Music and Perceptions

[Snufkin]

How much does someone's music taste alter your perception of them? Are you more likely to talk to someone if they share your musical interests? Avoid them if they have conflicting interests?

Do you think that having a wide-taste makes you yourself seem cooler or more worthy of being labelled a music fan? Or is it important for you to remain faithful to one genre?

This is definitely inspired by something I saw posted here in the last 24 hours.

[The Morrigan]

How much does someone's music taste alter your perception of them?
It doesn't alter it at all

Are you more likely to talk to someone if they share your musical interests?
I'd say so but only because I can use that as a conversation starter.

Avoid them if they have conflicting interests?
I wouldn't actively avoid them, I'd just have to talk to them about other things but I suck at starting conversations

Do you think that having a wide-taste makes you yourself seem cooler or more worthy of being labelled a music fan?
I don't have a wide-taste to be cool, I just like what I like. Nothing more to it than that.

Or is it important for you to remain faithful to one genre?
Listening to just one genre gets boring for me. I like having options and sometimes I feel like rocking out others I'd rather listening to some nice calming classical music.

[Cosmo]

Originally Posted by Snufkin

How much does someone's music taste alter your perception of them?

If they listen to music I consider shit (Bearing in mind the only music I consider shit is music that has little-to-no musical talent.) then it'll affect my relationship with that person. I might be alone here, but the music I like and listen to is a huge part of what defines me as a person - so although I don't hate anyone with different tastes, if we can't agree on a topic I consider important (music), then I don't think the relationship will work too well.

Originally Posted by Snufkin

Are you more likely to talk to someone if they share your musical interests? Avoid them if they have conflicting interests?

Yes (last answer lol)

Originally Posted by Snufkin

Do you think that having a wide-taste makes you yourself seem cooler or more worthy of being labelled a music fan? Or is it important for you to remain faithful to one genre?

I don't really care. I listen to what I like to listen to and I hope others do too - but at the same time, you should give all genres of music a decent change to see if you like them or dislike them, you never know until you try.

[OMFG!You'reActuallySmart!]

Originally Posted by Snufkin

How much does someone's music taste alter your perception of them?

Based on the groups/artists they like, assuming I know them, then it can suggest what they may like or dislike. If someone tells me they like the band Rotting Christ, I'll assume they aren't Christian and possibly anti-theist, atheistic, agnostic atheist or a sect of Satanism.

Originally Posted by Snufkin

Are you more likely to talk to someone if they share your musical interests?

Sharing musical interests is always a nice conversation starter but I don't like talking with people who only share the same musical interests as I do. They may have similar beliefs but I like chatting with others because they can suggest artists and songs I may check out and they may have different beliefs.

Originally Posted by Snufkin

Avoid them if they have conflicting interests?

Usually I don't. My only exceptions are if the person begins bashing the bands I like while saying theirs are much better or they like strong religious bands and refuse to hear names of other bands. At that point, the person seems so rigid and fickle, I've lost interest in talking with them.

Originally Posted by Snufkin

Do you think that having a wide-taste makes you yourself seem cooler or more worthy of being labelled a music fan?

It doesn't make you cooler or more of a fan. It just makes you able to able to listen to various genres and appreciate it for the sake of music.

Originally Posted by Snufkin

Or is it important for you to remain faithful to one genre?

Genres didn't develop in isolation of others, so even if one doesn't care for the descendent genre, they still should understand there are elements of it in the genre they like. If they say they hate that descendent genre, then it makes little sense why they like one particular genre so much. For example, certain genres of metal music involve classical and jazz. One doesn't have to love those 2 genres but should at least recognize there are easily recognizable elements of them in the particular genre they like so they're a fool when they say they hate those 2 genres.

Originally Posted by Snufkin

This is definitely inspired by something I saw posted here in the last 24 hours.

This has inspired me to eat chocolate pudding over vanilla pudding.

[Anthropomorphic]

Originally Posted by Snufkin

How much does someone's music taste alter your perception of them? Are you more likely to talk to someone if they share your musical interests? Avoid them if they have conflicting interests?

Do you think that having a wide-taste makes you yourself seem cooler or more worthy of being labelled a music fan? Or is it important for you to remain faithful to one genre?

This is definitely inspired by something I saw posted here in the last 24 hours.

1. There are very few songs, and no complete genres, with which I have a sincere dislike of. While I certainly have my own preferences, I think it's important to keep an open mind about other music. After all, if you don't listen to anyone else's favorites, how can you ever discover new songs and artists for yourself?

2. I think it shows great open-mindedness and reason for someone to be eager to explore another person's genre preferences and favorite songs, artists and works. Music is meant to be shared and enjoyed, and the more you know, the more you can pass on to other people.

[Snufkin]

Originally Posted by The Man And XX Master

This has inspired me to eat chocolate pudding over vanilla pudding.

If that's the only thing that comes from this thread, I'll definitely label it a success.

Why I asked was because I do come from a very rock-orientated background and know a lot of people in that sort of community. But, it's become almost like a statement to dress goth or emo yet listen to pop. That kind of behaviour makes you all kinds of crazy. I'm not sure I understand the logic behind it.

