4. A Music Friendzy!
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friending_memesA little note before we get started and to collectively respond to everyone: Thanks for all of you input on the last update post! It was all appreciated!
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Edit: Here's the questions! Feel free to answer as many questions as you want. If you want to skip some, that's totally fine!
<span style="font-size: large;"><em>♬ The Basics, as always ♪f</em></span>
<strong>Preferred Name:</strong>
<strong>Age or Age Group:</strong>
<strong>Location:</strong>
<strong>Pronouns:</strong>
<span style="font-size: large;"><em>♬ Music In General ♪</em></span>
<strong>Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to:</strong>
<strong>If different from the question above, what are you currently into:</strong>
<strong>Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work:</strong>
<strong>What platform do you use to listen to music:</strong> (ex Spotify, Youtube Music etc.)
<strong>What language do you prefer your music:</strong>
<strong>Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why:</strong>
<strong>Do you sing and/or play an instrument:</strong>
<strong>Do you have a least favorite genre:</strong> (Please be considerate with this one)
<strong>Do you make playlists? If so, do you share:</strong>
<strong>Name 3 songs you recommend:</strong>
<span style="font-size: large;"><em>♬ Music Favorites ♪</em></span>
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
<strong>Artist/Band:</strong>
<strong>Genre:</strong>
<strong>Song:</strong>
<strong>Music Video:</strong>
<strong>Instrument:</strong> (It doesn't have to be one you play, if you do)
<strong>Favorite lyrics:</strong> (A line or series of lyrics, if you want)
<span style="font-size: large;"><em>♬ Music and Feelings ♪</em></span>
<strong>What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like:</strong>
<strong>What does music mean to you:</strong>
<strong>Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up:</strong>
<strong>Do you have any songs or genre that relax you:</strong>
<strong>Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life:</strong>
<strong>Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to:</strong>
<span style="font-size: large;"><em>♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪</em></span>
<strong>What kind of friend(s) are you searching for:</strong>
<strong>What do you like to read about:</strong>
<strong>How often do you check your friends feed:</strong>
<strong>Do you have any deal-breakers:</strong>
<strong>Do you mind reading about fandom:</strong>
<strong>Anything else you'd want people to know:</strong>
<strong>Preferred Name:</strong>
<strong>Age or Age Group:</strong>
<strong>Location:</strong>
<strong>Pronouns:</strong>
<span style="font-size: large;"><em>♬ Music In General ♪</em></span>
<strong>Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to:</strong>
<strong>If different from the question above, what are you currently into:</strong>
<strong>Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work:</strong>
<strong>What platform do you use to listen to music:</strong> (ex Spotify, Youtube Music etc.)
<strong>What language do you prefer your music:</strong>
<strong>Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why:</strong>
<strong>Do you sing and/or play an instrument:</strong>
<strong>Do you have a least favorite genre:</strong> (Please be considerate with this one)
<strong>Do you make playlists? If so, do you share:</strong>
<strong>Name 3 songs you recommend:</strong>
<span style="font-size: large;"><em>♬ Music Favorites ♪</em></span>
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
<strong>Artist/Band:</strong>
<strong>Genre:</strong>
<strong>Song:</strong>
<strong>Music Video:</strong>
<strong>Instrument:</strong> (It doesn't have to be one you play, if you do)
<strong>Favorite lyrics:</strong> (A line or series of lyrics, if you want)
<span style="font-size: large;"><em>♬ Music and Feelings ♪</em></span>
<strong>What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like:</strong>
<strong>What does music mean to you:</strong>
<strong>Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up:</strong>
<strong>Do you have any songs or genre that relax you:</strong>
<strong>Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life:</strong>
<strong>Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to:</strong>
<span style="font-size: large;"><em>♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪</em></span>
<strong>What kind of friend(s) are you searching for:</strong>
<strong>What do you like to read about:</strong>
<strong>How often do you check your friends feed:</strong>
<strong>Do you have any deal-breakers:</strong>
<strong>Do you mind reading about fandom:</strong>
<strong>Anything else you'd want people to know:</strong>
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Date: 2023-04-21 09:40 pm (UTC)Age or Age Group:18+
♬ Music In General ♪
Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: Whatever I'm feeling at the time! If I'm obsessed with a particular band/artist, I'll keep a playlist of my favorite songs of theirs on rotation. If I'm writing a fic, I usually listen to vaporwave/chill/DnB, something calm and not distracting. Or I'll put on the fic's fanmix and jam to that. When I work out, I listen to upbeat stuff, usually Jpop/Kpop.
If different from the question above, what are you currently into:Right now I have Tool brainrot!!!!! I love them so much!!!!!!!!!!! Also Metallica, Koda Kumi, BTS, BoA, Led Zeppelin, Rush... Just look at my last.fm lol
What platform do you use to listen to music: A mix of whatever's downloaded on my phone (mostly Koda Kumi live tracks), YouTube (live concerts, vaporwave mixes), and Spotify (everything else).
What language do you prefer your music: I just want bangers!!! I listen to Kpop, Jpop, German rock (Rammstein, KMFDM), I'll listen to anything that claps or has a nice melody.
Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why: Never meet your heroes, lol. I'm perfectly content stanning from afar (or close to the stage at a concert lol).
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: I play guitar but I'm not really any good lol
Do you have a least favorite genre: Classical and country probably, but I don't hate them, I just haven't really explored them as much as other genres.
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: Spotify, or my playlist tag on DW
♬ Music Favorites ♪
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
Artist/Band: Tool!!!! Metallica!!!!!! Led Zeppelin!!! Rush!!! Koda Kumi!!! BoA!!! BTS!! Shinee, 2NE1, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, Blackpink, Cream, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, KMFDM, Rammstein, Orgy, Michael Jackson, BIGBANG, Weird Al, Ayumi Hamasaki, Superfly, SADS, Janet Jackson, Megadeth, High and Mighty Color, Miyavi, L'arc~en~Ciel, Billy Joel, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Lady Gaga, Steely Dan, A Perfect Circle, Lacuna Coil, Rob Zombie, Powerman 5000, Elvis Presley, Taproot, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Pillows, Soundgarden, EXO, Elton John...
