Hi everyone; you can call me Eleanor B.

Eleanor B. · 04-07-2010, 09:16 AM

Hi everyone,

I am a huge music lover and had a music review website going on for awhile. I also love to share my experiences when I discipline myself enough to do so. I haven’t frequented a forum in years but after a recommendation from an old friend I decided to do some research because; surprisingly enough I had never heard of this place! One of the first results on Google was from Urban Dictionary: "A forum filled with semi-pretentious peeps who know way more about music then you. They're awesome taste and lightning fast ability to criticize you will both fascinate and infuriate you. Possiply the best music community on the internet.”

I wouldn’t call myself pretentious and in fact can’t stand “know it alls” but do have an affinity with indie bands and love (understatement) music. From what I’ve read so far y’all don’t seem that pretentious anyway. You do seem funny and informative so here I am… registered and what not.

A little bit about me; I am a 31 year old lady and live in Holland. I am an expat who works for a living but mostly I listen and discover music. I love to cook, travel, films and theatre and love spending time with my friends and boyfriend. I love good food, wine and culture. I love gaming when I have a chance but that sadly is a rare occurrence. The genres I am most into are indie rock, post punk, alternative, experimental pop and/or rock, electro pop, etcetera; (flavors of the week include latest albums of: Blood Red Shoes, White Denim, Julian Plenti) but I do have a general interest in music too. I try whenever I can to incorporate music into my life and one of the ways I do this is by coordinating human rights campaigns at festivals, most of which are music oriented.

My boyfriend is also semi fanatical and we go to concerts pretty often. Our last show was Yeasayer at one of the best venues I’ve ever been to in the Netherlands, Paradiso. But let’s talk about Yeasayer in another thread. Festivals are a popular hang out for us during the Spring / Summer months so am plenty busy doing some of the things I love most.

*waves enthusiastically*

Arya Stark · 04-07-2010, 10:05 AM

Welcome to Music Banter!
*waves back!*

NumberNineDream · 04-07-2010, 08:06 PM

I LOVE WAVES! Or are we just talking about the normal single hand wave?

Anyway, straight to the point:
_Favourite films
_Favourite directors
_Favourite writers

duga · 04-07-2010, 08:12 PM

One of the most articulate and well thought out introductions I have read in a while. Nicely done! I was a bit worried with the mention of a review site in the beginning...we get a ton of people coming in here trying to advertise. Big no no. Anyways, what are some bands you've been into recently?

See you around!

storymilo · 04-08-2010, 03:01 PM

Welcome to musicbanter... you sound awesome enough to fit in.

But there are a few questions need answering.... favorite type of easter candy?

**Janszoon** · 04-08-2010, 03:30 PM

Great intro post. Welcome aboard Eleanor B!

Mojo · 04-08-2010, 03:42 PM

Agreed. This is a great intro post.

Welcome to the site. Hopefully you wll stick around...even if I know way more about music than you do.

duga · 04-08-2010, 03:53 PM

Is it possible for someone to go in to that description of MB and fix the "they're". I know we've had a discussion about this before, but every time I read that it bugs me...a lot.

anticipation · 04-08-2010, 06:38 PM

Either Gavin B got a sex change, or this is his sister.

Welcome aboard Eleanor!

Eleanor B. · 04-09-2010, 05:57 AM

Everyone - thank you for the awesome warm welcome!

Hahaha for the sake of completeness and because it is polite to respond when someone asks you a question:

NumberNineDream
Favourite films – The Princess Bride, Big Fish, Rocky Horror Picture Show + many many more
Favourite directors – I never really thought about it…
Favourite writers – Haruki Murakami and and John Iriving

Duga
Besides my flavors of the week listed above, Vampire Weekend is helping to keep me in good spirits this week. I am also digging She Keeps Bees for those chilled out moments.

04-07-2010, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Eleanor B. Groupie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 8	Hi everyone; you can call me Eleanor B. Hi everyone, I am a huge music lover and had a music review website going on for awhile. I also love to share my experiences when I discipline myself enough to do so. I haven’t frequented a forum in years but after a recommendation from an old friend I decided to do some research because; surprisingly enough I had never heard of this place! One of the first results on Google was from Urban Dictionary: "A forum filled with semi-pretentious peeps who know way more about music then you. They're awesome taste and lightning fast ability to criticize you will both fascinate and infuriate you. Possiply the best music community on the internet.” I wouldn’t call myself pretentious and in fact can’t stand “know it alls” but do have an affinity with indie bands and love (understatement) music. From what I’ve read so far y’all don’t seem that pretentious anyway. You do seem funny and informative so here I am… registered and what not. A little bit about me; I am a 31 year old lady and live in Holland. I am an expat who works for a living but mostly I listen and discover music. I love to cook, travel, films and theatre and love spending time with my friends and boyfriend. I love good food, wine and culture. I love gaming when I have a chance but that sadly is a rare occurrence. The genres I am most into are indie rock, post punk, alternative, experimental pop and/or rock, electro pop, etcetera; (flavors of the week include latest albums of: Blood Red Shoes, White Denim, Julian Plenti) but I do have a general interest in music too. I try whenever I can to incorporate music into my life and one of the ways I do this is by coordinating human rights campaigns at festivals, most of which are music oriented. My boyfriend is also semi fanatical and we go to concerts pretty often. Our last show was Yeasayer at one of the best venues I’ve ever been to in the Netherlands, Paradiso. But let’s talk about Yeasayer in another thread. Festivals are a popular hang out for us during the Spring / Summer months so am plenty busy doing some of the things I love most. *waves enthusiastically*

04-07-2010, 08:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
NumberNineDream Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The land of the largest wine glass (aka Lebanon) Posts: 2,200	I LOVE WAVES! Or are we just talking about the normal single hand wave? Anyway, straight to the point: _Favourite films _Favourite directors _Favourite writers __________________ Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Welcome to the Black Lodge

04-07-2010, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	One of the most articulate and well thought out introductions I have read in a while. Nicely done! I was a bit worried with the mention of a review site in the beginning...we get a ton of people coming in here trying to advertise. Big no no. Anyways, what are some bands you've been into recently? See you around! __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

04-08-2010, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Great intro post. Welcome aboard Eleanor B! __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

04-08-2010, 03:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Agreed. This is a great intro post. Welcome to the site. Hopefully you wll stick around...even if I know way more about music than you do. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

04-08-2010, 03:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
storymilo Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,845	Welcome to musicbanter... you sound awesome enough to fit in. But there are a few questions need answering.... favorite type of easter candy?

04-08-2010, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	Is it possible for someone to go in to that description of MB and fix the "they're". I know we've had a discussion about this before, but every time I read that it bugs me...a lot. __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

04-08-2010, 06:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
anticipation Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,565	Either Gavin B got a sex change, or this is his sister. Welcome aboard Eleanor!

04-09-2010, 05:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
Eleanor B. Groupie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 8	Everyone - thank you for the awesome warm welcome! Hahaha for the sake of completeness and because it is polite to respond when someone asks you a question: NumberNineDream Favourite films – The Princess Bride, Big Fish, Rocky Horror Picture Show + many many more Favourite directors – I never really thought about it… Favourite writers – Haruki Murakami and and John Iriving Duga Besides my flavors of the week listed above, Vampire Weekend is helping to keep me in good spirits this week. I am also digging She Keeps Bees for those chilled out moments.