Feel the music?

Just wondering:

A.) How do people feel about music? Good, bad? Too distracting, the best distraction?

B.) Music tastes: What's yours like? (Genres, not just good or bad... lol) Big Beat-y base, or gentle melodies?

C.) Do you find you can alter your own outlook purely by changing the tunes? (It may seem ironic: but if I need cheering up fast, I'll often listen to and singalong to: Monty Python's - Always look on the bright side of life...)

  • Some find it uplifting, while others may find it distracting. As for music tastes, I enjoy a mix of genres, from energetic big beats to soothing melodies depending on my mood. It's amazing how music can instantly alter our outlook. Changing tunes can definitely impact our emotions and help us shift to a more positive mindset. By the way, if you're interested in exploring more about music and finding new tunes to uplift your spirits, you should definitely check out [link removed by Moderator]. They offer valuable tips and resources to enhance your music experience.

  • I don't think your autism will stop you from listening to the kind of music you love. Statistics show that music can heal diseases or help during the treatment. For example, my music taste might change from one day to another, depending on how I'm feeling and what I'm doing that day. On top of that, I can't live without concerts, so I even joined a live online show platform that helps me watch concerts for a great price. If noise might be overwhelming for you, you may try it too. It's incredible, and it's not much difference from a simple concert, especially if you have good sound system.

  • Recently I have been referred, but sudden or unexpected loud noise is something I can't particularly do haha.

    But when it comes to music, it really distracts the mind and I become quite immersed within it! 

    I really love all kinds of music - depends on my mood! Smile

  • I mean I know on one verse it says "always look on the bright side of death" I just find it wonderfully slapstick!

  • Just wanted to say thank you to all who have commented so far, really enjoying seeing people's tastes and confirmation it's not just me. :-)

  • A) i love music. i spend most of my time listening to music haha. i prefer music as a solo thing and it helps me relax. to be honest, i connect with music more than anything else. i'm actually listening to music right now lol. i find it can be v distracting which can be problematic esp as it can just simply be a source of procrastination. however, when i'm struggling to study, it can help to know i can listen to music whilst doing it. 

    B) i listen to a wide variety of genres that idk i simply couldn't list one. 

    i like dance pop, as well as rock music, general loud music that mimics my mood. i listen to a wide variety of moods. 

    i love westlife and i prevail

    C) and yes i do and i have particular songs that i listen to to get me out of dark moments. 

    yes yes i love music

  • Music is essential for me, particularly in the car (where I spend a lot of time), when working, or doing hobbies or DIY / chores. 

    "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" always depresses me(!) ... but I like jazz, jazzrock, powerful rock-the-stadium female vocalists, musicals, some rock music (80s bands like Renaissance, Caravan, BJH, Floyd, Av White Band, Queen), occasionally lightweight pop, some Country, anything you could jive to, and 30s/40s big band stuff (Glenn Miller).

    Can't abide English folk, punk, that awful, dreary "Sailing By" thing that BBC Radio Four plays (for some utterly inexplicable reason) every night, anything involving a Gallagher brother or a Bee Gee, national anthems (any national anthem) and military music.

    (PS I do know that "Sailing By" is dynamically consistent and supposed to help sailors tune in accurately prior to the Shipping Forecast but surely modern radio equipment doesn't need that?)

  • I used to always do Eminem songs on karioke. Because I didnt look cool people would laugh when I would go up to do them but I knew I could rap and by the end they wernt laughing anymore. 
    The last work Christmas party that was allowed I did Lose Yourself,felt so alive 

  • A) Music is my lifeline. I litterally would not still be alive without it

    B) My tastes change over time. At the moment I am really into German Schlager music, particulary Beatrice Egli who sings a lot about accepting and being proud of who you are, which as an autistic person is very comforting. 
    I also love rock music. In the past I was hugely into hip hop and still have an Eminem tatoo. I dont listen to him much anymore but his songs are one of the reasons I am still here today

    C) Absolutely! Also I will listen to music that fits the mood Im in. If I have a bad day where I feel the world doesnt understand me I will always put on The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance. The line "

    Do or die, you'll never make me
    Because the world will never take my heart
    Go and try, you'll never break me
    We want it all, we wanna play this part
    I won't explain or say I'm sorry
    I'm unashamed, I'm gonna show my scars
    Give a cheer for all the broken
    Listen here, because it's who we are
    Just sums up being autistic for me 
  • Classic bro, got me vibing over here. Bought back some memory listening to this after so long, my mate used to say I looked like Eminem. I used to diss my mate saying he looked like bizarre from d12 Joy 

  • Same as me. :-) I can just about do Forgot about dre...

  • I like music from pretty much all genre, the sound/flow is what I like and can easily go from singing a sad pop song to spitting bars over a rap tune. I feel the music so it alter my mood easily, example would be going high energy/gangsta on a rap song then go silent, deep within listening to an emotional orchestral piece.

  • Haha, I love a random song! I used to have a collection of music from adverts on TV...

    Marlena Shaw - California Soul = KFC advert circa 2000...

    Sammy Davis Jr - Rhythm of Life = Guinness add circa 2005.

    And so on...

    Lol

    In general though, I like dance type music with big bass. Bits of Jazz, a lot of big band/Rat Pack, even a bit of... whisper it... Bublé.

    Got into rat pack after Robbie Williams (Swing when your winning album) watched his performance at Royal Albert Hall (on tv) one Christmas/nye many moons back.

    Music is a huge passion, and I get totally immersed in the beat, but I don't do much 'exploring'... I listen to probs about 150 different songs on repeat which drives my mates nuts...

  • A. Music is my radar. :)

    B. I prefer noise.

    C. I just hear random songs I know, and play them on YouTube.