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andave_ya
, 03-29-2007 at 01:34 PM (1723 Views)
I talk about music a lot, don't I?

Is it possible for someone to listen to music not necessarily because she likes the words but likes the tune? Of course I get influenced by the words, but I think I can legitimately say that I listen to music for the melody rather than the message. Is that possible? For example, Enya's music. The lyrics to her songs read like poetry. They're beautiful! But I don't listen to Enya often because I don't think her melodies/ensemble are especially remarkable. Except for the Lothlorien piece, it's remarkable!
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  1. 's Avatar
    Hats off to you! Never understand the lyrics of Enya's songs; like the music and the voice though.
  2. andave_ya's Avatar
    Thanks! What do you like to listen to?
  3. Neo_Sephiroth's Avatar
    I like Enya. Though I'll agree with you that some of her melodies/ensemble aren't especially remarkable.

    You should try Sarah Brightman. She's amazing!
  4. andave_ya's Avatar
    hmm...ok. I think I've seen a cd of hers at the library.
  5. kiz_paws's Avatar
    I think it is possible to listen to music for the tune's value alone, I mean, why not? On the other side of the coin, I like to read the lyrics (poetry) of many artists just for the aesthetic value, and if the tune is not catchy ... oh well ...
  6. Neo_Sephiroth's Avatar
    Cool. Tell me what you think of her after you had a listen.
  7. andave_ya's Avatar
    I listened to Sarah Brightman on Napster and I absolutely fell in love! I listened to the Phantom of the Opera and Mr. Monotony, which is actually a discarded song for the Fred Astaire/Judy Garland film Easter Parade. It's a really fun song; have you heard it?
  8. Neo_Sephiroth's Avatar
    I've heard "Phantom of the Opera" but not Mr. Monotony. Anyway, I had a feeling you would like Sarah Brightman.