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Title: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: strongbad on November 22, 2009, 09:17:04 AM
People like JMV and PQQU seem to know everything and it boggles my mind.
Seriously i don't get it  wariodood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: ?????? on November 22, 2009, 09:22:46 AM
jmv just knows about politics and stuff he reads on reddit
i mean just talk about general psychology and medicine(maybe philosophy but I never really talked about that with him) to him and he'll be like "durr wat"

also ppq has two brains
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: the shortest route to the sea on November 22, 2009, 09:25:59 AM
I read a lot of books and eat my vegetables!


Um, I know a lot about academic related things because I'm in a very intense academic program, I know a lot about music because that's my main hobby, I know a lot about human rights and politics because I have a personal stake in that, and I know a lot about video games because I was very secluded for a very long time.

It may seem big, but that's actually a pretty limited area. Just as in music: I can talk about any genre with a bit of knowledge and background, and I can talk about instruments on a very superficial level, but beyond that I have a pretty pathetic layer of depth.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Samus Aran on November 22, 2009, 09:27:14 AM
pqqu does know everything, doesn't she?

jmv is also a hell of a lot more knowledgeable than i am, but mostly in areas i don't care about
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: ?????? on November 22, 2009, 09:29:32 AM
Quote from: Alyssa the Glowing Sole on November 22, 2009, 09:25:59 AM
I read a lot of books and eat my vegetables!


Um, I know a lot about academic related things because I'm in a very intense academic program, I know a lot about music because that's my main hobby, I know a lot about human rights and politics because I have a personal stake in that, and I know a lot about video games because I was very secluded for a very long time.

It may seem big, but that's actually a pretty limited area. Just as in music: I can talk about any genre with a bit of knowledge and background, and I can talk about instruments on a very superficial level, but beyond that I have a pretty pathetic layer of depth.
talk about glitch genres to me baby
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: the shortest route to the sea on November 22, 2009, 09:35:04 AM
Quote from: Freud and His Friend:Jung on November 22, 2009, 09:29:32 AM
talk about glitch genres to me baby


The closest I've ever gotten into the Glitch area of things has been the work Venetian Snares has done. It's symphonic in scope at some points, and crazy in other points, but I don't know if Glitch really fits him. IDM, really. He's given me pathways into a lot of artists Like Stunt Rock or Jere, but not any deeper into the real Glitch stuff.

Quote from: Freud and His Friend:Jung on November 22, 2009, 09:22:46 AM
also ppq has two brains


One brain, one body, and a communication breakdown.

Quote from: Lain on November 22, 2009, 09:27:14 AM
pqqu does know everything, doesn't she?

jmv is also a hell of a lot more knowledgeable than i am, but mostly in areas i don't care about


Really guys, I don't!
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Samus Aran on November 22, 2009, 09:44:48 AM
well, if nothing else pqqu, you are a very intuitive and intelligent person in general, and basically a genius in the areas that you are best in
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: the shortest route to the sea on November 22, 2009, 10:08:54 AM
Quote from: Lain on November 22, 2009, 09:44:48 AM
well, if nothing else pqqu, you are a very intuitive and intelligent person in general, and basically a genius in the areas that you are best in


Thanks, Kaz. giggle;

I've always considered you more knowledgeable about music, you have a lot wider and subtler tastes than I could hope for.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: YPrrrr on November 22, 2009, 10:16:31 AM
I think part of it is that they're just more confident in their answers/beliefs than some other people. Mixed with their intelligence of course
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Cookie on November 22, 2009, 10:16:49 AM
They don't seem to know everything.

They know everything.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: strongbad on November 22, 2009, 10:52:12 AM
Quote from: Cookie on November 22, 2009, 10:16:49 AM
They don't seem to know everything.

They know everything.

...shit doodthing;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: ME## on November 22, 2009, 11:10:04 AM
Quote from: YPR on November 22, 2009, 10:16:31 AM
I think part of it is that they're just more confident in their answers/beliefs than some other people.


