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Does anyone here prefer instrumental music over *songs*?

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  • D [email protected]

    It feels more universally human. Like, it takes so much more skill to portray an atmosphere/vibe without one word at all. And its doesn't care which country you're from, you can share it with anyone in the world, regardless of language.

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    I'm pretty good at semi- tuning out lyrics so nonsensical ones don't bother me, but they're still distracting if I'm reading so instrumental is great for that

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      It feels more universally human. Like, it takes so much more skill to portray an atmosphere/vibe without one word at all. And its doesn't care which country you're from, you can share it with anyone in the world, regardless of language.

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      If you don't understand the language then singing is just another instrument

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      • D [email protected]

        It feels more universally human. Like, it takes so much more skill to portray an atmosphere/vibe without one word at all. And its doesn't care which country you're from, you can share it with anyone in the world, regardless of language.

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        I like both, just depends on what I feel like listening to.

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          If you don't understand the language then singing is just another instrument

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          Average Anime enjoyers pretending to have mastered the Japanese language ๐Ÿ˜…

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          • K [email protected]

            If you don't understand the language then singing is just another instrument

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            Acapella is just instrumental music with lyrics. ๐Ÿ˜Œ

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              Agree. For example, Tunak Tunak Tun. Love it, don't understand a word. ๐Ÿ˜

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              In your yard I am the Ferengi man, very odd and chunky.

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              • kinther@lemmy.worldK [email protected]

                I struggle to parse fast paced song lyrics, so often find myself listening more to the music than what they are saying. This has gotten me in trouble before.

                Right now I am digging Dance with the Dead's "Driven to Madness". Reminds me of an 80s monster movie synth/metal album.

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                Dance with the Dead kicks ass. One of my favorite songs of theirs for folks to listen to: "Blind" from the album "Out of Body" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfLFhFbpdzk

                Also check out Carpenter Brut if you haven't. Little heavier and more "punchy" in general, but very similar 80s synth vibes and almost exclusively instrumental: "Turbo Killer" from "EP III" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy9r2qeouiQ

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                  In popular music for sure, but not other genres. Have you tried listening to opera?

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                  I love music that tells a story. That's part of why i love prog!

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                  • abfarid@startrek.websiteA [email protected]

                    Daddy and Napal Baji are even better songs, IMO. But like all PSY songs, are better experienced as MVs.

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                    Incoming youtube links:

                    Gangnam Style (for reference): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0

                    Daddy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrG4TEcSuRg

                    Napal Baji: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF27TNC_4pc

                    And my favorite, Right Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmHdefsaL6I

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                    • D [email protected]

                      It feels more universally human. Like, it takes so much more skill to portray an atmosphere/vibe without one word at all. And its doesn't care which country you're from, you can share it with anyone in the world, regardless of language.

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                      I don't know about taking more skill, but I do like instrumental, and pretty much ignore lyrics when present.

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                        Dance with the Dead kicks ass. One of my favorite songs of theirs for folks to listen to: "Blind" from the album "Out of Body" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfLFhFbpdzk

                        Also check out Carpenter Brut if you haven't. Little heavier and more "punchy" in general, but very similar 80s synth vibes and almost exclusively instrumental: "Turbo Killer" from "EP III" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy9r2qeouiQ

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                        And once you've been sufficiently blown away by those great recommendations, check out Magic Sword. The Sword of Truth is a good starting point https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt2qgY31ziE

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