Does anyone here prefer instrumental music over *songs*?
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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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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.
I disagree that you can't share a song with the whole world due to language. I listen to stuff in languages I don't speak frequently. And making music out of one's voice seems pretty darn human.
There is a time and place for instrumental for me. I like listening to it when I need to focus, as opposed to songs that sometimes distract me more.
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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.
Language is irrelevant, beautiful music transcends. Weather it is lyrical melodies or harmonies... makes no difference. There are VERY many truly sublime operatic performances across a variety of genres
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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.
I’m on the same page as you, but really it’s for different reasons.
Oftentimes when I listen to music with vocals (especially American music), I can’t shake the feeling that the singer is being an attention whore / trying too hard.
I don’t always get that vibe, but it definitely impedes my ability to listen to a lot of tracks.
I also like that instrumental music gives me room to think.
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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.
Sometimes I prefer it, yes.
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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.
I’d prefer it when I’m out shopping. So tired of usually horrible pop and country music blaring from the speakers in shops and restaurants.
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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.
I'm not sure why the need to draw a firm distinction between the two. I'm quite focused on lyrics if they're present and in a language I understand. I'm not fussed if they aren't.
If you find the music in some way engaging, that's enough. Denigrating other music as in some way lesser than your preferred genre is odd.
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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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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.
wrote last edited by [email protected]I listen to a lot of music in languages I don't understand. Growing up I especially loved Rammstein. No clue what they were saying until I was older, but feeling is feeling.
There's a time for both instrumental and vocals, and that's of course dependent on my mood and focus. I'll put on something like an elder scrolls soundtrack or lo fi hip hop if I need to focus.
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I listen to a lot of music in languages I don't understand. Growing up I especially loved Rammstein. No clue what they were saying until I was older, but feeling is feeling.
There's a time for both instrumental and vocals, and that's of course dependent on my mood and focus. I'll put on something like an elder scrolls soundtrack or lo fi hip hop if I need to focus.
Growing up I especially loved Rammstein. No clue what they were saying until I was older, but feeling is feeling.
I've generally been underwhelmed by song lyrics. I liked Rammstein in part because I couldn't understand what they were saying in a given song.
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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.
I wouldn’t really say I prefer one over another; they both have their place to me
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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.
I enjoyed both, but i like instrumental more tbh. so yes
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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.
wrote last edited by [email protected]depends of what platform its being played, like as a ost on a show, or a game, and only in ochestra. other instruments combined makes it better.
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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.
I cannot listen to lyrical music, it ends up making me mad. I can't explain it. I just stick to instrumental or game soundtracks to listen to
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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.
It’s due to auditory processing issues
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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.
Sometimes I do prefer instrumental music for the exact reasons you described. It lets me focus on the music itself instead of music and lyrics simultaneously. If it’s minimalistic enough, I’ll have it playing as I read too. Other times I want something fun to sing along to, or to hear lyrics that resonate with me in certain moods. Almost every form of music has its appeal.
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Sometimes I do prefer instrumental music for the exact reasons you described. It lets me focus on the music itself instead of music and lyrics simultaneously. If it’s minimalistic enough, I’ll have it playing as I read too. Other times I want something fun to sing along to, or to hear lyrics that resonate with me in certain moods. Almost every form of music has its appeal.
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Thanks! I’ll check those out
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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.
wrote last edited by [email protected]IME, the more verbal and sentimental you are, the more you'll enjoy words in your music. On the other hand, if you're more appreciative of the 'mechanical' nature of the world, you'll probably prefer fewer words.
Good examples would be Latin American/Mediterranean romantic ballads on one end and Western classical music/ Germanic rock/Swedish electronic music on the other, with funky lyrical jazz like Jamiroquai and Japanese city-pop somewhere in the middle.
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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.
Instrumental all the way, been vibing to house, techno, psy and trance.
Irrespective of country of origin, they are easy to listen and universal.Techno coming out of Berlin when the wall fell does carry emotions.
