Woggle Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 James Blunt is beyond EMO. The sad thing is that he is a former special forces agent for the British so he is just playing the wimpy guy role to sell records.
ketostix Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Yes this has happened to me so now I've been either not asking a girl anything about herself or just agreeing and acting like I like the same things too, and not telling her anything about myself in case she might misjudge it. So I try to talk about a bunch of silly nonsense and skate around that problem. I just want to be myself but most girls I meet only want something specific exactly the way they want!
Advocate's Devilette Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 I don't think that was the reason, I think that he was just more into her than you. Didn't make a difference if you played an instrument and she didn't, he was just in love with her and not you. It happens. Well, I was dumped by the guy I loved more than I've ever loved anyone in my life because he's a musician and I'm not. We were together for a year, and then he woke up one morning and told me he felt that the love of his life was an old-time fiddle player and he had to go find her. I am a music-obsessed bellydancer, but that was not close enough. I was left because I didn't play a specific instrument in a specific genre. I might mention that I am from the South and grew up square dancing, and I LOVE old-time and bluegrass music. When I met this guy, I told him I was so happy to have someone who wouldn't make fun of me for the music I liked. Nope, he didn't make fun of me, he just left me because I didn't PLAY it. I have never been so brokenhearted.
Replicant Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 History was re-written. Basically, the word "emo" started getting thrown around in the 80's to describe an obscure subgenre of punk rock where singers tended to sing about their feelings more than the usual political lyrics that were big at the time. This word got picked up and snowballed, and now any band/singer that is somewhat whiny/feminine/emotional gets labeled "emo". Also, the word gets thrown around a lot these days to describe a type of fashion, but that's another thread altogether. How has history been re-written here? It's just the OP dropping a few band names whom have nothing to do with it. The history issue is more if it really did exist it was much MUCH more obscure than any of these other genres on the music level. If anything it would have been in it's extreme infancy (or died so fast after it came about) in the 80's. Then developed itself into this late 90's 'punk' teen angst image likely by major labels. I agree with you, it's a fashion statement..that's it. But on the music level, it's just some new catch phrase, nothing more...in which oldschool industrial/goth rock/alt rock bands are getting dumped into. History is being re-written only in the sense of misinformation and such fraud genres paving over the real ones.
HouseOfCards Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 How has history been re-written here? It's just the OP dropping a few band names whom have nothing to do with it. The history issue is more if it really did exist it was much MUCH more obscure than any of these other genres on the music level. If anything it would have been in it's extreme infancy (or died so fast after it came about) in the 80's. Then developed itself into this late 90's 'punk' teen angst image likely by major labels. I agree with you, it's a fashion statement..that's it. But on the music level, it's just some new catch phrase, nothing more...in which oldschool industrial/goth rock/alt rock bands are getting dumped into. History is being re-written only in the sense of misinformation and such fraud genres paving over the real ones. I meant that history was being rewritten in the sense that the E word has suddenly gone on to mean a slew of other things that had nothing to do with its origins. Artists that would originally have never been given that label suddenly are these days, just because the word is so accessible. I should probably keep discussion of this to a minimum. The internet does NOT need another debate over what "emo" means.
Replicant Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 I should probably keep discussion of this to a minimum. The internet does NOT need another debate over what "emo" means. I can't believe this is being debated even, when applied to music genres that where established well before most of these kids were even born. If this 'emo' genre was even tied to a small handful bands in the 80's and 'legit' it was something so small it wasn't even on the radar beyond that of it's point of origin. My point is just to clarify to those thinking the 80's were re-written applied to bands like Joy Division, The Cure, the Smiths (Which the OP mentioned) to which they fall into this definition of this 'emo' banner of music...isn't correct past or present.
Pyro Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Except that grunge was cool and emo is just a bunch of whiny kids with messy hair. I wouldn't turn down a girl for musical taste. I've dated girls who were into country before. I just may have to grit my teeth from time to time. When grunge was mainstream, the older crowd was saying the exact same thing about it. I agree. Music is not a deal breaker, just as long as she doesn't try and force it down my throat.
tanbark813 Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 When grunge was mainstream, the older crowd was saying the exact same thing about it. Uhh.. Grunge isn't whiny though.