Yes.  It's amazing at how much differently people react to people with confidence, like there's a girl in one of the other groups who just oozes confidence when she speaks, I wish I could be like that. saddood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Tomboh on November 22, 2009, 11:14:03 AM
Quote from: YPR on November 22, 2009, 10:16:31 AM
I think part of it is that they're just more confident in their answers/beliefs than some other people.
I would've posted something like this if you didn't.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: YPrrrr on November 22, 2009, 11:33:59 AM
Quote from: Tomboh on November 22, 2009, 11:14:03 AM
I would've posted something like this if you didn't.
You're welcome
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Walter on November 22, 2009, 11:37:30 AM
There is way too much cock sucking in this thread.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Travis on November 22, 2009, 11:40:31 AM
Quote from: Walter on November 22, 2009, 11:37:30 AM
There is way too much cock sucking in this thread.
Yeah, there is. You'd better leave.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: wawi on November 22, 2009, 11:44:19 AM
GOOGLE
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: FAMY2 on November 22, 2009, 12:31:33 PM
Pqqu and JMV have a ton of compassion too.   giggle;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Samus Aran on November 22, 2009, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: Walter on November 22, 2009, 11:37:30 AM
There is way too much cock sucking in this thread.


you're only saying that because nobody's sucking yours
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Socks on November 22, 2009, 12:42:05 PM
Quote from: Lain on November 22, 2009, 12:39:02 PM
you're only saying that because nobody's sucking yours


what a cluster fuck that was
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: ?????? on November 22, 2009, 12:42:37 PM
Quote from: Socks on November 22, 2009, 12:42:05 PM
what a cluster fuck that was
cluster fucks sound awesome
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Socks on November 22, 2009, 12:45:57 PM
Quote from: Freud and His Friend:Jung on November 22, 2009, 12:42:37 PM
cluster fucks sound awesome


it feels even better
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: the shortest route to the sea on November 22, 2009, 01:00:15 PM
It's funny that you guys think I have confidence.

saddood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: YPrrrr on November 22, 2009, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: Alyssa the Glowing Sole on November 22, 2009, 01:00:15 PM
It's funny that you guys think I have confidence.

saddood;
or jmv

But you guys are very forceful with your answers and opinions
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: the shortest route to the sea on November 22, 2009, 01:05:45 PM
Quote from: YPR on November 22, 2009, 01:04:19 PM
or jmv

But you guys are very forceful with your answers and opinions


I try to be honest and blunt, but I'm really scared of criticism, which is why I don't like showing anyone my writing...or interacting with my parents.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Socks on November 22, 2009, 01:07:15 PM
Quote from: Alyssa the Glowing Sole on November 22, 2009, 01:05:45 PM
I try to be honest and blunt, but I'm really scared of criticism, which is why I don't like showing anyone my writing...or interacting with my parents.


You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Veal on November 22, 2009, 01:16:43 PM
The news is brought to me in the mouth of an eagle every morning when I wake up.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 22, 2009, 01:17:43 PM
Quote from: Walter on November 22, 2009, 11:37:30 AM
There is way too much cock sucking in this thread.
I know the proper way to suck cocks in threads.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Tomboh on November 22, 2009, 01:23:58 PM
Quote from: JMV on November 22, 2009, 01:17:43 PM
I know the proper way to suck cocks in threads.
you just looked it up on wikipedia
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: ?????? on November 22, 2009, 01:25:27 PM
Quote from: Tomboh on November 22, 2009, 01:23:58 PM
you just looked it up on wikipedia
no that is not true how dare you he uses reddit
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 22, 2009, 01:27:04 PM
Quote from: Freud and His Friend:Jung on November 22, 2009, 09:22:46 AM
i mean just talk about general psychology and medicine
Psychology is a social science. Furthermore arguments made in that subset cannot be proven or disproven akudood;

You just get mad that I apply behaviorism and instinctual behaviors into psychological arguments akudood;

Quote from: Freud and His Friend:Jung on November 22, 2009, 01:25:27 PM
no that is not true how dare you he uses reddit
uh they know the proper way to be misogynist and downvote
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: ?????? on November 22, 2009, 01:29:05 PM
Quote from: JMV on November 22, 2009, 01:27:04 PM
Psychology is a social science. Furthermore arguments made in that subset cannot be proven or disproven akudood;

You just get mad that I apply behaviorism and instinctual behaviors into psychological arguments akudood;
uh they know the proper way to be misogynist and downvote
you are not allowed to use only behaviorist methods in social sciences because that completely eliminates personal subjective feelings

just look at watson's kids  akudood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 22, 2009, 01:36:01 PM
Quote from: Freud and His Friend:Jung on November 22, 2009, 01:29:05 PM
you are not allowed to use only behaviorist methods in social sciences because that completely eliminates personal subjective feelings

just look at watson's kids  akudood;
Social sciences aren't real sciences so what do you mean subjective.  akudood;

oh i said they aren't real sciences motherfucker
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: ?????? on November 22, 2009, 01:38:46 PM
Quote from: JMV on November 22, 2009, 01:36:01 PM
Social sciences aren't real sciences so what do you mean subjective.  akudood;

oh i said they aren't real sciences motherfucker
well uh neuroscience is  madood;

