Random Thoughts or Whatever

[SolderIron]

Does it matter much as to what sex a singer is that... you prefer to listen to most times?

Is the above a strong bias, or does it depend upon your mood/genre, or just an overall preference?
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I tested my preference by poking around Face Book in foreign music. Music in which I am not familiar with either the instruments or language. I found what I like most is the tune. The singer voice (male or female) is secondary. Some tunes are natural and flow smoothly at just the right pace.

With a good tune, people can come up different words/language/story and still end up good/great.

 

[highvoltage_]

Funny about that, I've known people who shaved off their beard and I didn't even notice it, at least not at first, with someone I'd known for a long time, before the beard. It surprised me I didn't notice. I've heard others say that too.

Our neighbor down the street shaved off the mustache he had worn for almost 50 years. I've known him since 2016, when I saw him for the first time after he shaved I immediately noticed it and made a comment about it. He explained why he shaved, he and his wife were going on a cruise and he wanted a new look. I'll tell you though, he does look younger.

 

[Quadman2]

I tested my preference by poking around Face Book in foreign music. Music in which I am not familiar with either the instruments or language. I found what I like most is the tune. The singer voice (male or female) is secondary. Some tunes are natural and flow smoothly at just the right pace.

With a good tune, people can come up different words/language/story and still end up good/great.

Yet another aspect of "appreciation", and I think you are alluding to "melody"? And this in turn, opens up other perimeters as to types of favoured: instruments/beat/complexity/ arrangements, etc.

But I've got a feeling it's more of a holistic/overall reaction to the music you experience, rather than the focus on the vocals.


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[spicer]

Our neighbor down the street shaved off the mustache he had worn for almost 50 years. I've known him since 2016, when I saw him for the first time after he shaved I immediately noticed it and made a comment about it. He explained why he shaved, he and his wife were going on a cruise and he wanted a new look. I'll tell you though, he does look younger.

Looking younger, I think that too.

 

[DeadRock]

After just over 10 years with beard and mustache, I recently shaved it all off. Though no particular motivation...the act came on the heels of recently heightened existential anxieties, and just prior to a new tattoo. I think I feel and look younger...but I had to promise my wife that "the band", was in fact not getting back together....

 

[highvoltage_]

After just over 10 years with beard and mustache, I recently shaved it all off. Though no particular motivation...the act came on the heels of recently heightened existential anxieties, and just prior to a new tattoo. I think I feel and look younger...but I had to promise my wife that "the band", was in fact not getting back together....

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Don't recognize those guys, who are they?

 

[nailer]

After just over 10 years with beard and mustache, I recently shaved it all off. Though no particular motivation...the act came on the heels of recently heightened existential anxieties, and just prior to a new tattoo. I think I feel and look younger...but I had to promise my wife that "the band", was in fact not getting back together....

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Altough you are the same age. ..

 

[DeadRock]

Don't recognize those guys, who are they?

You would have known us if you lived in Southwest Germany in the late 80s early 90s. We were called Big & Juicy. Played a sort of "American rock" (think Van Halen, Aerosmith, and Bon Jovi) with some Prog sensibilities.

 

[SuperjazzyJa]

 

[DeadRock]

^ TRUTH!

 

[SuperjazzyJa]

Not to brag, but called it. For at least 7 years now, I have been saying that eventually the smartphone and the satellite phone will be merged. There is now an outboard device that allows you to use your smartphone via satellite. This step is one I hadn't thought of and probably should have. So, if such a device exists now, it's only a matter of time before it becomes built into the phone. This is exiting news for all outdoors men and women. Any time you're out in the wilderness, not having a phone signal could be a huge problem and could very well result in death which could have been prevented, if only you had a signal. Things are looking up! Literally!

 

[highvoltage_]

You would have known us if you lived in Southwest Germany in the late 80s early 90s. We were called Big & Juicy. Played a sort of "American rock" (think Van Halen, Aerosmith, and Bon Jovi) with some Prog sensibilities.

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Are you the lead singer?

 

[DeadRock]

Are you the lead singer?

Yes

 

[highvoltage_]

Yes

Nice hair!

 

[DeadRock]

Nice hair!

...BIG (hair) life lessons were learned back then...like....if or when you run out of mousse....shaving cream will suffice!

 

[SuperjazzyJa]

...BIG (hair) life lessons were learned back then...like....if or when you run out of mousse....shaving cream will suffice!

Did you ever open for any big names when they played in your area?

 

[old_tv_nut]

I just re-upped for the 21st time - my subscription is old enough to drink. [Wait - is that re-upped for the 20th time? Anyway, been here since 2004. ]

 

[nailer]

I just re-upped for the 21st time - my subscription is old enough to drink. [Wait - is that re-upped for the 20th time? Anyway, been here since 2004. ]

Thanks for help keeping us going! I signed on in 2005.

 

[DeadRock]

Certitude is not your friend...

 

[Quadman2]

Certitude is not your friend...

And to be "certified"...might be even more scary!

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