Citizen Erased Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 If it was me, as soon as you said My Chemical Romance, I would have been out of there Hate those whiney ****ers
Author Covonia Posted March 27, 2008 Author Posted March 27, 2008 If it was me, as soon as you said My Chemical Romance, I would have been out of there Hate those whiney ****ers I understand that, oh well it was her loss, she missed on a decent man who could show her some spice that no doubt lacks in life, what with the joys of her having such complex and interesting band list - Offspring and Blink 182.
Pyro Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Uhh.. Grunge isn't whiny though. Not to those who like it like you and I, but thinking from a POV of someone from the generation before........ I like the music of grunge but the music can come off as sounding whiny though.
Citizen Erased Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 I understand that, oh well it was her loss, she missed on a decent man who could show her some spice that no doubt lacks in life, what with the joys of her having such complex and interesting band list - Offspring and Blink 182. No offence, but even I with my deep dislike for all things Pop, I would prefer to listen to them rather than Emo *runs off to listen to NIN in the hopes she isn't a total freak* Sorry, couldn't resist.
directx Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 My taste in music totally sucks! I was playing some for my nephews and practically got laughed out of the house showing them Shonen Knife videos. Then I played a Lords Of Acid video and got reprimanded by my sister for playing the crab louse video by them.
zicke Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 No, music has absolutely no affect on how attractive I find a man. I like Def Leppard...wait..what???
KidEternity Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 Music might play a part in my attraction, but it isn't exactly a deal-breaker. I've been out with girls that liked loads of different stuff, and I haven't been out with many who share my taste in music (Led Zeppelin/James Taylor/Pearl Jam/Cheap Trick/Big Star, lots of rock basically) and I don't really mind, I actually preffered the ones who didn't share a close taste in music! But if I met a lady that loved James Taylor I think I would be all over her
BetrayedMM Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 Musical taste speaks volumes about culture and personality. I prefer music that comes from a place of strength. No offense intended, but if I meet a woman into emo, I would recoil. Why? Well, emo sounds just like whining to me, coming from a place of weakness, and I would assume the woman is needy and insecure. If she were into disco, I would RUN, flee screaming in terror, because I would assume she was shallow, amoral, and into self gratification. If she was into the spice girls I would assume she's an idiot. There's more, and there are certainly tastes different than mine that wouldn't scare me off, but some certainly would. Emo's one of them. Assume, assume, yeah, I know, but to me those are red flags. Based on people I know.
witabix Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 I think she was into bands such as Offspring and Blink 182, you know the bands that 12 years old listen to. And no she wasn't 12, she was 20. You just answered your own question Covonia:)!
Author Covonia Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 You just answered your own question Covonia:)! Come again?
witabix Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 Does taste in music effect your chances?.......you know the bands that 12 years old listen to.........
Author Covonia Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 Does taste in music effect your chances?.......you know the bands that 12 years old listen to......... Not following ya on this one.
BetrayedMM Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 She wants someone who's on the same page. Pretty simple, really. Page 12, page 20.
Author Covonia Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) She wants someone who's on the same page. Pretty simple, really. Page 12, page 20. Now, I understand what weetabix was saying, well, no doubt we weren't same page because I have the greatest taste in music, therefore she couldn't possibly compete. Edited March 28, 2008 by Covonia
Replicant Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 hen I played a Lords Of Acid video and got reprimanded by my sister for playing the crab louse video by them. I'm not sure if she shared the same appreciation for Acid music as you did! Despite her objection to the video content surely you told her it was lyrically educational for them.
Citizen Erased Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Now, I understand what weetabix was saying, well, no doubt we weren't same page because I have the greatest taste in music, therefore she couldn't possibly compete. Aww you're so cute
Krytie TV Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 If it's any consolation, Covonia, I think Placebo is sweeeet!
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