A poll for an essay I am planning(what draws you towards a certain band) (bass, metal)

zeppy111 · 04-19-2009, 02:56 AM

I have to write an essay on what the "best" musical instrument is. I will focus mainly on rock, punk and metal bands ranging anywhere from 60's to present day. A very vague topic in my opinion as no guidelines are given following this. So my idea is to head towards:

What instrument draws you or gets your interest(generally) or the first instrument you listen for when listening to a new track or band?

Very vague i know.

soothsayer · 04-19-2009, 09:43 AM

yup most people would say guitar is easiest to write songs on and such. Plus it simply gets more attention than any other instrument from most people. A lot of classic songs are classic just because of what the guitar is doing, and not really any other instruments.

Double X · 04-19-2009, 09:54 AM

Funnily (is that word?) enough, bass. Usually when the right type of bass is there (a strong driving bassline that isn't extravagant), the song has a nice structure to it.

dac · 04-19-2009, 10:23 AM

No one instrument can convince me to listen to a band. It's about the overall sound from the band itself.

Bulldog · 04-19-2009, 11:22 AM

It's no one sound for me either. It's always the whole sound that gets me interested.

Antonio · 04-19-2009, 11:57 AM

Guitar and Bass. i listen to not only if the guitarist can play, but if the bassist is actually trying to play an instrument and not just f*cking around. i hate it when i can't hear the bass in the songs

The Cat · 04-19-2009, 02:44 PM

I'd say the guitar as its so versitle as there are not many other instruments that can used along with the voice alone to allow one person to make music. As well as its place combined with other instruments.

TheBig3 · 04-19-2009, 02:55 PM

trumpet (brass in general)

TheBig3 · 04-19-2009, 02:55 PM

13 votes, 8 posts. Illiterate ****s.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 04-19-2009, 04:03 PM

Kazoo

View Poll Results: What instrument is usually the first one you listen for/draws you towards a new band
Guitar(Electric, acoustic, ect)	22	53.66%
Bass Guitar	14	34.15%
Drums	13	31.71%
Other(if so, state)	11	26.83%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

04-19-2009, 02:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
zeppy111 16, so? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 630	A poll for an essay I am planning(what draws you towards a certain band) I have to write an essay on what the "best" musical instrument is. I will focus mainly on rock, punk and metal bands ranging anywhere from 60's to present day. A very vague topic in my opinion as no guidelines are given following this. So my idea is to head towards: What instrument draws you or gets your interest(generally) or the first instrument you listen for when listening to a new track or band? Very vague i know.

04-19-2009, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
dac MB's Biggest Fanboy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land Posts: 2,852	No one instrument can convince me to listen to a band. It's about the overall sound from the band itself. __________________

04-19-2009, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Cat ..Just Not Your Kind Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 188	I'd say the guitar as its so versitle as there are not many other instruments that can used along with the voice alone to allow one person to make music. As well as its place combined with other instruments. __________________ Just Because Your paraniod......Doesn't Mean They Are Not After You!

04-19-2009, 02:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	trumpet (brass in general) __________________ I've moved to a new address

04-19-2009, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
soothsayer Groupie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 17	yup most people would say guitar is easiest to write songs on and such. Plus it simply gets more attention than any other instrument from most people. A lot of classic songs are classic just because of what the guitar is doing, and not really any other instruments.

04-19-2009, 09:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Double X sleepe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: boston Posts: 1,140	Funnily (is that word?) enough, bass. Usually when the right type of bass is there (a strong driving bassline that isn't extravagant), the song has a nice structure to it.

04-19-2009, 11:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	It's no one sound for me either. It's always the whole sound that gets me interested.

04-19-2009, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	13 votes, 8 posts. Illiterate ****s. __________________ I've moved to a new address

04-19-2009, 04:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Kazoo __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.