What are you listening to?

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Tommy Wiseau wrote:: I guess they like their young Jeff Bridges less rubbery and creepy.

The rubbery creepiness made for a good antagonist, though.

tonythe chosen wrote:

The Dude wrote:

Love Boris have you ever seen them live?

Unfortunately, I live in Florida, which is a terrible state to be in if you're hoping your favorite band will come through on tour. The closest Boris ever came was that I can remember was Tallahasse, which is still a several hour drive away from where I live.

Subject: Re: What are you listening to? Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:03 am

The Room soundtrack... which I have to admit, is actually pretty good. It fits the movie perfectly. Too bad it's really repetitive.

The music in this scene is awesome in particular:

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Tommy Wiseau wrote:: The Room soundtrack... which I have to admit, is actually pretty good. It fits the movie perfectly. Too bad it's really repetitive.

The music in this scene is awesome in particular:

This might just be me, but it sounds like a weird, vaguely arty version of a song I might here in the background of a Winnie the Pooh episode. Which actually does match his facial expressions pretty well.

Subject: Re: What are you listening to? Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:08 am

The Dude wrote:

Tommy Wiseau wrote:: The Room soundtrack... which I have to admit, is actually pretty good. It fits the movie perfectly. Too bad it's really repetitive.

The music in this scene is awesome in particular:

This might just be me, but it sounds like a weird, vaguely arty version of a song I might here in the background of a Winnie the Pooh episode. Which actually does match his facial expressions pretty well.

That's what's great about the music.

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To quote the band itself, the band I currently have been running through:

"S! Y! L!

S! Y! L!"

Strapping Young Lad, the only music BY the mentally disturbed, FOR the mentally disturbed.

My favorite song right now is "Happy Camper". That song is INTENSE.

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Am I the only one who thinks that Strapping Young Lad is just an unrepentantly awful band, and that Devin Townsend himself is an over-rated hack (Ziltoid the Omniscient aside)?

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Probably. I've never seen anything but love for the guy. Personally, I think him and his bands are alright. Don't go out of my way to listen, but I don't think it's horrible.

Subject: Re: What are you listening to? Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:58 am

The Dude wrote:: Am I the only one who thinks that Strapping Young Lad is just an unrepentantly awful band, and that Devin Townsend himself is an over-rated hack (Ziltoid the Omniscient aside)?

I'm not sure about Devin Townsend, but add me to the list of SYL haters.

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Light This City - Firehaven

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The Dude wrote:: Am I the only one who thinks that Strapping Young Lad is just an unrepentantly awful band, and that Devin Townsend himself is an over-rated hack (Ziltoid the Omniscient aside)?

Ya, and I don't like The Big Lebowski. Not even a little.

It's a taste that not everybody can appreciate. His albums can be incredibly well produced a lot of the time (Alien? Best production I've ever heard). His back up band, with GENE HOGLAN (Gene the machine) on drums is just great. His vocal range is unmatched in my opinion. He has a wall of chaotic sound that requires people to really sit down and listen.

But are you telling me that "Almost Again"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwuReRw23_0

is bad music? I think it's all about what you've heard. Plenty of people don't like bands based on one or two songs. SYL's sound is so varied throughout their 5 albums that you can't really listen to one or even 5 to 10 songs and get the full experience. That's why I love them. Feel free to dislike them, but don't call them "unrepentantly awful". They sure have more talent musically than you will probably ever end up achieving, and that's coming from someone who usually doesn't say things like that.

Also, I'd like to throw Detox out there. That song is classic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f20L0msLsM

Subject: Re: What are you listening to? Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:20 am

Bassbait wrote:

The Dude wrote:: Am I the only one who thinks that Strapping Young Lad is just an unrepentantly awful band, and that Devin Townsend himself is an over-rated hack (Ziltoid the Omniscient aside)?

Ya, and I don't like The Big Lebowski. Not even a little.

It's a taste that not everybody can appreciate. His albums can be incredibly well produced a lot of the time (Alien? Best production I've ever heard). His back up band, with GENE HOGLAN (Gene the machine) on drums is just great. His vocal range is unmatched in my opinion. He has a wall of chaotic sound that requires people to really sit down and listen.

But are you telling me that "Almost Again"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwuReRw23_0

is bad music? I think it's all about what you've heard. Plenty of people don't like bands based on one or two songs. SYL's sound is so varied throughout their 5 albums that you can't really listen to one or even 5 to 10 songs and get the full experience. That's why I love them. Feel free to dislike them, but don't call them "unrepentantly awful". They sure have more talent musically than you will probably ever end up achieving, and that's coming from someone who usually doesn't say things like that.