Genre: Rock, Pop, Dance, Chill, Lofi, DnB, video game OSTs
Song:
Koda Kumi: ECSTASY, Fake Tongue, Dance in the Rain, Universe, BE MY BABY, FREAKY, Feel, Insane, Imagine, Wings, SHUTOUT, BOW WOW, XXKK, LIT, pretty much anything from 2006-now lol
Tool: The Pot, Right In Two, Sober, Schism, Stinkfist, Swamp Song, Rosetta Stoned, Vicarious, Pneuma, Lateralus, Parabola, H., Prison Sex, Forty Six & Two, Eulogy... I have a "Tool Bangers" playlist lol
A Perfect Circle: Judith, Magdalena, 3 Libras, The Hollow, Blue, The Outsider, Rose, Thinking of You, Blue, Pet. You guessed it, another bangers playlist!
Metallica: The Unforgiven II, No Leaf Clover, literally all of the Black album, Fuel, I Disappear, King Nothing, Battery, Master of Puppets, Creeping Death, Hero of the Day, Until It Sleeps, Devil's Dance, Hardwired, Atlas Rise!, The Day That Never Comes, Cyanide, That Was Just Your Life, Spit Out the Bone, Now That We're Dead, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), another "bangers" playlist
Led Zeppelin: The Rain Song, The Rover, pretty much all of Physical Graffiti tbh, Houses of the Holy, Kashmir, Black Dog, Dazed and Confused, Immigrant Song, Rock and Roll, Bring It On Home, Hey Hey What Can I Do, Black Country Woman, That's the Way, Tangerine
Rush: All of Clockwork Angels, Superconductor, Presto, Limelight, all of Test for Echo, Fly by Night, Closer to the Heart, Subdivisions, The Trees, The Spirit of Radio, Freewill, Force Ten, Dreamline, The Big Money, Anthem, Stick It Out
♬ Music and Feelings ♪
What does music mean to you: It's one of my favorite things, I don't think I go very long without listening to something. It's been a source of joy throughout my childhood, and I have tons of nostalgic albums/songs that I turn to when I want a burst of serotonin. I've just always been obsessed with music and I don't think that will ever change.
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: Any of the songs I listed above in the faves section. Also anything by BTS, Blackpink, G-Dragon, J-Hope...
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: Any vaporwave/chill/lofi stuff. I shared some in this entry, including my video game OST and vaporwave playlists.
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: I'd love for friends who share my fandoms, but I live in rarepair/rare fandom hell so that's probably unlikely. Anyone who likes weird ship art? Or just likes to see people ramble about their favorite things lol
What do you like to read about: Fandom, what people are reading to/watching/listening to/playing/things you enjoy. Also seeing things people make, even if I'm not in the fandom. I just like positivity and seeing people create stuff!
How often do you check your friends feed: Multiple times a day lol I refresh like it's a tumblr/twitter feed.
Do you have any deal-breakers: Don't be a dick.
Do you mind reading about fandom: *gestures to my blog*
Anything else you'd want people to know: I'm very "ship and let ship" and "your kink is not my kink and that's okay" so if you don't vibe with that maybe look elsewhere?
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Date: 2023-04-21 11:35 pm (UTC)Preferred Name: B or Bee
Age or Age Group: 30's
Location: US
Pronouns: She/her
♬ Music In General ♪
Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: Mostly rock, metal and edm. Sometimes, if I'm having a bad mental day, I may go back to my teen years playlist and listen to Nsync, BSB, Celine Dion etc.
If different from the question above, what are you currently into: Currently, I don't have anything playing, but currently this week, I started listening to Trivium! So far, I like their music, but otherwise, I'm branching out on I Prevail, Gunship, Theory of a Deadman and Timecop1983.
Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work: Oh yes! Mostly work because we're able to have bone-conduction headsets. Music and podcasts, as well. If I couldn't listen to something, my ADHD would throw my thoughts into overdrive and I start overthinking myself into a hole.
What platform do you use to listen to music: It was Spotify, but after the crap with Spotify supporting Joe Rogan and his spreading of misinformation happened, we went to Youtube Music. (It was a plus because we already pay for youtube premium lol. YT Music is included in that.)
What language do you prefer your music: It depends on if I like the sound of the music. I'll listen to any language if I like how it sounds musically. That said, I tend to lean toward english so I can feel the music. Spanish and French follow up closely though, I can feel the romance in those two.
Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why: Not really. Honestly, I don't idolize celebrities anymore. Multiple celebrities have shown their racist, discriminatory sides and I just don't want to be disappointed, nor do I want to support those kinds anymore. I can appreciate what an artist or band puts out, but if the person/people start showing signs of being a bad person, I stop following their music.
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: I sing...a lot. By myself and with Hubby. I love pecking at a piano keyboard, but I can't play competently lol.
Do you have a least favorite genre: Some country, hip hop and rap. I say some because there are good songs out there for those genre that I enjoy, but I just don't like the tracks that objectifies others.
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: I've been too busy to make playlists, but I want to. I have ideas! I will share when I make them.
Name 3 songs you recommend: Bad Day by Sigrid & Bring Me The Horizon
GET UP (Piano Version) by Shinedown
and if you like metal, Land of Confusion by Disturbed
♬ Music Favorites ♪
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
Artist/Band: Shinedown, Poets of the Fall, I Prevail, Motionless In White, Ollie Wride, Mike Shinoda, Linkin Park, Disturbed, A7X, No Resolve, Our Last Night, Blue Stahli, Essenger, FM-84, Smash Into Pieces, Imagine Dragons, Timecop1983. There are more I'm not thinking of currently lol.
Genre: Metal, rock, industrial metal and synthwave are favorites, though it's not the only thing I'll listen to, at times.
Song: (See my recommended)
Music Video: The video breaks my heart in many pieces, but Dancing On Broken Glass by Poets of the Fall. I watched it once and was crying by the end of it, but it's so good. Poets just makes good music videos overall.
Instrument: Piano and violin. I love piano versions of even the heaviest of rock or metal that I may listen to.
Favorite lyrics: "Don't sell yourself short, you might be bulletproof"
♬ Music and Feelings ♪
What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like: One I like being stuck in there: Bangarang by Smash Into Pieces. One I don't like that has gotten stuck recently is Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke and others (From what I hear, he may not be a good person)It drives me nutty when I hear Mmm Bop in a store and it gets stuck in my head lmao. Not that I really hate the song, but I would rather other things get stuck in my head XD
What does music mean to you: A lesson that sticks with me, an escape if I need it and an enhancement of feelings of love. It means more to me than I can put into words. Shinedown's track Special, for example, really hits hard, kicks me in the face, but reminds me to be humble and I love the song for that.
