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

Scissorman · 01-26-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewy

Yes some songs are popular because of their beats and rhythm... even they don`t understand any words remember "Dragostea din tei" the song performed by O-zone band

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CaseNumber:825 · 01-26-2010, 01:58 PM

Most of the music I listen to is in a different language

I'm English.... most of my favourite singers are Japanese, Korean or Chinese

My favourite singer for example:

^^^ the advert/preview for her upcoming Best of + 8th Original album

Also... she was able to cover an English song and greatly improve it

noise · 01-26-2010, 02:04 PM

of course i would. icelandic, polish, russian, german... even gibberish made-up languages.

sometimes i prefer it if i can't understand the lyrics - i can just appreciate the music as pure sound.

midnight rain · 01-26-2010, 02:33 PM

Depends. If the accent dectracts from the quality of the music, then no. Otherwise, as long as the musical aspect is good, of course.

jerkmonkey · 01-26-2010, 08:21 PM

The only music I listen to that are in a different languages are ones where I find the beat enjoyable. Either then that, no thank you.

jehovan · 01-28-2010, 01:48 PM

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Yes some songs are popular because of their beats and rhythm... even they don`t understand any words remember "Dragostea din tei" the song performed by O-zone band.

Disgusting, but admittedly, it is a catchy tune. As all pop tunes nowadays are tailored so that basically anyone can remember them instantly.
But on topic: if you like foreign music I recommend googling/youtubing a dutch band called 'blof' (e.g. their albums 'Umoja', 'Oktober'). excellent easy rock. It's a pity if you can't understand them because their lyrics are brilliant too!

MusicManRandy · 01-29-2010, 04:42 AM

although I don't understand a word from portuguese, I find this language beautiful and like Brazilian songs and Br. jazz

trouserjazz · 01-30-2010, 10:57 AM

Of course, there is some fantastic foreign music out there. Some of my favourites are Buena Vista social club, Tazenda ( a sardinian rock/folk band) and Serge Gainsbourg.

I sometimes enjoy the fact I dont understand the words and it helps add to the music and I find you listen to the music as a whole rather than seperating the two.

bowiefan23 · 01-31-2010, 07:58 PM

I definitely would! In fact, I already do listen to music from other countries. Right now, I'm really into Bollywood and Persian music. I first got into it from the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack, that soundtrack is great. I recommend checking it out!

hoorayforpeepee · 02-01-2010, 01:32 AM

Sure I would! I speak English, Danish and a lot of German, but while most of my music is in English, I also listen to stuff in French, Spanish, Urdu, Arabic and Icelandic..

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trouserjazz Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England Posts: 90	Of course, there is some fantastic foreign music out there. Some of my favourites are Buena Vista social club, Tazenda ( a sardinian rock/folk band) and Serge Gainsbourg. I sometimes enjoy the fact I dont understand the words and it helps add to the music and I find you listen to the music as a whole rather than seperating the two. Last edited by trouserjazz; 02-01-2010 at 04:39 PM.

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hoorayforpeepee Groupie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Outside World. Posts: 47	Sure I would! I speak English, Danish and a lot of German, but while most of my music is in English, I also listen to stuff in French, Spanish, Urdu, Arabic and Icelandic.. __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/shortbuzzrider

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midnight rain Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,711	Depends. If the accent dectracts from the quality of the music, then no. Otherwise, as long as the musical aspect is good, of course.

01-26-2010, 08:21 PM	#75 (permalink)
jerkmonkey Groupie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9	The only music I listen to that are in a different languages are ones where I find the beat enjoyable. Either then that, no thank you.

01-29-2010, 04:42 AM	#77 (permalink)
MusicManRandy Groupie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 22	although I don't understand a word from portuguese, I find this language beautiful and like Brazilian songs and Br. jazz

01-31-2010, 07:58 PM	#79 (permalink)
bowiefan23 Groupie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2	I definitely would! In fact, I already do listen to music from other countries. Right now, I'm really into Bollywood and Persian music. I first got into it from the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack, that soundtrack is great. I recommend checking it out!