Batman Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Which of these statements is true to the max, yo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I say personality dictates taste in music. Even though I listen to some music that may seem unrelated to my personality, I think it just reveals hidden aspects of my personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_s_1987 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Interesting thought - I think the most likely answer is that they are related, but I wouldn't say one dictates the other. I personally don't think anyone could sensibly suggest there is no relation, as there is a pretty clear relationship between the two with people I know. I wouldn't describe it as all-encompassing, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I agree that personality has a not to small influence to the tastes in music... but I wouldn't say it "dictates" it... there are some important other factors as well (time, country, family, friends, experiences etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted January 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 in my opinion, all that stuff you just mentioned is what molds your personality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) I think it's initially personality that dictates the kind of music that appeals to you... not what you listen to. Then as you start to 'focus', the music starts to become a part of you, y'know? It integrates itself with who you are. So first it's one, then it's the other. Sure, both can happen simultaneously, but I like it in order like this. edit: And I mean music as a whole... I'm not talking about relating to lyrics. Edited January 5, 2008 by Guest first a 'clarification' , then removal of a superfluous statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I have better music taste and personality than most people I know, so in that way they're related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockchick26 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 This is a very interesting question! I think that there are no set rules for what kind of personality goes with any type of musical taste...i know 55 year old ministers who like Poison! And 14 year old girls who like country that my mom grew up listening to. I've always been shy and quiet so people would be amazed to know i like bands such as Marilyn Manson. And i love to rock out hard but that don't mean i dont have my share of Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera. I think musical taste does not reflect your personality or vice versa...there are exceptions to every rule therefore rules don't apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Baloni Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I agree with Batman, I think if you truly like a piece of music, you've got to be able to relate to it in some part of your personality. And if you like all types of music, you're either really open-minded or really indecisive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I grew up listening to various types of music, so my tastes are quite extensive. I'll admit that anything from the new century doesn't appeal to me (save for a few select songs) but not a single song really reflects my personality. case in point: Tchaikovsky, Wilf Carter, Dwight Yoakam, Johnny Cash, The Animals, AC/DC, April Wine, Janis Joplin, Motorhead, Megadeth. These are all among my favorite artists (there are several more) so there is no way that my taste is based on personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Some of my music fits my personality, but a lot of my music choice depends on mood and nostalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 ^^^ Yeah, I agree with that too Shannon... you're better with words than me, but then again I'm on the verge of drunkeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foolonthehill Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I think the kind of music the someone listens to has a lot to do with how they are feeling emotionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I think it also has to do with what they grew up with. My parents were into country music so I don't mind some country once in a while. Especially the really old stuff. But then my baby brother will introduce me to Slipknot and Drowning Pool and I like some of their stuff too. Personality has nothing to do with it. It's just a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foolonthehill Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 To add to what I said: if someone just listens to the same music as the people they hang out with, I'd say they don't have taste in music, since they are making no decisions on the music they are listening to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I agree Foolon... when I was about your age everyone listened to pop music but I preffered the heavy metal scene and even classic rock (I was teased alot because of it) in the end I had my favorite music which didn't fit my personality (most of the heavy metal was about fighting and I never fought in my life) but I liked it. Preference, not personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foolonthehill Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yes, and in response to your point about what someone grows up with, I think that has a big influence. Someone going through a depression who was familiar with jazz would choose more jazz-influenced music to listen to than someone who had grown up with classic rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Baloni Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 My grandfather of 91 listens to Tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foolonthehill Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Wow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I listen to waaay too much music, which means I either have multiple personalities or no personality to speak of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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