p

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. It's totally s*** now. Of course there are some exceptions.

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
I think they were influenced by alot of things.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
Violin and piano, and I'm starting guitar soon.

[Falagar]

[b]What genre of music is your favorite?
[power] metal and rock.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
14-15, actually...

How often do you attend a concert?
When a good band is around and I have the money (never, in other words).

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
Gotta get some credit for becoming so famous, but can't say I've heard much of him

Do you admire the Beatles?
Was my favorite band for at least six years! Still love 'em. :)

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
Very seldom, and when I do it's mostly in order to relax.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
Of course. I was pretty uninterested in music for a few years (excepting Beatles and the Stones), but then I found metal.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
Only heard one or two songs by her, they were ok.

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?
Blind Guardian, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers...

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....)
Depends. The 80's were nice. ;)

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
Yes. Whatever they say.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
Nope.

[Lizra]

What genre of music is your favorite?



I don't go by genres, music sounds good, or it doesn't!



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

I really started getting interested around 12 or 13, when I started buying 45's that excited me. Of course I would then play them to death and drive all my people crazy.
My parents NEVER listened to music, but my big brother was always trying to play his electric guitar with the Jimi Hendrix and Beatles songs of the day. I listened to my little transistor radio, under my pillow, to the WIFE Good Guys, to catch all the Beatles (and all the other good stuff of the 60's) songs, as soon as they came out. After the FM revolution...it was all about buying albums.

How often do you attend a concert?


I don't go to any now. Totally reached saturation point! I've been to far too many concerts to begin to even remember one fourth of them. :( (I'm sure it's well over the 1000 mark. I worked at a record store for years...which meant free tickets to everything... and I pretty much dated musicians exclusively till I married my (muscian :rolleyes: ) husband...it was ALL about music from 16 to 30! )
I would go to a local thing if an old friend (or my hubby) was doing something. I enjoy watching concerts on tv...in the comfort of my home.

We recently listened to the Grand Ole Opry over the internet....pumped through our big Advent speakers. That sounded GREAT! :D Marty Stuart's band was up, and you could even hear them plugging in the amps...superlative! (also the name of Marty's newest band! ;) )


Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

yes, I guess! :confused:
I certainly don't disrespect him! But I know nothing much about classical (the slang term for classical was "Longhair" music, before the hippie generation came along! :D )


Do you admire the Beatles?


I adore the Beatles!


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


Only on the car radio, when my husband puts a classical station on in desperation, because he is totally stressed out and he claims the classical music soothes him. It usually puts the kids to sleep, so it works! ;)


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


A little, I like mellower (more soothing ) stuff sometimes. I have the "smooth jazz" station programed as a favorite on my car now, something I would have never done before...but I am forced to seek solace from to much excitement/input also.


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


I'm afraid I'm not familiar with her.




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



I like good pop, and good rock...but I suppose I would favor good pop.



Who is your favorite musician/band?



I don't have a favorite. I insist on music with a good beat though, I love to dance...even if it's only in my mind now! ;)



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....)



Ha! Ha! I don't think so! :p I thought the 60's was the most exciting decade for music, but all times have their bright spots.



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



Farty noise......






Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?




I fiddle around on the piano.

[Millane]

What genre of music is your favorite? the best Genre (includes all of the best artists:D )
At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on? hmmm not sure when i really started getting into music, probably 13-14 with good old Marley:p raised on the classic sounds of Cold Chisel, AC/DC, KISS, Iron Maiden, Queen, Pink Floyd etc etc mainly dads extensive cd collection, mums Enya and Carol King cds were never touched
:rolleyes:
How often do you attend a concert? well theres not many bands i would actually take the effort to see, so not often at all...
Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no) Yes
Do you admire the Beatles? hell yes:p
How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it? well i listen to lots of Soundtracks would you count them as classical music, there instrumental same thing:D
Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years) yep moved onto Manson;)
What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music? mum seems to love her, enough said:rolleyes:
Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop? Rock (la la la la la Rock la la la-la la la:p )
Who is your favorite musician/band? Cindy Lauper
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 were a far greater number of good bands back then but i love bands such as Manson and NIN so much more.
Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs? it would be better to ask Led Zepplin wouldnt it, as far as my opinion goes yes i think they were influenced by Tolkien in some songs...
Do you play an instrument?/which instrument? no but im not gunna let that stop me :D

[sun-star]

What genre of music is your favorite?

