Do Polish people have a good ear for music?

OP- some do and some don't, why would you assume it's all or nothing? Some think you have a good ear for music, some don't and some don't care.

Where did I say that I assumed this?

In your question.

indeed they do. that is why the majority of what they listen to, isn't Polish.

Unfortunately because of the comunism in Poland for so many years we were looing up to Americans and English people that now we have a thinking way like this: "Most of things that come from our country are worse that the ones coming from the West of Europe/America"


Thats quite harsh on us... These bands are way better than Doda and stuff like that, they have something to say in their lyrics and thats good (Talking about Lady Pank and Strachy na Lachy). Recently most of famous Polish musicians are copying after artists from overseas and we have a huge mainstream.

There are some non conformist radiostations but partialy they are connected with church and stuff so no all of you might like it or the coverage is not countrywide, but for instance radio Em has a good music playing as there is not a collection of most popular songs setted up for a whole month but the guy who is making the choice of music is changing the collection everyday and plays some really good songs, but unfortunately not all Polish.

I think you'll find that my question was asking YOU what YOU thought and not that I assumed something

(Hi I was just wondering whether or not you[i][/i] think Polish people have a good ear for music?)

Look at your thread title and tell me where I can find the word "you" in it.
Do you think Polish people have a good ear for music?
Some do, some don't, just like in any other place.

Polish people have definitely a good ear for jazz -

mozdzer.com

tomaszstanko.com/Tomasz_Stanko_The_Jazz_Trumpeter_and_Composer.html

Also we are good at classical -

sdrzewiecki.com.pl

or we are inclined in a contemplative like -

youtube.com/user/smoliktv#p/a/u/0/di3rK1uAzgw

or less contemplative , haha -

youtube.com/watch?v=aEN5Kr_nZjI

one of the few useful answers : ) Never understand why some people use this forum only to argue and complain

It's not true. Simply the Polish music is not a quality music in most cases. Much of it is just a copy of Western music, not because of the fascination but rather because of the lacking in creativity. Of course there are exeptions but Polish record companies prefer things which are similar to what they know from the West. But hey, all in all good music doesn't have to be always original or unique. I like many tunes which are not unique or original but still catch an ear.


Lady Pank, no kidding! Most of their lyricks is very poor, especially recently. (częstochowskie rymy, banalne przesłania, dosadność)


People have different tastes. Not always things you think are good or top-notch are considered good and top-notch by others.


The problem is you want a generalizing answer for the whole population. Some people are interested in music, some not. Some have a good taste, some doesn't. It's as if I was aking you if British music have a good ear for music. The Idol might be the proof that certainly not all of them.


I just discovered Jazzpospolita. It's something even more contemporary.

thanks :)

listen to some Polish film music composers -

jan-ap-kaczmarek.com/wocms.php?siteID=5&lngID=1
preisner.com/soundtracks.asp
youtube.com/watch?v=fEAGPMW8xz0&feature=related

Michał Lorenc "Droga" from the movie "300 miles to heaven"

Riverside are a great melodic prog band - they sing in English however.

Poland does seem to be renowned for jazz too.

90% of modern Polish music is truly bad - just go to any karaoke night and listen to the same old 'favourites' written by depressives and enjoyed by the unadventurous again and again. But just once in a while they do something well

Is Nosowska still on the go?

Haven't heard that much by her but she seemed pretty good. Kind of a Bjork-like thing going on.

I heard this polish lady during Opener Festival. Ms. No One:

Yes, she recorded some decent modern song recently, which I must say I like quite much... even the arty lyricks doesn't bother me so much because the tune is really good. The song title is "Nomada".


You mean her older works?

Probably, I don't really know. Just heard a few albums and thought they were good. One was puk puk and it's 15 years old so I suppose maybe yeah, her older work.

Must say, I was amused at first by the thread of this post whether the Poles have a 'good ear' for music or not.
Considering Chopin, whom many consider the premier composer of all time for the (classical) piano, it's seem the question is superfluous-:)

I guess it is what it's called trip-hop. Bjork-alike? Too dark and dull, more Tricky-alike, athat would be true

Maybe. I meant Bjork more in the sense that it goes all over the place and has the irreverent attitude, with the pixie-aggressive delivery. But it had more guitar too if I remember correctly. And generally a bit darker like you say.

So no, maybe not actually like Bjork at all really then : )

Anyway, I thought it was good. And the others I heard too but I've no idea what they were called and wouldn't know even if you said.

You , you hater of anything polish ! Find yourself a man then maybe you will not sound as grumpy as an old maid .

ZAKOPOWER

Very good music. Do you know Milczenie Owiec?

Just watching the voice of Poland................................................. :/

What are you looking for in there? ;)

As a musician I'd say that Poles sing in tune more than most Brits. Can't give any figures from Wiki or an authoritive source on that. Just my view. Americans? Some do...

Seriously? Interesting.

I'm a musician too BTW.

I also don't believe it.

I'm also a musician, and just going by the singers ( if you can call them that ) on that program ( VOP ) I'd have to strongly disagree "that Poles sing in tune more than most Brits". But what do I know.................