Flattery with a hint of ego masturbation. (lyrics, electronic, country)

Zachary Lewis · 04-21-2009, 11:44 AM

My dearest MusicBanter,

I don't usually do these introduction threads (more of a lurker), but this seems like a really active forum with a neat group of people who make talking about music fun (and the occasional jackasses who just douche it up and have been awarded with deactivated accounts).

If music were light, my favorite color would be white. You know, since white light is comprised of all the other colors of light in the visible spectrum. I guess I also like the colors that aren't part of the visible spectrum, too. Like infrared. I guess that would be akin to listening to Ladyscraper while vomiting up the macaroni and cheese that's been sitting on your roommates coffee table for the past week that you thought would be okay because it "didn't smell like too much mold."

What I'm trying to say is, I like all kinds of music, from electronic and dance stuff to folk and old country (not new country, sadly), from hip-hop to bluegrass. I'm extremely open minded about new music and will listen to almost anything.

I've been slowly working my way into creating my own music. Throughout high-school I've been in the band, and I began to really miss the feel of making my own music. I picked up a guitar and taught myself enough chords to be dangerous. Then, I bought a capo, a mic and some recording software and set out to make the best lo-fi, homebrew jams ever designed to make your ears bleed and your mothers cry. When I'm not making **** like that, I normally sing about my feelings (of which I have many) and try to put just enough timbre in my voice to get in the pants of the 14-17 age bracket (they always said growing up was hard/but it's even harder when you're all alone, et cetera).

I've finally hooked up with a few friends who enjoy just jamming and making serious power ballads about succubi, screaming metal rock about being a ****ing dragon, and tacky, torrid tracks about how the only way to overcome the body is to destroy it with the power of an E-minor combined with having a seizure on the fretboard and extreme overdrive. We're almost set to perform our first gig this weekend [ref. musicbanter.com/stereo-production-equipment/39691-what-kind-sound-setup-should-i-get-my-first-gig.html], and are really excited about having fun with the stuff we've been working on.

Not having read any of the other introductory posts, I can only hope this amalgam of haphazard words and phrases has been somewhat informative and entertaining. In addition, I hope to meet a slew of fantastic people who really share an interest in music and communication through music.

Best regards,

Zachary Lewis

PS: Apparently my potty-mouth is converted to beautiful ****ing stars. How am I going to be original if I can't say anything inappropriate?

**Janszoon** · 04-21-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zachary Lewis

What I'm trying to say is, I like all kinds of music, from electronic and dance stuff to folk and old country (not new country, sadly), from hip-hop to bluegrass. I'm extremely open minded about new music and will listen to almost anything.

This attitude will serve you really well around here. Welcome aboard!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zachary Lewis

I guess that would be akin to listening to Ladyscraper while vomiting up the macaroni and cheese that's been sitting on your roommates coffee table for the past week that you thought would be okay because it "didn't smell like too much mold."

^Best sentence in an intro post ever.

Antonio · 04-21-2009, 11:53 AM

damn. good intro.

welcome to the site.

right-track · 04-21-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zachary Lewis

My dearest MusicBanter,

I don't usually do these introduction threads (more of a lurker), but this seems like a really active forum with a neat group of people who make talking about music fun (and the occasional jackasses who just douche it up and have been awarded with deactivated accounts).

If music were light, my favorite color would be white. You know, since white light is comprised of all the other colors of light in the visible spectrum. I guess I also like the colors that aren't part of the visible spectrum, too. Like infrared. I guess that would be akin to listening to Ladyscraper while vomiting up the macaroni and cheese that's been sitting on your roommates coffee table for the past week that you thought would be okay because it "didn't smell like too much mold."

What I'm trying to say is, I like all kinds of music, from electronic and dance stuff to folk and old country (not new country, sadly), from hip-hop to bluegrass. I'm extremely open minded about new music and will listen to almost anything.

I've been slowly working my way into creating my own music. Throughout high-school I've been in the band, and I began to really miss the feel of making my own music. I picked up a guitar and taught myself enough chords to be dangerous. Then, I bought a capo, a mic and some recording software and set out to make the best lo-fi, homebrew jams ever designed to make your ears bleed and your mothers cry. When I'm not making **** like that, I normally sing about my feelings (of which I have many) and try to put just enough timbre in my voice to get in the pants of the 14-17 age bracket (they always said growing up was hard/but it's even harder when you're all alone, et cetera).

I've finally hooked up with a few friends who enjoy just jamming and making serious power ballads about succubi, screaming metal rock about being a ****ing dragon, and tacky, torrid tracks about how the only way to overcome the body is to destroy it with the power of an E-minor combined with having a seizure on the fretboard and extreme overdrive. We're almost set to perform our first gig this weekend [ref. musicbanter.com/stereo-production-equipment/39691-what-kind-sound-setup-should-i-get-my-first-gig.html], and are really excited about having fun with the stuff we've been working on.

Not having read any of the other introductory posts, I can only hope this amalgam of haphazard words and phrases has been somewhat informative and entertaining. In addition, I hope to meet a slew of fantastic people who really share an interest in music and communication through music.

Best regards,

Zachary Lewis

PS: Apparently my potty-mouth is converted to beautiful ****ing stars. How am I going to be original if I can't say anything inappropriate?

