Typical teen: "I like all music except country." Oh really, so you like classical, opera, polka, jazz, yodeling, death metal, and african tribe music I assume? amirite?
I'm not putting down any of the genres, I'm just saying its annoying when you ask people what kind of music they like and they respond "Oh everything except country" like top 40, pop, rock, rap, and house are the only genres out there
It's funny because I've ranted about this countless times in the past
I LOVE classical music, death metal, indie, rap, etc.
So i can honestly say I like ALL types of music.
I can't say I'd purposely sit down and listen to certain genres, but if I'm in a place and music is playing, I won't sit there and be like "wahh I hate this type of music"
I actually am quite fond of tribal music. some is quite soothing. and jazz makes me smile :D I may not _like_ the other mentioned genres but i like to think that i can at least appreciate all music even if i dont love it to death
I like/can tolerate all music but rap. And that includes classical, opera, polka, jazz, yodeling, death metal, and african tribe music, thank you very much.
I know that I can't really just say this, but I'm calling bullshit. So many people are saying stuff like "I like anything but rap" and "rap isn't even real music" because now it's "cool" to say that, acting like they actually know shit about music, everyone is jumping the bandwagon. You just fit this description perfectly.
well rap isnt real music
when you have to use autotune to make it a song
then its not real music
I know plenty about music, and I really dont listen to mainstream music so im not a bandwagon jumper
"I know plenty about music" Buuuuuuuuuuuuulshit. Anyone who knows anything about music would know it's just retarded to claim that rap isn't music. If your reason for saying rap isn't music is that it uses autotune then listen; LOTS of other music uses autotune, LOTS of rap music doesn't. "and I really dont listen to mainstream music so im not a bandwagon jumper" I just lol at the fact that you think that makes you immune to being a bandwagon jumper. YOU are jumping the bandwagon of the hipster counterculture that is every bit as vile and empty headed as the mainstream culture. You only bash rap because you think it will make you seem more cultured or more mature when in fact it just makes you an idiot.
I claim it's not music because it takes zero musical talent to succeed in that genre. Old like 80s and 90s rap was great. Their lyrics had substance and meaning, while today it's all bullshit about sex, hoes, money, and drugs. I mean there are a couple exceptions, to this day I still think Eminem has a ton of talent but thats because he writes about his life, his family, and even politics. The music I listen to actually has lyrics with meaning to them. Rappers also dont use instruments. Whereas the music I listen to has drums with intense double bass, guitars with extreme breakdowns, keyboard and synth players who are incredibly talented and multiple vocalists who not only can sing but can scream as well. None of the music I listen to uses autotune because they actually have real talent. And yes alot of rap does use autotune, one of my best friend listens to rap constantly and he even admits that they do. And no there are plenty of hipsters where im from and Im not
"Rappers also dont use instruments." Rap music can involve instruments, try checking out The Roots. "I claim it's not music because it takes zero musical talent to succeed in that genre." First of all how does that even remotely justify saying that rap isn't music? What does the popularity of it even have to do with anything? Secondly a bunch of people in other genres that have been completely talentless have climbed to the top of the charts. You mention that you DO like some rap (eminem and 80's-90's) but still you act as if NOTHING good can come from the genre. You're not making a judgement based on the fundamental trademarks of the genre or anything like that you're only judging it on what rap music YOU know about and since I doubt that you'd take the time to actually actively look into it you're judging on very limited information.(continued in next comment)
It doesn't even seem like you're trying to say anything that makes sense. You don't even care, and you don't care about music either because you don't actually KNOW anything about it. And yes you ARE a hipster, you don't have any reason for randomly flaming rap other than to sound "rebellious" towards the mainstream. I'm not to fond of country music but do you see me ranting on websites about how country music sucks or claiming that I actually know shit about that genre? No, you don't. Because unlike you I'm actually a rational person and not a mindless hater.
Well i said absolutely nothing about popularity so I dont know where you are getting that from. I said talent, those are two very, very different things. And I'm well aware that plenty of people without talent have made their way to the top, but the majority of it is mainstream music. I mean Ke$ha? come on thats not even singing. I do like old rap, its not what i listen to on a day to day basis but i would if i were to randomly come across it on a radio station or something like that. But nowadays no i do not think anything good comes from that genre. I'm sorry but if you think someone singing about how you can call them mr flinstone because they can make your bed rock is an exceptional song but i think its total crap, and a lame pick up line thats been used for ages so its not even original. I've heard plenty of this music because its what the majority of the people at my school listen to so in their cars, at dances, prom, or sporting events, yeah its all i hear.
