Music lovers: A challenge for red...

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I like to think of myself as someone with a pretty eclectic, varied music taste, and I'm also pretty convinced that I know a lot about music as a field of study xD

So I had this idea to test myself a wee bit I was thinking that it might be kinda fun if people could post me a couple of bands/artists that they like, and I'll see if I can suggest them some new music that they might enjoy ^^ THEN, perhaps, you could give me some feedback and let me know if I've done a decent enough job xD

Unfortunately, there are a few genres that I know absolutely zip about xD Primarily country music, so if you're a country fan I can't help you much ^^ I can be a little shaky when it comes to real, mainstream pop as well, but I'll have a go >.<

Please post me some bands you like and I'll find you something new and amazing ;D promise![/size]

[aliciamusa]

uhhh hmmmm Linkin Park, Evanescence, flyleaf, Orianthi

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ALRIGHT. That's not too hard.

Linkin Park are a politically-driven rapcore/nu-metal band, and I've always found similarities between them and Limp Bizkit.

As for your lovely female-fronted bands, like Flyleaf, I can recommend that you listen to a band called 'Vukovi'. They're quite little-known, but they're fabulous. YOU WILL LOVE THIS BAND: click here. They're called Silhouette and they're from my area. I cannot stress how amazing they are. They might be a bit poppy, but if you hunt through their music you'll see they've done some metal-tinged songs. They're very talented people. I like 'What are these voices', it's an epic song

I also reckon you'll like the Pretty Reckless, but you may well already have listened to them

You seem to like quite melody-driven alternative-rock and nu-metal, so I would definitely recommend Falling in Reverse, if you haven't already heard them, and of course Escape the Fate. I know the two fanbases hate each other, but the two bands are so similar that they're interchangeable.

ENJOY![/size]

[Lily-Faith]

Hrm, let's see...
Lonestar, Nickelback, The Fray, The Goo Goo Dolls, Plumb.

[Allison]

Avril Lavigne, Black Veil Brides, Breaking Benjamin, Evanescence, Funeral for a Friend (lol I could go on and on with this list)

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WELL. Lily, this calls for an anecdote >D

I have a next door neighbour called Kevin, who's about five or six years older than me and used to irritate us a lot with his obsession with playing the drums :L However, after a while, he started to get pretty good. Then he joined a band, who used to practise in his shed a lot, and I'd open my window so I could listen to them ^^ they started playing gigs and local festivals and getting slowly more and more awesome, until one day some media person picked them up and their single ended up as the backing track to an ad for Northern ireland on tv. Now they're quite big, for a local band who still play in a garage xD

Anyway. They used to be called John, Shelly and the Creatures, but they changed their name to Master and Dog recently. Give them a search ^^ you might like them. Maybe have a go with General Fiasco as well, they're pretty cool xD Kind of alternative rock stuff. I find them a little generic sometimes, but they have a few decent tracks.

Have you listened to 3 Doors Down? They're not too bad. Have a go. Also, maybe try Silhouette? I gave the link to their Myspace when I replied to alicia.

Let me know what you think >D[/size]

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Allison >D I have so much for you.

First off, have a go with Vukovi, and also Silhouette (the link is in my reply to Alicia, check them out). They're female-fronted rock bands which stuck out for me xD I'm not easily impressed. I guess Flyleaf might be up your street if you aren't already into them.

As for bands like BVB, Breaking Benjamin and FFAF...I could probably list you about a hundred post-hardcore and alternative rock bands. It's a very clogged-up genre. Personally, I reckon the Blackout have stood out quite a lot, and Twin Atlantic. Both very good live bands, might I add

Ummm. Also check out Ram's Pocket Radio. Just 'cause he's cool and deserves more exposure. You might not like, but check it out xD[/size]

[Alyssa :)]

Okee dokee well u wanted me to reply to this so here goes! XD I'm a big fan of pop but then I also like R&B, classical, or a little rock or I DON'T KNOW basically anything that's catchy and sounds good XD I especially like Rihanna, P!nk, MICHAEL BUBLE, Hot Chelle Rae, Jason Mraz, He is We (thanks to Kirsten ^.^), Ne-yo, OH MY GOODNESS SO MANY GOOD ARTISTS XD OH cuz I also like Maroon 5, Daughtry, and ONEREPUBLIC and idk I guess I just love everything XD

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WELL >D

The obvious ones would be Fall Out Boy, especially if you like Maroon 5. I always thought some of FOB's slightly-older-but-not-ancient stuff sounded like them xD Also La Roux, if you're not already into them, and the Veronicas. the Veronicas are seriously underrated. Idk why no-one gets them.

So, it seems to me that your tastes are specific to bands with an ear for a tune, and 'cause of that I'd love to recommend my new fave band who are called Bastille <333 their best song by far is probably 'overjoyed', but I also love 'bad blood' and 'flaws'.

Ummmmm. I would also love you to have a go with Katie and the Carnival xD not sure what you'll think of them, but they're a brilliant band who got me my first gig as a vocalist and I heart them <33 Also try Ram's Pocket radio.

As for classical music, if you haven't already dipped into the Renaissance choral scene then I recommend you do >D apart from romantic pianists like Liszt and Baroque geniuses like Vivaldi, stuff by people like Allegri and Tallis is prob my favourite. Sooo. Try some Renaissance choir music, see what you think.

Oh, also, you might benefit from trying a little ska? Everyone should have a little ska in their lives...so go and listen to 'She has a girlfriend now' by Reel Big Fish and also 'The World is New' by Save Ferris xD

LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK :L :L[/size]

[Alyssa :)]

Oh yeah I already have some songs my FOB, the Veronicas, and La Roux that I rather like ^.^ I guess you're pretty good at getting artists I like! XD

:OOO I just listened to Bad Blood, Overjoyed, and Flaws and I really liked them!!! I'm not in love with them yet, but that's cuz I'm just starting. I'm sure they'll grow on me and in a few days you'll probably hear me obsessing over them. XD Btw I like that you can actually hear their accents in their songs. I love me some European accents! :3

I thought Katie and the Carnival was okay. I really liked her voice, but I guess I'm used to something different? I don't know but it didn't jump out at me like Bastille did. :3

As for the ska songs you wanted me to listen to, I liked how they were pretty happy sounding and upbeat and stuff. ^.^ Idk if it's gonna grow on me or not though lol.

I shall try the rest of the things you said as well sometime soon! :)

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I'm glad you liked Bastille >D they're my new faves, by far ^^ especially Overjoyed. Dan's influenced a lot by bands like the Beatles and Beach Boys, and I reckon that shines through a lot in their harmonies, and the fact that the music's so polyphonic. Brilliant stuff ^^[/size]

[Alyssa :)]

Thanks for giving me all the new music! :)

Okay so I just looked through my iTunes to see how many different genres I have and here's the list XD:

Alternative
Christmas
Classical
Country
Dance
Disney
Electronic
Hip Hop/Rap
Holiday
Jazz
Pop
Reggae
R&B/Soul
Rock
Soundtrack

:O and I really like practically all of my songs! So I guess I do like a variety of genres. ^.^ Of course there are some genres I only have a few songs in like Christmas, Electronic, Holiday, Jazz, and Reggae, but I have like a ton in Pop, Country, Rock, and Alternative. O.O

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You like reggae? >D -snugs new best friend- Reggae is AMAZING. 'Specially Bob Marley, ofc.[/size]

[Alyssa :)]

haha yeah ^.^ i need to get more reggae songs on my ipod though. i only have like 10, whereas pop has like over 100 XD

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If it's reggae you want, I recommend the Skints >D[/size]