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[all to gain]

Ey @Vassili & @all to gain, what do you guys think of Soviet Synthpop? Just went through some clips on YouTube and this one is really an eye-opener and a treat to my ears I'm sure the lyrics are profound and poetic

I can't say that it does anything for me

I've listened to surprisingly little music since my 20s, even though I love music. And, now, when I do listen to music, I still tend to listen to the same music I used to listen to. I'm in a time warp!

That said, when I hear my stepdaughter listening to something that I like I often inquire who it is.
She listens to канцлер ги quite a lot:

 

[all to gain]

A few songs from my Glam days:

 

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I really like the Ramones:

 

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A bit of hardcore punk never went amiss:

Poison Idea

 

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Motorhead

 

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The Velvet Underground



Iggy Pop

 

[Christiaan]

@Vassili Well, guilty as charged. I always secretly was a comrade in certain PC games. Do you know Command & Conquer Red Alert? I have always been fan of the Soviet Red Army, especially their weapons (ah, the damage you could do with a terror drone, Tesla trooper, Kirov airship). And the soundtrack is awesome btw, if you like industrial rock that is. Here's a taste




Good songs, especially the first one has strong 90's alternative rock vibes, a bit like REM & Garbage. Love it! Do you happen to have a playlist on Spotify?

 

[Christiaan]

@all to gain Sometimes it's good to stay in the time warp. 80's & 90's (punk) rock is incredible and can hardly be eclipsed by modern rock music. It seems rock musicians nowadays aren't righteously angry and political disappointed anymore. What is the world coming to? .

Your stepdaughter has a good taste. Symphonic metal is so unique and not many bands are playing classical orchestral music with heavy drums & guitars, which is very difficult to blend. Hopefully there will be a musical revival.

 

[ASilverLight]

How can I forget the legendary Guus Meeuwis @ASilverLight I'll make it up to you in my next set of the cultural enrichment playlist. Hope others on Tinnitus Talk will enjoy his deep and meaningful lyrics as we do

Funny that you mention Young the Giant. They were also one of the last gigs I visited before my worsening (in Het Paard, in The Hague). Where did you go?

Funny story: the day after the concert, I actually met the lead singer of YtG (Sameer Gadhia) in a small café in Utrecht. I was talking to a friend over at the bar when suddenly a guy with a long rain coat walked in and asked the barkeeper for a cup of coffee. I turned around and was in shock when I recognised the lead singer. Without having even a brief thought of reconsideration, I pulled his coat to draw his attention and when he looked at me, I could only mutter the words that I really enjoyed his show the other day. He thanked me for it and told me they were in Utrecht for another gig at the Tivoli. I said I would very much like to see that gig but couldn't because of my studies, but maybe I would go when the band goes on another tour. We shook hands before he went outside to sit on a terrace with his band mates. I forgot to ask for his autograph and still feel extremely sorry for it, but it was fun meeting such a humble guy.

Anyway, when we both get better, why not top it off with visiting another YtG concert? I'm all in

Haha yeah, most of his songs aren't particularly deep... but if it's something you grow up with it's kind of special anyway

I went to the Utrecht show! Met half of the band before the show, including Sameer. Didn't get an autograph but did get a picture. I also saw Payam sitting somewhere in Utrecht before but decided to leave him be, he looked to just be minding his own business and I didn't want to bother him.

Amazing vocals live and also, amazing energy on stage. Maybe not the best live act I've seen (that's a tie between Muse and Editors music wise, Coldplay energy wise) but definitely one of the most enjoyable shows.

I'd be terrified of going to a show probably, but if I can get that anxiety under control I'd love to. I was about 14 when I got into them (2010) and my mum wouldn't let me go to gigs in Amsterdam... and then they didn't come for ages until those shows last year. I was so excited and still happy I got to see them when all was still well. I almost went to The Hague show as well but couldn't because of work.

Maybe in the distant future we can enjoy that rush again.

