♬ The Basics, as always ♪f Preferred Name: Tina Age or Age Group: I turn 35 in 18 days o_O Location: Germany Pronouns: they/them - although I don't imagine you'll often be in the situation of having to refer to me in third person?!?
♬ Music In General ♪ Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: Lots of stuff! I think most of my favourite music could be roughly classified as some kind of rock. However, I also enjoy some metal, pop, rap, and even the occasional country song. In general, I will give anything a try (with a few exceptions). If different from the question above, what are you currently into: Well, about 10 or 11 months ago, I discovered a band called Derina Harvey Band, who do a mix of Celtic Rock and traditional Newfoundland folk. (Newfoundland is a small island in the East of Canada, if you're not familiar). Through this band, I discovered a lot more of above-mentioned Newfoundland trad music and that's what I've been obsessed since then. Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work: Well, I am not doing any studying right now, and I work in a shared office so no music listening there. I do listen to music on my commute to work and when I take my daily walk though. I also generally have music on at home, whatever I am currently doing. Unless, of course, I am listening to a podcast or watching a movie/TV, duh ;) What platform do you use to listen to music: I mostly use Spotify, but I also listen to the radio quite a bit. What language do you prefer your music: Most of what I listen to tends to be in English or German (my native language) but I am not opposed to any language as long as the song sounds good. While I do not know that much of/about it, I think K-Pop is nice and Korean sounds pretty, for example. Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why: Derina Harvey, of the above-mentioned band. She seems really kind and nice, and I have actually had some interactions with her through social media. Sadly, she mostly tours within Canada and I'm 4,000 km away. Holding out hope that she'll eventually come to Europe someday! Do you sing and/or play an instrument: I do sing a lot, though not in any "professional" way, I'm not good enough for that. I'm not horrible either and I have shared a few songs I've sang on my DW before, but that's the furthest I will go. I don't play any instruments though I would love to learn the acoustic guitar or the fiddle but my coordination is probably too bad for either. Do you have a least favorite genre: I am not particularly into Jazz, brutal Death Metal, German folk music or hardcore techno. Or anything with super offensive lyrics, obviously. No shade on anyone who likes the genres I mentioned in the first sentence, they are just not my taste ♥ Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: I have a lot of playlists on Spotify, for example I make one of my favourite songs of the year, have been doing so since 2016. They tend to be huge, like 800-1,000 songs per year. Name 3 songs you recommend: That's tough! Some random picks off the top of my head. 1.) "Excursion Around The Bay" - Derina Harvey Band 2.) "Where The Wild Roses Grow" - Nick Cave ft. Kylie Minogue (I have a tattoo based on this song!) 3.) "Ghost Love Score" - Nightwish
♬ Music Favorites ♪ (Please list as many or as few as you want) Artist/Band: Derina Harvey Band, Alan Doyle (and I love his former band Great Big Sea as well, although they've been broken up for a couple years now), Shanneyganock, Kellie Loder, Florence and the Machine, Ava Max, Twenty One Pilots, Bastille, Imagine Dragons, Nightwish, Within Temptation, Taylor Swift, Death by Romy, Ed Sheeran, Rise Against, Freya Ridings, Gayle, Olivia Rodrigo, Giant Rooks, George Ezra, Lana del Rey, Lorde, Linkin Park, Macklemore, Nico Santos, Miley Cyrus, Lauv, Amy Shark, Emilie Autumn, Zoe Wees, 3 Doors Down, Bring me the Horizon, A Day to Remember, Charli XCX, Danger Dan, Antilopen Gang, Alligatoah, Deichkind, Garbage, Halsey, Ice Nine Kills, Kraftklub, Lady Gaga, Marina (formerly Marina & the Diamonds), M.I.A., My Chemical Romance, OK Kid, Rammstein, Queen, Quote The Raven, Regina Spektor, Billie Eilish, Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers, Screeched Inn, Shawn Mendes, Tegan & Sara, Tracy Chapman...and I probably forgot half of them lol. Genre: Rock, Metal, Pop, Rap, Metalcore, some country...there are so many subgenres these days too that I am not even sure sometimes which one something belongs to lol. Song: Way too many to write down here. Music Video: Not into these. Instrument: Acoustic guitar, fiddle, accordion. Favorite lyrics: Again, way too many!
