What music does the programmer hear?
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(Sorry for my bad English in advance.) I was wondering what music taste programmers have. Actually I'm feeling quite out of place with my two music genres, Heavy Metal and Blues-Rock. I mean a programmer is usually a well educated, smart and talented person, shouldn't he/she not listen to Heavy Metal? Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON? Personally I love the electric guitar very much, which reminds me on a newcomer called Anthony Gomes who plays on the e-guitar very well. The song War On War really rocks! Here is a link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbbpYLU21zA[^] But keep in mind that Anthony Gomes is actually Blues-Rock and not Heavy Metal in the way of Metallica or Scorpions. Though, I liked Metallica until the point where I had enough of swearing so I moved to Scorpions. Here is my favorite song of the album Humanity Hour 1: The Game of Life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAyihmJkH0E[^] Or listen to the song Humanity, did you know that you are a drop in the rain, just the number not a name? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjb0mld4SpM[^] ... and Humanity goodbye!
I hate new users who post for the sake of posting.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Interesting question, I do not think you can draw any great conclusions here as I do not think most programmers listen to the same stuff but I will throw my 2cents in... To best describe what I listen to is to say what I do not listen to as I have been known to like a lot of different genres (rap, r&b, metal, classic rock, disco, country, alternative, blues ...) . I am not real big on polka though. Perhaps if I looked more into that I could find something I liked..
John
John M. Drescher wrote:
I have been known to like a lot of different genres (rap, r&b, metal, classic rock, disco, country, alternative, blues ...)
I like at least some of most of those genres.
Kevin
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Everything from metal to classical, but I'm usually on the Pandora[^] service, with a channel that I seeded with Disturbed. If you've never heard of them, and like Metal, these guys are awesome! Don't listen at work without earphones... Down With The Sickness[^] - Their most famous song. Stupify[^] - My personal favorite. Land of Confusion[^] - A fantastic cover of the song originally done by Genesis.
Kyosa Jamie Nordmeyer - Taekwondo Yi (2nd) Dan Portland, Oregon, USA
Well, I like Metal but I'm careful with it. For some reason I have a BIG problem with swearing, that's why I left Metallica and went to Scorpions. That's also why I haven't explored the world of Heavy Metal that much because they usually swear. But however for now I have Scorpions and there is Blues-Rock, too.
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(Sorry for my bad English in advance.) I was wondering what music taste programmers have. Actually I'm feeling quite out of place with my two music genres, Heavy Metal and Blues-Rock. I mean a programmer is usually a well educated, smart and talented person, shouldn't he/she not listen to Heavy Metal? Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON? Personally I love the electric guitar very much, which reminds me on a newcomer called Anthony Gomes who plays on the e-guitar very well. The song War On War really rocks! Here is a link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbbpYLU21zA[^] But keep in mind that Anthony Gomes is actually Blues-Rock and not Heavy Metal in the way of Metallica or Scorpions. Though, I liked Metallica until the point where I had enough of swearing so I moved to Scorpions. Here is my favorite song of the album Humanity Hour 1: The Game of Life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAyihmJkH0E[^] Or listen to the song Humanity, did you know that you are a drop in the rain, just the number not a name? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjb0mld4SpM[^] ... and Humanity goodbye!
Here[^] is the CP group on last.fm. You sign up, download and install their plugin, and listen to music as usual. It builds a profile and recommends new artists, etc. Very cool. :cool: Here[^] is my profile. I have to say, Runrig is my current favourite.
Cheers, Vıkram.
"if abusing me makes you a credible then i better give u the chance which didnt get in real" - Adnan Siddiqi.
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(Sorry for my bad English in advance.) I was wondering what music taste programmers have. Actually I'm feeling quite out of place with my two music genres, Heavy Metal and Blues-Rock. I mean a programmer is usually a well educated, smart and talented person, shouldn't he/she not listen to Heavy Metal? Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON? Personally I love the electric guitar very much, which reminds me on a newcomer called Anthony Gomes who plays on the e-guitar very well. The song War On War really rocks! Here is a link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbbpYLU21zA[^] But keep in mind that Anthony Gomes is actually Blues-Rock and not Heavy Metal in the way of Metallica or Scorpions. Though, I liked Metallica until the point where I had enough of swearing so I moved to Scorpions. Here is my favorite song of the album Humanity Hour 1: The Game of Life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAyihmJkH0E[^] Or listen to the song Humanity, did you know that you are a drop in the rain, just the number not a name? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjb0mld4SpM[^] ... and Humanity goodbye!
