Do Aspies like different music?

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17 Dec 2009, 11:04 pm

nothing in particular--a wide variety of music that appeals to the ears and the mind's eye. i look for music with an intriguing visual soundscape, rich in pattern and color with an attractive flow--crisp shapes and vibrations that weave in and out of one another. give me a pop track with corny vocals backed by two chords, muffled bassline and a simple beat and i'll toss it out. it has to look cool.

melody in music is my guilty pleasure, though.

i've got a lot of on-and-off bands that come and go in phases, but my two faves are Dir en grey and The Mars Volta. these guys have managed to intrigue me like no other.

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17 Dec 2009, 11:14 pm

Aietra wrote:

I think I've been misinterpreted a little here - let me clarify. What I meant was that maybe we choose music based on its quality as music, not whether it's the most popular or the 'in' thing. So mainstream pop is fine, as long as it's actually good music. There's a lot of good music out there, so of course we're all going to like different music within that, and have our own individual opinions about what appeals to us as individuals.

Alright... Well, I don't listen to mainstream music because it's popular. I listen to it because I like it, because it makes me feel good. Yeah, I guess people with AS are much less prone to mass influences than the rest, although those who try really hard to fit in would be a notable exception. I imagine those people are also less likely to be here on this forum.

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17 Dec 2009, 11:25 pm

Aietra wrote:

MathGirl wrote:

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no, different people like different muisic, period.

I agree. I listen to anything that creates pleasant associations in my mind, including certain mainstream music.

still nothing to do with aspergers

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18 Dec 2009, 11:23 am

Rap and RnB mostly, but I'll listen to anything else I happen to like the sound of too.

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18 Dec 2009, 12:32 pm

Eggman wrote:

Aietra wrote:

MathGirl wrote:

Eggman wrote:

no, different people like different muisic, period.

I agree. I listen to anything that creates pleasant associations in my mind, including certain mainstream music.

still nothing to do with aspergers

That, and opinions about 'quality' of music is highly subjective.
My mom's music annoys the hell out of me, but she doesn't think it's crap quality. If she did, she'd listen to something else.

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19 Dec 2009, 1:35 am

MathGirl wrote:

Aietra wrote:

by the way, your signature--.hack//sign and its soundtrack are delicious.

and since this is a music thread, i adore yuki kajiura.

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19 Dec 2009, 5:37 am

I have very eclectic music tatses. For example, I love listening to EBM and powernoize but I also love listening to swing and rock'n'roll too. I'll listen to anything though if I like it regardless of genre.

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19 Dec 2009, 5:26 pm

Personally, I've always like pop. I don't know why but the simple messages, and the electronic beats make me really happy. My favorite right now is Lady Gaga and just so you know I was obsessed with her WAY before anyone knew about her. I successfully predicted her rise to superstardom.

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20 Dec 2009, 12:57 am

I like all kinds of music except pop.

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20 Dec 2009, 4:21 am

Most of my favorite stuff is from the '80s.

I love music with a good beat; stuff that's not depressing. For some reason, even if there was depressing music from the '80s, it still had a great beat to it...it's kinda weird.

I LOVE synthesized music.

I like some stuff from the '50s-'70s, also Ragtime Jazz/Honky Tonk, Calypso w/ Steel Drums, and Country/Western.

Those folks who say "I like everything"....I ain't one of 'em :lol: :lol: :lol:

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20 Dec 2009, 5:25 pm

It seems many NTs tend to like particular genres of music a lot or particular artists..

I don't really have a favorite genre or artist.. there always seems to be a few songs from every genre and artist that really catches my attention.. but to call any of them my favorite would be a bit far fetched.

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20 Dec 2009, 8:58 pm

I really lean more towards electronic (EBM, industrial, agrotech...). I also enjoy some classical (I can't really do Mozart, though). Music that has a steady beat, a tune that stands out, or amazing vocals are what are mostly on my mp3 player :)

Bands I love:

Combichrist
Covenant
Curve
Decoded Feedback
Depeche Mode
Funker Vogt
Garbage
Gorillaz
In Strict Confidence
Informatic
Juno Reactor
kidneythieves
KMFDM
Massive Attack
Rotersand
Sneaker Pimps
Theatre of Tragedy
Velvet Acid Christ
VNV Nation
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Zombie Girl

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21 Dec 2009, 3:48 am

80s Goth Rock / Deathrock is my favorite. I also like Post-Punk, Punk, and some random stuff. Bauhaus, Christian Death, Sisters of Mercy, Joy Division, Sex Gang Children, and Cinema Strange are a few favorites.

Undead.... Undead..... Undead......!

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21 Dec 2009, 4:05 am

Mmmph wrote:

Bands I love:

Combichrist
Covenant
Curve
Decoded Feedback
Depeche Mode
Funker Vogt
Garbage
Gorillaz
In Strict Confidence
Informatic
Juno Reactor
kidneythieves
KMFDM
Massive Attack
Rotersand
Sneaker Pimps
Theatre of Tragedy
Velvet Acid Christ
VNV Nation
:wumpscut:
Zombie Girl

I love you lol

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21 Dec 2009, 9:13 am

I like heavy metal, 60s, 70s and 80s (oldies), classic rock and some modern. I'm pretty eclectic though- I love disco while also loving Lordi and bands like that. Basically anything I can listen to. My favourite songs are usually quite repetitive or sound good to my ears.

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24 Dec 2009, 3:18 am

I notice a taste for EBMish stuff amongst some people here. I like just about everything that answers to the name 'industrial' or 'darkwave', but also many other things. My personal faves are:

Diary Of Dreams
Rammstein
Project Pitchfork
VNV Nation
Covenant
Front 242
In Extremo
Wumpscut
Kirlian Camera

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