I like traditional folk and modern rock and a couple of things in between.

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

I've always been interested in music of almost all kinds.

How often do you attend a concert?

Whenever possible (which is not very often).

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 as much as I used to. I like some of it (but not opera).

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

I suppose so. I used to like pop when I was much younger.

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

I don't mind her, but she gets boring after a while. Jazzy "flavour" is the right word - not real jazz!

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

Rock

Who is your favorite musician/band?

Lots. Eliza Carthy, Kate Rusby, Idlewild and Muse are quite high up the list.

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 was good in the 1870s :D I don't like music of the 1970s/80s/90s so I'll say maybe yes.

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

Don't have a clue :)

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

I play the piano.

[hectorberlioz]

Sun Star, I listen to some Kate Rusby too!:)

[Nerdanel]

What genre of music is your favorite?
Can't specify to a genre; I listen to a lot of different music.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
I've always loved music. As a small child I listened to what my family listened to: Finnish music (dad), popular music (sister) and classic and folk (mum).

How often do you attend a concert?
Too seldom.:( I've totally been to about 5-10.

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
I cannot admire him, 'cause I've heard too little of his music.

Do you admire the Beatles?
No. I like them.

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
Not often. I do like it a lot:) don't ask why I listen to it so seldom..

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
Changed in the way that it has evolved and my taste is now wider.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
I like her music very much.

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?
Queen

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, I think everything in today's popular music is the same. Boring. But there is still a lot of good music today if one finds it.:)

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've played the piano, but no more.:( I use my voice as an instrumen a lot (though it might not sound like a very well tuned instrument..:p )

BTW, what are you gonna use this for?

[Beruthiel's cat]

Originally posted by hectorberlioz


What genre of music is your favorite?

My taste in music is very ecclectic. I have no real favorite. I enjoy music too much to compartmentalize my taste.

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

Music has always been a part of my life. When I was small, my Mom listened to the radio a lot during the early days of rock and roll, and she watched "American Bandstand" on TV. My Dad played a lot of bluegrass records and also Big Band stuff like Glenn Miller. Also, a lot of church music of the Bach/Handel variety.

How often do you attend a concert?

A couple times a year. There are community sponsored "Concerts by the Shore" that feature lots of different types of music during the summer. They're free. Bring a lawn chair and snacks, relax and enjoy a summer evening on Lake Ontario...

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

Yes.

Do you admire the Beatles?

Yes. My first celebrity crush was on Paul McCartney. I was in 6th grade...

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

I listen to the local Public Radio station quite a bit. I like classical music quite a lot, really. Baroque is cool, but I like it all. I just have to get used to some of the modern stuff.

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

Yes. I appreciate jazz much more now than I used to. There is so much variety in it.

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

I like her. She's good!

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

Rock -- Classic Rock, anyway.

Who is your favorite musician/band?

I'm supposed to pick one???

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....)

The '70's. No contest.

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

I never got into Zep.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

Please don't make me re-live the most unpleasant musical memories I have -- I took music lessons as a kid, and they were very traumatic!!!

[sun-star]

Originally posted by hectorberlioz
Sun Star, I listen to some Kate Rusby too!:)

That's good, because I listen to some Hector Berlioz from time to time :)

[brownjenkins]

What genre of music is your favorite?

i like all kinds of music: classical, classic hits, motown, blues, reggae, punk, metal, etc... but funky music with a good groove is near the top

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

since birth... my parents and my mother's siblings played us the beatles and all the other 60s groups from as early as i can remember... i remember figuring out how to get the white album to play on the record player when i was four :p

How often do you attend a concert?

through my high school years and my twenties, all the time (at least once a week if you include club shows)... now with the kids, once every month or two if i'm lucky :(

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

i admire him, but he is not one of my favorites... i prefer works that concentrate more on one or a few instruments than the symphonic form... like a chopin ballad or prelude over a mozart symphony... part of it may be because i'm a musician and symphonies tend to concentrate more on the piece than the performers... i like being able to distinguise the individual instruments

Do you admire the Beatles?

one of my many #1 favorites ;)

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

i go in phases... i tend to pull out three to four cds and listen to them for a while, then move onto something else for a bit... it might be the beatles, it might be public enemy or primus or bob marley, or it might be chopin... no real order to it... though i tend to listen to the heavier stuff when i'm working on my basement... it carries well over the power tools :p

