Vote on Astronomy/Like v. Dislike

[John A Swartz]

Adrian says:

>Like Music or Dislike Music and why - I'm not capable of explaining why.  I
have heard some HW beyond Chronicles (pretty good sampling across all the HW
incarnations) but I have yet to tell the provider why I like this song and
don't like this one.  I don't really know.  Don't really care either.  Music
is simple to me it feels good or does nothing for me.  So go ahead and talk
about Buck's great change up during the chorus or how HW blends a synth
perfectly with the drums, however be aware some people just don't care to
explain their likes and dislikes to the same depths.


Think about it - I bet you can explain why - at least on some level.
I'm not suggesting we all have to have Ph.D.'s in music, or that we
can play instruments.  To what *degree* you can explain why you like
or dislike something is not as important to me as being able to say
*something*.  Maybe the song reminds you of something.  Maybe it
sounds like another band or style of music you like.  Maybe the bass
is cranked way up and it makes your chest rumble and your balls twitch
(not exactly the reason I like particularly like playing bass, but...;) ).
Can you snap your fingers to it?  Can you bang your head to it?  Does
it annoy your loved ones?  I don't care how simplistic the reasons may
be, but if someone tells me they like or dislike something, and they
want me to hear them, then I want to know why (at some level).

Adrian, you have made many comments about aspects of BOC's songs.  For
instance, I believe there are several songs that you feel require
Albert's vocals rather than Eric's, and you've given some reasons.
So, there you go - you've got reasons for your opinions.

John