The Envoy of the Beginning Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Split from this thread: http://serenesforest.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=15910 I found most mainstream music, especially today's mainstream, to be just bad (simply done, sucky/lame lyrics, etc). Especially due to my rather late interest in underground music. But I want to see others' thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleted35362 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I don't give a crap how popular a band is. If they suck, screw them. And lately, that's been the case. Every band has screaming in their music now. We've got bands Like Rev Theory and Burn Halo steering clear of that, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaMonkey Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I prefer listening to mainstream music that is pre-2000 (mainly Golden Oldies) rather than today's mainstream music, as today's music seems to be composed of mainly reality TV stars and rap artists (you can probably tell that I'm not a big rap fan). I have no idea what Underground Music is, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kedyns Crow Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I'm not sure exactly where the line is between mainstream and underground, but I just went to Progressive Nation 09, and was extremely impressed with a fairly unknown band called Bigelf. They're like a mix of Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, and the Beatles, except the lead singer plays an organ. They're definitely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Ice Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) I don't really care if it's mainstream or not, if it sounds good then I'll listen to it =| Most of the bands I listen to are kind of well known though (Creed, Three Days Grace, Story of the Year, Fuel, etc.) so I guess I'm more towards mainstream. I don't go listen to radio very often though. Edited August 8, 2009 by Black Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltoshen Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Yeah, I don't get why people dislike something just because it's mainstream. I could care less, as long as the music sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kedyns Crow Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I personally believe that in every genre of music, there are talented artists, and terrible artists. The way I judge music is not by how well-known it is, but how much talent (in my opinion) the artist has. That's why I'll listen to anything from Protest the Hero to Black Eyed Peas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defeatist Elitist Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 What actually qualifies something as "mainstream" or "underground"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyosua Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I tend to like different music then everyone else. My favorite types are symphonic rock and metal, Such as Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Symphony X respectively, as well as Japanese bands ALI PROJECT, FictionJunction YUUKA, and Yousei Teikoku. Then I also like Muse, Death Cab for Cutie, and Coldplay because they all have a uniqueness to them that I can't quite place. If I want to listen to something a little harder, but not Symphonic, I listen to Rise Against. That basically covers all my bases. I honestly don't give a shit how popular a band is, or if it's a major label, however, I find that the more mainstream bands have better quality sound, nevermind the lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burning_phoneix Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Where's the option to choose "good" music? Doesn't matter if it's mainstream or underground, if it's good it's good if it's bad it's bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kedyns Crow Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I tend to like different music then everyone else. My favorite types are symphonic rock and metal, Such as Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Symphony X respectively, Russel Allen is one of the greatest vocalists ever. I'm shocked to have met a fellow Symphony X fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rei Rei Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I'm not onto much of the underground scene, I might be hearing to one of them without knowing. If it's good, I'll hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGV Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I have so many types of songs on my iPod I don't even know anymore. For me, if I like a song it goes on my iPod. That's it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burning_phoneix Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I have so many types of songs on my iPod I don't even know anymore. For me, if I like a song it goes on my iPod. That's it I know some people who put ANY song in their iPod. even if they don't like it simply to fill in the empty space. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyosua Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I tend to like different music then everyone else. My favorite types are symphonic rock and metal, Such as Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Symphony X respectively, Russel Allen is one of the greatest vocalists ever. I'm shocked to have met a fellow Symphony X fan. I stumbled upon Symphony X in a Best Buy. The band name sounded like the genre might be something I liked, so I gave it a listen. It was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defeatist Elitist Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Throw in a vote for Good music. Although I'll listen to AAAAAAAAAAANYTHING, and I'll probably like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fia Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I don't care what kind of music it is, as long as it sounds good to me I will like and listen to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Laufeyson Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I don't give a crap how popular a band is. If they suck, screw them. This basically. I tend to listen to lesser known stuff but i really dont care if its mainstream or not. If a band sucks, they suck! End of story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kommissar Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I listen to oldies and some electronic stuff. So neither, technically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icon of Sin Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I don't care what kind of music it is, as long as it sounds good to me I will like and listen to it. Pretty much this. Even from time to time to cheer me up I'd just listen to something as ridiculous as Ice Ice Baby or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Raven Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) The main reason I hate underground music is because online, I see far more praise (and they go to the extent where people say "go listen to REAL shit" somewhat often) for the underground shit than the mainstream shit and in real life, nobody around me really cares about music. I'll listen to it if it's good, though. Edited September 1, 2009 by Lord Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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