Music Survey (lyrics, soundtrack, techno, ambient, country)

sweet_nothing · 03-16-2008, 12:12 PM

Age:
15

Gender:
Male

Country of residence:
U.S.A

What is your favorite genre of music?
alternative/indie

Do listen to music when doing certain activities
I listen to music all the time, doing homework, in class, writing, reading....etc.

If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity?
Anything from Joy Division to Black Flag

Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'?
Usally the lyrics the first time then music.

Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to?
of course, music is art for your ears, and the lyrics are poetry

Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs?
yes but, I don't want to list them since their too personal

Lizzie · 03-16-2008, 01:43 PM

Age:
Sixteen-in-one-week

Gender:
Female

Country of residence:
Canada

What is your favorite genre of music?
I really do love Indie Rock and Folk the best

Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)?
(if so, please list the activity)

I pretty much listen to music while doing just about anything
And seeing as I rarley leave the house, (:|) I listen to music all day
So pretty much for anything I would do in a day
Except for when I am writing of playing music

If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity?
It really depends complelty not on what I'm doing
But on what my mood is that day

Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'?
I like to listen the more of the 'big picture' first listen through
Before picking out and listening to certain aspects of the song

Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to?
Yes

Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs?
Yes, very strong memories

Molecules · 03-16-2008, 02:01 PM

Age: 22 in 10 days

Gender:m

Country of residence: England UK

What is your favorite genre of music? always changing

Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)?
(if so, please list the activity)
Yes, working and whenever I'm on the move without company.

If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity?
Nothing with much subtlety. Rock, hip hop, grime. The more active the more likely it is to be dance music of some kind.

Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'?
Depends on the circumstances, but the music is more instinctive.

Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to?
Definitely.

Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs?
Yep, loads, that's what you get for having a ever-present soundtrack from the age of 15!

simplephysics · 03-16-2008, 02:37 PM

Age: 17

Gender: female

Country of residence: usa

What is your favorite genre of music? probably Alternative but I try not to limit myself.

Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)?(if so, please list the activity)
If there is a device near me that can play music then 98% of the time its on.

If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity?
When I run i generally listen to heavier or louder stuff
When I'm hungover its soft and pretty mellow.

Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'?
Depends on the music. I generally don't pick out lyrics the first time i hear a song.

Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to?
Definitely.

Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs?
I'm sure everyone does.

Nosmada · 03-16-2008, 03:30 PM

Age:
18
Gender:
Male
Country of residence:
Canada
What is your favorite genre of music?
Rock i guess, i dont really have one favorite sub genra
Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)? (if so, please list the activity)
Working out, running, Homework

If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity?
Working out- Post hardcore, or maybe some pop punk
Running- Rap/Hip Hop (the little that i like)
Homework- Something Acoustic or other soft sounding music

Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'?
Both depending on whats going on or what i am thinking about.

Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to?
Yes, I can change alot about how i feel by what i listen to.

Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs?
Yes, and i hate that i do, it has destroyed alot of good songs for me.

savannah · 03-16-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ouatic

Age: 24

Gender: female

Country of residence: US

What is your favorite genre of music?
this really depends upon what 'phase' i'm goin through, and is normally ever evolving, however currently i guess i would call it altcountry and folk, though i'm also listenin to alot of funk and classic rock

Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)?
(if so, please list the activity)

i normally have my ipod on me at all times,......i listen to music while driving, cleaning/cooking at the house, when i'm just layin around reading, on the computer, running, in fact i think the only time i dont listen to music is while fishing,.....

If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity?
depends on my mood

Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'?
first i hear the music, but if the lyrics dont hit me, i normally grow tired of it and it wont last long in rotation

Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to?
i dont know how i could NOT be affected

Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs?

i do,......alot in fact,....i'll share a few:
neil young's old man is everything i've ever wanted to say to my dad, and i remember the exact moment i realized that

pam tillis' maybe it was memphis is an early 90s mainstream country song, but i'll always remember thats what the 'cover band' was playin when i danced with my first crush at the street dance during the county fair, i even remember what we both wore

mo money mo problems by biggie smalls was the song my best friend and i sang the whole time we were in glaveston for spring break our 8th grade year, that would end up being the last trip she and i would take together before her death

the night they drove ol dixie down - the band, is a song my mother and i used to sing when i was very little,....she would point to me and i would sing the chorus

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Seltzer · 03-16-2008, 05:14 PM

Age: 19 (20 in May)

Gender: Male

Country of residence: New Zealand

What is your favorite genre of music? Progressive rock I guess.

Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)?
(if so, please list the activity)
Studying, working out, reading forums

If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity?

Studying: Sometimes I listen to music when studying... and usually music without or with little focus on words... Isis, Tangerine Dream etc. But I mainly listen to Bach - and it's not just because a few psychologists think that Baroque music is good for it. I choose Bach because I like it, it fits the above criteria and it's more balanced out than other classical... I love Rachmaninoff but I can't listen to that because there are both very quiet and loud parts. Turning up the volume to hear the quiet parts means that the loud parts are too loud!

Working Out: I can't really work out anymore due to chest problems, but I used to listen to something energetic like thrash or punk.

Foruming: I tend to listen to music I've already heard because I can't do justice to music I haven't heard before if I'm getting distracted by forums. I'd prefer to give my undivided attention to music I haven't heard.

Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'?
Definitely music... when I've heard the songs a couple of times then I'll begin paying attention to the lyrics. That is partially influenced by what I'm doing at the time. If I'm reading on forums, I pay even less attention to lyrics.

Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to?
Of course.

Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs?
Yes, I tend to be very nostalgic.

NSW · 03-17-2008, 08:58 PM

Age: 27

Gender: F

Country of residence: USA

What is your favorite genre of music? ROCK...mostly hard, some metal, some soft. Pretty much I like everything except new jazz and elevator music.

Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)?
(if so, please list the activity) At work of course. I wouldn't be able to function at the gym if I didn't have my MP3 player with me, and I have to have tunes when I'm driving or cleaning my house.

If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity? Depends on my mood. I can tell you the first song I put on when I get to the gym is "For Those About to Rock" by AC/DC. It gets me pumped up and energized and wanting to kick some ass.

Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'? I can honestly say both. Very rarely will I find a song that I like purely for lyrics or music alone.

Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to? Yes, but I try not to let that get to me too much.

Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs? sure...

lucylamppost · 03-17-2008, 09:07 PM

Age: 34

Gender: Male

Country of residence: America

What is your favorite genre of music?
I ****ing hate the word "genre" its bull ****

Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)?
(if so, please list the activity)
at work , when i work out , when I am on the bus, or not doing anything I have to say I spend at least 10 hours a day listening to music

If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity?
I like to listen to "eye of the tiger" over and over again...

Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'?
music its all about the music if
Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to?
Yes.

Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs?
Yes, but most are too personal to list.

bridget_says · 03-18-2008, 01:34 PM

Age: 16

Gender: female

Country of residence: united states

What is your favorite genre of music?: hm, indie/alternative i guess

Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)? I listen to music when I do most anything: studying, showering, walking, veggin' out, eating, driving, etc.

If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity? When I study I usually listen to classical or something instrumental like sufjan stevens. everything else pretty much varies.

Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'? I tend to listen to the music first, then I'll try to find out what the lyrics are.

Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to? Definitely.

Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs? Oh yeah...

03-16-2008, 01:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lizzie Diskobox Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: vancouver Posts: 660	Age: Sixteen-in-one-week Gender: Female Country of residence: Canada What is your favorite genre of music? I really do love Indie Rock and Folk the best Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)? (if so, please list the activity) I pretty much listen to music while doing just about anything And seeing as I rarley leave the house, (:\|) I listen to music all day So pretty much for anything I would do in a day Except for when I am writing of playing music If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity? It really depends complelty not on what I'm doing But on what my mood is that day Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'? I like to listen the more of the 'big picture' first listen through Before picking out and listening to certain aspects of the song Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to? Yes Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs? Yes, very strong memories __________________ white and black, are you looking for the sun boy? the sun doesn't shine down here, no, not in the shadow Last edited by Lizzie; 03-16-2008 at 02:59 PM.

