Whatchya Listening to or Watching?

[Rapine]

Metallica - Leper Messiah

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgRs4DCpLKs" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgRs4DCpLKs</a>

[Darth Calon]

300th page.

[Lord Bladewraith]

Saw Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 last night - it was sooooooooooooooo GOOD! Go see it!

(not to mention we had these seats in the Cinemark XD (like IMAX) theater, so kind of the BEST way to see a movie, too    Totally getting these seats for Star Wars 8, too):

[Rapine]

Saw Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 last night - it was sooooooooooooooo GOOD! Go see it!

(not to mention we had these seats in the Cinemark XD (like IMAX) theater, so kind of the BEST way to see a movie, too    Totally getting these seats for Star Wars 8, too):

That's what I sat in for Rogue One.  Pretty awesome. 

[Darth Logos]

Saw Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 last night - it was sooooooooooooooo GOOD! Go see it!

(not to mention we had these seats in the Cinemark XD (like IMAX) theater, so kind of the BEST way to see a movie, too    Totally getting these seats for Star Wars 8, too):

Got these too. They are the best friggin thing at the movies since popcorn.

[Lord Bladewraith]

That's what I sat in for Rogue One.  Pretty awesome. 

Got these too. They are the best friggin thing at the movies since popcorn.

You guys know I'm talkin' bout! 

Feels like a MAJOR downgrade when you have to go watch a movie in "regular" seats now. They're a hot item, though, so you've got to reserve them in advance. Still, we bought ours at the last minute and though we were at the top and to the right, the view was still spectacular. You get so much personal space around you, like your own booth.

[Zren Tobas]

Here you guys go,new song by him =] These kinds of guys should be explored more

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlgyMwCPU5Y&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlgyMwCPU5Y&amp;feature=youtu.be</a>

[Rapine]

-1 Zren.

But...who's "HIM"?  He's good.
(cool axe too)

[Dauntless Seven]

Can someone attempt to explain to me why a greater majority of the men on this Forum that actually contribute and perhaps in general, really like metal and heavy metal music.  Aside from that pounding beat and a few notable riffs... what's the deal with the words and eardrum breaking coarse yelling, growling.  I can't even classify it as singing even though they are belters.  That Metallica group is a prime example and they have a huge following of fans.  

And this includes that questionable Christian group that Calon listens to. How can a person possibly feel good in a healthy way after all that jarring noise that is meant to agitate/grate upon one's nerves and cause a temporary state of unnatural excitement/high ?!

To be clear, one's personal preference is exactly that... but I am really curious what positive effects a person, both M/F gets from listening to what for me is darker toxic garbage regardless of the context/content of the words.  Won't get into the scientific studies, mental/physical health, lifestyles, etc.  I am not criticizing others for their choice but really want to understand it more.  What are you hearing and feeling that I am not that is pleasurable for you ?
 
So thanks for any sharing and you don't need to defend your choice... just inform me about this kind of... well I can't even call it music but I acknowledge that the performers can be very skillful.

But more power to you if this is your thing and it makes you feel good/great/empowered/stronger.    

[Rapine]

Can someone attempt to explain to me why a greater majority of the men on this Forum that actually contribute and perhaps in general, really like metal and heavy metal music.  Aside from that pounding beat and a few notable riffs... what's the deal with the words and eardrum breaking coarse yelling, growling.  I can't even classify it as singing even though they are belters.  That Metallica group is a prime example and they have a huge following of fans.  

And this includes that questionable Christian group that Calon listens to. How can a person possibly feel good in a healthy way after all that jarring noise that is meant to agitate/grate upon one's nerves and cause a temporary state of unnatural excitement/high ?!

To be clear, one's personal preference is exactly that... but I am really curious what positive effects a person, both M/F gets from listening to what for me is darker toxic garbage regardless of the context/content of the words.  Won't get into the scientific studies, mental/physical health, lifestyles, etc.  I am not criticizing others for their choice but really want to understand it more.  What are you hearing and feeling that I am not that is pleasurable for you ?
 
So thanks for any sharing and you don't need to defend your choice... just inform me about this kind of... well I can't even call it music but I acknowledge that the performers can be very skillful.

But more power to you if this is your thing and it makes you feel good/great/empowered/stronger.    

It most certainly is music, because, to use your own words, "the performers can be very skillful" - it takes talent.  It's not just thrashing on guitars and beating on drums.  It follows metered time bang on, and notes have the correct values.  In fact, there are a number of metal bands who have added orchestras to back their music, and the sheet music can easily be transcribed.

What doesn't require much talent, if any - IMO - is electro/techno music.  Sample someone else's real music (often Sting), add a drum machine and a few synthesised notes, and read a poem - plus, if your voice sucks, you can just modulate it as well.  To me, that's garbage, but yet it has a massive following...

I honestly think that non-fans of metal, just can't hear past the noise.  Try just listening to the lead guitar, or bass line...It'll catch ya.

Back to orchestras:
Apocalyptica - One

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JjQGt7WjK0" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JjQGt7WjK0</a>

(that's nothing but four cellos - that's right - four classically trained cellists preforming a Metallica tune - including the vocal melody. )

[Dauntless Seven]

Thank Rapine for your view point.  

And for you and the other head bangers ( correct terminology ? ) or is that for punk rockers... here's two of my fav fellas... the 2Cellos.  

... got to watch through each video and tell me what you think 

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfGggAGITwg" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfGggAGITwg</a>

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT3SBzmDxGk" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT3SBzmDxGk</a>

[Rapine]

AWESOME!!

Those two are good.

I want to point out as well, that Steve Vai is a guitar GOD! Extremely talented.

[Zren Tobas]

I just like heavy music because its the type of guitar I play, or try to anyway. Gives me ideas and stuff. But that dude has a full album out now too so. I think he just goes by Matty M, not like an official band name. he usually just does solo guitar playthroughs like the other djent guys out there. My favorite right now still has to be August Burns Red though. i like their rhythm guitar playing. Their a christian metalcore band but is good at it for once. If I had to pick a favorite album it'd have to be Leveler and Messengers too <3

[Dauntless Seven]

This is such an awesome video with the 2Cellos again and they are older.  Perhaps I like rock music but not most of that type of " singing " that goes with it.  Beethoven may have been the Rocker of his generation.  

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8yymm3DtVA" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8yymm3DtVA</a>

[Majobu5]

Really like Cage the Elephant
Another good song from them, kinda my new anthem for Everytime I go to the psych appt

http://youtu.be/Ehm2SUYQbQI