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

not really, mostly just grown... there are a few bands i listened to way back that got overplayed for me (U2, van halen, some of the 'classic hits' stuff), but even then... i just give them more time off

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

her stuff is much better than a lot of stuff you hear played way too much... that said, it doesn't excite me enough to actually buy it... i don't listen to truely 'mellow' music all that often, even by bands i like... i'm also not a huge jazz fan, though i like some of it... i prefer more straight or syncopated over the standard jazz shuffle

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

i like a good musician over a good song, which usually means rock... though you do get those occasions where pop musicians are both

Who is your favorite musician/band?

too many to choose... some i listen to a lot are james brown, beatles, hendrix, zepplin, bob marley, little feat, the meters, steely dan, king crimson, black flag, public enemy, red hot chili peppers, primus, chopin

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....)

each era had it's pluses and minuses... the 60s obviously had a lot of good stuff... the 70s had lots of easy listening junk, but also some good funk and soul music, not to mention reggae and punk at the end of it

the 80s are a bit tougher, but maybe because i was in high school then and just heard it too much... van halen and U2 were good bands, i just have a hard time listening to them anymore :rolleyes:

the 90s grunge thing had a lot of good bands, soundgarden was one of my favorites, along with some pearl jam and some of the lesser-known bands... i enjoyed living colour too... and the rap scene has produced a lot of good musicians, though there is also a lot of trash to weed through

i enjoy some current stuff... but am a bit out of touch as far as names of songs and artists go

there's good music in every generation, you just have to search for it in some of them

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

directly in one that i can think of off the top of my head

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

bass guitar mainly, with the occasional acoustic guitar, harmonica and really bad percussion :cool:

[hectorberlioz]

Originally posted by sun-star
That's good, because I listen to some Hector Berlioz from time to time :)
That is WONDERFUL!:) what of his have you heard?:D

[Janny]

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?
13ish... I got into Bruce Springsteen. Actually brought up on Nanci Griffith, Mary Black etc.

How often do you attend a concert?
No, but have seen Bruce... WOOT!!

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
Yes

Do you admire the Beatles?
Not so much

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
I sing it in choir. I do like it, but am too intimidated by it.

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

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
Jury's out. I don't know if I like her voice. And she stole a Grammy from Bruce... recurring theme here.

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?
Bruce Springsteen (and Ryan Adams)

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....)
Hell no.

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
How would I know? ;)

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
Guitar, harmonica and I sing (apparently)
I actually have an album too! :cool:

[hectorberlioz]

any of you guys know the band Genesis?:D well, I just learned that not too long ago, the lead guy, Tony Banks released his classical album:) its called "Seven, a suite for orchestra" sounds good, and I'm trying to find it:)

[Ragnarok]

Originally posted by hectorberlioz
What genre of music is your favorite?
I like so many different genres, I can't pick one over the other.
At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on? Around 4th grade I use to listen to Green Day and bush alot. I was raise dmostly on rock.

How often do you attend a concert?
Not too often, one or two a year.

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?
I like it, but I don't listen to it alot.

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

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

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?
Nevermore

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 like classic rock from late 60's to 70's the best.

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

Most likely

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
bass guitar

[Mercutio]

What genre of music is your favorite?

I dunno...I like Classical, jazz, bluegrass, old country, "Adult Contemporary" (whatever it's called? 88.5 XPN on the radio in Philly)

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

Hmm....my entire life my dad played classical.

How often do you attend a concert?

Once every few months (professional concerts that is).

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

Slightly...ok yes.

Do you admire the Beatles?

Moderately so.

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

A good bit. Of course.

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

slightly...more I've just been introduced to new things.

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

not really

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

Rock

Who is your favorite musician/band?

Hard to say...especially since I'm not too familiar with groups. Just individual songs. (I'm getting there)

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....)

Nope.

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

No idea.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

Oboe, piano, and organ.

[zinnite]

What genre of music is your favorite?
I tend to gravitate towards rock of the "indie" variety, but generally I listen to whatever I like.
At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
Always have been interested. I started listening to music of "my own" at about age 10 (Weird Al). My dad liked country, and some new-agey stuff, but what rubbed off on me was Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Animals, The Ventures. My mom liked easy listening and classical--I preferred the Dvorak over the Dan Fogelburg.
How often do you attend a concert?
Monthly.
Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
sure.
Do you admire the Beatles?
so-so.
How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
Often, and yes. Especially Dvorak and Rachmaninov
Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
They change daily according to my mood.
What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
I don't think much about her, and I don't care too much for her music.
Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
Rock...
Who is your favorite musician/band?
No one favorite... I'm obsessed with Pavement, Modest Mouse, CCR, Neil Young, Sigur Ros, System of a Down...
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's a lot of horrible music now, and there always has been. Same goes for great music.
Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
I wouldn't know.
Do you play an instrument?/which instrument? [/B]
I used to play bass and a little guitar and piano.