I've all but left the rock community behind since, as has been suggested, sticking to one genre is rather short sighted and even more boring. There does seem to be, particularly amongst teenagers and Pitchfork readers (I count myself as one of them), more than just the music when it comes to a perception. Typically, if you read Pitchfork, you're a hipster/snob/elitest.

I don't know, I don't think I have the greatest goal figured out from this thread. Was kind of just wondering if people do take into account more from a person when they find out their music taste. If it really is just about the music, or if music is just part of an overall attitude.

[Cabron]

In a way, I certainly do judge a lot of people by their musical preference. People who say they listen to 'everything' or 'whatever sounds good' annoy the hell out of me. However, one of my best friends has downright awful taste in music and yet I still have her around. xD I wouldn't refuse to hang out with someone purely because of their taste in music. If I know that someone likes the same artists that I do, obviously we have some common ground and that would make it easier to be friends with them. I find that usually I tend to stick to the same sorts of genres--not because I force myself to ONLY like those kinds of music, but because that's what I naturally gravitate to.

[handsaway]

Originally Posted by Snufkin

How much does someone's music taste alter your perception of them? Are you more likely to talk to someone if they share your musical interests? Avoid them if they have conflicting interests?

Well, i thought i was the only person thinking about that. My perception of someone can alter A LOT after knowing his/her music taste. I dont tend to avoid people with different music taste, but i do tend to get closer to people with similar taste.

Originally Posted by Snufkin

Do you think that having a wide-taste makes you yourself seem cooler or more worthy of being labelled a music fan? Or is it important for you to remain faithful to one genre?

I do not think it would make me seem cooler or more worthy of being labeled that, simply because i dont really believe anyone has the right do it. However, i do think people that have a wide taste in music tend to know more about music, no matter what genre they prefer. But no problem with that, some people know a lot about music, other about cinema, and so on

[Illuminate]

Honestly, I tend to not talk to the baggy tracksuit and rap sort... but then again, they don't talk to me... so it works both ways
People stereotype, there's no denying it.
If someone likes the same music as me I find it a lot easier to strike up conversation and find more similarities...
I dunno... Also I meet a lot of people at gigs so I only really talk to people who listen to the same genre as me... with the odd exception

[Littlebylittle]

How much does someone's music taste alter your perception of them?
Not at all really

Are you more likely to talk to someone if they share your musical interests?
Probably, as i can start a conversation with them about it

Avoid them if they have conflicting interests?
No, not really :')
Do you think that having a wide-taste makes you yourself seem cooler or more worthy of being labelled a music fan?
Hmm, it seems more like if you have a wide taste, your uncooler from where i am!

Or is it important for you to remain faithful to one genre?
No, way, i love listening to differen't genres, depending on my mood as well!

[Ambiance]

I have really odd tastes, and in all honesty, I usually find the music that my friends listen to from the radio and what's currently popular to be total crap. But I keep my mouth shut in order to respect their interests, and plug my mp3 in when I have the chance lol.

[Angel]

How much does someone's music taste alter your perception of them?
It doesn't, at least not enough for me to notice it.

Are you more likely to talk to someone if they share your musical interests?
Yes.
Avoid them if they have conflicting interests?
No.

Do you think that having a wide-taste makes you yourself seem cooler or more worthy of being labelled a music fan? Or is it important for you to remain faithful to one genre?
Having heard lots of different artists and music is definitely cool, but it doesn't really matter what one listens to. It seems kind of silly.

[Nicole!]

How much does someone's music taste alter your perception of them?
It doesn't

Are you more likely to talk to someone if they share your musical interests?
I think so, yes because its something we can talk about and its a similar interest.

Avoid them if they have conflicting interests?
I wouldn't avoid them just because they don't like the same music.

Do you think that having a wide-taste makes you yourself seem cooler or more worthy of being labeled a music fan?
No, anyone can be a music fan. You don't have to love a wide variety, you just have to love the music you listen to and appreciate it for how it is.

Or is it important for you to remain faithful to one genre?
You don't have to be faithful to one genre, you can love how ever many types of music you want.


Personally I think people get way to serious about music. I'll like what I like, you can like what you like. Music is all a matter of opinion, just because you don't like it doesn't mean that it is bad. There is no point in getting into debates over it. Its meant to be enjoyed, not discussed.

[Psychosis' Illusions]

Originally Posted by Snufkin

How much does someone's music taste alter your perception of them? Are you more likely to talk to someone if they share your musical interests? Avoid them if they have conflicting interests?

Do you think that having a wide-taste makes you yourself seem cooler or more worthy of being labelled a music fan? Or is it important for you to remain faithful to one genre?

It depends on the person, because i listen to a wide range of music genres so talking to people because of their music choice doesn't really matter unless they limit themselves to a single genre and talk about all other genres being "crap"

[Beetbox]

It can annoy me a lot. a lot of people hate my music. So it can lead to me listening to music I hate or headphones which apparently is being rude. Plus people make fun of my music tastes.