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Isn't that what most of your media library consists of?

So what? I don't see anything wrong with that; I just prefer the sounds of guitars, drums, and other musical instruments over something like "tyc-tyc" or other similar styles.
And the lyrics are usually much better in rock bands.

I don't see anything wrong with that.

Did I say that it's bad? It was just a statement.

and rock bands usually have much better lyrics.

Ah yes, the majestic lyrics typical of rock bands.
Okay, I'll leave the irony.
Good lyrics are a plus, I won't argue. But they are secondary. Music is a pleasure for the ears, not for the brain, which craves to understand the deeper meaning of the lyrics.
Besides, I highly doubt that you understand the meaning of the lyrics without reading its translation.
And look, you listened to a track, and you really liked it. Then, you read the translation of the lyrics, which greatly disappointed you. Will you get less enjoyment from listening to this track after that?

well, if sometimes after translating a text, if it's good, I start to like the song even more, then we can conclude that the opposite might also be true. perhaps the music is a bit more important overall, but the lyrics also mean a lot to me, because I don't want to listen to a song about some nonsense. although yes, I don't know all the lyrics of the songs I listen to. maybe some of them aren't very good. and vocals also play a significant role. but it can be combined with the music, because it involves hearing.

Music is a pleasure for the ears

that's why I listen to what I listen to. and if I'm being honest, I don't listen to all rock bands.

Good text is a plus, I won't argue with that. But it's secondary. Music is a pleasure for the ears, not for the brain, which craves to understand the deeper meaning of the text.

Um... is it okay if I join the conversation? :smile43:

All of this, of course, is just my opinion, and I myself primarily perceive music, but... a distinctive feature of Russian music (whether it's pop, rock, Soviet retro, etc.) has always been its deep semantic content in the lyrics. Unfortunately, since the nineties, we have begun to adopt Western trends (like power music with simple lyrics or "musi-pusi"), but I think sooner or later we will return to our textual traditions.

If it's good, I start to like the song even more.

I agree with that.

And vocals also play a significant role.

Vocals are also a musical instrument (:

And if we're talking about that, I don't listen to all rock bands.

Why say that? I didn't even hint at that.

But... the distinctive feature of Russian music (whether it's pop, rock, Soviet retro, etc.) has always been the deep semantic content of the lyrics. Unfortunately, since the 90s, we have started to adopt Western trends.

Before the 90s, there couldn't have been any "Russian music." There was Soviet music.

By the way.

the deep semantic content of the lyrics

Can you give a couple of examples? Preferably from different genres. Such as:

(whether it's pop, rock, Soviet retro, etc.)

I'm curious.

Also, I would like to ask you both to answer one question.
What is your attitude towards, say, rap or pop music? And why?
I chose these genres specifically because I'm sure that neither Arandor nor MedjersoN_HP are listeners of them.

At the moment, I'm not trying to start an argument, I'm just suggesting a little chat, even if the topic isn't quite suitable for it.

I have a few pop songs in my playlist (foreign ones, although there are also some domestic ones that I don't remember from what year).
I won't talk about the mix of rap and rock, but there are rap songs that I like. Although I don't remember the titles =\ And does hip-hop count? I have Mattafix.
In general, there are songs of different genres. Instrumentals, new age, electronic music (more of a mix), soul, folk, various singers, etc. There are just few of them, because in some cases I like individual songs, and in others I just haven't had time to listen to all the songs yet.

Before the nineties, there couldn't have been any "Russian music." There was Soviet music.

By the way, I spent a long time deciding whether to write "Russian" or "Soviet"... I settled on Russian. Turns out, that was a mistake. ;)
Yes, there was Russian music before the nineties. The USSR was only formed in 1922, but before that, there was Shalyapin, Obraztsov, and many others, and folk art... let's not argue, okay? We're not enemies, after all.

Can you give me a couple of examples? Preferably from different genres.

Okay, it's night now, so off the top of my head:
rock — Master immediately comes to mind, and mostly the lyrics by Kokoreva, not Yelin:
Beregis' (1987), Ne khotim! (1989), Palachi (1989), Naplevat' (1989)
Is DDT rock? I really love them, including their early albums. It's just that these lyrics are still relevant, and they're sung "without censorship," as they were later.
Inoplanetyanin (1982), Vsyo idyot svoim cherodom (1982), Vsyo khorosho (1983), Ya poluchil etu rol' (1988), Zmey Petrov (1991)
I wasn't particularly into Kino, but they have some good songs too...

Soviet retro (I'll include pre-Soviet here):
Zavetny kamen', Tri poradi (in Ukrainian), Raskinulos' more shiroko (this is from 1900), Kapitanы mezhplanetnykh korabley (strangely, it's a kind of brainwashing: different ideas are embedded), Ya lyublyu tebya, zhizn'.
If you need more, I'll come up with some more tomorrow with a fresh head.

Pop... hmm. For some reason, I remember "Kak rodnaya menya mat' provozhala" and songs by Eduard Khil.)

What is your attitude towards, say, rap or pop music? And why?

I started with pop music, of course (although, no, I actually have a classical music education, so I started with classical music). Well, in general, I used to listen to pop music. I've never listened to a lot of rap.
In general, I think that every genre can have hits that will appeal to listeners of other genres. But I've found my niche, my group of genres that I listen to constantly. Neither rap nor pop is included in that. Why? ... Tomorrow. I'm going to sleep now.)

Does hip-hop count?

Hip-hop contains elements of rap, but if I'm not mistaken, it is not a subgenre.

singers

Singer? In English, "singer" means a vocalist.

In general, I wanted to know the attitude towards the genre as a whole, but okay.

Yes, there was Russian music before the 1990s. The USSR was formed only in 1922, but before that, there was Shalyapin, Obraztsov, and many others, and folk art.

Well, who would have thought that you would start going so far back?

Let's not argue, okay? We're not enemies after all.

Mejji, what's with this post? There is no aggression in my message. Even if it doesn't have many emoticons.

Well, in general, I used to listen to pop music.

"Pop music" is the name for Russian popular contemporary music, so please clarify

Singer? "Singer" in English means "singer."

I know, but it's not just any singer that's meant

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I think this will be relevant.

How come this wasn't here before?

I know, but it's not just any singer that's meant.

A perfectly ordinary singer. This can refer to both a world-renowned performer and a girl singing in some small restaurant.

Lizzy, where did this come from?

A clip from my favorite movie along with the soundtrack.


And Arandor, stop posting everything. This isn't a "what are you watching right now?" thread.
An abundance of videos, especially from the same user, can only discourage others from participating in this topic.
I watch many videos in this thread, but not yours. And do you know why? No, not because they are "bad" (I don't have silly prejudices), but simply because there are many of them. I think I'm not the only one who feels this way.

Rev, it's not a problem for me.
And there's not much left, I'll start uploading normal clips later. It's better this way.
Mostly, I focus on the song, not the clip... although in that case, there should have been even more songs, but I can't be bothered.

Meji, what’s with this post? There’s no aggression in my message. Even if it doesn’t have many emoticons.

So, it seems I was just in a bad mood.)

"Pop music" is a term for Russian popular contemporary music, so please clarify.

Yes, you’re right. I’ve thought about it: for myself, I’ve always considered pop music and estrada music to be almost the same, except that pop music is meaningless, while estrada music has meaning. There probably wasn’t any pop music in the USSR.)
To clarify: I used to listen to Europa Plus, Russian Radio, and Soyuz-No. collections (insert the appropriate number in the range of approximately 6-23)

How do I add a video to a post?
And, by the way, are there enough examples of songs? I can send something in mp3 if you’re interested. ;)