i hope your neurons go apeshit in your olfactory bulbs again    baddood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 22, 2009, 01:40:38 PM
Quote from: Freud and His Friend:Jung on November 22, 2009, 01:38:46 PM
well uh neuroscience is  madood;

i hope your neurons go apeshit in your olfactory bulbs again    baddood;
Neuroscience is a subset of biology so yes, yes it is.  baddood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: ?????? on November 22, 2009, 01:41:34 PM
Quote from: JMV on November 22, 2009, 01:40:38 PM
Neuroscience is a subset of biology so yes, yes it is.  baddood;
why do you disregard pseudo-sciences ie. psycho dynamics they are magic you know  giggle;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 22, 2009, 01:48:08 PM
Quote from: Freud and His Friend:Jung on November 22, 2009, 01:41:34 PM
why do you disregard pseudo-sciences ie. psycho dynamics they are magic you know  giggle;
idk i research real sciences like mysticism and horoscopes and astrology  Q('_' Q)
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Samus Aran on November 22, 2009, 02:03:20 PM
lol
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Nyerp on November 23, 2009, 07:04:53 AM
the fuck's this bullshit
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Thyme on November 23, 2009, 07:21:02 AM
Quote from: JMV on November 22, 2009, 01:48:08 PM
idk i research real sciences like mysticism and horoscopes and astrology  Q('_' Q)


lol you're such a virgo Q('_' Q)
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 23, 2009, 07:25:30 AM
Quote from: Thyme on November 23, 2009, 07:21:02 AM
lol you're such a virgo Q('_' Q)
(http://www.tarotscard.com/free/tarot-card1.jpg)

THE CARDS SAY YOU'RE A FAGGOT
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Walter on November 23, 2009, 07:38:22 AM
Quote from: Lain on November 22, 2009, 12:39:02 PM
you're only saying that because nobody's sucking yours


It's okay if you want to. I know everyone is just nervous that I will reject them... yeah, that's it.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Veal on November 23, 2009, 07:42:32 AM
Quote from: JMV on November 23, 2009, 07:25:30 AM
(http://www.tarotscard.com/free/tarot-card1.jpg)

THE CARDS SAY YOU'RE A FAGGOT

Don't need fortune telling to see that.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Skylark on November 23, 2009, 08:05:25 AM
be confident and if you're confident enough and people don't know much about what you're talking about they'll probably believe you.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Hiro on November 23, 2009, 08:15:47 AM
Quote from: Skylark on November 23, 2009, 08:05:25 AM
be confident and if you're confident enough and people don't know much about what you're talking about they'll probably believe you.
this is very true  baddood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Skylark on November 23, 2009, 08:20:22 AM
Quote from: Hïro on November 23, 2009, 08:15:47 AM
this is very true  baddood;


i know i use that trick often  baddood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Hiro on November 23, 2009, 08:25:08 AM
Quote from: Skylark on November 23, 2009, 08:20:22 AM
i know i use that trick often  baddood;
I noticed  akudood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Skylark on November 23, 2009, 08:29:41 AM
Quote from: Hïro on November 23, 2009, 08:25:08 AM
I noticed  akudood;


whateva  akudood; akudood; akudood; akudood; akudood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: ?????? on November 23, 2009, 08:32:13 AM
SHUT UP ALL OF YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP GOD DAMN IT
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Travis on November 23, 2009, 08:32:49 AM
Quote from: Freud and His Friend:Jung on November 23, 2009, 08:32:13 AM
SHUT UP ALL OF YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP GOD DAMN IT
no u
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: the shortest route to the sea on November 23, 2009, 10:52:35 AM
I inherited from my mother the art of being polite, respectful, hyper-organized, and superficial. I inherited from my father the art of being pleasing to power, sneakily manipulative, self-righteous, and most importantly: the art of total bullshit.

I got some other things from them too, but most of the important things I had to build myself or get from friends.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 23, 2009, 10:57:33 AM
Quote from: Alyssa the Glowing Sole on November 23, 2009, 10:52:35 AMI got some other things from them too, but most of the important things I had to build myself or get from friends.
I absorb my powers from those I defeat.  akudood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Socks on November 23, 2009, 11:06:04 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBQDWsBewSs[/youtube]

leap over lies in a single bound
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Samus Aran on November 23, 2009, 11:44:20 AM
Quote from: Walter on November 23, 2009, 07:38:22 AM
It's okay if you want to. I know everyone is just nervous that I will reject them... yeah, that's it.