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: Shake If Off by T-Swift does the best job!
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: Any kind of piano version of a song does a good job of relaxing me, if I'm mildly stressed. Il Divo's music is relaxing as well.
Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life: Again referencing my recommendations, Land of Confusion by Disturbed -- original by Genesis, to give credit. This world is messed up and honestly, if we stood together more, we could do more.
Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to: Yes and no, an oversized band shirt and leggings are very nice! And I do own a lot of black and gray clothing, but I do like dressing tropically as well. (I'm surprised tropically is a word lolol)
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: Those with similar interests and those who communicate some. It would be cool to make friends who like to communicate outside of DW since I get busy often and don't always make it here. Discord is a good one.
What do you like to read about: Anything really! Your day, your current likes, surveys, creative works, silly memes. I'm not picky! I won't, however, be able to relate to journals solely about being a parent. I have no ill views on it, I'm just not a parent myself so I have a hard time relating to it. I appreciate how hard it can be to be a parent though!
How often do you check your friends feed: It hasn't been often lately because I've been going through a lot and have been away a lot but when things calm down, I want to dreamwidth full-time again lol.
Do you have any deal-breakers: The normal, no isms or antis (unless it's anti-Trump). I second what a previous comment said, "Just don't be a dick". One final thing (and I hate that I have to add it, but)if you're gonna add me, only to remove me a couple months later, please don't bother adding. It varies from person to person and trying to build a friendship may take a bit longer than that.
Do you mind reading about fandom: Nah, I don't mind. I may not have anything to say if it's always a specific fandom that I'm not into, but I'll still read it. Who knows, maybe I'll get into said anime, show, game etc. Never know! Just no fandom negativity please.
Anything else you'd want people to know:I can be a bit honest at times and while I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, it could come across as a little abrupt so please be aware of that. Also I do deal with depression often. I get through as best as I can but I may go silent for a bit. I always come back though. I sometimes talk about it in posts
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Date: 2023-04-21 11:37 pm (UTC)Preferred Name: Leslie/pianogurl330
Age or Age Group: 30s
Location: USA
Pronouns: She/her
♬ Music In General ♪
Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: I listen to pop, 80s/90s, then some older music from the 60s/70s, I listen to a lot of Taylor Swift, Josh Groban, Kelly Clarkson, Lana del Rey hits radio, The Beatles, and musicals.
If different from the question above, what are you currently into: As I'm filling this out Bejewled- Taylor Swift
Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work: Definitely when I work out/exercise- I like to listen to 90s music like Britney Spears or Madonna, to study I like to listen to classical/instrumental music. I found this one Youtube channel that had current artists songs instrumental to the rain. I like to listen to that either studying or working.
What platform do you use to listen to music: (ex Spotify, Youtube Music etc.) I use Spotify or YouTube
What language do you prefer your music: English
Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why: Taylor Swift or Kelly Clarkson
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: I can play the piano :)
Do you have a least favorite genre: (Please be considerate with this one) I have a wide range of music and I like when others' share their taste or an artist that I may not have listened to. I like discovering new music.
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: On itunes I do & on Spotify
Name 3 songs you recommend: The Great War- Taylor Swift, A Day in the Life- The Beatles, You Raise Me Up- Josh Groban
♬ Music Favorites ♪
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
Artist/Band: ♪ Kelly Clarkson ♪ Taylor Swift ♪ Halsey ♪ Avril Lavigne ♪ Madonna ♪ Sarah McLachlan ♪ Josh Groban ♪ Barbra Streisand ♪ Evanscence ♪ Michael Bublé ♪ Céline Dion ♪ Daughtry ♪ Dixie Chicks ♪ Green Day ♪ Elvis ♪ Carrie Underwood ♪ Adam Lambert ♪ Kris Allen ♪ Britney Spears ♪ Christina Aguilera ♪ Lady Gaga ♪ Lana del Rey ♪ Harry Styles ♪ Hamilton Soundtrack ♪ Mamma Mia Soundtrack ♪ Phantom of the Opera ♪Love Never Dies ♪ Kristin Chenoweth ♪ Idina Menzel ♪ Barenaked Ladies ♪ NSYNC ♪ BSB Boys ♪ 90s music ♪ Anything Top 40 ♪ The Beatles ♪ And too many more to list ♪
Genre: Pop/Top 40/90s
Song: All Too Well (10 Minute Version) Taylor's Version- Taylor Swift or this is me trying- Taylor Swift
Music Video: cardigan- Taylor Swift
Instrument: (It doesn't have to be one you play, if you do): Piano
Favorite lyrics: (A line or series of lyrics, if you want): "I just wanted you to know that this is me trying"
"I want you to know I'm a Mirrorball"
"Best believe I'm still bejeweled
When I walk in the room
I can still make the whole place shimmer"
♬ Music and Feelings ♪
What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like: Maybe a theme song of a show, but even then that's ok. *shrugs*
What does music mean to you: It means a lot to me. Music helps through my various moods and feelings. "When words fail, music speaks."
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: My Shot- Hamilton Soundtrack, Shake It Off- Taylor Swift
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: Folk music/music by the rain/anything by my favorite artists
Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life: This is me trying- Taylor Swift
Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to: I'm a hoodie/leggings or jeans kind of girl :)
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: Similar interests, that are nice and respectful
What do you like to read about: People's lives & interests
How often do you check your friends feed: Daily
Do you have any deal-breakers: People who are rude or can't be nice. I also don't want any anti- science people or Trumpers on my page. Also no racism, sexism, homophobia, etc.
Do you mind reading about fandom: I'm cool with reading about fandoms
Anything else you'd want people to know: If you want to check out my info page to see if we would be compatible go ahead! :)
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Date: 2023-04-22 12:01 am (UTC)Preferred Name: Fall
Age or Age Group: 20+
Pronouns: She/Her
♬ Music In General ♪
Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: It depends on my mood! More often than not I sing random soundtracks, but last night I was singing tracks from Ricky Montgomery's Montgomery Ricky album.
If different from the question above, what are you currently into: A lot of things! Rock, pop, country, metal, classical, world... depends.
Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work: Sometimes to work or exercise, not to study. I tend to turn on a Castlevania mix to work to.
What platform do you use to listen to music: I don't stream music if I can avoid it, due to commercials and Internet connectivity being a tricky thing. I mostly download music and listen to my personal playlists.
What language do you prefer your music: English, but I like a lot of Japanese and Chinese music, as well as some Spanish music. I also enjoy a lot of instrumental music.
