Lannan13 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I've been thinking about posting this topic for a while, but never gotten around to it. It is no secrete that songs have a hidden meaning whether it's as obvious of Serj Tankian's Harkiri and Empty Walls or a little more Vague like the Cranberries's Zombie. Today I come to you with the question. With the music that you listen to you what are the influences that it has on you and what songs are these. Have any of them changed your views or have they been unsuccessful. Quote Tiocfaidh ár lá =Censored by Politics and War Moderation team= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurdanak Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Serj Tankian's Empty Walls is great. For those who haven't heard it or haven't seen the video: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lannan13 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Serj Tankian's Empty Walls is great. For those who haven't heard it or haven't seen the video: I love the video and the song. Though I was already against the Iraq War and torture, the video simplified the entire situation and events with children. It was great. Quote Tiocfaidh ár lá =Censored by Politics and War Moderation team= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitri Valko Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 My music often conflicts with my political ideologies, but I'm fine with that (Rage Against the Machine is a fine example). I like Sabaton's historical retelling of wars, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lannan13 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 My music often conflicts with my political ideologies, but I'm fine with that (Rage Against the Machine is a fine example). I like Sabaton's historical retelling of wars, though. I love their song Panzerkampf. Quote Tiocfaidh ár lá =Censored by Politics and War Moderation team= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Haggar Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I generally don't pay much attention to the politics of any celebrity, musician or otherwise. They are generally feelers, not judgers, and often follow their friends or whatever ideology that suits their fame. Still, the Gorillaz do have an environmental bent that I can understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Avalanche Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Dead Can Dance has influenced me in the direction of having greater respect for the natural world and its people. Living in the United States and being bombarded by modern, technological advancements in media, communications and mass advertising tends to weigh heavy on the mind and soul. Dead Can Dance, using a myriad of multi-ethnic, aetheric sounds and instruments, is by far the most influential musical group in my collection of the world music scene. 1 Quote Beer. Damn Good Beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Avalanche Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 My music often conflicts with my political ideologies, but I'm fine with that (Rage Against the Machine is a fine example). I like Sabaton's historical retelling of wars, though. Odin turned me on to Sabaton. Awesome. 1 Quote Beer. Damn Good Beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redael Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I listen to heavy metal and I'm a libertarian, don't know if that affected anything. Quote Gary Johnson 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitri Valko Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I listen to heavy metal and I'm a libertarian, don't know if that affected anything. I listen to heavy metal and I'm an authoritarian socialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilac Veritas Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Enter Shikari, with classics like Solidarity, and System... ...Meltdown, with lyrics like "Illness is not an indulgence which you should pay for, Nor is it a crime for which you should be punished." heck yes socialist propaganda 1 Quote As you sow, so shall you reap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikhan Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Well, I listen to Classical Music, and I am a Conservative... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicboyd25 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I think Billy Joel's Piano man emulates a good struggle between the lower class musicians and the industry's inability to make talent grow and reach newer heights. Having been a part of the music industry myself through traveling gigs and other hired stuff I have been exactly in those shoes. Maybe I'm just being too philosophical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaaaddd22 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Serj Tankian's Empty Walls is great. For those who haven't heard it or haven't seen the video: Why is it when discussing music, something that you hear, people always bring something so visual? If you're looking for meaningful visual stimulation go watch some theatrical play or a movie. Music should be mainly focused on poetry, lyrical composition & such to convey a message. Also, changing your political views because of a musical piece just means you're uneducated about the view you held. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lannan13 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Why is it when discussing music, something that you hear, people always bring something so visual? If you're looking for meaningful visual stimulation go watch some theatrical play or a movie. Music should be mainly focused on poetry, lyrical composition & such to convey a message. Also, changing your political views because of a musical piece just means you're uneducated about the view you held. Does it? Or does this mean that you are open minded? Quote Tiocfaidh ár lá =Censored by Politics and War Moderation team= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaaaddd22 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Does it? Or does this mean that you are open minded? A musical piece simply doesn't contain enough information to change your view on something, and if it does for you - you've obviously not educated yourself enough on the subject before forming an opinion. Music can be used to expose a part not usually talked about, express feelings, sophisticated messages and the such, this doesn't mean that the analysis they provide is in-depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lannan13 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 A musical piece simply doesn't contain enough information to change your view on something, and if it does for you - you've obviously not educated yourself enough on the subject before forming an opinion. Music can be used to expose a part not usually talked about, express feelings, sophisticated messages and the such, this doesn't mean that the analysis they provide is in-depth. Well this is obvious, but you are missing the greater picture. I'll use the original song, Empty Walls, as an example. When you listen to the song you have no idea what it is or you might be Pro Iraq war, though this might cause you to research further into the subject. Changing your beliefs on the song itself is just silly and I can see what you are talking about; I agree with you there. The thing is that you are missing what I am saying, it could spark interest in looking deeper into the subject. Quote Tiocfaidh ár lá =Censored by Politics and War Moderation team= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durmij Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Godspeed You! Black Emperor and The Coup are my go to's, but whats more interesting is how my music taste changed in accordance to how my politics changed. When I was a teen my world view was just scattered angst at everything, and I like nu metal and other teenage hard rock pouty outlets. But as my worldview actually coalesced into something expressible, I found more coherent politicized music much more appealing. Quote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjI4ROuPyuY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUUEHv8GHcE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Vietnam Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 makes me think strong Vietnamese warriors crushing liberals and weaklings beneath their feat as they match into battle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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