Would you listen to music in a language you didn't understand?

musicm · 08-03-2011, 02:43 PM

The non-english songs I listen to are mostly japanese or spanish.
Miyavi is my favorite japanese artist. From Spain I like Mago De Oz.

BloodFoxTK · 08-03-2011, 03:03 PM

yes. easy.

some of my favourite bands are japanese.
one being: "High and Mighty Color".

SIRIUSB · 08-03-2011, 03:06 PM

I listen to music in other languages, I remember reading somewhere that Azam Ali learned to sing in 'nonsense' words that have an exotic flavor to them, I thought that was pretty cool.

~~killcreek~~ · 08-03-2011, 03:44 PM

i listen to old falco songs sung in german

~~[MERIT]~~ · 08-03-2011, 06:46 PM

I'm not opposed to the idea of listening to music in a language that I don't understand. Albeit my only divergence into it thus far would be some Spanish and French rap that I've heard here and there. I like to hold on to the idea that music can be a universal language, embraced and enjoyed by everyone.

Electrophonic Tonic · 08-03-2011, 07:13 PM

I listen to Magma and have no problem with it. Then again, who listens to prog for the singing anyway?

Ben Butler · 08-04-2011, 09:31 AM

Yes, if it sounds good, why not? It's not all about identifying with the lyrics.

Howard the Duck · 08-04-2011, 09:47 AM

sure

it sounds exotic

you can't get really get more aggressive than German or Japanese because it's very guttural

and Arabic music sound like Quranic prayers set to music

Insane Guest · 08-04-2011, 03:44 PM

Whoever says no to this question needs to listen to Sigurd Ros "Takk..."

Paedantic Basterd · 08-04-2011, 03:49 PM

I try to get a couple of foreign albums in every batch of downloads I do. Ultimately it's about how good the music is, but I also find that different languages really change the vocals (outside of mere comprehension of lyrics). I do prefer some languages over others.

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musicm Groupie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 30	The non-english songs I listen to are mostly japanese or spanish. Miyavi is my favorite japanese artist. From Spain I like Mago De Oz.

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BloodFoxTK the only fox you need! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Island, Mobius Posts: 233	yes. easy. some of my favourite bands are japanese. one being: "High and Mighty Color".

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SIRIUSB Luciferian Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 278	I listen to music in other languages, I remember reading somewhere that Azam Ali learned to sing in 'nonsense' words that have an exotic flavor to them, I thought that was pretty cool.

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~~killcreek~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: mars university Posts: 132	i listen to old falco songs sung in german

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~~[MERIT]~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 4,814	I'm not opposed to the idea of listening to music in a language that I don't understand. Albeit my only divergence into it thus far would be some Spanish and French rap that I've heard here and there. I like to hold on to the idea that music can be a universal language, embraced and enjoyed by everyone.

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Electrophonic Tonic Your Ad Here Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 876	I listen to Magma and have no problem with it. Then again, who listens to prog for the singing anyway?

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Ben Butler Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rudheath Posts: 393	Yes, if it sounds good, why not? It's not all about identifying with the lyrics.

08-04-2011, 03:44 PM	#119 (permalink)
Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	Whoever says no to this question needs to listen to Sigurd Ros "Takk..."

08-04-2011, 03:49 PM	#120 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I try to get a couple of foreign albums in every batch of downloads I do. Ultimately it's about how good the music is, but I also find that different languages really change the vocals (outside of mere comprehension of lyrics). I do prefer some languages over others.