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: Yes to both! I sing and play the violin and piano.
Do you have a least favorite genre: I don't know that I can rank a least favorite because that's a difficult one, but I really don't like gospel or otherwise Christian music.
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: I do, for personal and public reasons, mostly to introduce friends to bands. I only do it on a friend-to-friend basis, on spotify, as it's relatively convenient.
Name 3 songs you recommend: "Song of Storms" from "The Legend of Zelda", as covered by Hyun Joo. "Never Look Away" by Vienna Teng. "Kill the Lights" by The Birthday Massacre.
♬ Music Favorites ♪
Artist/Band: Enya, The Birthday Massacre, First Aid Kit, Linkin Park, Amazing Devil, molly ofgeography
Genre: Rock, Pop
Song: "Welcome to the Internet" by Bo Burnham, "My Dark Disquiet" by Poets of the Fall, "TOMBI" by Kvi Baba, "One Reason" by Milet, "Mr Loverman" by Ricky Montgomery, "My Wild Sweet Love" by First Aid Kit", "Pray" by The Amazing Devil, "Sucker" by the Jonas Brothers, "Replica" by Miracle of Sound
Music Video: "Cry About It Later" by Katy Perry
Instrument: Piano
Favorite lyrics: "What comes after this momentary bliss?" and "I have this thing where I get older but just never wiser" and "My heart wants to be where your heart lives" and "It'll stop any day now", the entirety of "Wait For It" from "Hamilton", "I move the stars for no one" and on and on lol
♬ Music and Feelings ♪
What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like: "Oh, Sing Sweet Nightingale" from Disney's Cinderella (I like it though)
What does music mean to you: Beauty, expression, losing yourself
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: "Even in the Shadows" by Enya, "My Life Would Suck Without You" covered by the Glee Cast, "Sucker" by the Jonas Brothers", "Back to the Start" by Miracle of Sound, "Glass Walls" by Nik Ammar, "Alone in the Universe" from "Seussical the Musical".
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: World music tends to relax me. The 2005 "Pride and Prejudice" soundtrack in particular is good at putting me to sleep, along with Enya.
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: Fannish, leftist folks.
What do you like to read about: Fantasy, science fiction, m/m, humor, romance. In terms of journals, I love seeing people doing crafts or talking about their day. Science and politics are fine, too.
How often do you check your friends feed: On here I try to do it every other day at least.
Do you have any deal-breakers: If you're going to be patronizing about religion, look elsewhere. I have no interest in diet culture.
Do you mind reading about fandom: I am very active in fandom, so I'm cool with it! I will have nothing to say about sports or reality television.
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Date: 2023-04-22 02:07 am (UTC)Preferred Name: Churi
Age or Age Group: 33
Location: midwest US
Pronouns: they/them
♬ Music In General ♪
Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: whatever I'm in the mood for... usually video game music.
If different from the question above, what are you currently into:
Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work: yes
What platform do you use to listen to music: I don't stream, I use a media player, foobar2000.
What language do you prefer your music: I don't have any real firm preferences in this regard, but I've never been particularly exploratory regarding language.
Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why: no, not really
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: I casually sing for fun, if that counts. no instruments
Do you have a least favorite genre: maybe country
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: I've got some I made on YouTube...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oCHjLPvzeSfMtUuC_lFpnlt6Ad87USx
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oCHjLPvzeSUbJPROaTMjE9bQBT-tsOb
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oCHjLPvzeT_X7yMgOc4_qJgTGw3RL3w
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oCHjLPvzeSb3oUN0reY3gLdOeLIY-87
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oCHjLPvzeStIKrja_7c_xoj31xkVYYY
Name 3 songs you recommend: Seep and Destroy - MOF8, Yeehaw Deliveryboy - ClascyJitto, Tornado Shuffle - OCTOTOOL
♬ Music Favorites ♪
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
Artist/Band: Ian Taylor, Jake Kaufman, 瀬上純, David Wise, 谷口博史, 下村陽子, 目黒将司, 近藤浩治, 高田雅史, Danny Baranowsky, The Aquabats!, YMCK, Orange Caramel, Plus-Tech Squeeze Box, ミニモニ。, Pizzicato Five, Cornelius, LOOΠΔ, the telephones
apologies, I just copied this from my rateyourmusic profile because too lazy to type them out
Genre: Shibuya-kei, neo Shibuya-kei, picopop, chiptune, happy hardcore, denpa, pretty much anything adjacent to those listed, and more.
Song: https://www.last.fm/user/reach-air-burst/loved
Music Video: the video for new is a strong contender, but I like a lot of the LOONA videos a lot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIDe-yTxda0
Instrument:
Favorite lyrics:
I WANT YOUR BLOOD: https://kimonobeat.tumblr.com/post/664783483892383744/tommy-heavenly6-lyrics-i-want-your-blood
Lollipop Candy BAD Girl: https://kimonobeat.tumblr.com/post/188561490113/tommy-heavenly6-lyrics-lollipop-candy-bad-girl
Plastic Lips!: https://genius.com/The-aquabats-plastic-lips-lyrics
Amino Man!: https://genius.com/The-aquabats-amino-man-lyrics
Vocalists: Maki Nomiya
♬ Music and Feelings ♪
What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like: this changes constantly, but there's not been one recently
What does music mean to you: I don't know
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: this is hard because I don't know where to even start with this sort of thing. if I choose one to mention, which??? idk lol sorry
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: plenty. again, don't know where to start.
Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life: umm, this could heavily vary. right now, I can't think of anything that is particularly Relatable.
Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to: no, what does this even mean
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: anyone that feels a connection to me, really. even better if you're willing/interested in communicating elsewhere, since DW is a bit too clunky for my liking.
What do you like to read about: I dunno. basically anything but politics/news/current events or super fandomy stuff.
How often do you check your friends feed: daily
Do you have any deal-breakers: on my profile
Do you mind reading about fandom: yes, I'm not interested.
Anything else you'd want people to know: please look at my profile and pinned journal entry. also, I'm jobless and mentally ill and struggle really hard to connect to people. if you're the opposite of me in these ways, we will not vibe. if you're super fannish, cool, but I don't really vibe with that either. I stay in a bubble with my interests.
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Date: 2023-04-22 03:22 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-04-22 04:28 pm (UTC)Preferred Name: Yamamanama or Yama
Age or Age Group: 38
Location: Massachusetts
Pronouns: He
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Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: A lot of things.