[Bombadillo]

What genre of music is your favorite?
Power Metal and hard rock. They are both extremely different so I can't even rate them on the same scale.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
13; raised with Dad's classic hard rock in the background but never with an interest in it

How often do you attend a concert?
never really

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?
Hardly ever, but it's very good for the most part. Maybe that's only because I have to be very in the mood for it to listen for it, you know. It may seem ecxellent only at the moment because i want it to be.
That's good though.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
Yes, slightly. I guess it always varies.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
I don't care about Norah Jones.

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?
Blind Guardian and AC/DC
Both should be played more on the radio...

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....)
Big, big, NO!

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

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

[hectorberlioz]

Originally posted by zinnite
What genre of music is your favorite?
I tend to gravitate towards rock of the "indie" variety, but generally I listen to whatever I like.
At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
Always have been interested. I started listening to music of "my own" at about age 10 (Weird Al). My dad liked country, and some new-agey stuff, but what rubbed off on me was Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Animals, The Ventures. My mom liked easy listening and classical--I preferred the Dvorak over the Dan Fogelburg.
How often do you attend a concert?
Monthly.
Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
sure.
Do you admire the Beatles?
so-so.
How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
Often, and yes. Especially Dvorak and Rachmaninov
Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
They change daily according to my mood.
What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
I don't think much about her, and I don't care too much for her music.
Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
Rock...
Who is your favorite musician/band?
No one favorite... I'm obsessed with Pavement, Modest Mouse, CCR, Neil Young, Sigur Ros, System of a Down...
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's a lot of horrible music now, and there always has been. Same goes for great music.
Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
I wouldn't know.
Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
I used to play bass and a little guitar and piano. [/B]
both Dvorak and rachmaninov are on my top ten fav composers:)

[Earniel]

What genre of music is your favorite?
Can't say I have a definitive favourite genre. I like a little bit of that, a little bit of this. As long as it's not too loud and too repetitive.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?
About 17-18, when I learned to tape my own tapes. :D

What type of music were you raised on?
Abba, Neil Diamond, Genesis, the Beattles, John Denver, ect....

How often do you attend a concert?
Rarely. Whenever there's a I Muvrini-concert in the vicinity (which is hardly ever anymore because the b******s changed their yearly schedule) or the yearly visit to the Night of the Proms (which is rather unlike the British variant).

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
I can't say I admire him but he wrote some lovely music.

Do you admire the Beatles?
Same thing, but they got a load of good songs.

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
I like it but listen rather rarely to it, when ever I need to hear some music where I can't sing or hum along.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
A little, I got to know a few new bands that I like now but didn't really like then en the other way around.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
Can't remember any song of her at the moment, I can't say I have a good head for musicians and titles.

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
Possibly pop but it depends.

Who is your favorite musician/band?
Too many to choose! But I suppose Queen comes the closest.

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....)
Hm, neh. I like older song better than modern ones.

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
Dunno, can't remember any of their songs right now.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
If you count the occasional pitiful attempt on a didgeridoo or a djembé, otherwise nope. I don't have any musical talent.

[Pirate]

What genre of music is your favorite? Punk, Ska, and some Metal

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on? I started getting really into music when I was around 10

How often do you attend a concert? once in my life. I went to John Mayer/ counting crows concert it was fun cuz it was my first concert but I'm not really into them. In July i'm going an incubus concert.

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no) Yes

Do you admire the Beatles? Yeah

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it? every now and then, especialy when I'm writing.

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

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music? It's pretty cool when I'm in the mood for it

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

Who is your favorite musician/band? System of a down

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....) the 90's had the best music, most new music sucks

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

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument? No, though i did play the piano for a while

[Mercutio]

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

Classical, jazz, bluegrass, old country (sorry hector!), "Adult Contemporary" (or whatever it's called...88.5 XPN in Philly)

Do you admire the Beatles?

Moderately so.


Come on hector! Where's your critical and sarcastic response?

