What are you listening to? The Official Music Discussion

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Until we finally get a Music MMGN channel, and seeing as though the "What Am I Listening To" thread has gone to hell, I thought it would be good time to create a general music discussion thread.

Unlike the previous thread, this is for general discussion. You are allowed to post what song you're listening to, as long as you post some commentary to incite discussion/debate about the track. In other words, actually DISCUSS music, as opposed to simply posting what you're listening to.

Any off-topic posts will be deleted.

To start things off, who should I see while I'm in Europe? Billy Idol in Prague, Anvil in Amsterdam, D-12 in Amsterdam, or Green Day in Prague?

16/06/2010

"Niko! Cousin!"

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Kerosanak

Billy Idol! As if that's even up for discussion, it's Billy ****ing Idol!

I gotta download me some Billy Idol. D12 would probably also be entertaing :)

16/06/2010

I'm still kind of a big deal in the Capital Wasteland.

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Tano

Kerosanak said: Billy Idol! As if that's even up for discussion, it's Billy ****ing Idol!
I gotta download me some Billy Idol. D12 would probably also be entertaing

Particularly in Amsterdam.

Only problem is that my mates wouldn't be fans of Idol, so I'd probably have to go by myself to that one.

16/06/2010

"Niko! Cousin!"

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Carterr

Green-Day for sure. (not because I don't know the others :O)

Anyone listen to Post-Hardcore music? (eg. Escape the Fate, Bless the fall)

16/06/2010

Perth unna || i pleh eckbok

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Elraro

I'll love you forever if a music.MMGN is made...oh.mah.GAWD!

Tano, go watch Billy Idol and Anvil...I'd love to have that opportunity. Those shows are bound to be ridiculously awesome.

I really don't know where to start when I talk about music. I'm a huge metal and prog rock fan and have been for quite a number of years. I'm also a huge supporter of the local music scene and make it my personal duty to attend as many local gigs as possible to support this country's talent. Honestly, the quality of local music in Australia is amazing...far superior to MANY international acts. I won't name any bands because that list could easily eat up 3 pages but you don't need to go further than the Metal Appreesh Thread to see what my general favs are.

I'm also a bass player and an ex-drummer. I'd really like to get more experience in recording and mixing just as a hobby but I'm more than happy jamming with peeps in the garage every so often

Carteroz said: Green-Day for sure. (not because I don't know the others )
Anyone listen to Post-Hardcore music? (eg. Escape the Fate, Bless the fall)

I like some post-hardcore...but I find a lot of bands just rehash the same stuff other bands have. I personally have very soft-spots for Saosin, House vs Hurricane (lovem) and Fall of Troy (rip). Great stuff.

16/06/2010

Sydney

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Carterr

Carteroz said: Green-Day for sure. (not because I don't know the others )
Anyone listen to Post-Hardcore music? (eg. Escape the Fate, Bless the fall)

I like some post-hardcore...but I find a lot of bands just rehash the same stuff other bands have. I personally have very soft-spots for Saosin, House vs Hurricane (lovem) and Fall of Troy (rip). Great stuff.

Thanks, I'll have a look at 'em.

16/06/2010

Perth unna || i pleh eckbok

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Terminator

MMGN Music would be wanderful. It would be great to discuss other "artists" than Kanye and GaGa with users.

Listening to 'Wanderlust' by Carpathian

I'd love to hear from other Melbourne punk fans.

16/06/2010

Melbourne

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Elraro

Rerun actually got me into a little Carpathian a while ago. They deserve a notable mention. Really awesome hardcore/punk outfit.

Speaking of hardcore, anyone looking forward to the new Parkway Drive album? I'm not really big on the whole hardcore scene as I find it very superficial and pretentious...but after listening to "Horizons", I'm actually really impressed with what they're capable of dishing out.

16/06/2010

Sydney

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ZePpLiNs

Anyone hear about Soundgarden getting back together? I really am hoping that they come to oz for soundwave/BDO.

16/06/2010

Melbourne

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BBking

Elraro said: Speaking of hardcore, anyone looking forward to the new Parkway Drive album? I'm not really big on the whole hardcore scene as I find it very superficial and pretentious...

What? I thought they were considered metal? Anyway...

I bought tickets to see Laura Marling at the Factory Theatre. Nice, intimate venue there. I've seen the Blind Boys of Alabama and C.W Stoneking there before. Really good shows. Can't believe the Blind Boys are still doing shows. Most of them are in their 90s.

A music section to MMGN would be really cool.

ZePpLiNs said: Anyone hear about Soundgarden getting back together? I really am hoping that they come to oz for soundwave/BDO.

Nope? That'll be awesome though!

16/06/2010

Sydney, NSW. Hills District

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Elraro

BBking said:
What? I thought they were considered metal? Anyway...

Well they're technically considered metalcore but their hardcore influence is a lot thicker...more than most metalcore bands, anyway.