If different from the question above, what are you currently into: What I've been listening to a lot in recent days is Dmitri Shostakovich, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Retrograde88, Wild Painting, Chelsea on Fire, and Dinosaur Jr.
Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work: Not really.
What platform do you use to listen to music: (ex Spotify, Youtube Music etc.) My own collection. Or Youtube videos and Bandcamp.
What language do you prefer your music: Most of my songs are in English but I have plenty of songs in Mandarin, Ladino, Latin, Italian, French, Hungarian, Korean.
Along with some more obscure languages like Chopi and Ronga.
I don't have preferences.
Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why: Rose Polenzani, mostly because I haven't gotten a chance to hear her play yet.
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: I can kinda sorta play guitar but haven't in a while.
Do you have a least favorite genre: Bro-Country although I do like bluegrass and other styles of folk, especially Balkans. And MAGA Rap. Yes, it's apparently a thing.
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: No but every July, I'll make a post about my musical discoveries in the previous year.
Name 3 songs you recommend: Universal Hall Pass - Lyra
Ernest Bloch - Schelomo
Retrograde88 - Falling
Three recent discoveries, one a new song by someone I've known about for almost 20 years, the others new to me.
♬ Music Favorites ♪
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
Artist/Band: Eyeless in Gaza, Cocteau Twins, Radiohead, Dead Can Dance, Tori Amos, Flying Saucer Attack, Claude Debussy, The 303s, Opium Den, Deftones, Lush, Slowdive, Ride, Pale Saints, Amp, The Future Sound of London, John Adams, Airiel, Mistle Thrush, Letters to Cleo, Rose Polenzani, The Curtain Society, Splashdown, Ghost, Cold Fairyland, Bark Psychosis, Closedown, The Depreciation Guild, The Moon Seven Times, Gustav Mahler, Feathermerchants, Popol Vuh, Kayo Dot, Henry Cowell
I have a last.fm that is woefully out of date because I stopped using around the time that a) it stopped being a social thing and b) my computer at the time was having issues scrobbling and I never bothered to reinstall it when I got a new computer.
Genre: Shoegaze, dreampop, folk (especially Chinese, Balkans, and Celtic), classical, post-rock, wistful guitar pop, wistful piano pop
Song:
Slowdive - Souvlaki Space Station
Pale Saints - Throwing Back The Apple
The 303s - Sea of Things
Rose Polenzani - Molly's Lily
Splashdown - Presumed Lost
Eyeless in Gaza - All Under The Leaves, The Leaves of Life
Cold Fairyland - 高地山歌
Tori Amos - Josephine
Claude Debussy - La cathédrale engloutie
Opium Den - Song For Nelson
Deftones - Mascara
Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place
Flying Saucer Attack - In The Light Of Time
Popol Vuh - Hosianna Mantra
Drop Nineteens - Delaware
Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbluCef9jJM (As The Sparrow - Emily)
Instrument: Pipa
Favorite lyrics: (Stereolab - Ping Pong) - it's all right cause the historical pattern has shown how the economic cycle tends to revolve in a round of decades three stages stand out in a loop a slump and war then peel back to square one and back for more
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What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like:
What does music mean to you: Music can change the world.
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: If by cheering up, you mean restore emotional equilibrium, something with a ukulele in it.
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: Dreampop
Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life: I think I'm in love
Probably just hungry
Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to: Not really.
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: Anyone.
What do you like to read about: Glimpses of everyday life in the 21st century. And pets.
How often do you check your friends feed: Daily
Do you have any deal-breakers: No far-right politics or anti-vaxxers.
Do you mind reading about fandom: I'll probably just ignore anything fandom-related but I'll read other things.
Anything else you'd want people to know: Divine bounty fills the earth with life, giving birth to all creation. Divine love flows within the waters, purifying all creation. Divine breath drives the winds of chaos, molding the form of all creation. Divine will fuels passion's fire, igniting the spark of life in all creation.
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Date: 2023-04-22 06:26 pm (UTC)Preferred Name: Sadie
Age or Age Group: 20s
Location: Currently in Korea, but I'm European
Pronouns: She/her
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Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: My Chemical Romance and musical theater
What platform do you use to listen to music: iPod, records, and cassettes. I prefer more tacile options.
What language do you prefer your music: English or Danish
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: I'm learning to sing
Do you have a least favorite genre: House/heavy club type music
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: I make them for myself, sharing them feels too personal
♬ Music Favorites ♪
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
Artist/Band: My Chemical Romance, Mika, Within Temptation, David Bowie, Marina and the Diamonds, Donovan, Bob Dylan, Ghost, The Zombies, Nightwish, Pink Floyd, Linkin Park, HIM. My favorite musicals to listen to are Wicked, Hadestown, and Frozen.
Genre: 00's rock, classic rock, and musical theater.
Song: Kill All Your Friends by MCR, and Welcome to the Black Parade will always make me go completely feral
Favorite lyrics: Fear And Loathing by Marina and the Diamonds
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What does music mean to you: Expression and feeling. I'm neurodivergent and music is my stim, the one thing that cam completely calm me.
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: Any music I like. I could be listening to the angriest lyrics you've ever heard but if I like it then it'll make me happy.
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: All of my favorite music relaxes me
Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to: Probably not, but then I listen to a pretty wide variation so it's hard to say. My dress style is mostly inspired by Japanese street fashion and cottagecore.
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: It would be nice if we had some things in common. I know sharing interests doesn't always equal friendship, but it will at least make our entries somewhat interesting to each other
What do you like to read about: Everyday life and things you get up to
How often do you check your friends feed: Daily
Do you have any deal-breakers: Judgemental types, bigots, and people who are overly negative. Obviously stuff happens and people need to vent now and then, but if it's ALL someone posts then I don't need the negative energy.
Do you mind reading about fandom: It depends. It can seem impersonal when it's all someone posts about, and if I'm not interested in the topic then I will just skip over it.
Anything else you'd want people to know: I'm an illustrator, I'm creative and like making things. I used to live in Japan, I currently live in Korea, but soon I will be going home. I'm generally very 'live and let live' and appreciate the same kind of energy in return.
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Date: 2023-04-22 06:28 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-04-22 06:30 pm (UTC)no subject
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
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(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!
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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 08:18 pm (UTC)Want to give it a try?
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Date: 2023-04-22 09:15 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-04-22 09:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-04-22 09:40 pm (UTC)Preferred Name: Rina.
