Just Curious...

Dave - Power of Omens · August 30th, 2002, 01:42 PM

There are so many great bands out there, and each one of them approach writing music in a different way. When you listen to music, or check out new bands, what do you listen for? What to you, makes up the formula for a great band? What makes you go, "DAMN!!! This band really kicks ass!!!!"????

Just Curious....

Dave

ProgMetalFan · August 30th, 2002, 01:53 PM

Musicianship

I demand that the instrumentalists perform with technical proficiency and passion.

Coherent song structures (songcraft is paramount)

Talented vocalist (unless it's an instrumental band) who has a versatile range of expression and is convincing

Being a drummer myself... the drums must be interesting... not the same boom-chick-boom-chick... I also like interesting bass... no duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh... too many bands neglect these instruments...

J. · August 30th, 2002, 02:19 PM

Well, I am no musician, but I know what I like. The vocals play a big part for me. Personally, I like death type vocals the most. Black metal vocals get old real fast. Clean vocals have to be stellar to keep me interested, ie the prog metal band Wolverine.

Great guitar work is also a necessity. Nothing boring and rehashed.

As far as drums, just keep it interesting and varied.

Iceheart · August 30th, 2002, 02:54 PM

Wheee, hard question...Of course I don't have an exact definition and so I can only try to explain it... Musicianship is not THAT important to me ( excludes songwriting here..! )! Better solid music with energy in it than abstract and technically high skilled music without soul or drive...And it has to contain a special "feeling" that makes the music enjoyable...it has to be a well balanced combination of several elements: it has to be without constraint, natural, serious ( "from the heart" ) and, to a certain degree, it should be varied ( songwriting )...
--->EXPRESSIVENESS

MichaelKohsiek · August 30th, 2002, 03:42 PM

Really tough....
Music, for me, has to make something move inside me. It can be new and refreshing bands like the German StormWarrior, who sound like old Helloween plus really old Running Wild, it can be bands like Leviathan (RIP!) who wrote absolutely wonderful lyrics combined with excellen Prog Metal, it can be my alltime fave band Fates Warning (no comment) - or it can be Power Of Omens, who, every time I listen to them, make me think "YEs. That's It! This is eternal music. This is MY music!".

Music has so many facets to explore and I'm curious to explore more. Although I'm an "old school"-head (and I HATE all this NO-Metal crap) I'm sure that there are thousands of bands right now rehearsing that will kick my ass soon enough...

Michael

Orlock · August 30th, 2002, 04:49 PM

Of course CREATIVITY.
Creative lines of each instrument is fundamental,call this musicanship if you want

The "Replay" factor is very important too..and of course,the feeling.If the band have good lyrics it just turns the band BETTER,but if it doesnt have good lyrics,it doesnt make it worse.I love instrumental bands and they have no lyrics

I'm just tired of that "So the dragoooon" thing or the "We love Satan WAAAAH YWAWHAWHAWY".c'mon,cliché sucks hard.
My keyword is Creativity.

mINdCRimE · August 30th, 2002, 05:05 PM

I like contrasts: soft/intense - melodic/technique....
I like very much when the music is emotive and dramatic and I really enjoy the complexity
About the musicians, I take special atention to the vocals and the guitars. A bad vocalist can ruin a good work of the intrumentists.
The guitarris must be good in thechnique and feeling.
Keyboards: I almost don't listen music without keys, so this is very important to me.

jimbobhickville · August 30th, 2002, 06:46 PM

mostly the rhythm section. most metal bands have great guitarists and horrible singers, what makes the difference is the rhythm section, which varies from godly to crap. Great singers are just a bonus

Lady Of The Snow · August 30th, 2002, 07:54 PM

It has to "click" instantly.
Music for me doesn't need to be all perfection, technicality, versatility, shreds, growls, grunts, speed...
Music has to strike a chord of my heart strings. Music has to touch my soul. I need feeling, emotion and substance. A song has to "speak" to me in order to make me feel good, whether it'd be with or without lyrics.
I am not just listening to music for sheer entertainment...

Orlock · August 30th, 2002, 08:06 PM

*Agrees with lady of the snow and finally understands her avatar*

BenMech · August 31st, 2002, 10:32 AM

I echo this thought. I need artists that don't sound like knockoffs of other artists. There needs to be ORIGINALITY in purpose.I look at music and think "Gee, was there anybody else in the world who could have decided to create THAT song?" If I respond "yes", then I don't purchase the work of the artist

Admittedly, what I hear from P of O isn't in any way original or creative, but it is performed most competently, with a masterful degree of skill, and mechanical talent.

Quote:

Originally posted by Orlock
Of course CREATIVITY.
Creative lines of each instrument is fundamental,call this musicanship if you want
The "Replay" factor is very important too..and of course,the feeling.If the band have good lyrics it just turns the band BETTER,but if it doesnt have good lyrics,it doesnt make it worse.I love instrumental bands and they have no lyrics
I'm just tired of that "So the dragoooon" thing or the "We love Satan WAAAAH YWAWHAWHAWY".c'mon,cliché sucks hard.
My keyword is Creativity.

