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BryanP
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OK, "numetal" it is then.
Whatever it's label is, it's garbage.
Whatever it's label is, it's garbage.
Most gruesome piece of music you've heard?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around participants sharing their opinions on what they consider the most gruesome pieces of music they have encountered. The scope includes personal experiences with various genres, particularly focusing on metal, punk, and specific performances that participants find unpleasant or cringe-worthy.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants cite Florence Foster Jenkins' performance of "Der Holle Rache" as particularly gruesome, with multiple mentions of her singing style eliciting strong reactions.
- Others express a strong dislike for metal and punk music, describing it as "a bunch of yelling and racket," and share personal anecdotes related to these genres.
- A participant mentions the Laughing song from "Die Fledermaus," highlighting a personal risk in sharing it due to its perceived quality.
- Comments on Roseann Barr's rendition of the Star Spangled Banner are made, with participants agreeing on its unpleasantness.
- Some participants discuss the broader concept of music quality across genres, suggesting that while they dislike certain styles, there are still good artists within those genres.
- There is a mention of Charles Manson's music, described as horrible yet humorous by one participant.
- Discussions on "numetal" and its classification as inferior to other forms of metal are raised, with some participants defending traditional metal as more complex and lyrically intelligent.
- Several participants express frustration with modern music production, suggesting that the ease of creating music today has led to an oversaturation of poor quality music.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express strong disagreements regarding their musical preferences, particularly between those who dislike metal and punk and those who defend certain aspects of these genres. There is no consensus on what constitutes "good" or "bad" music, and multiple competing views remain throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
Participants' opinions are highly subjective and reflect personal experiences and tastes. There are references to specific performances and artists that may not be universally recognized or appreciated, leading to varying interpretations of what is considered "gruesome" music.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in music criticism, genre discussions, or personal anecdotes about music experiences may find this thread engaging.
- #32
slugcountry
WarPhalange said:
? you can't be serious... Hendrix's version of the Star Spangled Banner was a protest of US foreign policy and was, and still is a work of surreal genious...
- #33
Oberst Villa
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This here is just one small example of a German acoustical atrocity called "Volksmusik". My favourite online dictionary translates this to "Folk Music" - but this is neither accurate nor fair. See for yourself...
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marlon
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arildno said:
I am hoping this performance was supposed to be a joke right ?
I don't get why there is a recording of this in the first place ?
Seems to me this is one of these persons that were famous because they are a joke to the public.
We have a dude like that in Belgium too : EDDY WALLY
ENJOY, pam pam pam :
marlon
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maze
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This:
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- #36
HallsofIvy
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It notes that these were CD published after her death.Evo said:
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jmnance
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Am I the only math-phys major who loves marilyn manson and H.I.M.?
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Oberst Villa
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jmnance: Please have a look at my latest entry in the "Best Songs Ever" thread.
will.c: I'm no math-phys major, I'm just an engineer (degree in EE from a Fachhochschule, I guess its more or less the German equivalent of a Polytechnic, but I'm not sure), who is in love with physics. So there is still hope for you.
will.c: I'm no math-phys major, I'm just an engineer (degree in EE from a Fachhochschule, I guess its more or less the German equivalent of a Polytechnic, but I'm not sure), who is in love with physics. So there is still hope for you.
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binzing
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WarPhalange said:
Boo, Hendrix" version is the best.
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LightbulbSun
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I know musical taste is all subjective, but I still fail to hear what gives Hendrix all the hype?
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TheStatutoryApe
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LightbulbSun said:
At the time his sound was very different and very new. He's part of what made rock and roll what it is today. One might also ask what all the hype over Tolkien is.
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LightbulbSun
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TheStatutoryApe said:
I know Hendrix was extremely experimental for his time, using different pedal effects. I'm speaking more on his composition structure. I don't see what's so unique about that.
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TheStatutoryApe
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LightbulbSun said:
I can't claim to have any knowledge of musical composition and technical skill so I couldn't say. On that score you are possibly right.
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