That's either one of the best intros I've seen in my time here, or the most over elaborate and inventive smoke screen for self promoting/spam I've had the pleasure of reading since being made a moderator.

I'm either going to love you, or ban you.

The choice is yours...

simplephysics · 04-21-2009, 12:27 PM

Holy textwalls, Batman!

Thrice · 04-21-2009, 12:57 PM

Ha ha, What an awesome ****ing intro, as opposed to hey! im zach! I like music too!

and try to put just enough timbre in my voice to get in the pants of the 14-17 age bracket ha ha. Welcome sir, keep posting like this and your opinions will be greatly appreciated

Zachary Lewis · 04-21-2009, 01:02 PM

Thanks a ton, guys (and ladies?). I hope to continue to bring the party! For the most part, you'll probably find me lurking the artists board and asking questions pertaining to equipment and sound setup (until I get my bearings on this whole "making music" phenomenon), but don't be surprised to see me posting pedantic lyrics about the intense depression that accompanies growing up as an upper-middle-class white kid (which you will only reply to with compliments, as to not bruise my artistic ego) and music reviews of some of the newer artists that I manage to find buried in the pockmarked landscape of adolescent MySpaces.

Oh, and also this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by right-track

That's either one of the best intros I've seen in my time here, or the most over elaborate and inventive smoke screen for self promoting/spam I've had the pleasure of reading since being made a moderator.

I'm either going to love you, or ban you.

The choice is yours...

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(Just to be sure, that was the correct response to evoke the "love you" clause, correct?)

**Janszoon** · 04-21-2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zachary Lewis

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(Just to be sure, that was the correct response to evoke the "love you" clause, correct?)

I like you already.

right-track · 04-21-2009, 01:13 PM

He talks the talk...but can he walk the walk?

Roygbiv · 04-21-2009, 01:25 PM

thanks, Zachary, for brightening my day.

also, welcome. i think you're going to be a well respected member.

but i've said that before and i've been wrong.

will i be wrong about you, zachary lewis?

04-21-2009, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zachary Lewis Groupie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 10	Flattery with a hint of ego masturbation. My dearest MusicBanter, I don't usually do these introduction threads (more of a lurker), but this seems like a really active forum with a neat group of people who make talking about music fun (and the occasional jackasses who just douche it up and have been awarded with deactivated accounts). If music were light, my favorite color would be white. You know, since white light is comprised of all the other colors of light in the visible spectrum. I guess I also like the colors that aren't part of the visible spectrum, too. Like infrared. I guess that would be akin to listening to Ladyscraper while vomiting up the macaroni and cheese that's been sitting on your roommates coffee table for the past week that you thought would be okay because it "didn't smell like too much mold." What I'm trying to say is, I like all kinds of music, from electronic and dance stuff to folk and old country (not new country, sadly), from hip-hop to bluegrass. I'm extremely open minded about new music and will listen to almost anything. I've been slowly working my way into creating my own music. Throughout high-school I've been in the band, and I began to really miss the feel of making my own music. I picked up a guitar and taught myself enough chords to be dangerous. Then, I bought a capo, a mic and some recording software and set out to make the best lo-fi, homebrew jams ever designed to make your ears bleed and your mothers cry. When I'm not making **** like that, I normally sing about my feelings (of which I have many) and try to put just enough timbre in my voice to get in the pants of the 14-17 age bracket (they always said growing up was hard/but it's even harder when you're all alone, et cetera). I've finally hooked up with a few friends who enjoy just jamming and making serious power ballads about succubi, screaming metal rock about being a **ing dragon, and tacky, torrid tracks about how the only way to overcome the body is to destroy it with the power of an E-minor combined with having a seizure on the fretboard and extreme overdrive. We're almost set to perform our first gig this weekend [ref. musicbanter.com/stereo-production-equipment/39691-what-kind-sound-setup-should-i-get-my-first-gig.html], and are really excited about having fun with the stuff we've been working on. Not having read any of the other introductory posts, I can only hope this amalgam of haphazard words and phrases has been somewhat informative and entertaining. In addition, I hope to meet a slew of fantastic people who really share an interest in music and communication through music. Best regards, Zachary Lewis PS: Apparently my potty-mouth is converted to beautiful **ing stars. How am I going to be original if I can't say anything inappropriate?

04-21-2009, 12:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Thrice أمهاتك[وهور]Aura Euphoria Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida/Buffalo/CT Posts: 2,077	Ha ha, What an awesome **ing intro, as opposed to hey! im zach! I like music too! and try to put just enough timbre in my voice to get in the pants of the 14-17 age bracket** ha ha. Welcome sir, keep posting like this and your opinions will be greatly appreciated __________________ Lew Harrison, who looked like an anarchist with his red eyes and fierce black beard, had been writing furiously in one corner of the room. "That's good—happiness by the kilowatt," he said. "Buy your happiness the way you buy light."

04-21-2009, 01:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Roygbiv marquee moon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 759	thanks, Zachary, for brightening my day. also, welcome. i think you're going to be a well respected member. but i've said that before and i've been wrong. will i be wrong about you, zachary lewis? __________________ Roygbiv's Review Revue LATEST REVIEW SILENT SHOUT BY THE KNIFE

04-21-2009, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	He talks the talk...but can he walk the walk?