Classical Music. Why does it get so much credit? (listening to music, cd)

Roygbiv · 03-20-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkest Hour

well, i didn't mean to equate it like that. So ignore that, i shouldn't have typed that in there.

I think classics are overrated and don't deserve as much credit as they get. Just look at the 100 greatest songs of all time lists. All of them are full of songs from the 60's-80's. Why can't just 1 modern metal song be on that list? There are tons of good metal songs that mean alot more.

old people write that list. and the jaded.

**Janszoon** · 03-20-2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkest Hour

well, i didn't mean to equate it like that. So ignore that, i shouldn't have typed that in there.

I think classics are overrated and don't deserve as much credit as they get. Just look at the 100 greatest songs of all time lists. All of them are full of songs from the 60's-80's. Why can't just 1 modern metal song be on that list? There are tons of good metal songs that mean alot more.

There's a pretty simple reason for this: you can't judge a song's longevity until it's been around for a while and longevity is one of main components of a classic song. Give it time and some of the songs you like right now will probably start making the classics lists.

jackhammer · 03-20-2009, 07:52 AM

I really should keep my opinions to myself on this one lest the wrath of the hammer smite ye!

Blue · 03-20-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkest Hour

well, i didn't mean to equate it like that. So ignore that, i shouldn't have typed that in there.

I think classics are overrated and don't deserve as much credit as they get. Just look at the 100 greatest songs of all time lists. All of them are full of songs from the 60's-80's. Why can't just 1 modern metal song be on that list? There are tons of good metal songs that mean alot more.

Maybe more to you, but to most, that's probably not the case. "Classic music" is held in high regard by a lot of people because a lot of people connect with it, and are touched by it in some fashion. That goes for any piece of music, and it shouldn't change because they are older songs.

You also have to realize that "metalcore" doesn't exactly have as big of a following as other forms of music.

Sneer · 03-20-2009, 08:46 AM

This thread reeks of philistinism

Blue · 03-20-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu

This thread reeks of philistinism

This is completely off-topic, but I thought "I'm just a man, who is learning how to fall" was brilliant. Cheers.

**Janszoon** · 03-20-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue

You also have to realize that "metalcore" doesn't exactly have as big of a following as other forms of music.

That, and from what I've heard, a lot of it is very 90s sounding or even 80s sounding. Not exactly what I would describe as fresh or new.

Molecules · 03-20-2009, 10:46 AM

you'll come around

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@ 'classical'. Now you know at least!

pahuuuta · 03-20-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkest Hour

First off, i'm not trying to get anyone here to hate me, this is just an opinion.

Why do so many people consider classical music to be so great? It seems like everyone gives a ton of credit to older music, like metallica, led zepplin, black sabbath etc. But i don't see what is so good about it. Yeah, it is good music don't get me wrong, but i don't see how anyone can stand to listen to a whole sabbath album and say it is freakin EPIC. Yeah, everyone has different tastes, but for kids like myself who weren't around in that era of music, since the style has changed drastically, i just can't see why so many people like it so much.

Personally, i think most classical music is good, but i don't consider it great anymore. Maybe 15 years ago it would fly, but now days it just sounds so boring.

dude im probably younger than you and i hate new music, i love the older music IT IS EPIC

**Janszoon** · 03-20-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pahuuuta

dude im probably younger than you and i hate new music, i love the older music IT IS EPIC

That's just as bad. Why not be open to all music whether it's new or old?

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