August 30th, 2002, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dave - Power of Omens some guitar player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas, TX USA Posts: 593	Just Curious... There are so many great bands out there, and each one of them approach writing music in a different way. When you listen to music, or check out new bands, what do you listen for? What to you, makes up the formula for a great band? What makes you go, "DAMN!!! This band really kicks ass!!!!"???? Just Curious.... Dave __________________ __________________ The Official David Gallegos Website The Official Power of Omens Website __________________

August 30th, 2002, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
J. Anti-Funderground Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Woodlands Posts: 21,080	Well, I am no musician, but I know what I like. The vocals play a big part for me. Personally, I like death type vocals the most. Black metal vocals get old real fast. Clean vocals have to be stellar to keep me interested, ie the prog metal band Wolverine. Great guitar work is also a necessity. Nothing boring and rehashed. As far as drums, just keep it interesting and varied. __________________

August 30th, 2002, 02:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Iceheart Cold:Empty:Lost Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: In Solitude Posts: 895	Wheee, hard question...Of course I don't have an exact definition and so I can only try to explain it... Musicianship is not THAT important to me ( excludes songwriting here..! )! Better solid music with energy in it than abstract and technically high skilled music without soul or drive...And it has to contain a special "feeling" that makes the music enjoyable...it has to be a well balanced combination of several elements: it has to be without constraint, natural, serious ( "from the heart" ) and, to a certain degree, it should be varied ( songwriting )... --->EXPRESSIVENESS __________________ Melodic Death Metal!

August 30th, 2002, 03:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
MichaelKohsiek Warrior of Steel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Osnabrueck, Germany - the country of steel... :-) Posts: 50	Really tough.... Music, for me, has to make something move inside me. It can be new and refreshing bands like the German StormWarrior, who sound like old Helloween plus really old Running Wild, it can be bands like Leviathan (RIP!) who wrote absolutely wonderful lyrics combined with excellen Prog Metal, it can be my alltime fave band Fates Warning (no comment) - or it can be Power Of Omens, who, every time I listen to them, make me think "YEs. That's It! This is eternal music. This is MY music!". Music has so many facets to explore and I'm curious to explore more. Although I'm an "old school"-head (and I HATE all this NO-Metal crap) I'm sure that there are thousands of bands right now rehearsing that will kick my ass soon enough... Michael __________________

August 30th, 2002, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Orlock A Dream within a Dream Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brazil Posts: 129	Of course CREATIVITY. Creative lines of each instrument is fundamental,call this musicanship if you want The "Replay" factor is very important too..and of course,the feeling.If the band have good lyrics it just turns the band BETTER,but if it doesnt have good lyrics,it doesnt make it worse.I love instrumental bands and they have no lyrics I'm just tired of that "So the dragoooon" thing or the "We love Satan WAAAAH YWAWHAWHAWY".c'mon,cliché sucks hard. My keyword is Creativity. __________________ "This is the Orlock.You shouldn't believe a word he says."

August 30th, 2002, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
ProgMetalFan Sassy! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PITTSBURGH Posts: 4,749	Musicianship I demand that the instrumentalists perform with technical proficiency and passion. Coherent song structures (songcraft is paramount) Talented vocalist (unless it's an instrumental band) who has a versatile range of expression and is convincing Being a drummer myself... the drums must be interesting... not the same boom-chick-boom-chick... I also like interesting bass... no duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh... too many bands neglect these instruments...

August 30th, 2002, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
mINdCRimE Eyes of a Stranger Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Where Dragons Rule Posts: 45	I like contrasts: soft/intense - melodic/technique.... I like very much when the music is emotive and dramatic and I really enjoy the complexity About the musicians, I take special atention to the vocals and the guitars. A bad vocalist can ruin a good work of the intrumentists. The guitarris must be good in thechnique and feeling. Keyboards: I almost don't listen music without keys, so this is very important to me. __________________ "...wake up, open your eyes, for what is to be is now..."

August 30th, 2002, 06:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
jimbobhickville Tyrant in Distress Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, USA Posts: 3,992	mostly the rhythm section. most metal bands have great guitarists and horrible singers, what makes the difference is the rhythm section, which varies from godly to crap. Great singers are just a bonus __________________ Librarius Metallicus Founder/Programmer Site: http://www.librariusmetallicus.com Forum: http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/f...hp?forumid=161 Want to help out (we could use a few more)? Apply here:http://www.librariusmetallicus.com/UserApplication/add

August 30th, 2002, 07:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lady Of The Snow Incompatible Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 685	It has to "click" instantly. Music for me doesn't need to be all perfection, technicality, versatility, shreds, growls, grunts, speed... Music has to strike a chord of my heart strings. Music has to touch my soul. I need feeling, emotion and substance. A song has to "speak" to me in order to make me feel good, whether it'd be with or without lyrics. I am not just listening to music for sheer entertainment... __________________ Last edited by Lady Of The Snow : August 30th, 2002 at 08:40 PM.

August 30th, 2002, 08:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Orlock A Dream within a Dream Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brazil Posts: 129	Agrees with lady of the snow and finally understands her avatar __________________ "This is the Orlock.You shouldn't believe a word he says."