♬ Music and Feelings ♪ What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like: OMG, there is this completely nonsensical song my one co-worker keeps playing that gets stuck with me every.single.time! It's called "Mein Lieblingstier ist die Bratwurst" ["My favourite animal is the sausage"...and no, it isn't supposed to make sense]. It's really just a parody of German folk music but OMG it's so catchy (and so silly). What does music mean to you: Everything! Music has lifted me up when I was down on the ground, it's always been there like a friend, it has literally saved my life before, even if that probably sounds weird. It carries so many good memories, I've made friends through it, seen new places by going to concerts in other cities, and it's helped with my mental health and even made me more confident. On a less heavy note, it's also just fun to listen to :) Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: "Hand Clap" by Fitz & the Tantrums is one. It's so catchy! Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: Many! I like to listen to acoustic music to wind down. Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life: Good question! I am sure there are quite a few, but right on the spot I can't think of any, of course. Lol. I might come back to you on this one. Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to: No. First off, I listen to way too many genres for that, and while I do love gothic clothing style, and even that 2000s emo/scene style (yes, unironically), I would personally find it too constrictive to only dress in one certain way. That's just me though, I don't care when other people do so.
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪ What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: Nice, kind, funny and empathic (or is it empathetic? Sorry, non-native speaker here) people. What do you like to read about: Just people's daily life, their goings-on, whatever is going through their heads. I just love getting a glimpse into other lives and I genuinely find it interesting what things are like all over the world, so even general daily stuff is not "boring" to me at all. I also enjoy looking at pictures, especially of pets ;) How often do you check your friends feed: I aim for at least once a week. Do you have any deal-breakers: Just the usual bigotry and I have to add, I am very left-wing socially and politically, so if you're way on the right end of the spectrum we probably won't get along. I don't want an echo chamber, but I also don't want discussions or arguments on here. I also have some mental illnesses and while I've gotten much better over the years, you should be accepting of the fact that my posts won't always be sunshine and rainbows. Do you mind reading about fandom: Only if that's all you write about, and just things I've never heard of. You do you, but I just wouldn't be able to relate and not know what to comment on it. Anything else you'd want people to know: I haven't updated a lot so far this month but I will do an update tomorrow! Just mentioning this so, if we add each other, you don't think I never post, lol.
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Date: 2023-04-22 08:04 pm (UTC)Preferred Name: Tina
Age or Age Group: I turn 35 in 18 days o_O
Location: Germany
Pronouns: they/them - although I don't imagine you'll often be in the situation of having to refer to me in third person?!?
♬ Music In General ♪
Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: Lots of stuff! I think most of my favourite music could be roughly classified as some kind of rock. However, I also enjoy some metal, pop, rap, and even the occasional country song. In general, I will give anything a try (with a few exceptions).
If different from the question above, what are you currently into: Well, about 10 or 11 months ago, I discovered a band called Derina Harvey Band, who do a mix of Celtic Rock and traditional Newfoundland folk. (Newfoundland is a small island in the East of Canada, if you're not familiar). Through this band, I discovered a lot more of above-mentioned Newfoundland trad music and that's what I've been obsessed since then.
Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work: Well, I am not doing any studying right now, and I work in a shared office so no music listening there. I do listen to music on my commute to work and when I take my daily walk though. I also generally have music on at home, whatever I am currently doing. Unless, of course, I am listening to a podcast or watching a movie/TV, duh ;)
What platform do you use to listen to music: I mostly use Spotify, but I also listen to the radio quite a bit.
What language do you prefer your music: Most of what I listen to tends to be in English or German (my native language) but I am not opposed to any language as long as the song sounds good. While I do not know that much of/about it, I think K-Pop is nice and Korean sounds pretty, for example.
Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why: Derina Harvey, of the above-mentioned band. She seems really kind and nice, and I have actually had some interactions with her through social media. Sadly, she mostly tours within Canada and I'm 4,000 km away. Holding out hope that she'll eventually come to Europe someday!
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: I do sing a lot, though not in any "professional" way, I'm not good enough for that. I'm not horrible either and I have shared a few songs I've sang on my DW before, but that's the furthest I will go. I don't play any instruments though I would love to learn the acoustic guitar or the fiddle but my coordination is probably too bad for either.
Do you have a least favorite genre: I am not particularly into Jazz, brutal Death Metal, German folk music or hardcore techno. Or anything with super offensive lyrics, obviously. No shade on anyone who likes the genres I mentioned in the first sentence, they are just not my taste ♥
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: I have a lot of playlists on Spotify, for example I make one of my favourite songs of the year, have been doing so since 2016. They tend to be huge, like 800-1,000 songs per year.
