05-08-2011, 04:26 PM
Being a musician, and having played in a number of metal bands, I can say that for myself I am turned off from a lot of "extreme" metal. Most black/death metal lost its appeal for me as it gradually became more of an image and mask to wear than the original expression of Anger. I don't think any music is particularly "dark" or "negative" but I do think that music is heavily intertwined with emotion and it is certainly possible to over-identify with the images some music presents. Realistically, I think it's best to just be honest about your preferences. I agree in the way that I'm not a fan of pop, rap and the like, but I also won't deny the compliments if I hear these things being done WELL. (Michael Jackson, Tupac, etc)
Honestly, I am incredibly interested in the properties of sounds and frequencies and although it is a choice I do get a lingering feeling that music can often be a source of identity for some people.
Honestly, I am incredibly interested in the properties of sounds and frequencies and although it is a choice I do get a lingering feeling that music can often be a source of identity for some people.