Also, I'd like to throw Detox out there. That song is classic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f20L0msLsM

Sorry, some of us just don't like that band. I don't like any of the songs you posted. It may be good in your opinion, but me and The Dude share a different one.

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The Dude wrote:: Am I the only one who thinks that Strapping Young Lad is just an unrepentantly awful band, and that Devin Townsend himself is an over-rated hack (Ziltoid the Omniscient aside)?

I agree. But then again I am a music snob, and typically only like music made before the year 2000.

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A lot of music I listen to is recorded 2000+ but sounds like it was recorded in the 70s.

Kylesa - Drop Out

Subject: Re: What are you listening to? Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:23 am

The Dude wrote:

Loxx O))) wrote:: Burzum - Valen

Varg Vikernes...if ever there was a black-metal musician I should like to shoot in the face.

Me too.

Subject: Re: What are you listening to? Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:29 am

Loxx O))) wrote:: Light This City - Firehaven

LOVE this band. I saw them when they were on tour with HORSE The Band, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, and So Many Dynamos. They killed.

Subject: Re: What are you listening to? Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:25 pm

Loxx O))) wrote:: Probably. I've never seen anything but love for the guy. Personally, I think him and his bands are alright. Don't go out of my way to listen, but I don't think it's horrible.

I agree 100 perecent he just doesnt do anything for me. i never heaard the 2 bands the dude listed though

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I wish I could have seen Light This City live. Would be nice if they got back together at some point. If only just to tour. Stormchaser was a good place for them to end musically.

Light This City - Beginning With Release

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Bassbait wrote:: Ya, and I don't like The Big Lebowski. Not even a little.

1) Objection: Relevance

Bassbait wrote:: His albums can be incredibly well produced a lot of the time (Alien? Best production I've ever heard).

2) Being a good producer does not make him a good musician.

Bassbait wrote:: His back up band, with GENE HOGLAN (Gene the machine) on drums is just great. His vocal range is unmatched in my opinion. He has a wall of chaotic sound that requires people to really sit down and listen.

3) His back-up band does nothing for me, coming of as bland and boring at best,and his vocal range is exceeding flat to me; nothing about his vocals moves me to feel any strong emotion, and his so-called "wall of chaotic" sound falls flat,
inspiring no fascintation whatsoever.

Bassbait wrote:: But are you telling me that "Almost Again"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwuReRw23_0

is bad music?

Also, I'd like to throw Detox out there. That song is classic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f20L0msLsM

4) Yes...that's exactly what I'm saying. "Almost Again" is bad music. I hold the same opinion about "Detox". Neither,
brings anything I find interesting to the table, and instead sounds generic and uninspired."Detox" in particular just
sounds like basic metal wankery.

Bassbait wrote:: They sure have more talent musically than you will probably ever end up achieving, and that's coming from someone who usually doesn't say things like that.

5) Objection: Relevance

It is true that I am no musician. However, I question what that has to do with your point. Apparently you are having trouble supporting your own argument, as you now resort to personal attacks, while at the same time gratifying yourself.

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Yeah... people can have their opinions of what they like without being able to do what they dislike. I can't stand Dragonforce, but those guys have more technical skill than I'll ever have or ever want.

Chelsea Wolfe - Feel Something

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Loxx O))) wrote:: Yeah... people can have their opinions of what they like without being able to do what they dislike. I can't stand Dragonforce, but those guys have more technical skill than I'll ever have or ever want.

More than any reasonable musician could ever possibly use.

Subject: Re: What are you listening to? Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:58 am

The Dude wrote:

Loxx O))) wrote:: Yeah... people can have their opinions of what they like without being able to do what they dislike. I can't stand Dragonforce, but those guys have more technical skill than I'll ever have or ever want.

More than any reasonable musician could ever possibly use.

The only one with talent is the lead guitarist, really. The rest of them use programs to sound faster and better.

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Tommy Wiseau wrote:

The Dude wrote:

Loxx O))) wrote:: Yeah... people can have their opinions of what they like without being able to do what they dislike. I can't stand Dragonforce, but those guys have more technical skill than I'll ever have or ever want.

More than any reasonable musician could ever possibly use.

The only one with talent is the lead guitarist, really. The rest of them use programs to sound faster and better.

True that. I've seen vids of them live, and it actually is pretty funny. And grossly out of time.

Subject: Re: What are you listening to? Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:04 am

Recently got this album, and boy do I love this track.

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Chelsea Wolfe - Bounce House Demons

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Rocky Horror soundtrack on vinyl. feels so good.

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