I'd like to know your thoughts on music. Who should I be listening to ? Were are the best places to see bands etc ? How good is Polish music ?
My top band at the moment is 'Ocean'. If German bands like Rammstein can sing in their mother tongue and be popular around the world why can't Polish bands make it on the international scene. It seems to me that the rest of the world is missing out on some good music......
Polish music is generally good - but the problem is - it's hard to understand the words ;) especially for a foreigner. Also, I think some Polish songs are very similar to each other - it's not hard to determine they were composed by either the same composer or musician (ie. mr Cygan for example).
Either way, music is a subjective topic - just like politics or "poles in GB" :)
I'm American-Polish here in FL. I grew up on Rock n Roll. Then Jazz. Then Classical. I now like bluegrass and American Folk music. This new music (if you can call it music) really is awful and very non-creative. Give me progressive bluegrass anyday.
You really haven't lived or treated your ears until you heard good, progessive acoustic bluegrass. It beats Flora Purim, Weather Report, Michal Urbaniak, and on and on. They're all wonderful until you go to the likes of Merlefest, NC or Suwannee Springfest , FL. There you'll experience live, quality music unlike anywhere else. It's a community affair. See you there.
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I thought Live was also a Polish band? at least the lead singer is. anyway, I listen to everything.. and Polish hiphop too, it really helps me to learn the language.
Polish music is wonderful, it has unique sensibility... But I’m sorry to say that especially those who speak Polish get the pleasure – Polish sung poetry is amazing. Well, keep trying :)
I have heard a few Polish bands live and I am full of respesct for their talent...
So far the ones that have impressed me most are akurat, lao che, fisz, hurt, vava muffin, pustki and so on.. Not too sure if all of them are Polish as any european language other than english and french are alien to my ears.
Then afcourse a fair deal of performers that I enjoy in Viva, but not too sure of the names. I am yet to be fully in sync with all the names. Also I have not really listened to any records as such as when I finally get some time over weekends, I am listening to my rather huge english collection from yesteryears...
I find that there are quite a good lot of Musicians in Poland, unfortunately very few good vocalists/singers. Any time I hear a band on the radio the intro is good until the singer utters a word, then it's a race to change the channel.
I don't know what it is however I suppose it will keep the very few good ones famous in Poland for longer.
sarah - sarah there was a music festival in Poland (bit of a talent show thing with kids up to the age of about 16) and I decided that polish music was not for me.....I cant say I have ever heard any of the mainstream stuff but I like music for the lyrics, what's the point if you cant understand....unless it's an Opera...of course
Oh right - see i like alot of spanish and italian music and i have no idea what they say either. I like certain songs for the lyrics and also other music just for the beat and sound if that makes sense x
I like music for the lyrics, what's the point if you cant understand
true, but I've learned english from listening to music and watching movies also. same with polish music, helps me alot because reading my boring studybooks sometimes just doesn't work for me..
and I could mail you a few mp3's sarah. maybe some people here know of links to sites too?
I can't seem to find much polish music myself neither..
went to various festivals in poland this summer and heard some great music - hip hop, funk, jazz, blues and improweirdafrolatinjassfunkhiphopstuffhatjustkicked... but also went to a type of karaoke festival in sopot and heard some real crap...
if you can get into the groove then the fact that you dont understand the lyrics is just a pity...
Okay Polish music, I have very eclectic taste but have never really been compelled to listen to Polish music, I like jazz, blues, dance, opera, classical...some britpop and some rap but nope Polish music doesnt really apeal, but it's all down to choice....I dont know maybe I'll change my mind on my next visit...
