What's your favorite Music Artist? :::: The discussion forum

[Cemrin]

It's another Music discussion with the music-crazy guy, Cemrin.


The next question:
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Who's your favorite music artist, and why do you like him/her/them?


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In the past, I've written a few discussion forum topics here in the CL, and I was amazed at your feedback...

I came up with this discussion question after being blown away (in a good way ) by the responses to "What does Music mean to you". This question sort of carries on with that topic....

[gerbick]

Yanni. He knows a good backhand.

[Cemrin]

Nice...

I've actually never heard of Yanni before... how long have they been around?

[gerbick]

'twas a joke. Yanni is a dude... produces boring music, recently arrested for domestic violence. we have to work on that joke factor with you... big time.

[Genesis F5]

Bwhahahahaha! @ Cemrin

[Cemrin]

I know, sorry, I just can't detect big jokes anymore... I used to anyway...

And how was I supposed to know? I don't even know who Yanni was... he wasn't on the news at all.. or any other media that I've browsed through...

[Natsia]

Cemrin, Not knowing who Yanni is is a good thing, trust me.
You're better off not knowing who it (yes IT) is.

[Cemrin]

I think I'll take your advice on that

[Ghostgirl705]

Do you have a secret pocket you keep these in? lmao

[gerbick]

Cemrin... I have to ask.

How old are you?

[Cemrin]

I'll give you one thing... I'm not 12, I'm 16.

[silverx2]

i wouldnt mind seeing kelly clarkson making out with carrie underwood.

[sk8Krog]

So 16 year olds haven't been exposed to Yanni? His reign of terror is coming to an end!

[gerbick]

ssssh. He might shake you too.

[wouter999]

At the moment I'm fascinated by Robert Pollard and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, both indie rock artists. But the best musician ever? I have no idea.

The more music I buy, the less I know about my taste it seems. While my music collection grows and grows, I can no longer pick a favourite artist, or even a favourite genre for that matter. Funny thing is, my criteria for good music have shifted from what is instantly pleasing to my ears to the music I can respect and admire for it's creativity. Some of my favourite music is the kind that I couldn't imagine myself listening to rationally. Bands like At the Drive-In for instance, are completely against all I stand for, all the moral rules and ethical guidelines I follow, and yet their songs excite me like no other. I've always fancied my taste a varied one, but I could've never imagined it would turn out to be so eclectic.

I think I can give one answer to your question, Cemrin, and that answer is hardly satisfactory. The most talented musician I know of must have been W.A. Mozart, or J.S. Bach. But that's not really an answer to the question "what's your favourite music artist", now is it?

[Markp.com]

Clap your hands say yeah do rock! Not heard the other band though Similar?

[jAQUAN]

Since they keep getting mentioned here I thought I check out Clap your hands... I guess I hate indy rock cause that was annoying.

[silverx2]

wouter is that you in your avatar?

[creativeinsomnia]

Bands like At the Drive-In for instance, are completely against all I stand for, all the moral rules and ethical guidelines I follow, and yet their songs excite me like no other.

"One armed Scissor" is still one of my favorite songs. A few members of At the Drive-In formed the band Mars Volta, its good stuff. Check it out if you havent already.

[jAQUAN]

If you like Mars Volta, check out Strata