And no I think you're just one of those close minded people that thinks that everyone with a different opinion is shit. Because I've had this conversation with plenty of people including friends of mine that like rap and they can even see where im coming from. No I dont give a shit about rap except for the fact that its clogging up the airways so theres never anything good on the radio. But I do care about music and probably know more about it than you do considering I have to listen to my boyfriend talk about all of the different genres and how they got started on a regular freakin basis. You dont even know me dont call me a rebellious irrational mindless hater. I may be rebellious at times but not towards mainstream shit. Im anything but irrational and the farthest thing from mindless considering how much i actually research and think and dont just randomly blurt shit out just for the hell of it. Im entitled to my opinion, and mine is that i hate rap because it
requires zero talent. Go on and listen to Protest the Hero, Sleeping With Sirens, Set Your Goals, or any band like that and tell me how the so called "talent" of a rapper even comes close to comparing with the stuff these guys do. That's what I think and nothing you say is going to change that. I've been to plenty of shows and seen their talent up close, done research and listened to other people's point of views, and have come to my own conclusion. So you can just fuck off because I hate people that cant handle that.
"Well i said absolutely nothing about popularity so I dont know where you are getting that from." From your comment; "because it takes zero musical talent to succeed in that genre." "To succeed" in my ears sound like saying "To become popular". I don't know why you're randomly talking about kesha since she doesn't have anything to do with rap. "I'm sorry but if you think someone singing about how you can call them mr flinstone because they can make your bed rock is an exceptional song" Just stop picking on lyrics because lyrics within genres are nothing but tendencies and therefore nothing to judge the genre on as a whole. " I've heard plenty of this music because its what the majority of the people at my school listen to so in their cars, at dances, prom, or sporting events, yeah its all i hear." First of all pop is clogging up mainstream media more than rap has ever done, secondly your personal grudge against rap is meaningless in this context.
"Go on and listen to Protest the Hero, Sleeping With Sirens, Set Your Goals, or any band like that and tell me how the so called "talent" of a rapper even comes close to comparing with the stuff these guys do." I... DON'T... CARE. Did I ever say that i "looove" rap? Did I say I like it better than other genres? I actually like jazz the most, then rock (almost any kind), then classic aaaaand then rap. I'm only defending the genre because I'm tired of numbnuts like you that have no idea what they're talking about and still act like they're smarter than everyone else.
"I think you're just one of those close minded people that thinks that everyone with a different opinion is shit." No I think everyone with an unreasonable opinion is shit, do you expect me to respect a holocaust-denier? "I do care about music and probably know more about it than you do" Here's an experiment; Try calling up a thousand music experts and say "Rap is not actual music" (that IS what you're claiming) and then ask them whether they agree with this statement. Try guessing how many of these thousand music experts will say "yes", 'cause I'm guessing ZERO. "i hate rap because it requires zero talent." Making a shitty rap song doesn't require talent. Making a shitty rock song ALSO requires no talent. Before you send me a recording of yourself rapping a fast-paced track you're in no position to say that.
My point is this; such a concept as "real" music or "fake" music doesn't even fucking exist, therefore saying shit like "rap isn't even real music" is downright retarded. Go ahead and hate rap as much as you want, I don't give a shit, but if you say something like "rap is crap" you are making the generalisation that ALL rap is crap and since you can't claim to have even heard a tenth of all rap music in existence you are in no position to make that judgement. You can say "most rap music is crap" without being an idiot. Also I'd like for people to focus less on genres and more on individual songs or artists, that would help a lot.
Seriously fuck you. I'm entitled to my opinion and I think rap is a useless, talentless, mind-numbing genre. Just because you think my position on the subject is wrong doesn't mean you get to be a dick about it and say im mindless. So you can fuck off and try to go belittle other people to make yourself feel good because I don't give a shit anymore.
one of them. I hate people that think anyone who has an opinion different from theirs and who actually knows what they are talking about is just a mainstream follower because thats not the case.
No.. Music is music. Its that particular persons way of expression. Everything is ok in small portions.. For the most part. I just really dont enjoy country
Good point ! I say that haha, but I'm just talking about the most listened to genres I suppose, I mean if you like those kinds of music I guess that you'd mention it, but if you say I like everything except country everyone knows that you're probably just talking about rap, pop, rock, oldies and such
LOOOL. I'm gonna say that whenever someone tells me that, now. <3
I don't think anyone really likes a certain genre though. I mean, there's always going to be a song you like from a genre you normally don't listen to. :D
I enjoy country, and any of those other genres (besides death metal) ate okay to pretty good in small doses. I mostly listen to showtunes and also like Latin music, music from the 20s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, and the occasional classic rock song.
