Music you like that just isn't "you"

monster · 05-18-2011, 10:40 PM

I tend not to be a fan of specific musical artistes. I bought music when I was a kid. I bought 45s not 33s. I rarely liked more than one song by a particular artist. I had a very eclectic singles collection. As I got older, I found a few bands I really appreciated, so bought the CD. But I'm still a singles gal at heart. And generally a rock chick.

Beest (partner of over 20 years) expressed surprise that I played this:

It's totally not my thing in general, but I like it.

Here's another:

What music do you like that surprises/perplexes those who know you the best?

casimendocina · 05-19-2011, 09:15 AM

"The Emergency Rehearsal" song from Moulin Rouge.

sullage · 05-19-2011, 07:01 PM

BigV · 05-20-2011, 12:17 AM

I do like the shoes!

infinite monkey · 05-20-2011, 08:13 AM

Because I'm a bleeding heart liberal godless atheistical agnosticated goblin, this one:

And because it just doesn't seem like me:

DanaC · 05-20-2011, 08:22 AM

Can't beat a bit o'Spirit in the Sky..

I've posted these two in the whatcha lissnin to thread, but this is definately a major departure for me musicwise.

This one is even more of a 'Really not my sort of thing', but I somehow love it:

Sundae · 05-20-2011, 09:54 AM

Monster, I recognise myself in your description.
And half the albums I have owned over the years (all lost/ broken/ lent out of course) have surprised people.

I had the Beastie Boys album in my car along with Bizet's Carmen.
My Dad taped Carter USM's You Fat Bastard off me, to surprise the young lads at work. I loved 30 Something (the album)
And I loved Stiff Little Fingers (band) and had Alternative Ulster (song) on my MP3 when I went to Amsterdam.

I can't think of a single song that I don't think is me, though. It's just other people that are surprised.

I lie!

I don't like David Bowie in general.
This is not my style either.
I love it.

infinite monkey · 05-20-2011, 12:33 PM

infinite monkey · 05-20-2011, 12:56 PM

My favorite Beastie Boys song:

DanaC · 05-20-2011, 01:41 PM

Oooh. I do have one favourite BB song:

footfootfoot · 05-20-2011, 01:50 PM

infinite monkey · 05-20-2011, 01:50 PM

@ Dana: I like that one too!

I hear they have a new album? Wonder if it's any good?

DanaC · 05-20-2011, 02:16 PM

Been very well received I hear.

infinite monkey · 05-20-2011, 02:23 PM

I just LOVED Sheena Easton, and this song is so so so NOT me. Lady waiting on her hard-workin' man to get home to spoil her? HA!

(I swapped out one I found with the video. I swear I had that outfit but in purple.)

And another:

Griff · 05-22-2011, 12:19 PM

Potentially embarrassing.

05-18-2011, 10:40 PM	#1
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Music you like that just isn't "you" I tend not to be a fan of specific musical artistes. I bought music when I was a kid. I bought 45s not 33s. I rarely liked more than one song by a particular artist. I had a very eclectic singles collection. As I got older, I found a few bands I really appreciated, so bought the CD. But I'm still a singles gal at heart. And generally a rock chick. Beest (partner of over 20 years) expressed surprise that I played this: It's totally not my thing in general, but I like it. Here's another: What music do you like that surprises/perplexes those who know you the best? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I do like the shoes! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

05-20-2011, 09:54 AM	#7
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Monster, I recognise myself in your description. And half the albums I have owned over the years (all lost/ broken/ lent out of course) have surprised people. I had the Beastie Boys album in my car along with Bizet's Carmen. My Dad taped Carter USM's You Fat Bastard off me, to surprise the young lads at work. I loved 30 Something (the album) And I loved Stiff Little Fingers (band) and had Alternative Ulster (song) on my MP3 when I went to Amsterdam. I can't think of a single song that I don't think is me, though. It's just other people that are surprised. I lie! I don't like David Bowie in general. This is not my style either. I love it. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I just LOVED Sheena Easton, and this song is so so so NOT me. Lady waiting on her hard-workin' man to get home to spoil her? HA! (I swapped out one I found with the video. I swear I had that outfit but in purple.) And another: Last edited by infinite monkey; 05-20-2011 at 03:22 PM. Reason: unappeared

05-19-2011, 09:15 AM	#2
casimendocina Professor Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,622	"The Emergency Rehearsal" song from Moulin Rouge.

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infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Because I'm a bleeding heart liberal godless atheistical agnosticated goblin, this one: And because it just doesn't seem like me:

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infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	My favorite Beastie Boys song:

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Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Potentially embarrassing. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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