Age or Age Group: 38... Which will change in 3, 2, 1... (My birthday is in early May.)
Location: Bavaria, Germany.
Pronouns: She/her.
♬ Music In General ♪
Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: There is not just one answer. Whatever emotion I want to have an echo for :), or whatever emotion I want to summon so to say.
If different from the question above, what are you currently into: I am currently listening to Don Huonot, a Finnish alternative rock band I fell in love with when I was about 16 years old. :) A former friend of mine who lived in Helsinki introduced me to them, along with several other Finnish bands.
Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work: Yes, even though I know this wouldn't be the best thing to do oftentimes. But when I am doing chores, for example, I feel time passes differently then. When I exercise or go for walks, I would either listen to music along the way, or sing my heart out whilst walking my dog through the nearby fields.
What platform do you use to listen to music: I use Youtube Music a lot, but I also have a last.fm account *waves a flag to advertise this fact*.
What language do you prefer your music: Japanese, German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Finnish, Russian, Swedish, --- I have no real favourite (apart from Japanese maybe).
Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why: Concerning those I haven't met as of yet, I would like to meet David Bowie maybe? I know he is not alive anymore, but I would like to make a list of questions to ask him prior to this, and then tear it up whilst trembling in awe as I'd meet him. Why? He has been the first musician I really noticed / paid attention to. I was six, and yes, blame the movie Labyrinth, but~ this led to a Bowie obsession for me, and I even got my first CD this way (The Singles Collection). In short, I owe a lot to this guy.
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: Both, yes. I take singing lessons, and I play the electric guitar, mainly. I can also play the piano a bit, the bass guitar, and the drums.
Do you have a least favorite genre: Not really.
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: The Selkie Dance.
Name 3 songs you recommend:
a - Heather Dale - "The Maiden And The Selkie"
b - ZIZ - "Colors"
c - Ghosting - "Disguised In Black"
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Artist/Band: Alizée ♬ Apulanta ♬ Bauhaus ♬ Bela B. ♬ Cinemascope ♬ Cinema Strange ♬ Clan Of Xymox ♬ David Bowie ♬ Depeche Mode ♬ D'EspairsRay ♬ Die Ärzte ♬ Die Fantastischen Vier ♬ Don Huonot ♬ Eve Of Destiny ♬ Farin Urlaub Racing Team ♬ Foo Fighters ♬ Garbage ♬ Ghosting ♬ Klaha ♬ Közi ♬ London After Midnight ♬ Malice Mizer ♬ Marusha ♬ Mylène Farmer ♬ Pride Of Mind ♬ Project Pitchfork ♬ Psycho Le Cému ♬ Roman Rain ♬ Santa Hates You ♬ Sisters Of Mercy ♬ Stromae ♬ The Cure ♬ The Prodigy ♬ The Runaways ♬ Thomas D ♬ Vamquet ♬ ZIZ
Genre: Goth ♬ Punk ♬ Alternative Rock ♬ Electronica ♬ EBM ♬ Industrial ♬ Metal ♬ HipHop ♬ Techno
Song: Apart from those mentioned above (the three I recommended)... "Crimson Star", "Cruel Arcadia", "Innermost..." (all by Közi), "Illuminati", "Beast Of Blood", "Brise" (all by Malice Mizer), "Rebel Rebel", "Magic Dance", "Starman" (all by David Bowie), "L'âme-Stram-Gram" (Mylène Farmer), "Humain À L'Eau", "Fils De Joie" (both by Stromae), "Bleed Like Me" (Garbage), ... Too many. Way too many.
Music Video: "Timekiller", "Existence", "Titânes" (all by Project Pitchfork), "Illuminati" (warning because this is NSFW; by Malice Mizer), "Fils De Joie", "Carmen" (both by Stromae), "Koroleva" (Roman Rain)
Instrument: Guitar, hichiriki (It is quite an interesting instrument to play!), shamisen, shakuhachi, steel drum, synthesizer.
Favorite lyrics: Right now? "See how infinite I am / From midnight to midnight I unfold / But then I perish just for you / To be reborn as thunder" (Project Pitchfork - "Titânes"); "Are my dreams reality? Is reality a dream? I am destroying the limits of what I can become!" (translated to English from Japanese; Közi - "Cruel Arcadia")... And many more.
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What does music mean to you: Music is my passion. Also it is a means of "communicating what needs to be said, but what cannot be put into words."
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: Peter Fox's "Schüttel Deinen Speck" recently :). I love this song!! So catchy.
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: The music on the playlist I shared the link of. :) Especially the Hildegard von Blingin', Heather Dale, and S. J. Tucker tracks.
Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life: "Alles Oder Alles!" by Samsas Traum. This one is hard to translate, but I relate to the state of being mentally ill, but still having a lot of creative energy.
Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to: I try :P. But I fail sometimes. But then I get up again and continue (failing?). :)
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: Kindred souls? Whatever this could mean, really. I really love it when people are authentic, creative, curious, and kind. *nods*
What do you like to read about: Your escapades & those sweet highs of life. In short: Your life. :)
How often do you check your friends feed: As often as I have the time. Recently I haven't been posting as much as I used to, but I will try to check back everytime I am online.
Do you have any deal-breakers: Racism, homophobia, transphobia.
Do you mind reading about fandom: Nah, it is okay. We all have something that may mean more to us. Just make sure you put some RL updates / entries in there, too.
Anything else you'd want people to know: YOU ROCK!! :) There, I said it.
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Date: 2023-04-22 10:41 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-04-22 11:35 pm (UTC)Preferred Name: Elise
Age or Age Group: 34
Location: Canada, Quebec, Montreal South Shore
Pronouns: She/Her
♬ Music In General ♪
Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: I usually just put my Spotify Liked Songs (3,398 song atm) on shuffle. I often can't be bothered picking a specific album, artist or playlist, unless I get a craving for one.
If different from the question above, what are you currently into: No craving at the moment, and no new album from my faves recently, so I'm just shuffling.
Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work: I almost always have music in the background, to work, read, write...
What platform do you use to listen to music: (ex Spotify, Youtube Music etc.) Spotify. I know it's controversial because it pays artists pennies, but it's so practical, I find it hard to let it go.
What language do you prefer your music: No preference. Most of what I have is in English of course, but I can like any language, whether I understand the lyrics or not.
Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why: The guys from Epik High seem so nice and funny!