03-16-2008, 02:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	Age: 22 in 10 days Gender:m Country of residence: England UK What is your favorite genre of music? always changing Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)? (if so, please list the activity) Yes, working and whenever I'm on the move without company. If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity? Nothing with much subtlety. Rock, hip hop, grime. The more active the more likely it is to be dance music of some kind. Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'? Depends on the circumstances, but the music is more instinctive. Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to? Definitely. Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs? Yep, loads, that's what you get for having a ever-present soundtrack from the age of 15! __________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her

03-16-2008, 05:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
Seltzer Fish in the percolator! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,870	Age: 19 (20 in May) Gender: Male Country of residence: New Zealand What is your favorite genre of music? Progressive rock I guess. Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)? (if so, please list the activity) Studying, working out, reading forums If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity? Studying: Sometimes I listen to music when studying... and usually music without or with little focus on words... Isis, Tangerine Dream etc. But I mainly listen to Bach - and it's not just because a few psychologists think that Baroque music is good for it. I choose Bach because I like it, it fits the above criteria and it's more balanced out than other classical... I love Rachmaninoff but I can't listen to that because there are both very quiet and loud parts. Turning up the volume to hear the quiet parts means that the loud parts are too loud! Working Out: I can't really work out anymore due to chest problems, but I used to listen to something energetic like thrash or punk. Foruming: I tend to listen to music I've already heard because I can't do justice to music I haven't heard before if I'm getting distracted by forums. I'd prefer to give my undivided attention to music I haven't heard. Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'? Definitely music... when I've heard the songs a couple of times then I'll begin paying attention to the lyrics. That is partially influenced by what I'm doing at the time. If I'm reading on forums, I pay even less attention to lyrics. Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to? Of course. Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs? Yes, I tend to be very nostalgic. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson \| Last.fm \| RYM

03-17-2008, 08:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	Age: 27 Gender: F Country of residence: USA What is your favorite genre of music? ROCK...mostly hard, some metal, some soft. Pretty much I like everything except new jazz and elevator music. Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)? (if so, please list the activity) At work of course. I wouldn't be able to function at the gym if I didn't have my MP3 player with me, and I have to have tunes when I'm driving or cleaning my house. If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity? Depends on my mood. I can tell you the first song I put on when I get to the gym is "For Those About to Rock" by AC/DC. It gets me pumped up and energized and wanting to kick some ass. Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'? I can honestly say both. Very rarely will I find a song that I like purely for lyrics or music alone. Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to? Yes, but I try not to let that get to me too much. Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs? sure... Last edited by NSW; 03-24-2008 at 03:54 PM.

03-17-2008, 09:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
lucylamppost I'm a figure of forgotten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: canada Posts: 349	Age: 34 Gender: Male Country of residence: America What is your favorite genre of music? I **ing hate the word "genre" its bull Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)? (if so, please list the activity) at work , when i work out , when I am on the bus, or not doing anything I have to say I spend at least 10 hours a day listening to music If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity? I like to listen to "eye of the tiger" over and over again... Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'? music its all about the music if Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to? Yes. Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs?** Yes, but most are too personal to list. __________________

03-16-2008, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nosmada Holding Back The River Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 240	Age: 18 Gender: Male Country of residence: Canada What is your favorite genre of music? Rock i guess, i dont really have one favorite sub genra Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)? (if so, please list the activity) Working out, running, Homework If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity? Working out- Post hardcore, or maybe some pop punk Running- Rap/Hip Hop (the little that i like) Homework- Something Acoustic or other soft sounding music Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'? Both depending on whats going on or what i am thinking about. Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to? Yes, I can change alot about how i feel by what i listen to. Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs? Yes, and i hate that i do, it has destroyed alot of good songs for me.

03-18-2008, 01:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
bridget_says Groupie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kensucky Posts: 5	Age: 16 Gender: female Country of residence: united states What is your favorite genre of music?: hm, indie/alternative i guess Do listen to music when doing certain activities (ie. working out, or studying)? I listen to music when I do most anything: studying, showering, walking, veggin' out, eating, driving, etc. If you answered yes for the question above, then what kind of music do you find yourself listening to when performing the activity? When I study I usually listen to classical or something instrumental like sufjan stevens. everything else pretty much varies. Do you find yourself listening to more of the 'music' in a song or the 'lyrics'? I tend to listen to the music first, then I'll try to find out what the lyrics are. Do you feel that you are/can be emotionally affected by the songs you listen to? Definitely. Do you have any strong memories that are attached to certain songs? Oh yeah... __________________ too old to feel an earthquake too cool to even care but you aren't even listening so why should I?