Which country (within the Anglosphere) makes the best music?

~~James~~ · 08-23-2010, 12:29 PM

Oh right ****. I didn't look at the thread title, bit pointless having that really.
*facepalm*

Dwindhym · 08-23-2010, 04:50 PM

NWOBHM. 'Nuff said.

Zaqarbal · 08-28-2010, 11:59 PM

Does the poll include instrumental music? I guess not, as in that case language would be irrelevant, but just to be sure (one never knows...).

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Originally Posted by James

Oh right ****. I didn't look at the thread title, bit pointless having that really.
*facepalm*

But that's a good point anyway: another poll for outside the Anglosphere would be interesting too.

**Janszoon** · 08-29-2010, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaqarbal

Does the poll include instrumental music? I guess not, as in that case language would be irrelevant, but just to be sure (one never knows...)

I think it does include instrumental music. I'm pretty sure the reason the poll just focuses on the anglosphere doesn't really have to do with understanding the lyrics or whatever. It think it's more about (a) keeping the number of choices in the poll down to a reasonable number and (b) sticking to music that the majority of people on MB share a common familiarity with.

**Janszoon** · 08-29-2010, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwindhym

NWOBHM. 'Nuff said.

So not the UK then. Got it.

Phzed · 08-30-2010, 11:56 AM

Historically the UK has produced great artists.
not so much any more.

America birthed jazz, and the "San Francisco Sound".
It'd be between those for me, but I'm probably sheltered when it comes to European Music.

**Janszoon** · 08-30-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Phzed

America birthed jazz, and the "San Francisco Sound".

That seems like an odd assessment of American music. What about rock? Hip hop? Blues?

Zaqarbal · 08-30-2010, 02:03 PM

And what about Classical (from 1783 on)? There are real big names in US: Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Samuel Barber, Elmer Bernstein, John Cage, etc. At the other side of the Atlantic there are great composers too, such as Gustav Holst and Edward Elgar, but I personally would tip the scales in America's favour.

Phzed · 08-30-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

That seems like an odd assessment of American music. What about rock? Hip hop? Blues?

It is now I look back at it.
Especially seeing as I'm a big fan of classic rock, rock and roll, blues, and hip-hop.

scottsy · 09-06-2010, 11:06 AM

I still honestly don't think it matters one little bit where the band comes from, so long as the music is great...

View Poll Results: Which English-speaking country produce the best music?
The United Kingdom	99	40.57%
Ireland	4	1.64%
The United States	106	43.44%
Canada	14	5.74%
Australia	8	3.28%
New Zealand	4	1.64%
Jamaica	2	0.82%
Other (which?)	7	2.87%
Voters: 244. You may not vote on this poll

08-23-2010, 04:50 PM	#292 (permalink)
Dwindhym Groupie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 25	NWOBHM. 'Nuff said. __________________ "Our critique began as all critiques begin, with doubt." "The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese"

08-30-2010, 11:56 AM	#296 (permalink)
Phzed Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 121	Historically the UK has produced great artists. not so much any more. America birthed jazz, and the "San Francisco Sound". It'd be between those for me, but I'm probably sheltered when it comes to European Music. __________________ last.fm & rateyourmusic

08-30-2010, 02:03 PM	#298 (permalink)
Zaqarbal Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 824	And what about Classical (from 1783 on)? There are real big names in US: Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Samuel Barber, Elmer Bernstein, John Cage, etc. At the other side of the Atlantic there are great composers too, such as Gustav Holst and Edward Elgar, but I personally would tip the scales in America's favour. __________________ "Lullabies for adults / crossed by the years / carry the flower of disappointment / tattooed in their gloomy melodies."

09-06-2010, 11:06 AM	#300 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I still honestly don't think it matters one little bit where the band comes from, so long as the music is great... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

08-23-2010, 12:29 PM	#291 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Oh right ***. I didn't look at the thread title, bit pointless having that really. facepalm*