"That's the question."
For the first time, I'm actually blogging about music. Not about my akward life, or not-so-ordinary moments on zhe Xbox. Not about the status of my car, neither about the recent newslines. Damnit, it's all about music. Or not. Heheh.
So, what's good music? Personally, everything with an guitar, a set of drums and a dude with a good voice will do the thing. But there's no life without a bit of Freddy Mercury here, some Eddie Van Halen overthere, and some Michael Aday overhere. Well, straight to the point; My personal taste of music is rock. It can be metal, it can be soul-rock, I don't care. I just demand a few things from a band; A good singer, alot of drums and if you forget an guitar solo; Adios.
But, just like every other person who likes a specific genre, we have the dislikes. I can't stand rap, at all. Raggae is acceptable, like UB40 and the Police. The worst kind of music a person can give me is glam metal, and everything that follows all the way 'till Punk. People call it "Skater music" or "EMO music". Heck, I couldn't care less even it was the genre for the damn pope, it's awfull. If you like it, I don't care. We all have tastes, and I don't feel like going into a debate of what genre's better. No matter what, it'll turn out to be checkmate for me - "Rock can suck, but I like it. I shouldn't be followin' people around like 'Awesome music, but can I be your groupie now?' I have my tastes, and if you dislike my tastes; The door's 2 feet behind you, and my arm is in the Bye-Bye position".
Why do I like rock? It's because of two things: One is that it tells stories other than war, hate and the terrible days we're in now. It has love ballads, dreams for some and just plain kickstartin' rock. Y'know, like when you hear "Live to win, 'till I die!", while you're aboutto do something youusually would be afraid of,you will feel the adrenaline pumping through your vains, that's different. Rap of these days, is about money, cars,girls, and who can bang the most of them for the least. About punk, and that kinda stuff; I can't say for sure as they sing too fast...
Maybe I'm to deep into this, so short conclusion: I like rock. Happy?
So... Well, my main favorite of all time remains to be QUEEN. 1974-present rock band, used to be led around by Freddie Mercury, who sadly died cause of AIDS in 1991. Since then, his untill-now best replacement Paul Rodgers. I liked Queen ever since I first heard the song "We Will Rock You" in 1994. The song "Innuendo" was a nice one aswell. I like QUEEN cause of one thing; The lyrics are right. Aside from that, Brian May's a legend! The songs "Radio Ga Ga", "Under Pressure", "Killer Queen", "Who Wants To Live Forever", "Tie Your Mother Down", "We Are The Champions", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Fat Bottomed Girls", "Another One Bites The Dust", "I Want To Break Free!", "Is This The World We Created...?", "Hammer to Fall", "A Kind Of Magic", "Friends Will Be Friends", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "The Show Must Go On" and "Miracle" are just basicly known by everyone and used in alot of movies. The song "These Are The Days Of Our Lives" hinted the world that Freddie Mercury was very very ill, as every track on that album was about living on without the loved ones you know. Even after Mercury's death, they managed to continue on untill this day!
My second most favorite band/artist is Meat Loaf, born as Michael Aday. His songs are powerfull, and the lyrics really touch you personally. His most famous song is "Bat Out Of Hell", released in 1975. His songs are rock based, but have alot of piano, sax and violin touches through them. Along with the opera-like vocals it's a one of it's kind expirience. He's been in quite a few duets like "I Would Do Anything For Love", "Rock n' Roll Dreams Come Through", "Paradise by The Dashboard light" and "2 Outta 3 Ain't Bad". His most recent songs are somewhat altered with the PC, altough all of his older songs are original and are masterpieces. A recap of Celine Dion's song "It's All Coming Back To Me Now", he knows how to do it. He knows how to improve them. He actually hasn't made any lame song if you ask me.
Guns N Roses, during the 1980-1990 times they were "it", but nowadays they're nothing more than a few artists. They were iconic, for real. Their own frickin'st.yle. Axl Rose was the leader of the pack. I started to like GN'R when I first listned to a track called "Paradise City" during the 1998-99 years I believe.A song about GN'R's ultimate destination. I started to search for more GN'R after, and found "November Rain" and "Sweet Child 'O Mine". It's that Guns N Roses screwed their own sty.le over, otherwise I couldn't care any less for these dudes. AC/DC on the other hand, shared the sames.tyle "Highway to Hell", instant hit. And "It's A Long Way To The Top" is also a favorite of mine. Other than these, I have a hard time liking ACDC more. It's hellish st.yle affects their lyrics, and that's what bothers me.
And then it's just a long list of random tracks I love... The song "Live To Win", by Paul Stanley is a real example of what "Power Ballads" are. It's somewhat 90's but none the less, terrific. It's that song that motivates you to push your limits. "Don't Fear The Reaper", by the Blue Oyster Cult is a cla.ssic New York song. By the way, did you knew that the guys from the "MORE COWBELL!" act back in '75, were Blue Oyster Cult? A few songs by Phil Collins also have touched me a bit, in specific "Another Day In Paradise". Whitesnake's 1987 super ballad "Here I Go Again On My Own", kicks ass. Altough games of these days don't appreciate it... Bastards. The song "Rock You Like A Hurricane" is iconic, made by the group called The Scorpions. A great roadie song by Tom Cochrane, "Life's a Highway" is a great country and rock mixture. 1991 FTW! A cla.ssic seventees song by popular artist David Bowie, "Suffragette City" is really awesome if you ask me. In 1987 a few friends teamed up and made a GN'R like band called Slaughter, and created this fine song called: "Up All Night". "Every Breath You Take" is probally the best song by The Police. Mr. Mister created "Kyrie" and is also a great roadie song.
And that's about it, I guess. I can't think of anymore at this point, but there's more... There's alot more.