hey man this is a business

you pay up front
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: the shortest route to the sea on November 23, 2009, 12:32:41 PM
Quote from: JMV on November 23, 2009, 10:57:33 AM
I absorb my powers from those I defeat.  akudood;


If you defeat me, you will get the powers of being ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Nyerp on November 23, 2009, 09:35:18 PM
they like to show off

i mean really, look how many fucking arguments jmv starts/gets into
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Oh on November 24, 2009, 01:44:59 AM
 No liefs.  baddood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: ncba93ivyase on November 25, 2009, 03:10:04 AM
jim v's dumb

he just wastes his days in front of a computer and knows how to use google
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 25, 2009, 03:24:52 AM
Quote from: Nyerp on November 23, 2009, 09:35:18 PM
they like to show off

i mean really, look how many fucking arguments jmv starts/gets into
maybe people shouldn't be stupid lol
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Nyerp on November 25, 2009, 03:30:21 AM
Quote from: JMV on November 25, 2009, 03:24:52 AM
maybe people shouldn't be stupid lol


and then you drag it on and on and on until you're absolutely sure that the other person feels like shit for saying anything in the first place doodthing;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 25, 2009, 03:31:55 AM
Quote from: Nyerp on November 25, 2009, 03:30:21 AM
and then you drag it on and on and on until you're absolutely sure that the other person feels like shit for saying anything in the first place doodthing;
yep.

negative reinforcement encouraging them to think before opening their mouth/typing something stupid.

it also encourages critical thinking. madood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: the shortest route to the sea on November 25, 2009, 04:15:51 AM
Quote from: JMV on November 25, 2009, 03:31:55 AM
yep.

negative reinforcement encouraging them to think before opening their mouth/typing something stupid.

it also encourages critical thinking. madood;


It's not your job to "save" society.  saddood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Socks on November 25, 2009, 04:17:42 AM
Quote from: Alyssa the Glowing Sole on November 25, 2009, 04:15:51 AM
It's not your job to "save" society.  saddood;


actually JMV needs society to"save" him
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 25, 2009, 04:23:27 AM
Quote from: Alyssa the Glowing Sole on November 25, 2009, 04:15:51 AM
It's not your job to "save" society.  saddood;
yes it is
Quote from: Socks on November 25, 2009, 04:17:42 AM
actually JMV needs society to"save" him
no you do baddood;


in a realistic sense since you were unable to survive in a previous society and fled to american society to ensure proper surival
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Socks on November 25, 2009, 04:28:29 AM
Quote from: JMV on November 25, 2009, 04:23:27 AM
in a realistic sense since you were unable to survive in a previous society and fled to american society to ensure proper surival


i would have been better off in that society
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 25, 2009, 04:30:08 AM
Quote from: Socks on November 25, 2009, 04:28:29 AM
i would have been better off in that society
prove it. you're an adult there's nothing stopping you. akudood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: ?????? on November 25, 2009, 04:45:17 AM
Quote from: JMV on November 25, 2009, 03:31:55 AM
yep.

negative reinforcement encouraging them to think before opening their mouth/typing something stupid.

it also encourages critical thinking. madood;
uuh that's not how it works  akudood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Socks on November 25, 2009, 04:46:48 AM
Quote from: JMV on November 25, 2009, 04:30:08 AM
prove it. you're an adult there's nothing stopping you. akudood;


you can't even use this argument to get past your bedroom door  :|
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 25, 2009, 04:50:42 AM
Quote from: Socks on November 25, 2009, 04:46:48 AM
you can't even use this argument to get past your bedroom door  :|
i'm not the one arguing as if i'm above humanity's reliance on society :|

you'll have to grow or hunt your own food and weave your own clothing akudood;

oh and forge your own tools mofo baddood;
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Socks on November 25, 2009, 04:59:19 AM
Quote from: JMV on November 25, 2009, 04:50:42 AM
i'm not the one arguing as if i'm above humanity's reliance on society :|


i have my physiology in order first and foremost  :|

[spoiler] i suggest you do that before harping about "saving" others akudood;[/spoiler] 
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Daddy on November 25, 2009, 05:02:34 AM
Quote from: Socks on November 25, 2009, 04:59:19 AM
i have my physiology in order first and foremost  :|

[spoiler] i suggest you do that before harping about "saving" others akudood;[/spoiler] 
uh are you retarded i've been fine for the better part of 3 months doodhuh;


i dont think you pay attention since you still bring up medication jabs even though i havent taken any medication in 13 months but lol socks youre a genius n_u
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Socks on November 25, 2009, 05:09:22 AM
Quote from: JMV on November 25, 2009, 05:02:34 AM
i dont think you pay attention since you still bring up medication jabs even though i havent taken any medication in 13 months but lol socks youre a genius n_u


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Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: sans culottes on November 25, 2009, 05:21:05 AM
I KNOW ALL THE POKEMONS
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Selkie on November 25, 2009, 06:11:09 AM
All intelligence really takes is passion.