 

[Elmer B Fuddled]

Blue Oyster Cult, Flash Cadillac, Elvin Bishop, Pure Prairie League, Jeff Lynn ELO, that's music, not that junk where the girls have to remove their clothes to make a buck, oh wait wrong profession.

 

[all to gain]

@Vassili I totally forgot to listen to your band. Can you give me the link again?

 

[Vassili]

Do you know Command & Conquer Red Alert?

I've heard of it.

And the soundtrack is awesome btw, if you like industrial rock that is.

I like industrial. I think more underground industrial bands are the best.

Do you happen to have a playlist on Spotify?

Unfortunately, I don't have a playlist there.

 

[Vassili]

Can you give me the link again?

Sure, I'll just post it here.





I dedicated almost 10 years of my life to music. I think those days are now over. Even if I will recover from my tinnitus and hyperacusis I don't think that I would like to take a risk anymore. I was always really careful with my hearing but you know, sometimes you are just out of luck.

 

[Vassili]

Good songs, especially the first one has strong 90's alternative rock vibes, a bit like REM & Garbage. Love it!

I think you wold love these...

 

[Christiaan]

Haha yeah, most of his songs aren't particularly deep... but if it's something you grow up with it's kind of special anyway

I went to the Utrecht show! Met half of the band before the show, including Sameer. Didn't get an autograph but did get a picture. I also saw Payam sitting somewhere in Utrecht before but decided to leave him be, he looked to just be minding his own business and I didn't want to bother him.

Amazing vocals live and also, amazing energy on stage. Maybe not the best live act I've seen (that's a tie between Muse and Editors music wise, Coldplay energy wise) but definitely one of the most enjoyable shows.

I'd be terrified of going to a show probably, but if I can get that anxiety under control I'd love to. I was about 14 when I got into them (2010) and my mum wouldn't let me go to gigs in Amsterdam... and then they didn't come for ages until those shows last year. I was so excited and still happy I got to see them when all was still well. I almost went to The Hague show as well but couldn't because of work.

Maybe in the distant future we can enjoy that rush again.

Ah nice! It's always great to have something memorable from the concert. It impresses me that they are so accessible for fans. Never had this with other bands to be honest.

I'm a bit jealous that you had the opportunity to see Coldplay & Muse up close. If someone were to be given the opportunity to visit only two concerts in their lives, these bands would certainly be worth mentioning.

It's not impossible to ever visit a concert. I firmly belief that we are at the edge of groundbreaking science. I would put my money in TNF-a blockers (clinically proven, like Misoprostol) and RL-81 (precursor Retigabine was well received generally, but some side effects though) if I had some dough. In the meantime, we could just live stream concerts from the safe comfort of our living room & enjoy the show.

 

[Christiaan]

 

[ASilverLight]

Ah nice! It's always great to have something memorable from the concert. It impresses me that they are so accessible for fans. Never had this with other bands to be honest.

I'm a bit jealous that you had the opportunity to see Coldplay & Muse up close. If someone were to be given the opportunity to visit only two concerts in their lives, these bands would certainly be worth mentioning.

It's not impossible to ever visit a concert. I firmly belief that we are at the edge of groundbreaking science. I would put my money in TNF-a blockers (clinically proven, like Misoprostol) and RL-81 (precursor Retigabine was well received generally, but some side effects though) if I had some dough. In the meantime, we could just live stream concerts from the safe comfort of our living room & enjoy the show.

Yeah, I genuinely think that targeting the brain will help the majority.

I've been to quite some gigs though never more than 5 a year, and that was only one year. I would always wear protection and stay away from speakers. I didn't do anything else as a teenager, aside from a very occasional trip to the cinema, so music was all I had and all I spent money on.

I think Young the Giant are so approachable here because no one really knows them, to be honest. Makes it easier to just go out and explore a city you're playing in, but still cool.

Other acts I enjoyed a lot live are Editors and White Lies. Saw the latter live in my own city twice, took my mum the second time because I turned her into quite the fan.

 

[Vassili]

I totally forgot to listen to your band

Feel free to criticize, btw.

 

[all to gain]

Feel free to criticize, btw.

