Post #693934 by tiki mick on Wed, Sep 18, 2013 12:52 PM

I know you are not asking me.....but let me put my answer out there:

In the late 70's early 80s, while I was more into prog rock, new wave and punk then anything else...I had a soft spot in my heart for AC/DC and Priest....

The 80's glam rock/hair farmer/ LA Scene put me off completely. Never understood it, or why anyone else would like it!

Since then, the style has fractured into too many sub-styles to even keep track of. The ultra modern prog and math metal...is ruined by the addition of "cookie monster" style vocals....even though the music itself might be thematically interesting.

On another forum I used to be a member of, a forum for bassists...many of us would argue with the young metal heads who were always touting modern metal...I tried to keep an open mind and listen to the links they posted....

Only a few bands struck me as being listenable......most were in a style called "Djent"....which features ultra low-tuned instruments and a peculiar staccato delivery......I found a few bands I actually liked, one being "Animals as leaders"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_-0AS1G25I

I like a few of their songs because they remind me of RUSH. The guitarist is probably one of the best out there, and they are 100% intrumental....this is music I sometimes play in my car when I am off to the gym...to get me amped up and ready to lift.

But to get back on subject, I agree there are too many distinctions in music....

I don't separate Tiki or exotica out from other styles from that era as much as some do. To me, it's all "mid century easy listening music derived from Jazz".

[ Edited by: lucas vigor 2013-09-18 12:53 ]