I usually think about music (my own and others’) through the lens of stylistic relationships. For example, it isn’t enough for me to say “oh this is pop punk.” I usually try to find a personal synthesis of styles, such as “this sounds like Green Day crossed with a shitty Kraftwerk.” An arbitrary example, but I hope that exists somewhere. I’ve found it to be a meaningful way to think about music, and how one person’s ideas might connect to another’s. So, below is my FFO (“For Fans Of….”). These are all groups/things I’ve been heavily inspired by, and ones which think I sound like occasionally. I also have my Listening Log linked, which is a running list of everything I’ve listened to since Fall of 2018, as well as my thoughts on each (for better or worse). A fun way to see how my perspectives have changed. I also listed movies and books, because these things too inspire me greatly. I usually don’t put my opinions on the internet, but this is my website, so fuck you <3
Top Ten Albums (approximately):
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Top Ten Pieces (classical):
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Top Ten Movies (not music but very important):
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Top Ten Books (still important):
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