I despise pretty much anthing else , ESPECIALLY the mainstream stuff.
well, i would say yodeling is country. i like anything, and that's not a lie. i tend to favour certain genres more than others though. i can take country in small doses, but it gets annoying after a while. oh, and rap is fine, you just can't listen to the lyrics, that's where it fucks itself for getting respect
i lovee rap and loveeeee indie music(mostly indie-pop, some indie-rock), and im not really a fan of any other genres. of course there are a few songs outside those genres that i quite like.
I appreciate that there are very talented artists within every genre, so there isn't really a genre that I particularly dislike. I pretty much just listen to anything, from 18th century sea shanties to death metal.
i love jazz. if i was forced to listen to jazz forever as a punishment, i would be extremely happy. i like most kinds of music. some country i can tolerate, some rap i tolerate. i like a mix of about most forms of popular music.
I actually like those types and country. Though I get funny looks when songs change on my soundsystem and it is total change of genre to something people don't stick to my stereotype.
There's always some cool country music that you wouldn't think is country until you think about it. Try "Ghost Riders In The Sky" or "Raw Hide" or "Crazy".
I dont like it when people say that when they dont actually know anything about music
Like i listen to pop punk, post hardcore, electronic...stuff like that
But when Im in the car with someone's parent or something like that I just say Ill listen to anything
even though i hate country, despise rap and really dont listen to any other music, im just not rude
I'll be the first to admit I don't know anything about music, but all of those sound fine to me. I was listening to purely classical today, and I like jazz and polka, and I'm sure yodeling and tribal music are nice.
I'm not putting down any of the genres, I'm just saying its annoying when you ask people what kind of music they like and they respond "Oh everything except country" like top 40, pop, rock, rap, and house are the only genres out there
People who say "I listen to EVERYTHING <3", 90%> of their iPods are always pop and light rock.
It's funny because I've ranted about this countless times in the past
I LOVE classical music, death metal, indie, rap, etc.
So i can honestly say I like ALL types of music.
I can't say I'd purposely sit down and listen to certain genres, but if I'm in a place and music is playing, I won't sit there and be like "wahh I hate this type of music"
I enjoy them..
Then I suppose you're not typical...
They mean "all mainstream music, except country".
I actually am quite fond of tribal music. some is quite soothing. and jazz makes me smile :D I may not _like_ the other mentioned genres but i like to think that i can at least appreciate all music even if i dont love it to death
lol African Tribe music
I like/can tolerate all music but rap. And that includes classical, opera, polka, jazz, yodeling, death metal, and african tribe music, thank you very much.
I know that I can't really just say this, but I'm calling bullshit. So many people are saying stuff like "I like anything but rap" and "rap isn't even real music" because now it's "cool" to say that, acting like they actually know shit about music, everyone is jumping the bandwagon. You just fit this description perfectly.
well rap isnt real music
when you have to use autotune to make it a song
then its not real music
I know plenty about music, and I really dont listen to mainstream music so im not a bandwagon jumper
"I know plenty about music" Buuuuuuuuuuuuulshit. Anyone who knows anything about music would know it's just retarded to claim that rap isn't music. If your reason for saying rap isn't music is that it uses autotune then listen; LOTS of other music uses autotune, LOTS of rap music doesn't. "and I really dont listen to mainstream music so im not a bandwagon jumper" I just lol at the fact that you think that makes you immune to being a bandwagon jumper. YOU are jumping the bandwagon of the hipster counterculture that is every bit as vile and empty headed as the mainstream culture. You only bash rap because you think it will make you seem more cultured or more mature when in fact it just makes you an idiot.
I claim it's not music because it takes zero musical talent to succeed in that genre. Old like 80s and 90s rap was great. Their lyrics had substance and meaning, while today it's all bullshit about sex, hoes, money, and drugs. I mean there are a couple exceptions, to this day I still think Eminem has a ton of talent but thats because he writes about his life, his family, and even politics. The music I listen to actually has lyrics with meaning to them. Rappers also dont use instruments. Whereas the music I listen to has drums with intense double bass, guitars with extreme breakdowns, keyboard and synth players who are incredibly talented and multiple vocalists who not only can sing but can scream as well. None of the music I listen to uses autotune because they actually have real talent. And yes alot of rap does use autotune, one of my best friend listens to rap constantly and he even admits that they do. And no there are plenty of hipsters where im from and Im not
"Rappers also dont use instruments." Rap music can involve instruments, try checking out The Roots. "I claim it's not music because it takes zero musical talent to succeed in that genre." First of all how does that even remotely justify saying that rap isn't music? What does the popularity of it even have to do with anything? Secondly a bunch of people in other genres that have been completely talentless have climbed to the top of the charts. You mention that you DO like some rap (eminem and 80's-90's) but still you act as if NOTHING good can come from the genre. You're not making a judgement based on the fundamental trademarks of the genre or anything like that you're only judging it on what rap music YOU know about and since I doubt that you'd take the time to actually actively look into it you're judging on very limited information.(continued in next comment)
It doesn't even seem like you're trying to say anything that makes sense. You don't even care, and you don't care about music either because you don't actually KNOW anything about it. And yes you ARE a hipster, you don't have any reason for randomly flaming rap other than to sound "rebellious" towards the mainstream. I'm not to fond of country music but do you see me ranting on websites about how country music sucks or claiming that I actually know shit about that genre? No, you don't. Because unlike you I'm actually a rational person and not a mindless hater.