Cyon111 wrote:
I'm feeling quite out of place with my two music genres, Heavy Metal and Blues-Rock
Not on CP. There are a lot of us here. :)
Cyon111 wrote:
Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON?
No.
Kevin
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(Sorry for my bad English in advance.) I was wondering what music taste programmers have. Actually I'm feeling quite out of place with my two music genres, Heavy Metal and Blues-Rock. I mean a programmer is usually a well educated, smart and talented person, shouldn't he/she not listen to Heavy Metal? Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON? Personally I love the electric guitar very much, which reminds me on a newcomer called Anthony Gomes who plays on the e-guitar very well. The song War On War really rocks! Here is a link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbbpYLU21zA[^] But keep in mind that Anthony Gomes is actually Blues-Rock and not Heavy Metal in the way of Metallica or Scorpions. Though, I liked Metallica until the point where I had enough of swearing so I moved to Scorpions. Here is my favorite song of the album Humanity Hour 1: The Game of Life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAyihmJkH0E[^] Or listen to the song Humanity, did you know that you are a drop in the rain, just the number not a name? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjb0mld4SpM[^] ... and Humanity goodbye!
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(Sorry for my bad English in advance.) I was wondering what music taste programmers have. Actually I'm feeling quite out of place with my two music genres, Heavy Metal and Blues-Rock. I mean a programmer is usually a well educated, smart and talented person, shouldn't he/she not listen to Heavy Metal? Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON? Personally I love the electric guitar very much, which reminds me on a newcomer called Anthony Gomes who plays on the e-guitar very well. The song War On War really rocks! Here is a link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbbpYLU21zA[^] But keep in mind that Anthony Gomes is actually Blues-Rock and not Heavy Metal in the way of Metallica or Scorpions. Though, I liked Metallica until the point where I had enough of swearing so I moved to Scorpions. Here is my favorite song of the album Humanity Hour 1: The Game of Life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAyihmJkH0E[^] Or listen to the song Humanity, did you know that you are a drop in the rain, just the number not a name? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjb0mld4SpM[^] ... and Humanity goodbye!
Cyon111 wrote:
Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON?
Where the hell did you get that idea? :confused: I enjoy (almost) anything metal :) Regards, --Perspx
"I've got my kids brainwashed: You don't use Google, and you don't use an iPod." - Steve Ballmer
"Some people have told me they don't think a fat penguin really embodies the grace of Linux, which just tells me they have never seen an angry penguin charging at them in excess of 100mph." - Linus Torvalds -
I hate new users who post for the sake of posting.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001(Sorry for my bad English in advance!) Wow, we do love each other very much don't we? It's not the first time you step on my foot! Have you read the text at the very first line, here and at the first post? Yes, "Sorry for my bad English in advance!". To get things straight, my posting is just a humble intention to improve my English. Thank you and please don't tell me that I should go somewhere else. Because I don't think I have broken any rules!
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Cyon111 wrote:
Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON?
Where the hell did you get that idea? :confused: I enjoy (almost) anything metal :) Regards, --Perspx
"I've got my kids brainwashed: You don't use Google, and you don't use an iPod." - Steve Ballmer
"Some people have told me they don't think a fat penguin really embodies the grace of Linux, which just tells me they have never seen an angry penguin charging at them in excess of 100mph." - Linus TorvaldsPerspx wrote:
Where the hell did you get that idea?
Well, once my boss heard a piece of Metallica I was listening back then and he said something like: "My God. What the hell is that for torture music?". So now, somehow, I fear, but it's good to hear from you and the other guys who are well educated, smart and talented programmers that it's actually, OK. :rose:
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(Sorry for my bad English in advance.) I was wondering what music taste programmers have. Actually I'm feeling quite out of place with my two music genres, Heavy Metal and Blues-Rock. I mean a programmer is usually a well educated, smart and talented person, shouldn't he/she not listen to Heavy Metal? Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON? Personally I love the electric guitar very much, which reminds me on a newcomer called Anthony Gomes who plays on the e-guitar very well. The song War On War really rocks! Here is a link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbbpYLU21zA[^] But keep in mind that Anthony Gomes is actually Blues-Rock and not Heavy Metal in the way of Metallica or Scorpions. Though, I liked Metallica until the point where I had enough of swearing so I moved to Scorpions. Here is my favorite song of the album Humanity Hour 1: The Game of Life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAyihmJkH0E[^] Or listen to the song Humanity, did you know that you are a drop in the rain, just the number not a name? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjb0mld4SpM[^] ... and Humanity goodbye!