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: I used to play piano, but a lack of interest / the evolution of my disability made me quit about ten years ago.
Do you have a least favorite genre: Jazz. I can find something to like in songs of every genre, from classical to rap to hip-hop to country, but jazz has never sounded like anything but noise to me.
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: Nah, too lazy XD
Name 3 songs you recommend: Voices - Tusse; Run - Epik High; Baila Esta Cumbia - Selena
♬ Music Favorites ♪
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
Artist/Band: Apocalyptica, Nightwish, Epik High, Pain of Salvation, Trapt, Mika, Shinedown, Josh Groban...
Genre: Symphonic Metal, Rock, Pop... as mentioned above, anything but jazz really!
Song: Depends, I don't really have "favourite" songs.
Music Video: End of Me by Apocalyptica, I couldn't stop watching it when it came out! And not (just) because of Perttu's top hat!
Instrument: Piano and cello.
Favorite lyrics: The last song that had me very enthused was What You Wanted by Shinedown: We don't need supervision / We don't want your religion / Too many cooks in the kitchen / And now we know / You don't know what you're doing / You don't care who you ruin / Just keep the fantasy moving / It's a hell of a show
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What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like: 1-877-Kars-4-Kids... Sorry XD
What does music mean to you: Honestly, not much, it's just something I enjoy. I get that it means a lot to others, but it's not really something I get Feelings about.
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: Hm, most of Mika cheers me up really. I can't hear his Boum Boum Boum without singing along happily.
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: Maybe the older Apocalyptica albums, the ones tht are just cellos, no drums or singers. Lots of Josh Groban is soothing too, with his deep lovely voice.
Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life: I don't think so?
Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to: If there's a genre that goes with sweatpants and the first t-shirt I grab, then sure XD
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: Any kind!
What do you like to read about: Anything, stories about your life, things you read, things you watch, thoughts you have...
How often do you check your friends feed: Every day, pretty much.
Do you have any deal-breakers: Meh, the usual "don't be an asshole."
Do you mind reading about fandom: If it's not the only thing you post about. I just skip entries I'm not interested in, but if I end of skipping 90% of your entries, it probably means we're not very compatible.
Anything else you'd want people to know: There's a small public About Me on my DW, so you can check that out for more info!
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Date: 2023-04-23 12:03 am (UTC)Preferred Name: Michelle, Elle
Age or Age Group: Just left my 30s behind
Location: US
Pronouns: She/her
♬ Music In General ♪
Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: Whatever I'm feeling like, it kind of depends on my mood, really. Sometimes I'm in the mood for something peppy and dancy, so I'll listen to some reggaeton, other times I'll chill to some classical.
If different from the question above, what are you currently into: I'm into anything that sounds good to me, really.
Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work: I do put on classical while studying, and work... sometimes it just depends. I usually workout to YouTube videos that already have sounds playing.
What platform do you use to listen to music: Mostly Apple Music
What language do you prefer your music: Russian, Spanish, English, Portuguese, German
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: I used to play drums, bass and clarinet. It has been ages, though.
Do you have a least favorite genre: Probably recent country-pop, and mumble rap.
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: Not really
Name 3 songs you recommend:
Jah Khalib - Твои сонные глаза
Type O Negative - Black No. 1
Carla's Dreams - Sub Pielea Mea
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Artist/Band: Chopin, Debussy, Kylie Minogue, Spice Girls, Lana Del Rey, Alice in Chains, Tokio, Rammstein, Marilyn Manson, Type O Negative, Jah Khalib, MARUV, MOT, Anitta, Maluma, Reflex, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Bad Company, Foreigner, Garbage, Toni Braxton, Tool, Seether, Theory of a Deadman, In This Moment, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, Deftones
Genre: Rock, pop, metal, hip hop, classical... a little of everything
Song: Alice in Chains - Down in a Hole; Marilyn Manson - Tourniquet & Coma Black; In The Moment - Whore; Lana Del Rey - West Coast
Music Video: I don't think I've paid attention to any in quite some time.
Instrument: Bass
Favorite lyrics:
What I wanted, what I needed
What I got for me
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What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like: That Vengaboys song..."We Like to Party" lol
What does music mean to you: It's a means to lose myself in the moment.
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up: Nicky Jam & J Balvin - X; Anitta - Vai Malandra; Jah Khalib - Тату на твоем теле & Мамасита; Kylie Minogue - Magic
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: I usually find classical and bossa nova relaxing.
Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life: Hmmm... this really varies, I'll have to think on this for a bit.
Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to: I listen to many genres, so not really.
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: People that are chill, and who like learning from others' experiences.
What do you like to read about: Whatever you have to write about, lol.
How often do you check your friends feed: A few times a week.
Do you have any deal-breakers: People who force their beliefs on others.
Do you mind reading about fandom: I'm not really into any fandoms, but I don't mind.
Anything else you'd want people to know: If we're going base this off music, my first very own casette was a single of Alice Cooper's "Poison," 6 year old me with my Walkman played it on repeat... lol.
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Date: 2023-04-23 02:00 am (UTC)Hello!
Date: 2023-04-23 02:15 am (UTC)Preferred Name:
Location: Illinois
♬ Music In General ♪
Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to: I don't play a lot of music regularly. So mostly what I'm listening to is birdsong.
Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work: Sometimes I use background sound for writing or to cover up noise. For housework, I like to put on something as energetic as possible -- Pirates of the Caribbean has a great soundtrack for that. Most of my exercise is outdoors, you guessed it, birdsong.
What platform do you use to listen to music: Most of my music is on CD. However, I like some things on YouTube, including fanvids and fibercrafting videos, both of which tend to have fun music. My latest favorite is "Last Friday Night" (Classic Star Trek). (Do not watch with mouth full.)
What language do you prefer your music: English if I'm listening to lyrics, but I love foreign languages, so I have a lot in Celtic languages and a sprinkling of many many others.
Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why: I've had plenty of musician friends and am open to more.
Do you sing and/or play an instrument: Minimally. I did buy a sea drum because I can actually play the thing. I'm okay on a PVC pipe drum too.
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share: Rarely.
Name 3 songs you recommend:
"Never Split the Party"
"The March of Cambreadth" (The Avengers)
And the instrumental hobbit song.
♬ Music Favorites ♪
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
Artist/Band: Emerald Rose
Genre: Pagan, folk, and filk.
Song: "A Pict Song."
Music Video: See above.
Instrument: Bagpipe.