Well i said absolutely nothing about popularity so I dont know where you are getting that from. I said talent, those are two very, very different things. And I'm well aware that plenty of people without talent have made their way to the top, but the majority of it is mainstream music. I mean Ke$ha? come on thats not even singing. I do like old rap, its not what i listen to on a day to day basis but i would if i were to randomly come across it on a radio station or something like that. But nowadays no i do not think anything good comes from that genre. I'm sorry but if you think someone singing about how you can call them mr flinstone because they can make your bed rock is an exceptional song but i think its total crap, and a lame pick up line thats been used for ages so its not even original. I've heard plenty of this music because its what the majority of the people at my school listen to so in their cars, at dances, prom, or sporting events, yeah its all i hear.
And no I think you're just one of those close minded people that thinks that everyone with a different opinion is shit. Because I've had this conversation with plenty of people including friends of mine that like rap and they can even see where im coming from. No I dont give a shit about rap except for the fact that its clogging up the airways so theres never anything good on the radio. But I do care about music and probably know more about it than you do considering I have to listen to my boyfriend talk about all of the different genres and how they got started on a regular freakin basis. You dont even know me dont call me a rebellious irrational mindless hater. I may be rebellious at times but not towards mainstream shit. Im anything but irrational and the farthest thing from mindless considering how much i actually research and think and dont just randomly blurt shit out just for the hell of it. Im entitled to my opinion, and mine is that i hate rap because it
requires zero talent. Go on and listen to Protest the Hero, Sleeping With Sirens, Set Your Goals, or any band like that and tell me how the so called "talent" of a rapper even comes close to comparing with the stuff these guys do. That's what I think and nothing you say is going to change that. I've been to plenty of shows and seen their talent up close, done research and listened to other people's point of views, and have come to my own conclusion. So you can just fuck off because I hate people that cant handle that.
"Well i said absolutely nothing about popularity so I dont know where you are getting that from." From your comment; "because it takes zero musical talent to succeed in that genre." "To succeed" in my ears sound like saying "To become popular". I don't know why you're randomly talking about kesha since she doesn't have anything to do with rap. "I'm sorry but if you think someone singing about how you can call them mr flinstone because they can make your bed rock is an exceptional song" Just stop picking on lyrics because lyrics within genres are nothing but tendencies and therefore nothing to judge the genre on as a whole. " I've heard plenty of this music because its what the majority of the people at my school listen to so in their cars, at dances, prom, or sporting events, yeah its all i hear." First of all pop is clogging up mainstream media more than rap has ever done, secondly your personal grudge against rap is meaningless in this context.
"Go on and listen to Protest the Hero, Sleeping With Sirens, Set Your Goals, or any band like that and tell me how the so called "talent" of a rapper even comes close to comparing with the stuff these guys do." I... DON'T... CARE. Did I ever say that i "looove" rap? Did I say I like it better than other genres? I actually like jazz the most, then rock (almost any kind), then classic aaaaand then rap. I'm only defending the genre because I'm tired of numbnuts like you that have no idea what they're talking about and still act like they're smarter than everyone else.
"I think you're just one of those close minded people that thinks that everyone with a different opinion is shit." No I think everyone with an unreasonable opinion is shit, do you expect me to respect a holocaust-denier? "I do care about music and probably know more about it than you do" Here's an experiment; Try calling up a thousand music experts and say "Rap is not actual music" (that IS what you're claiming) and then ask them whether they agree with this statement. Try guessing how many of these thousand music experts will say "yes", 'cause I'm guessing ZERO. "i hate rap because it requires zero talent." Making a shitty rap song doesn't require talent. Making a shitty rock song ALSO requires no talent. Before you send me a recording of yourself rapping a fast-paced track you're in no position to say that.
