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Post by jekelliar on Jan 15, 2005 14:25:21 GMT 1
hi all, i was hoping that some of you that happen to read this forum and have anything to say about post-rock might be able to help me with some research i'm doing for an essay on the subject. it would be most appreciated as well as impress my tutor! if you can find the time to answer the following questions (or just some of them if you only have some time) you would make me a happy student! please apply the questions to any particular band in the genre that you listen to.
When you find the term post-rock useful? Why? In what way is it no helpful?
What is it about post-rock in general that you like, or particularly Mogwai?
Do you listen to post-rock music/Mogwai at any particular time or situation?
Do you find Mohwai's music political?
What does the music make you think or feel?
Is there a particular group or type of people that listens to post-rock/Mogwai?
Do you buy/listen to mainstream music signed to big record companies, or just independents?
How is post-rock music different to other alternative and mainstream music?
thank you fans of music! X/Jenny
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Post by Chrille on Jan 15, 2005 18:45:55 GMT 1
When you find the term post-rock useful? Why? In what way is it no helpful? i don't understand, do you want to know when it's useful? but do you also want to know when it's not? forgive me for my ignorance but i don't understand that question. What is it about post-rock in general that you like, or particularly Mogwai? i like that kind of music when it sounds like nothing you've heard before. i want to be challenged and surprised. and that's what i get from bands like mogwai, godspeed you black emperor and explosions in the sky. Do you listen to post-rock music/Mogwai at any particular time or situation? no, because mogwai is one of all time favorite bands i mostly to them whenever i want to. there's hardly one of those times when i listen to them if feel depressed or something. Do you find Mohwai's music political? i don't think so. maybe someone does. What does the music make you think or feel? a lot of the songs actually make me feel happy. Is there a particular group or type of people that listens to post-rock/Mogwai? no, i think anyone can dig into that kind of music if they want to. but it's definitely not for everyone. if they have patience to even listen they might dig it. Do you buy/listen to mainstream music signed to big record companies, or just independents? both, i listen to everything that has a heart and a pulse. pretentious answer, eh? How is post-rock music different to other alternative and mainstream music? mainstream music is mostly shit and the bands whose record labels executives pigs are likely to ruin their career. i don't think it's different with independent labels, but they don't want to put too much exposure and pressure for the bands. that's why i think. someone else here maybe has another theory about that.
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Post by noise is a friend on Jan 16, 2005 8:47:46 GMT 1
interesting questions...
The term "post-rock" was invented by UK music journalist Simon Reynolds in 1994, in an article about the Bark Psychosis album "Hex". His definition was rock means to non-rock ends, which basically meant using a conventional rock band set-up (guitars, bass, drums) to produce music that doesn't fit the conventional concept of what rock music sounds like. It's not really a helpful phrase, especially when you consider that other groups mentioned as "post-rock" include Main, Tortoise, Labradford, even Stereolab. To me, "post-rock" is music that absorbs all sorts of influences, from jazz to ambient and music-concrete. There's no jazz in Mogwai, but there's definitely rock, even metal.
Mogwai's music is something I can immerse myself in -- a complete emotional and physical response, it moves me and makes me move. Look around the audience at a Mogwai gig, and notice how many people have their eyes closed, and you'll see what I mean.
If the music's good, it doesn't bother me what label it's on, but the vast majority of my collection just happens to be on independent labels -- and I try to buy directly from the labels whenever possible (the fewer middle-men there are, the better).
How is post-rock different from other music? -- Nothing else really connects with me.
Hope these answers help. Let us know how you get on with your essay -- perhaps post a copy here.
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Post by iain egg on Jan 16, 2005 18:10:51 GMT 1
When you find the term post-rock useful? Why? In what way is it no helpful?
No - I hate categorization of music. People like to pigeon hole things as it makes them easy to deal with, but i don't find it at all useful.
What is it about post-rock in general that you like, or particularly Mogwai?
Mogwai - great songs, hooks that get under your skin and stay there - same as most music that one likes really. It just does something to you.
Do you listen to post-rock music/Mogwai at any particular time or situation? No - although it is great driving music as well !
Do you find Mogwai's music political? No not really.
What does the music make you think or feel? Good!
Is there a particular group or type of people that listens to post-rock/Mogwai? People who listen to music by bands who are there because of their ability to play their instruments rather than dance!
Do you buy/listen to mainstream music signed to big record companies, or just independents? Both - just depends on if I like it or not.
How is post-rock music different to other alternative and mainstream music? It's not. You cannot say what is or is not "post rock" as it far too sweeping a generalisation used to lump too many bands together who shouldn't be. Hence you cannot answer this question.
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Post by jekelliar on Feb 1, 2005 15:59:21 GMT 1
hello all responders,
just wanted to say thanks to all of you who replied and added to my 'insight' to the subject. in any case the essay's done & delivered, so if you're interested in reading it, feel free to get in touch with me and i might just send you a copy...
cheers, Jenny
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Post by Chrille on Feb 1, 2005 17:08:17 GMT 1
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