[PYRO]

What genre of music is your favorite?

I would have to say folk songs.

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

Native American music (since age 0?)

How often do you attend a concert?

once a week (usually)

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

Of course not

Do you admire the Beatles?

Don't even get me started

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

Every day...a teensy weensy bit

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

never

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

*shudder*

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

I'd have to say rock.

Who is your favorite musician/band?

myself (not a band, literally me)

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 have enough experience in this area for that question. Ask another, wait, .there is more:

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

yeppers

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
French horn, classical piano, accordion, harmonica, voice (sort of),

[hectorberlioz]

Originally posted by Mercutio
Come on hector! Where's your critical and sarcastic response?
I'll just slap you;)...*slaps* oops:D I meant...umm...hug:p *gives hug*

[Elvengirl]

What genre of music is your favorite?
I listen to all types, alternative, oldies, counrty, rock, calssical, folk

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
I was raised on country and 40s/50s music. I was about 13 when I doscovered that there were other genres out there which I liked.

How often do you attend a concert?
Sometimes, not very often
Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
of course

Do you admire the Beatles?
yes

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
I have different moods, but I listen pretty often. I love soundtracks.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
definitely, I went from only liking country to liking almost everything

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
Can't say that I've heard her songs.
Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
Rock
Who is your favorite musician/band?
Don't have a favorite, plus it changes often. Currently Bryan Adams and Metallica comes to mind.

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....)
Oldies are better

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
I have no idea, but I hope not.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
I played violin for years


Bop- yes I've heard of Ace of Base :D I went through a phase of loving their music :)

[BeardofPants]

Originally posted by Elvengirl
Bop- yes I've heard of Ace of Base :D I went through a phase of loving their music :)

Happy nation living in a happy nation
Where people understand
And dream of the perfect man...
:p

[jellyfishannah]

Originally posted by Lady Tinuveil
Genre: Rock/Metal
Concerts: Often
-Just seen a perfect circle last month
Have my tastes changed?: Yes, often
Favorite Band: The white stripes

Note- dont like Norah Jones,
I listen to a lot of rock bands, no pop music.
I may go to see Primus next month, and POD is cheap, 20$, so I might go see them again.

Ooh. :eek::cool: I like your taste...

[jellyfishannah]

What genre of music is your favorite?

Eh...rock. Then, classical and irish and british folk.

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

I started getting interested in music when I was about...10. I really, really started getting interested at age 12.

How often do you attend a concert?

Um.. Well, besides the kiddie concerts I've been to and the drive-in concerts that my friend's church puts on, I've been to three. Two classical, one christian band. Chris Tomlin. Ring a bell? Yeh, me neither.

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

Yes

Do you admire the Beatles?

Admire? Yes. Can sing a peice of any song besides Yellos Submarine? NO. :o

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

Pretty often. Love it to death.

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

Certainly. It hasn't changed too much. Just expanded.

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

Yeah. Her's is the only jazzi-esh sort of music I like besides Bernstein. :)

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

Rock, definitely. yeugh. Just the name pop gives me the creeps. What kind of genre is that? Pop. pop. pop. like soda. Sorry, folks. Down here in TN all pop is called coke. ;)

Who is your favorite musician/band?

Oooh. This is a tough one. I'm afraid I'll have to pass. I've really been listening to a lot of Brand New lately. I can't say they are my favorite, though.

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....)

Some. There's probably more good stuff and more bad stuff. Really bad stuff. If I had been into music back then or even been alive, I'm sure I would have found stuff I liked and stuff I hated just the same.

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

Uhh...I don't really know any Led Zeppelin songs. Am I missing out?

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

Ha ha! Play? I wish. I do pretend. I can play the beginning of that Nirvana song on the guitar...what's it called again? "Come as you were", I think.

[Elvengirl]

Originally posted by BeardofPants
Happy nation living in a happy nation
Where people understand
And dream of the perfect man...
:p
A situation leading to sweet salvation
For the people for the good
For the mankind botherhood

:p LOL

How about....I saw the sign and it opened my eyes I saw the sign........ That's always a favorite :D

[Pirate]

Just seen a perfect circle last month oh! I was so close to going to see it but my perants wouldn't let me go... Where did you go? I was going to go see it in Rochester I think. Was it good?