If you have a true interest in something you are willing to do research into it, plus you digest the information easier.


Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Classic on November 25, 2009, 06:19:26 AM
I wish I had more friends like JMV and Pee-Kyew-Kyew-You in real life.  :(
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Houdini on November 26, 2009, 01:28:02 AM
That's because they both just get all their answers from me. Every time they need a particular piece of information, they come over to my house and pray that I'm not drunk and/or naked. Also, at least 51% of everything I say is complete bullshit.

I LOVE COOKIES
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: the shortest route to the sea on November 26, 2009, 03:38:24 PM
To be honest, Houdini, I used one of the things you said in a post comparing Radiohead albums, about Hail to the Thief...in a college interview.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Houdini on November 26, 2009, 03:39:37 PM
Quote from: Alyssa the Glowing Sole on November 26, 2009, 03:38:24 PM
To be honest, Houdini, I used one of the things you said in a post comparing Radiohead albums, about Hail to the Thief...in a college interview.
Whoa, seriously? How did that go? I was afraid I was completely incoherent in that post.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: the shortest route to the sea on November 26, 2009, 03:47:54 PM
Quote from: Houdini on November 26, 2009, 03:39:37 PM
Whoa, seriously? How did that go? I was afraid I was completely incoherent in that post.


The guy asked me "So, if you were going on a spaceship out into nowhere and you had to bring 5 albums with you, which would they be?" I first said Arcade Fire's Funeral, half for the musicianship and half for the emotional connection/memories. I was struggling with the next one, I realized I needed to pick a Radiohead album, and I said: "In Rainbows. Wait! No...Hail to the Thief." and he was like lolwut

And then we got into a really long dicussion about musicianship and depth, about sound and meaning. I made the case that although In Rainbows is a more entertaining, accessible, and well-crafted album, Hail to the Thief has these wildly intense layers of depth and vision to it. He pulled out his iPod to listen to 2 + 2 = 5 while I went on about the changes of style in that song, and what they represent. I went deeper into the thematic concerns and sort of...machinic intensity. You used the phrase "complex beast," which I used.

I then sent a thankyou letter that was, at his request, a list of bands and descriptions he should get into. In short, best interview ever. Thanks to you.
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: Houdini on November 26, 2009, 04:00:14 PM
Quote from: Alyssa the Glowing Sole on November 26, 2009, 03:47:54 PM
The guy asked me "So, if you were going on a spaceship out into nowhere and you had to bring 5 albums with you, which would they be?" I first said Arcade Fire's Funeral, half for the musicianship and half for the emotional connection/memories. I was struggling with the next one, I realized I needed to pick a Radiohead album, and I said: "In Rainbows. Wait! No...Hail to the Thief." and he was like lolwut

And then we got into a really long dicussion about musicianship and depth, about sound and meaning. I made the case that although In Rainbows is a more entertaining, accessible, and well-crafted album, Hail to the Thief has these wildly intense layers of depth and vision to it. He pulled out his iPod to listen to 2 + 2 = 5 while I went on about the changes of style in that song, and what they represent. I went deeper into the thematic concerns and sort of...machinic intensity. You used the phrase "complex beast," which I used.

I then sent a thankyou letter that was, at his request, a list of bands and descriptions he should get into. In short, best interview ever. Thanks to you.
That's amazing. I'm just glad you're thinking deeply about the music you like, because that's one of the greatest things someone can do.

Out of curiosity, what other three albums did you pick?
Title: Re: How do some people seem to know everything about anything
Post by: the shortest route to the sea on November 26, 2009, 04:04:59 PM
Quote from: Houdini on November 26, 2009, 04:00:14 PM
That's amazing. I'm just glad you're thinking deeply about the music you like, because that's one of the greatest things someone can do.

Out of curiosity, what other three albums did you pick?


One of my favorite things to do is write stream of consciousness stuff to new music. I ruin a lot of stuff I used to like by saying "Well WHY IN THE WORLD DO I LIKE [Fatboy Slim or any other childhood relics] when THERE'S THIS [something]". But I've gotten much more intense experiences out of the music by really looking at it closely.

He was rather ADD, so he moved on. I have no clue what I'd put, I'd need to look at all the albums I have. In a pinch, Islands' "Return to the Sea" would probably make it on there.