My point is this; such a concept as "real" music or "fake" music doesn't even fucking exist, therefore saying shit like "rap isn't even real music" is downright retarded. Go ahead and hate rap as much as you want, I don't give a shit, but if you say something like "rap is crap" you are making the generalisation that ALL rap is crap and since you can't claim to have even heard a tenth of all rap music in existence you are in no position to make that judgement. You can say "most rap music is crap" without being an idiot. Also I'd like for people to focus less on genres and more on individual songs or artists, that would help a lot.
Seriously fuck you. I'm entitled to my opinion and I think rap is a useless, talentless, mind-numbing genre. Just because you think my position on the subject is wrong doesn't mean you get to be a dick about it and say im mindless. So you can fuck off and try to go belittle other people to make yourself feel good because I don't give a shit anymore.
one of them. I hate people that think anyone who has an opinion different from theirs and who actually knows what they are talking about is just a mainstream follower because thats not the case.
No.. Music is music. Its that particular persons way of expression. Everything is ok in small portions.. For the most part. I just really dont enjoy country
Good point ! I say that haha, but I'm just talking about the most listened to genres I suppose, I mean if you like those kinds of music I guess that you'd mention it, but if you say I like everything except country everyone knows that you're probably just talking about rap, pop, rock, oldies and such
LOOOL. I'm gonna say that whenever someone tells me that, now. <3
I don't think anyone really likes a certain genre though. I mean, there's always going to be a song you like from a genre you normally don't listen to. :D
I enjoy country, and any of those other genres (besides death metal) ate okay to pretty good in small doses. I mostly listen to showtunes and also like Latin music, music from the 20s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, and the occasional classic rock song.
I despise pretty much anthing else , ESPECIALLY the mainstream stuff.
I have a soft spot for classical and opera... A bit of jazz is fine for me.
well, i would say yodeling is country. i like anything, and that's not a lie. i tend to favour certain genres more than others though. i can take country in small doses, but it gets annoying after a while. oh, and rap is fine, you just can't listen to the lyrics, that's where it fucks itself for getting respect
Im a teen and country is the best
Actually, I quite enjoy at least one song from all forms of music. Polka music isn't that bad. Accordians are the bomb!
I qiute like death metal
just as much as you like to misspell things?
i lovee rap and loveeeee indie music(mostly indie-pop, some indie-rock), and im not really a fan of any other genres. of course there are a few songs outside those genres that i quite like.
Yeah, I doubt the average teen could sit through an album by Yasushi Isshi and like it'
I appreciate that there are very talented artists within every genre, so there isn't really a genre that I particularly dislike. I pretty much just listen to anything, from 18th century sea shanties to death metal.
i love jazz. if i was forced to listen to jazz forever as a punishment, i would be extremely happy. i like most kinds of music. some country i can tolerate, some rap i tolerate. i like a mix of about most forms of popular music.
I say I like all music except for country. Because I really do like basically everything else, apart from african tribe music.
Haha I'm a teenager and I LOVE country music. My friends always make fun of me for it but I hate listening to rap or pop.
I actually like those types and country. Though I get funny looks when songs change on my soundsystem and it is total change of genre to something people don't stick to my stereotype.
So long as no one is blasting screamo, I'm good.
There's always some cool country music that you wouldn't think is country until you think about it. Try "Ghost Riders In The Sky" or "Raw Hide" or "Crazy".
Haha it's funny cause I don't like anythng BUT country :)
I like death metal!
same here
headbanging to bethoven fuck yes.
I actually do like all those other genres. Even though I don't like country
I actually like classical, don't like opera, like polka, jazz, eath metal, and i actually love african tribe music! and yodeling counts as country :P
i pretty much like mainstream stuff. but i also like country, too.
I dont like it when people say that when they dont actually know anything about music
Like i listen to pop punk, post hardcore, electronic...stuff like that
But when Im in the car with someone's parent or something like that I just say Ill listen to anything
even though i hate country, despise rap and really dont listen to any other music, im just not rude
I'll be the first to admit I don't know anything about music, but all of those sound fine to me. I was listening to purely classical today, and I like jazz and polka, and I'm sure yodeling and tribal music are nice.
lol i'm not a typical teen then... country and a few pop songs are all i listen to! :-)
What about this
I doubt the typical teen includes that in all music.
That was a sick song! Whoa...
I'm pretty sure there are some I would listen to it but it's too repetitive.
this song will haunt me for weeks. o.O
I dunno what polka is, but I like the rest. (I think) Yay, now I can say I like everything! Well, nearly. xP