[BeardofPants]

Originally posted by Elvengirl
How about....I saw the sign and it opened my eyes I saw the sign........ That's always a favorite :D

Whoah, I completely forgot that one until you mentioned it. :eek:

[Elvengirl]

Originally posted by BeardofPants
Whoah, I completely forgot that one until you mentioned it. :eek:
:eek: *digs up old Ace of Bace CD and blasts the song for BoP* :D

[Shadowfax]

What genre of music is your favorite?
I don't think I have one definite favourite genre--I like lots of types of music, but I really enjoy "different" music, that doesn't really have a category, like groups like Dead Can Dance, Deep Forest, Enigma, etc.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
I really started to be aware of and interested in music in my early teens--13 or 14 probably. I was raised on classical and Christian contemporary music.

How often do you attend a concert?
Rarely.

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?
Quite often; yes, I like most of it.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
My tastes have definitely changed over the past 5 years (from age 13 to age 18): from pop to rock to hard metal to rock to classical to only Christian to very open as it is now (as I mentioned before)

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
I don't really care for Norah Jones--it is the "jazzy flavor" that is what I don't particularly like.

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?
Tough question. I'll have to get back to you on that.

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 terms of rock, I think yes, in terms of other music...I don't know.

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

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
Yes: I play piano, I sing, and I used to play the french horn.

[Beor]

What genre of music is your favorite?
Rock

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
about 11-12, but I was raised on Hank Williams Jr and Led Zepplin

How often do you attend a concert?
not too often, man.

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
yeah, but I like others better. he is okay.

Do you admire the Beatles?
yup, they are pretty good.

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
Sometimes. i do enjoy it, but I didnt bring much to this place, so I havent really listened to it lately (I brought the 1812 overture, though!)

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
not too much. They went backward from mainstreem stuff to classic rock, and now they are lodged in the 80's

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
dont even know who she is

Which do/would you like better, Rock or Pop?
well, rock, but not really anything new at all. except Tool. Tool forever

Who is your favorite musician/band?
Probably Led

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. it sucks now

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
A little. I think the alchol and drugs played a part too.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
yeah, I play the bass

[Hasty Ent]

What genre of music is your favorite?
I like most genres, except for country.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
I always remember listening to music. As a child my parents played a lot of traditional Ukrainian folk music, and my mother had a particular passion for gypsy music. We also listened to classical, opera, and what is now called "world music."

How often do you attend a concert?
I subscribe to a 5 concert series of new music at my local symphony. Beyond that, occasionally an opera, sometimes chamber music, and 3 or 4 experimental concerts a year.

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?
4 or 5 times a week

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
as a child and pre-teen my tastes were FAR more conservative... as a young adult I began to listen to experimental music and as I've grown older (I'm 41) I find that the music I enjoy most is that which challenges me.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
as BoP said, boring and mainstream

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?
too many to list... but a short one would have to include Lou Reed, early Talking Heads, Ornette Coleman, Bill Evans

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 think there's always been good music around... you just need to seek it out

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
no idea... it's been decades since I've listened to them

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
nope :(

[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.:rolleyes:

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? :D

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?:eek:

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?:D

[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 :p

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!! :mad:

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 :p

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! :D

[azalea]

Tsk, tsk -- am I the only one who gets an empty feeling when the young'uns reply that they know Led Zeppelin not?:( :D 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?:( :D

no...

:.....(

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

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?:( :D 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...:D

[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! :cool:

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? :D

[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. :D

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]

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

[/b]

Same here :p ...

glad you took the test :)

[武士 of Hawks]

What genre of music is your favorite?

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

How often do you attend a concert?

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

Do you admire the Beatles?

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

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

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

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?

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....)

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

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

1. J-pop/rock, Nu metal, Hard Rock, Techno/Trance, and symfony :D

2. I got interested in music at the age of ten. In the beginning I listened to: Halvdan Sivertsen (Norwegian folkmusic artist), Kizz, and Metallica.

3.Almost.. NEVER!

4. ...no..

5. Kinda

6. I listen to it when I feel for it :) I was really into it before (I've got a whole bunch of Zelda symphonies), but I still like it ;)

7. Absolutely!!!

8. I don't know who she is :confused:

9.Rock

10. Papa Roach, and Trapt.

11. Not sure, Some of the old music is cool, but I prefere Today-Music :)

12. Led Zeppelin :confused:

13. Nope..

[Cirdan]

Perhaps this is a good time to revive this thread? :D
how does that go again.... "all that is lost is not..."

[Elfhelm]

What genre of music is your favorite?

