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The Indie-ification of Ian Bryce

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Equilibrius:
Oooookay. I apologize, it's true, the 'indie' thing isn't a genre, it's the whole non-big-label deal. In a society that likes to keep things simple by using keywords, though, I kinda said it was Indie just because that's how it all appears to me. Hehe, it seems like I've tapped a nerve in some people though. Which is cool.

To clarify, my boyfriend is into rock, but not mainstream stuff. I'm more into dreamy/intrigue/fun-rock/musicality stuff. I was raised on classical music and still have an appreciation for groups and artists that try and branch out beyond the standard three chord progression chorus songs. Not that I don't mind simple stuff either. It's all context sensitive in the end.

As an update: I did check out Jeff's recommended listenings and I recognized a few artists that I'd either known myself or through my guy. I was having a bit of trouble loading up the recommendations thread but it seems to be working now and I shall mosey along selecting artists and songs at random to see what tickles my fancy (teehee! It tickles just to type that! ... Wow, how flambouyant was that?! Right... AHEM... back to the deep voice of reasoning). As a general rule for CD's I usually have to like 3 songs (or around a quarter of the album) in order to go purchase it. And I'm big about buying cd's of artists I like, so no worries about leeching here.

Why am I telling you (you being the ambiguous reader who could be anyone, but is actually, and specifically, you. I know you're reading this) this? Uh... because updates give closure and I'm hoping to impart a sense of my everywhere-yet-not personality. Why? Because I like to be endearing. Almost fanatically so...

Uh...

See you all at Sasquatch? D'yar!

Ian

Rubby:
Why do you care so much? Really?
edit: That was directed at Kid Modernist.

Anyways, because of the Air reference, I'm going to tell you that you should listen to Talking Heads if you don’t already. I know that chances are you've heard the band, but you know, just in case.

Slick:

--- Quote from: Kid Modernist ---So what you're saying is "I like to put "indie" in front of things because it makes me feel better."
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Not quite, Mr. Modern, I try and avoid using the word indie to anyone who has an inkling of what it means. I was actually trying slight sarcasm with the Iron & Wine comment. I only use the word myself sarcastically or to someone who has no idea what I'm about and needs a buzzword for me.

Though I try and abstain from its usage myself, I've found when other people apply the indie tag, it's more likely to interest me, that's all. It's just as meaningless as the 'Alternative' genre of the 90's, but it can give a feel for kind of people are into it at least. Indie is just the best available word 'we' could grab that defines 'us'.

I'll try to stop taking myself and my music too seriously now though.

Kai:

--- Quote from: McTaggart ---
--- Quote from: Kai ---I think we should all just listen to the avant garde.
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Point me in a direction, oh wise one, and I shall follow. Preferably the direction of a good starting point in the realm of the avant garde.
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The Residents.
Zappa's earlier/composing work
Captain Beefheart
NURSE WITH WOUND
The Nurse With Wound list (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/ultimathule/nww/nwwlist.html)
Foetus


...shit, just look for my post in here, I made a nice list:

http://forums.questionablecontent.net/viewtopic.php?t=10673

Slick:

--- Quote from: Equilibrius ---Jane Monheit - I'll use her to explain my love of the Jazz ballad. She's not the only female singer I like, Ella Fitzgerald is classic, and some Diana Krall is decent enough. Other great names are Holly Cole and Molly Johnson. I'm into jazz.
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Another great female vocalist is Leslie Feist, she's got a great solo album out there. Lovely voice, I've yet to show her music to someone who doesn't like it. My mom, dad, and punk-ass little brother all like her. Universal appeal to musicians.
Also, I don't know if this is in the other thread, but whereas you've mentioned indie, metric, and canada, so I can not stress enough Broken Social Scene. Their latest self titled is ridiculously densely amazing music, You Forgot It In People is also an amazing album, and I still haven't found a copy of their other album, but yes, they are what you need.

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