I tend to find song lyrics, tones of music etc. really hit me super hard. I’m curious to know how others feel?
So a couple of songs to add to this: Oceanlab - Breaking Ties
Randy Boyer & Eric Tadla feat. Dan Sanfilippo - Alive (HeatBeat Mix)
(Sorry, I’m an old-school DJ) But I do want input. I find music really hits me hard, and that’s actually OK. So hit me with your songs.
I almost exclusively listen to lyrical music. I am often greatly affected by the poetry and themes in the songs I enjoy. The sound of music alone does little for me, and I have a particular aversion to heavy beats, bass, and repetition. Put simply, I love ballads, particularly folk, filk, and anything that focuses on storytelling. I can’t stand most pop, rap, hip-hop, and the like.
So for you you’re much more just on the vocal side? Or a mix of vocal and rhythm?
For me, rhythm serves the vocals. A great and memorable rhythm can enhance and complement the lyrics. A rhythm without vocals doesn’t really catch my interest.