Would you listen to music in a language you didn't understand?

SATCHMO · 11-01-2009, 05:54 AM

I don't think I'd listen to music in ASL

**Janszoon** · 11-01-2009, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

I don't think I'd listen to music in ASL

Really? I'd think it would appeal to someone who is all eyeball.

screemin187 · 11-01-2009, 08:13 AM

I have a few Ratos De Porao cds where Gordo sings in his native tongue which are pretty damn good but i admit the first time i heard them they had released english versions of their South American releases, so i heard the songs first time round in English

ElephantSack · 11-02-2009, 02:30 PM

Most definitely.

The Mars Volta have a lot of songs that are sung entirely in Spanish, or Spanish/English mixed.
And I dig NOFX's version of "Les Champs Elysees" even though, I have no idea what the words are.
That, and I've also been known to bust out some Dimmu Borgir, whose early repertoire was completely in German.

FETCHER. · 11-02-2009, 06:17 PM

Right so a few years ago a song called Boten Anna was released by Basshunter (I welcome a slagging I deserve it) and I remember listening to it and knowing all the words (In Swedish) and having no idea what it meant. I enjoyed the lyrics, but the song not so much. Even though I couldnt fully apreciate the lyrics cos they were in swedish, but they were still catchy. Someone told me it was translated into the song we all know and hate, Now Youre Gone. I never bothered to look it up though. Anyways I was a pup when this all happend and its only been in the past 2/3 years I've developed a taste in music. So feel free to rip me a new arsehole. I deserve it for listening to him.

alianagrant · 11-03-2009, 01:51 PM

I listen to Polish music almost every day. My parents both immigrated here from Poland and brought with them a lot of records, many of which grew on me. When I moved, they gave their collection to me so whenever I cook I put them on and it reminds me of home. Sappy...I know. My poor boyfriend haha!

24Nathan · 01-14-2010, 09:52 PM

Original question: Yes. The English language is not on my checklist for a good song.

music_phantom13 · 11-03-2009, 02:03 PM

Sure. Even Immortal Technique uses some Spanish once in a while. I like Stereolab, and their music is pretty split French/English. Her voice works with the music so well that if it's in French and I have no idea what the words are, it still works as an instrument for the song. If it sounds good I really don't care what language the singer uses.

ElephantSack · 11-04-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by music_phantom13

Sure. Even Immortal Technique uses some Spanish once in a while. I like Stereolab, and their music is pretty split French/English. Her voice works with the music so well that if it's in French and I have no idea what the words are, it still works as an instrument for the song. If it sounds good I really don't care what language the singer uses.

That's right. It's pretty ****in' tight how he just flows in and out from English to Spanish and back. Immortal Technique is my favorite hip hop, by the way, along with The Roots.

Macneil1 · 11-03-2009, 04:18 PM

One of my favourite artists is Manu Chao and I regularly listen to him. I also listen to Yann Tiersen, Ska-P and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. They're all foriegn language music that I enjoy, I dont listen to much of it though in all fairness.

11-02-2009, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
ElephantSack Man vs. Wild Turkey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 948	Most definitely. The Mars Volta have a lot of songs that are sung entirely in Spanish, or Spanish/English mixed. And I dig NOFX's version of "Les Champs Elysees" even though, I have no idea what the words are. That, and I've also been known to bust out some Dimmu Borgir, whose early repertoire was completely in German. __________________ OF THE SUN

11-01-2009, 05:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,847	I don't think I'd listen to music in ASL

11-01-2009, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
screemin187 Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: County Antrim Posts: 68	I have a few Ratos De Porao cds where Gordo sings in his native tongue which are pretty damn good but i admit the first time i heard them they had released english versions of their South American releases, so i heard the songs first time round in English

11-03-2009, 01:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
alianagrant Groupie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	I listen to Polish music almost every day. My parents both immigrated here from Poland and brought with them a lot of records, many of which grew on me. When I moved, they gave their collection to me so whenever I cook I put them on and it reminds me of home. Sappy...I know. My poor boyfriend haha!

01-14-2010, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
24Nathan Groupie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central USA Posts: 19	Original question: Yes. The English language is not on my checklist for a good song.

11-03-2009, 02:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
music_phantom13 Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 942	Sure. Even Immortal Technique uses some Spanish once in a while. I like Stereolab, and their music is pretty split French/English. Her voice works with the music so well that if it's in French and I have no idea what the words are, it still works as an instrument for the song. If it sounds good I really don't care what language the singer uses.

11-03-2009, 04:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Macneil1 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 13	One of my favourite artists is Manu Chao and I regularly listen to him. I also listen to Yann Tiersen, Ska-P and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. They're all foriegn language music that I enjoy, I dont listen to much of it though in all fairness.