This_Dying_Soul t1_jedtfvl wrote on March 31, 2023 at 8:22 AM

No it's not. Barbershop is by definition 4 part harmony, and has a certain vocabulary of chords (heavy on dominant 7ths, low on dissonant "jazzy" chords.

Ringmasters is modern barbershop.

Vocal Spectum is modern barbershop.

Westminster Chorus is modern barbershop.

Pentatonix, which isn't even 4 part harmony, is not barbershop. The modern Barbershop is...barbershop. It's still very much a thing. The Barbershop Harmony Society has thousands of active quartets and choruses, many of them young, vibrant, modern, and not wearing stripes and boater hats.

scootarded t1_jedru4y wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:58 AM

Reply to comment by WW_III_ANGRY in Bands that peaked with their first album? by GroguIsMyBrogu

I really like the Offspring’s self-titled first album, but I wouldn’t say it was their best. Jennifer Lost The War kicks ass though.

TechnocraticWardance t1_jedrhh8 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:53 AM

Reply to Skinny Puppy - Worlock [Industrial/Experimental] by buddhaman09

Skinny Puppy deserves so much more attention.

Love 'em.

Training-Designer-67 t1_jedrb8u wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:50 AM

Reply to Metallica, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, Tool bringing 'Power Trip' to California desert by DallasSF

It's about time, good music coming

Pluispluisini t1_jedqt6s wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:43 AM

Reply to Best male vocalists at singing falsetto - who do you say? by Bo-Jacks-Son

Jospeh Solomon

StarsJD t1_jedqqm4 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:42 AM

Reply to Non title track “title tracks” by human6742

Interpol - NYC (Turn on the Bright Lights)

heylyla11 t1_jedqjaa wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:39 AM

Reply to comment by dogsledonice in Bands that peaked with their first album? by GroguIsMyBrogu

Come On is fucking incredible. What a closer

heylyla11 t1_jedqias wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:39 AM

Reply to comment by Hobonics in Bands that peaked with their first album? by GroguIsMyBrogu

Big fan of Storm In Heaven, but I believe Simon joined during Urban Hymns?

therealpopkiller t1_jedqhq8 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:38 AM

Reply to comment by oSpid3yo in Metallica, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, Tool bringing 'Power Trip' to California desert by DallasSF

This is the full lineup. Six acts, same as Desert Trip

thegreensea t1_jedq6g5 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:34 AM

Reply to What's an artist that "on paper" seems like something you'd be into, but aren't ? by Lower-Pudding-68

Radiohead. I come from the 80s post-punk/alternative scene. I love interesting lyrics, off-kilter singing, non-'rock'n'roll' guitars, non-standard song structures... In theory, I should love Radiohead (and I've had lots of friends that do), but they just leave me cold.

[deleted] t1_jedq1xi wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:32 AM

Reply to Best male vocalists at singing falsetto - who do you say? by Bo-Jacks-Son

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mekonsrevenge t1_jedq17k wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:32 AM

Reply to Best male vocalists at singing falsetto - who do you say? by Bo-Jacks-Son

Russell Mael of Sparks.

gale_force_tuna_wind t1_jedpuw4 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:29 AM

Reply to Bands that peaked with their first album? by GroguIsMyBrogu

The Strokes

doogie_howitzer74 t1_jedpjz4 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:25 AM

Reply to comment by Agreeable_Term_1395 in I need a new song by Agreeable_Term_1395

Im so happy that you responded and that are enjoying it! I found this gem many years ago when I was living in Mexico and its easily one of my favorite finds. It is a roller coaster of emotions; a great balance between the melancholy and the hopeful.

Major_Ad9666 t1_jedp2a2 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:18 AM

Reply to comment by Backabeyond77 in Argument for Jacob Collier being one of the best musicians alive today by Drfauci594

He doesn’t play classical music.

AbreakaTech001 t1_jedozwl wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:17 AM

Reply to Best male vocalists at singing falsetto - who do you say? by Bo-Jacks-Son

The Ink Spot's Bill Kenny.

meganelizabethjade OP t1_jedon6m wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:12 AM

Reply to comment by ProphetSword in Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

When I do finally sit down and listen to the lyrics - my best mate loves Tay Swizzle and would dissect if she wrote “it’s cold tonight” - some artists blow my mind, but I still don’t have a really deep connection with the words. They could nail an exact niche feeling and I’ll be overwhelmed with this invisible and unrequited bond, but that’s only for a moment. I feel more emotional when I connect with a melody. So odd, I love love reading.

meganelizabethjade OP t1_jedo8pc wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:07 AM

Reply to Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

Perhaps this explains my love for rave/techno music? I love nothing more than a random sample like a weather forecast and then the bass drops.

meganelizabethjade OP t1_jedo3ov wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:05 AM

Reply to comment by sorengray in Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

I reckon we are the exact same! I can listen to songs on repeat but only when I’m with someone and they point out the lyrics will I really listen. I love writing songs and making (what I at least think 😂) really deep lyrics.

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