It's a bit shouty for my taste, but there are certain times when I could imagine I would have listened to it.

Definitely need to jack it in for the sake of your hearing though.

Did you sing in both Russian and English? Do you know Estonian,too?

 

[Vassili]

Definitely need to jack it in for the sake of your hearing though.

That's for sure. I've already made the decision to quit. Those days are over. I'm not going back. During the past 10 months I've realized how much I love silence. Plus I consider myself to be old for it (I'm 32 now). I believe that styles like Rock and Metal are for young people anyway. I might be wrong but I personally feel that my musical tastes change with me getting older plus I don't feel that I have this rage inside of me anymore. My ENT's opinion is the same. She told me to quit.

Did you sing in both Russian and English? Do you know Estonian,too?

I sang only in English. Yes, I know Estonian. It's a pretty difficult language. Like a weird version of Finnish. I remember they told us in university that Finnish is more archaic. I actually like Finnish more because it sounds softer.

Well anyway, I believe that everything in this life happens for a reason. I had some thoughts to quit music couple of years ago and now I have a reason and I see that it's actually a right decision. What can I say those were really active years. I have lots of things to remember but now it's time to go further and concentrate on more serious things in life.

Thank you for your criticism. This genre IS really shouty and is hard to listen to. You have to be a fan. It's like with jazz. Not many people listen to complicated jazz improvisations. There is when my brain starts to melt. Nowadays I listen to quiet styles like Trip-Hop.

 

[Emgee]

This song makes me think about a day where none of us have to suffer with this affliction anymore.

 

[LilSass]

Hi @Christiaan et al! Do you ever listen to Canadian Franco pop? Here are a few artists you may like:

 

[Christiaan]

Ey @LilSass. Yes, I do like it. You certainly have a good taste in music. Apparently, I happen to listen to Canadian Franco pop. I'm registered to a couple of French nouvelle vague pop charts on Spotify and I actually assumed these playlists were pure ''France'' centric. I can't even hear the difference between someone who sings with a Marseillaise accent or someone who speaks Quebecois. Well, never mind I love Hubert Lenoir and I actually planned to go to one of his concerts in case I had to travel to Canada to visit my oldest sister, who happens to live in the French part of Canada (have you heard of Gatineau? It's nearby Ottawa).

 

[Christiaan]

Alright, round 3, 4 or whatever for cultural enrichment. This time it's operatic pop. It was a popular genre in France & Italy in the 90's. It's basically pop music that is performed in an operatic singing style and often accompanied with symphonic instruments, choirs and sometimes a full orchestra. Anyway, enjoy!


Alessandro Safina - Luna tu (Italian/Latin)


Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman - Con te partiro/ Time to say goodbye (Italian/English)


Romeo & Juliette - Les rois du monde (French)


Romeo & Juliette - Verone (French & my personal favorite)

 

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Three versions of a classic song:

 

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I'm having a German turn...

 

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Some British 80s pop.

 

[Christiaan]

@all to gain. Thank you for reminding me of this great song! Ah, loved that song of Dexy's midnight to bits when I was a school-going teenager a few years ago, listening to it on my MP3 player multiple times a day. Just the vibe of the song is so raw working class and yet so romantic. Love the clip too. But could never verify if it was in Kevin Rowland's beloved Wolverhampton or elsewhere? Damn, now it's in my head again, competing with the tinnitus: toora loora EEEEEEEE toora loo-rye aye ...

 

[all to gain]

@all to gain Ah, loved that song of Dexy's midnight to bits when I was a school-going teenager a few years

This made me laugh out loud. I was a shoolgoing 12-year old when this came out... 38 years ago

At the time it came out I was just getting interested in music but didn't take much notice of it as far as I can remember. Probably because it was too pop orientated, whereas I was just beginning to get into rock. But it's a great song. Been playing it over and over... not very loud... obviously!

Maybe better to knock music completely on the head, but i get bouts of nostalgia and want to listen to things from the past. Luckily for my ears it doesn't happen to often.