jimmyneutron Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Ok Here are a few of the bigger bands around today. Who has the best musical ability? I am going to leave this to be fairly broad but the way I interpret ability is a mix of these things: "Instrumental Skills" - The ability to play their instruments exceptionally well. "Songriting Skills" - The ability to write great music. By great, i mean complex, interesting music that is still easy to listen to. A mixture of these constitutes great writing IMO. "Lyrics" - The lyrics must be good and meaningful, in the context of the style of music. "Live Performance" - The live ability of the band - how good are their live shows. "Singing Ability" - The ability and talent of the singer -their voice can make or break a band. If you have any other criteria you vote on, jot them down! I am keen to see what people think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardo Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Radiohead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyneutron Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 forgot kings of leon on the list. lol. don't think they will get too many votes anyway compared to the likes of coldplay/radiohead/muse/U2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Invader Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 My Chemical Romance?? :\ c'mon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjaiken Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Ok Here are a few of the bigger bands around today. Who has the best musical ability? I am going to leave this to be fairly broad but the way I interpret ability is a mix of these things: "Instrumental Skills" - The ability to play their instruments exceptionally well. "Songriting Skills" - The ability to write great music. By great, i mean complex, interesting music that is still easy to listen to. A mixture of these constitutes great writing IMO. "Lyrics" - The lyrics must be good and meaningful, in the context of the style of music. "Live Performance" - The live ability of the band - how good are their live shows. "Singing Ability" - The ability and talent of the singer -their voice can make or break a band. If you have any other criteria you vote on, jot them down! I am keen to see what people think Probably Radiohead. Are you really curious to see what people think? World of Music is a quasi-Radiohead forum. I already know what people will think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gloaming09 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I think you guys know what I voted for ....Green Day :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjaiken Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 ^ I would have no problem voting for Green Day. IMO, they are incredibly talented at the music they make...pop-punk. Comparing a band like Green Day to a band like Radiohead is like comparing apples to oranges. It doesn't mean they are any less talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwa Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I think these kind of polls are kind of pointless since it's obvious who's going to win. I voted for Radiohead. Oh and My Chemical Romance? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Escapist Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 It's funny how radiohead are so much more popular than coldplay on a coldplay forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahlem Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 i voted for Muse but also Coldplay is good i always hesitate btw both :dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonsun Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 My Chemical Romance? :lol: And I voted for Coldplay, only because I know they always need a few extra votes on this Coldplay forum. Everyone always votes for Radiohead here. Or at least the cool people do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioMad Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Radiohead But I think Elbow should be in that list too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy_o Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I'm biased. :uhoh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I voted Muse. Naturally. :p -SIGH- How I love my Muse. :heart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonsun Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 ^NO WAY :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilda Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Radiohead Foo Fighters Coldplay :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicolorGreenEyes Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Coldplay? Oh how I lol'd Musical ability wise I'd have to go for Arctic Monkeys, not cos they are better than Radiohead, but they are better musicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinLover Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 i voted for coldplay of course. I mean come on, like they are the #1 band in the world right now anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 ^NO WAY :stunned: Yes way. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodyseditwaseasy08 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Sigur Ros! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Coldplay? Oh how I lol'd Musical ability wise I'd have to go for Arctic Monkeys, not cos they are better than Radiohead, but they are better musicians Erm WHAT!! Arctic Monkeys are a fad band with no melodies to their music. There new single is a shocking piece of cack! Coldplay are the best as they keep churning out the music that appeals to us all. Chris Martin has written some of the most beautiful melodies in recent years. AROBTTH just makes your heart bleed it's that incredible. Live, Coldplay get better and better. Their recent tour is a stunning set of performances. Even their Twisted Logic tour was spectacular live despite what many saw as an average album in X&Y. Coldplay have the ability to entertain and Martin is an eccentric yet brilliant frontman. Complexity wise Radiohead are without doubt the best overall. But for me music is about it's ability to reach for your heart...or if you're a My Chemical Romane fan, reach for the knife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Niguez Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 It's funny how radiohead are so much more popular than coldplay on a coldplay forum... I was wondering the same. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyneutron Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Lol. Arctic Monkeys are hardly more musically talented than radiohead IMO. I had to toss up between radiohead and muse, but in the end went for muse, purely because Matt Bellamy is a gun. He is one of the best guitarists the world has seen, an incredible pianist and can sing as well. Not to mention their live shows. See V Festival Knights of Cydonia or Dead Star. It was a hard choice when you think of the complexity of Radiohead's music and the skills that are needed to write some of their works but yes. Red hot chilli peppers would have probably been my third choice. Coldplay just don't cut it for me, their music while enjoyable, is far too simple and Chris martin's voice does not stack up against the likes of bellamy or yorke. Their live shows do however, and their songwriting perhaps not quite. I am waiting to be shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyneutron Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 I enjoy seeing all the different opinions and what people see as talent. Radiohead, Muse and Coldplay I can relate to emotionally, while bands like the chilli peppers and Arctic Monkeys are great in that you can really get in an upbeat mood listening to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Perrine* Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 * FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRE * !!!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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