Hi I'm new - and all that.

Dr.Seussicide · 08-26-2009, 10:10 AM

Actually I abhor Man U... Lol, I'm a Chelsea fan

Faber · 08-26-2009, 10:17 AM

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Actually I abhor Man U... Lol, I'm a Chelsea fan

Well I prefer you to Man U, if that's any comfort. A shame I can't post any links though, I'd love to remind you of our 3-1 victory against you last season...especially Panucci nutmegging Anelka.

Dr.Seussicide · 08-26-2009, 10:24 AM

Lol... minor setbacks, good match though. We're getting that premiership title this year this year however... it's been long awaited

Faber · 08-26-2009, 10:35 AM

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Lol... minor setbacks, good match though. We're getting that premiership title this year this year however... it's been long awaited

As long as someone finally breaks the Mancunian hegemony, I'll be happy. Except Liverpool.

Dr.Seussicide · 08-26-2009, 10:57 AM

Dude, you should sign up for the MB fantasy football thing. Check it out in the Sports and Recreation section

Mojo · 08-26-2009, 12:16 PM

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@crash, sorry but it's football. Just as Napoli isn't Naples and Firenze isn't Florence. I take it you're American...?

Hah.

*High five*

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Dude, you should sign up for the MB fantasy football thing. Check it out in the Sports and Recreation section

I thought there was just the one for the Americans?

VEGANGELICA · 08-27-2009, 08:56 AM

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So I've kind of inherited a guitar (the previous owner isn't dead but hasn't touched it for 10 odd years), started bleeding from my fingers, snapped a string, learnt a pathetically simple tune and bled some more.

My musical taste is very varied, to the point where it's easier to say what I don't like than what I do, so here goes Hip Hop, Rap, Death Metal...and that's about it. I am especially attracted to Italian music.
Lyrics are rather important to me.

Finally, some boring facts:

And a very important fact:
Favourite football team: AS Roma

So that's it, I guess.

Welcome, Faber,
I, too, inherited a guitar (last year) and have been enjoying playing guitar ever since. Sorry about the fingers. I try to space out my practicing so it doesn't hurt much. I've found the electric guitar strings to be much, much easier on my fingers, so that is one of many reasons I prefer the electric guitar to my acoustic.

I am not familiar with Italian music and will have to look into it! Hip hop, rap, and death metal are not my favorite genres, either, but I've tried to learn more about rap and metal, at least, through MB, by listening to songs people recommend. I enjoy the "stickies" at the top of each genre section describing the evolution of the various genres. Very helpful! Even if I don't like a genre, it is interesting to learn more about it, and usually understanding breeds some affection.

Finally, lyrics that are interesting and provoke thought are vital to me, so I agree with you on the importance of lyrics!

Again, welcome. It's been a while since I've been to Oslo so it is always fun to have new members whose location reminds me of the wider world out there.

Faber · 08-27-2009, 09:41 AM

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Welcome, Faber,
I, too, inherited a guitar (last year) and have been enjoying playing guitar ever since. Sorry about the fingers. I try to space out my practicing so it doesn't hurt much. I've found the electric guitar strings to be much, much easier on my fingers, so that is one of many reasons I prefer the electric guitar to my acoustic.

I am not familiar with Italian music and will have to look into it! Hip hop, rap, and death metal are not my favorite genres, either, but I've tried to learn more about rap and metal, at least, through MB, by listening to songs people recommend. I enjoy the "stickies" at the top of each genre section describing the evolution of the various genres. Very helpful! Even if I don't like a genre, it is interesting to learn more about it, and usually understanding breeds some affection.

Finally, lyrics that are interesting and provoke thought are vital to me, so I agree with you on the importance of lyrics!

Again, welcome. It's been a while since I've been to Oslo so it is always fun to have new members whose location reminds me of the wider world out there.

The fingers are getting better, I think the tips are already forming callouses and it doesn't hurt nearly as much anymore.
As for Italian music, I usually advise people to start with Ramazzotti or Conidi as their songs are very easy on the ears, and they've both got great voices. If you're into Bob Dylan or Tom Waits, then I suggest trying De Andre or Vinicio Caposella, as their songs have a far greater debth to them than the two I mentioned above...the drawback is that the lyrics and meaning of their songs essentially are 60% of it. Before I started translating them I thought their songs were good, then when I actually understood I was "swept away", to use a nice little cliche.

I may define Death Metal wrong (I've got nothing against Alice Cooper), but, well I can't post links yet but if youtube search Constitutional Masturbation then you'll see what I mean when I say that I just can't stand it, whatever it is called.

Lastly, I'd just like to thank everyone who's welcomed me, I really appreciate it.

08-26-2009, 10:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dr.Seussicide FakingSuicideForApplause Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 1,365	Actually I abhor Man U... Lol, I'm a Chelsea fan __________________ I'll stay if I ever could, and pick up your pieces babe, because there's never a perfect day. Don't fret, baby, we're simply growing And my darling, I wouldn't mind to die like this.

08-26-2009, 10:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dr.Seussicide FakingSuicideForApplause Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 1,365	Lol... minor setbacks, good match though. We're getting that premiership title this year this year however... it's been long awaited __________________ I'll stay if I ever could, and pick up your pieces babe, because there's never a perfect day. Don't fret, baby, we're simply growing And my darling, I wouldn't mind to die like this.

08-26-2009, 10:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dr.Seussicide FakingSuicideForApplause Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 1,365	Dude, you should sign up for the MB fantasy football thing. Check it out in the Sports and Recreation section __________________ I'll stay if I ever could, and pick up your pieces babe, because there's never a perfect day. Don't fret, baby, we're simply growing And my darling, I wouldn't mind to die like this.