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

How often do you attend a concert?

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)

Do you admire the Beatles?

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

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

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

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?

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....)

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

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?

My favorite style is barbershop. I can sing any of the four parts, though as I age I find the higher notes are harder to sing. When I sing karaoke I tend toward Elvis, Frankie, Cole Porter, that sort of thing.

I really started getting into at in church as a kid. I was a boy soprano. My parents met in the church choir and my Mom played organ, so we were all singers. I got drafted as a boy soprano in 2nd grade.

I give more concerts than I attend. I go to a few a year. I tend to spend such money on plays. Love Shakespeare!

Beethoven, yes.

Beatles, yes.

Classical, love it, big opera fan. I think I told the story about my entrance to opera fandom before, but I'll repeat it. I was new in my school, a transplanted 7th grader, and I was thin and poor so I wore hand-me-downs that didn't fit, which made me a target. So I used to stay inside the school during recess. That's when I heard the singing. It was coming from a classroom. The teacher would listen to opera during recess. It was beautiful It expresssed my loneliness and alienation. I got closer. Over the week I went from hiding in the bathroom to sitting in the stairwell outside that classroom. Sudddenly I was jolted from my reveries by the teacher. He asked me why I wasn't outside playing. I blurted out that I didn't want to go outside, I wanted to listen to the music. So he let me into that classroom (it was eighth grade, I felt so mature!) and showed me how to read a libretto. Then he tols me when Milton Cross was going to do the Texaco Opera thing from the Met that weekend. Next thing you know, my Mom and I were listening to operas every saturday together. The first album I bought was Toscanini's La Boheme. The second was a three record set of arias and songs performed by Franco Corelli. You can still find the arias in a collection called Heroes, but it's not the complete set that I had back then. moving on...

My musical taste changed a fair amount over the years. In my late teens I was a jazz snob (i.e. I refused to isten to anything but jazz.) Then in my twenties I did the same thing with classical. But I finally mellowed out and I try to treat each piece of art on its own terms. For instance I never used to like Frank Sinatra, but now I listen to him sometimes and will cover him at karaoke too.

Norah is OK. She sings Hoagy so she can't be all bad. :)

Of the two, I lean Rock-ish. Especially progressive stuff that takes some musicianship to play.

Favorites, hmmm... I wept when George Harrison died. I was very upset when John Lennon was shot. But it may have been the message of Love, y'know, that I wept for. I have all of Pink Floyd, most of Jethro Tull, but if I were to weigh the percentages on my iPod, right now there's more Verdi than anything else.

My opinion about music now versus then? No, it's pretty much the same. Compared to the nineteenth century, I'd say it's not better.

Led Zep, I dunno. Gollum stole his girlfriend, I guess, but I think that was a schoolmate that was called Gollum or something. Except something about Misty N Mountain, right? I really don't know. Not my cuppa. :)

I play guitar, bass, ukulele, a little sitar, a little keyboards, and sing, so I use my 24-track recorder for vanity reasons.

[Farimir Captain of Gondor]

What genre of music is your favorite?
I listen to just about everything. My favorite would have to be classic rock though.

At what age did you start really getting interested in music?/What type of music were you raised on?
I've always had an interest in music but didn't realy get interested untill I was about 12 and heard Led Zepplin for the first time.

How often do you attend a concert?
I use to go a lot but haven't been to one in about 2 yrs now. I really need to try and see one this summer. Any suggestions?

Do you admire Beethoven? (yes or no)
Sure do. He played the piano like Jordan played basketball. Huh?

Do you admire the Beatles?
I admire what they did for music but I'm not a big fan.

How often do you listen to Classical Music? do you like it?
Hardly ever, it's okay.

Has your music tastes changed over the last five/ten years? (or any number of years)
I go through phases. One month I will listen to a lot of hip-hop the next will be country, and then next might be heavy metal. Just depends on the mood I guess.

What do you think of Norah Jones? do you like the jazzy flavor of her music?
I like Norah Jones. She's got a good sound and her voice is soothing.

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

Who is your favorite musician/band?
It's a toss up between The Doors and Led Zepp.

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....)
Absolutely not.

Do you think that Led Zeppelin was influenced by Tolkien for some of their songs?
Lets see. Plant named his dog Strider, he makes LotR references in many songs, I'm going to say yes.

Do you play an instrument?/which instrument?
I played the trombone in the grade school band. Does that count?