I listen to Rap, Hip-Hop, Techno, Country, Classical, Heavy-Metal, Glamor Metal, Death-Metal, Metal-Metal, Blues, New Age, Grunge, Alternate Rock, etc. I think about the only thing I don't listen to is Christian and Gospel although when done by bands like U2 its not too bad. All people do all things. Music, Religion, Politics etc. is engaged by everyone good, bad, smart and dumb. So trying to group people into little categories (ex Heavy-Metal = moron) serves little purpose other than to alienate people. BTW can't you get clean versions of most albums? Walmart maybe?
Todd Smith
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Here[^] is the CP group on last.fm. You sign up, download and install their plugin, and listen to music as usual. It builds a profile and recommends new artists, etc. Very cool. :cool: Here[^] is my profile. I have to say, Runrig is my current favourite.
Cheers, Vıkram.
"if abusing me makes you a credible then i better give u the chance which didnt get in real" - Adnan Siddiqi.
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Perspx wrote:
Where the hell did you get that idea?
Well, once my boss heard a piece of Metallica I was listening back then and he said something like: "My God. What the hell is that for torture music?". So now, somehow, I fear, but it's good to hear from you and the other guys who are well educated, smart and talented programmers that it's actually, OK. :rose:
Indeed it is, although I was expecting you to say something along the lines of but you are a moron ;) Regards, --Perspx "I've got my kids brainwashed: You don't use Google, and you don't use an iPod." - Steve Ballmer "Some people have told me they don't think a fat penguin really embodies the grace of Linux, which just tells me they have never seen an angry penguin charging at them in excess of 100mph." - Linus Torvalds
"I've got my kids brainwashed: You don't use Google, and you don't use an iPod." - Steve Ballmer
"Some people have told me they don't think a fat penguin really embodies the grace of Linux, which just tells me they have never seen an angry penguin charging at them in excess of 100mph." - Linus Torvalds -
I hate new users who post for the sake of posting.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001Especially when they post something really dumb in the Soapbox that isn't exactly new.
"The clue train passed his station without stopping." - John Simmons / outlaw programmer "Real programmers just throw a bunch of 1s and 0s at the computer to see what sticks" - Pete O'Hanlon "Not only do you continue to babble nonsense, you can't even correctly remember the nonsense you babbled just minutes ago." - Rob Graham
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Well, I like Metal but I'm careful with it. For some reason I have a BIG problem with swearing, that's why I left Metallica and went to Scorpions. That's also why I haven't explored the world of Heavy Metal that much because they usually swear. But however for now I have Scorpions and there is Blues-Rock, too.
Understandable. I don't mind the swearing as long as it's not there for shock value (like a lot of Gangsta rap), but if the music is good, and the lyrics actually tell a story that makes sense, I don't mind it. If you want a good metal band that doesn't swear, check out Evanescence, another of my favorite bands. They're labeled as an EMO band, but the music has roots in rock. Here's a great sample of their music if you're not familiar with them: Lithium[^]
Kyosa Jamie Nordmeyer - Taekwondo Yi (2nd) Dan Portland, Oregon, USA
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SK Genius wrote:
My current favourite word is: Nipple!
Mine too. I can't get enough of my current favourite.
Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.
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(Sorry for my bad English in advance.) I was wondering what music taste programmers have. Actually I'm feeling quite out of place with my two music genres, Heavy Metal and Blues-Rock. I mean a programmer is usually a well educated, smart and talented person, shouldn't he/she not listen to Heavy Metal? Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON? Personally I love the electric guitar very much, which reminds me on a newcomer called Anthony Gomes who plays on the e-guitar very well. The song War On War really rocks! Here is a link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbbpYLU21zA[^] But keep in mind that Anthony Gomes is actually Blues-Rock and not Heavy Metal in the way of Metallica or Scorpions. Though, I liked Metallica until the point where I had enough of swearing so I moved to Scorpions. Here is my favorite song of the album Humanity Hour 1: The Game of Life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAyihmJkH0E[^] Or listen to the song Humanity, did you know that you are a drop in the rain, just the number not a name? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjb0mld4SpM[^] ... and Humanity goodbye!