ZePpLiNs said: Anyone hear about Soundgarden getting back together? I really am hoping that they come to oz for soundwave/BDO.

As much as I hate Chris Cornell, I'd totally go see Soundgarden live.

16/06/2010

Sydney

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Carterr

I would like an MMGN music site. But it would be very inactive, maybe if it was combined with TV/Bluray.

tvbluraymusic.com

16/06/2010

Perth unna || i pleh eckbok

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snooker8th

go to grasspop metal in belgium, hellfest france, dutch doom days in ND, wacken germany!! you lucky bastard!

16/06/2010

Sunshine Coast, Queensland

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Elraro

Carteroz said: I would like an MMGN music site. But it would be very inactive, maybe if it was combined with TV/Bluray.
tvbluraymusic.com

You kidding? There are WAY more music enthusiasts on MMGN than TV/Bluray enthusiasts. For one, not everyone on MMGN owns a Bluray player...but at LEAST 90% of the community listens to/appreciates music. Plus, just look at all the "What are you listening to?" threads across the network :P

snooker8th said: go to grasspop metal in belgium, hellfest france, dutch doom days in ND, wacken germany!! you lucky bastard!

I totally aim to go to Wacken Open Air within the next 2 or 3 years. That would be a metal dream come true for me...even moreso if Bloodbath played again :D

16/06/2010

Sydney

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Carterr

@Elraro

With music by itself, it's activity would be the equivalent to that of MyDS, very limited. If it was combined, it would be great, along with saving work for admins and money for hosting.

16/06/2010

Perth unna || i pleh eckbok

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Milky

The listening thread didn't go to hell, SOME users were using it as a kudos thread. I am sure if you asked them nicely to stop they would have. Why should the whole forum (we all use it at one time or another) miss out on sharing their new favourite song just because 2 (yes TWO!) guys were using it to "farm kudos". We've had that thread for years and I for one would like to see it return.

I love showing people what I am listening to, I also like seeing what other people are listening to. I have found many bands I now like because of other members playing (Biffy Clyro FTW!). We shouldn't have to have a whole discuss about one particular track, sometimes it is good to be straight to the point. I know I don't want to discuss the music I listen to on end just because "that is how the thread should work".

If used properly it is a great musical resource and it is awesome to look back 20 pages to see what you were listening to. I want the listening thread back, we've been using it for years and it is a great way to find new music and share music without having pointless discussion about it.

17/06/2010

come on, i only want a cuddle!

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Elraro

The thread's not gone, Milky. Just demoted so that its not constantly on the front page. Its still just as valid as it ever was.

17/06/2010

Sydney

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Kirbz

At the moment, I'm listening to pop!

Aqua, Spice Girls, Lady GaGa, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears... :P *_*

gtfo haters! [Shifty]

17/06/2010

Brisbane, Queensland

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Gerball

Kirbz said: At the moment, I'm listening to pop!
Aqua, Spice Girls, Lady GaGa, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears...
gtfo haters!

It beats "Christian Death Metal" an oxymoron if I have ever heard of such a thing!!!

17/06/2010

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Elraro

Gerball said:
Kirbz said: At the moment, I'm listening to pop!
Aqua, Spice Girls, Lady GaGa, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears...
gtfo haters!

It beats "Christian Death Metal" an oxymoron if I have ever heard of such a thing!!!

Dude, Christian Black Metal is worse...

17/06/2010

Sydney

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Terminator

Elraro said:
Dude, Christian Black Metal is worse...

What a joke, hey. Mormon Satanists.

17/06/2010

Melbourne

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Milky

Elraro said: The thread's not gone, Milky. Just demoted so that its not constantly on the front page. Its still just as valid as it ever was.

Dude, actually have a look and a search, it is gone. Not demoted. Actually gone. The admins made it disappear.

17/06/2010

come on, i only want a cuddle!

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Dyke

Well I spose you could mostly call me a metal fan. I don't really get into all the sub genres and what each band is classified so I'll just generalise and say metal.

But don't get me wrong, I'm very open minded when it comes to music. I don't go around saying "Commercial radio sucks!!!", "If it's not metal it should die!!".
Just clarifying there.

Anyway, at the moment I'm digging the eff out of the 'Dog Fashion Disco' album 'Aldultery'. Good stuff

17/06/2010

In lulz we trust

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BBking

Milky said:

Elraro said: The thread's not gone, Milky. Just demoted so that its not constantly on the front page. Its still just as valid as it ever was.
Dude, actually have a look and a search, it is gone. Not demoted. Actually gone. The admins made it disappear.

360.mmgn.com/...

They were both locked, it's just a thrid one wasn't made.
Make one NAO! GOGOGO!!

But Gaetano might delete it as this is meant to be the third one. [monkey]

17/06/2010

Sydney, NSW. Hills District