Name 3 songs you recommend:
That's tough! Some random picks off the top of my head.
1.) "Excursion Around The Bay" - Derina Harvey Band
2.) "Where The Wild Roses Grow" - Nick Cave ft. Kylie Minogue (I have a tattoo based on this song!)
3.) "Ghost Love Score" - Nightwish
♬ Music Favorites ♪
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
Artist/Band: Derina Harvey Band, Alan Doyle (and I love his former band Great Big Sea as well, although they've been broken up for a couple years now), Shanneyganock, Kellie Loder, Florence and the Machine, Ava Max, Twenty One Pilots, Bastille, Imagine Dragons, Nightwish, Within Temptation, Taylor Swift, Death by Romy, Ed Sheeran, Rise Against, Freya Ridings, Gayle, Olivia Rodrigo, Giant Rooks, George Ezra, Lana del Rey, Lorde, Linkin Park, Macklemore, Nico Santos, Miley Cyrus, Lauv, Amy Shark, Emilie Autumn, Zoe Wees, 3 Doors Down, Bring me the Horizon, A Day to Remember, Charli XCX, Danger Dan, Antilopen Gang, Alligatoah, Deichkind, Garbage, Halsey, Ice Nine Kills, Kraftklub, Lady Gaga, Marina (formerly Marina & the Diamonds), M.I.A., My Chemical Romance, OK Kid, Rammstein, Queen, Quote The Raven, Regina Spektor, Billie Eilish, Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers, Screeched Inn, Shawn Mendes, Tegan & Sara, Tracy Chapman...and I probably forgot half of them lol.
Genre: Rock, Metal, Pop, Rap, Metalcore, some country...there are so many subgenres these days too that I am not even sure sometimes which one something belongs to lol.
Song: Way too many to write down here.
Music Video: Not into these.
Instrument: Acoustic guitar, fiddle, accordion.
Favorite lyrics: Again, way too many!
♬ Music and Feelings ♪
What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like: OMG, there is this completely nonsensical song my one co-worker keeps playing that gets stuck with me every.single.time! It's called "Mein Lieblingstier ist die Bratwurst" ["My favourite animal is the sausage"...and no, it isn't supposed to make sense]. It's really just a parody of German folk music but OMG it's so catchy (and so silly).
What does music mean to you: Everything! Music has lifted me up when I was down on the ground, it's always been there like a friend, it has literally saved my life before, even if that probably sounds weird. It carries so many good memories, I've made friends through it, seen new places by going to concerts in other cities, and it's helped with my mental health and even made me more confident. On a less heavy note, it's also just fun to listen to :)
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: "Hand Clap" by Fitz & the Tantrums is one. It's so catchy!
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: Many! I like to listen to acoustic music to wind down.
Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life: Good question! I am sure there are quite a few, but right on the spot I can't think of any, of course. Lol. I might come back to you on this one.
Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to: No. First off, I listen to way too many genres for that, and while I do love gothic clothing style, and even that 2000s emo/scene style (yes, unironically), I would personally find it too constrictive to only dress in one certain way. That's just me though, I don't care when other people do so.
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: Nice, kind, funny and empathic (or is it empathetic? Sorry, non-native speaker here) people.
What do you like to read about: Just people's daily life, their goings-on, whatever is going through their heads. I just love getting a glimpse into other lives and I genuinely find it interesting what things are like all over the world, so even general daily stuff is not "boring" to me at all. I also enjoy looking at pictures, especially of pets ;)
How often do you check your friends feed: I aim for at least once a week.
Do you have any deal-breakers: Just the usual bigotry and I have to add, I am very left-wing socially and politically, so if you're way on the right end of the spectrum we probably won't get along. I don't want an echo chamber, but I also don't want discussions or arguments on here. I also have some mental illnesses and while I've gotten much better over the years, you should be accepting of the fact that my posts won't always be sunshine and rainbows.
Do you mind reading about fandom: Only if that's all you write about, and just things I've never heard of. You do you, but I just wouldn't be able to relate and not know what to comment on it.
Anything else you'd want people to know: I haven't updated a lot so far this month but I will do an update tomorrow! Just mentioning this so, if we add each other, you don't think I never post, lol.