I personally prefer some chill-out and relaxing stuff ... especially Mike Oldfield and demoscene electronic music (http://www.demovibes.org) ;)
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(Sorry for my bad English in advance.) I was wondering what music taste programmers have. Actually I'm feeling quite out of place with my two music genres, Heavy Metal and Blues-Rock. I mean a programmer is usually a well educated, smart and talented person, shouldn't he/she not listen to Heavy Metal? Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON? Personally I love the electric guitar very much, which reminds me on a newcomer called Anthony Gomes who plays on the e-guitar very well. The song War On War really rocks! Here is a link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbbpYLU21zA[^] But keep in mind that Anthony Gomes is actually Blues-Rock and not Heavy Metal in the way of Metallica or Scorpions. Though, I liked Metallica until the point where I had enough of swearing so I moved to Scorpions. Here is my favorite song of the album Humanity Hour 1: The Game of Life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAyihmJkH0E[^] Or listen to the song Humanity, did you know that you are a drop in the rain, just the number not a name? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjb0mld4SpM[^] ... and Humanity goodbye!
Cyon111 wrote:
I mean a programmer is usually a well educated, smart and talented person, shouldn't he/she not listen to Heavy Metal?
Progressive metal is metal for educated people. Therefore, a real programmer MUST be exposed to prog metal. Another two generes to which a real programmer must be exposed are jazz and classical music.
Cyon111 wrote:
I love the electric guitar very much, which reminds me on a newcomer called Anthony Gomes who plays on the e-guitar very well. The song War On War really rocks!
It's very good indeed.
If you can play The Dance of Eternity (Dream Theater), then we shall make a band.
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(Sorry for my bad English in advance.) I was wondering what music taste programmers have. Actually I'm feeling quite out of place with my two music genres, Heavy Metal and Blues-Rock. I mean a programmer is usually a well educated, smart and talented person, shouldn't he/she not listen to Heavy Metal? Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON? Personally I love the electric guitar very much, which reminds me on a newcomer called Anthony Gomes who plays on the e-guitar very well. The song War On War really rocks! Here is a link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbbpYLU21zA[^] But keep in mind that Anthony Gomes is actually Blues-Rock and not Heavy Metal in the way of Metallica or Scorpions. Though, I liked Metallica until the point where I had enough of swearing so I moved to Scorpions. Here is my favorite song of the album Humanity Hour 1: The Game of Life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAyihmJkH0E[^] Or listen to the song Humanity, did you know that you are a drop in the rain, just the number not a name? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjb0mld4SpM[^] ... and Humanity goodbye!
From Heavy Metal to House and blues, rock, pop, I think that almost everything... of course some groups of each kind, not everyhting, but I like all the kinds of music and depending on the mood I tend to torture tha guys on my department with Marilyn Manson or Metallica and some days I use House just to relax a little bit...
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(Sorry for my bad English in advance.) I was wondering what music taste programmers have. Actually I'm feeling quite out of place with my two music genres, Heavy Metal and Blues-Rock. I mean a programmer is usually a well educated, smart and talented person, shouldn't he/she not listen to Heavy Metal? Wouldn't normal people think that that programmer who listens to Heavy Metal is a MORON? Personally I love the electric guitar very much, which reminds me on a newcomer called Anthony Gomes who plays on the e-guitar very well. The song War On War really rocks! Here is a link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbbpYLU21zA[^] But keep in mind that Anthony Gomes is actually Blues-Rock and not Heavy Metal in the way of Metallica or Scorpions. Though, I liked Metallica until the point where I had enough of swearing so I moved to Scorpions. Here is my favorite song of the album Humanity Hour 1: The Game of Life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAyihmJkH0E[^] Or listen to the song Humanity, did you know that you are a drop in the rain, just the number not a name? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjb0mld4SpM[^] ... and Humanity goodbye!
What's wrong with hard rock and blues? Programmers ( and other technically oriented people ) enjoy complex relationships, things which engage the mind completely. That's why we love finding technical solutions to everyday problems, and making them elegant when we can. Music, in general, is mathematical, an interweaving of mathematical relationships of melody, harmony, rythm and interval. It engages the mind, heart and soul in a way no other medium can. Yeah, the general noise known as rap or hiphop doesn't contain much of any of these - least of all, talent, but most genre of music are fundamentally technical in nature, and appeal to technical people. Those of us in need of sedation after a hectic week might prefer country, but rock in all its forms, and blues/jazz are delightful entertainment for an agile mind. Enjoy, and branch out some. Try some Bach or Mozart for a change... :-D
"A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"
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(Sorry for my bad English in advance!) Wow, we do love each other very much don't we? It's not the first time you step on my foot! Have you read the text at the very first line, here and at the first post? Yes, "Sorry for my bad English in advance!". To get things straight, my posting is just a humble intention to improve my English. Thank you and please don't tell me that I should go somewhere else. Because I don't think I have broken any rules!
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