Favorite lyrics: "Strange Messenger"
♬ Music and Feelings ♪
What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like: "Brand New Key"
What does music mean to you: A way to express feelings, words optional.
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up:
"Hope Eyrie"
"Magic Carpet Ride"
"Lord of the Dance"
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you: For relaxing, I like shakuhachi flute or harp music.
Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life:
My feelings on the modern world rather fit the contemporary version of "The Sound of Silence."
Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to: LOL yes, sometimes. I have a variety of fannish, folk, Pagan, and historic wear. A lot of bohemian too.
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for: I enjoy a diverse audience. If you miss LiveJournal-That-Was, that's a good sign.
What do you like to read about: Anything with words in a language I can read. Science fiction and fantasy are favorites. I read gaming manuals for fun -- I like to shop for them on Kickstarter. Nonfiction about languages, nature, writing. I have lined my house with well over 10,000 books.
How often do you check your friends feed: It varies. Sometimes often, other times not.
Do you have any deal-breakers:
Don't come into my space and tell me what to do.
If your blog is primarily friends-locked, that probably isn't something I'll subscribe to, because it's hard for me to see the lock dingbat so it's better if I just avoid those blogs. I prefer reading things I can share if I like them.
Do you mind reading about fandom: I enjoy reading about fandom if we happen to like the same things. Otherwise I'll skip it.
Anything else you'd want people to know: I post a lot of original writing, some fanfic, nature activities, and a lot of links that I've found interesting. If you are tired of dormant blogs and communities, mine is a good bet since I post daily. If you're easily overwhelmed, this may not be the blog for you.
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Date: 2023-04-23 07:50 am (UTC)♬ The Basics, as always ♪f
Preferred Name: Mel
Age or Age Group: 18+ (I'm mid thirties)
Location: UK
Pronouns: She/Her
♬ Music In General ♪
Thinking day to day, what do you normally listen to:
90% of the time, I enjoy listening to alternative rock. I also like music with a classical influence.
If different from the question above, what are you currently into:
I'm trying to listen to bands that are supporting headline acts I'm seeing this Summer. For example, I'm currently listening to Royal Blood because they are supporting Muse.
Do you listen to music to study, exercise, or work:
Primarily to relax, sometimes when I'm travelling or exercising.
What platform do you use to listen to music: (ex Spotify, Youtube Music etc.)
Spotify. I know it's problematic, but I'm yet to transfer to another platform.
What language do you prefer your music:
I don't really prefer my music to have a language, but I find it easier to understand in English.
Is there a musician you'd like to meet? Why:
I'd like to meet Matt Bellamy one day, as I have been a Muse fan since 2002.
Do you sing and/or play an instrument:
Nope! My husband is a musician and can play pretty much anything. I tried guitar about 20 years ago and couldn't get into it. I might try playing piano one day though.
Do you have a least favorite genre: (Please be considerate with this one)
Nah, I am pretty open minded.
Do you make playlists? If so, do you share:
Yes, I do make playlists on spotify. I don't share them generally, but when I got married recently I made a playlist that people could add to, and it was really fun!
Name 3 songs you recommend:
If you like melodic alternative rock, then my faves are:
Muse - Sunburn
Radiohead - Street Spirit
Jeff Buckley - Mojo Pin
My music taste is stuck in the 90's/00's, but I am at least trying to expand my tastes.
♬ Music Favorites ♪
(Please list as many or as few as you want)
Artist/Band:
Muse, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, The Smiths, Queens of the Stone Age, Placebo, Pulp, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day (Pre-American Idiot), Metallica, The Stone Roses, Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Blondie, David Bowie, Franz Ferdinand, Maximo Park, Machine Head.
I also have a playlist where I keep new music I find every year. My 2022/2023 playlist has Gigi Perez (sounds like Jeff Buckley), Fontaines DC, The Snuts, Glass Animals, Years & Years, Rina Sawayama, The Weeknd, Royal Blood.
I wouldn't say they are my favourites but I'm trying to branch out with my music taste.
Genre:
Alternative Rock
Song: Muse - Sunburn. It just instantly relaxes me, probably because of nostalgia! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9SZaOJEWXU
Music Video: Muse - Bliss. I think it is partially responsible for the kind of art work I do now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMqsWc8muj8
Instrument: (It doesn't have to be one you play, if you do)
To listen to, either violin, guitar or piano.
Favorite lyrics: (A line or series of lyrics, if you want)
Jimmy Eat World - The Middle. It kept me going as a teenager going through hard times!
♬ Music and Feelings ♪
What's a song that gets stuck in your head, that you may not necessarily like:
Heat Waves - Glass Animals. I do actually like that song though.
What does music mean to you:
It means a lot! As a teenager, it really helped me to access creativity, find good friends and see a better life for myself than the one that was laid before me. Now it gives me nostalgia, and I enjoy finding out about new artists and genres. I actively push myself to get out of my music habits and remain open-minded, and I enjoy pop, r&b, rap, classical etc now. I used to be a bit of a music snob, and I think that is sad because I missed out on so much good music!
Name some songs that get you excited or that cheer you up:
The Weeknd - Blinding Lights got me through lockdown. I'd love to see him live.
Do you have any songs or genre that relax you:
Classical music is always good for that! Jeff Buckley's "Grace" is always relaxing to me.
Is there a song that represents how you feel or your stance on life:
That is a big question! I guess "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone (though I generally listen to the Muse version because Muse).
Do you dress similar to the genre you listen to:
Ha ha ha, yes I do. I got into the 00's indie/alternative rock trend of wearing mostly monochrome with pops of colour (think White Stripes) and haven't really changed my style. I have tried to push out of it but I always come back to the same thing. XD It works well for my job/life.
♬ Friending And Deal-breakers ♪
What kind of friend(s) are you searching for:
I'm open minded! I like finding out about people with different lives to me, I also get along with creative people. (I'm an artist/lecturer in a creative subject)
What do you like to read about:
I'm close to finishing my PhD, which was very specific (art/science), so I am experimenting with different genres and subjects. I've joined some book clubs, and am currently reading a non-fiction book about the beauty industry.
How often do you check your friends feed: Most days, if I'm not run off my feet.
Do you have any deal-breakers: I have a very low tolerance for drama. I take constructive criticism well if it is well intended, but if people start causing drama I'm OUT.
Do you mind reading about fandom: If I'm honest, I skip past it but I don't mind it.
Anything else you'd want people to know: Not that I can think of.