What Do You Look For In Music?

I think, really it's harmony and a sort of bombastic power (not lyrical).

its mainly all about the comfort and affirmation ultimately

things I haven't heard yet

1. Interesting harmonies
2. Great melodies that are built up towards a catchy chorus
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3. Cool stereo effects
4. Cool synth sounds and sound effects

something novel that sounds familiar

julio, why don't you go and listen to illmatic?

er...what's that?

something you haven't heard!

ah.

1. rhythm
2. riffs
3. texture/timbre/color
4. voice

all sorts of things but, lately, mainly that it's something Geir Hongro would not like. (this has been the case since way before I knew of the man but moreso now that I do!)

I have come to the conclusion that I like Odd Pop! I came to this conclusion tonight when listening to Music Is My Radar and enjoying it muchly. Can, Cornelius, Manitoba, Four Tet, Orbital, Blur, De La Soul, The Clash; it's all Odd Pop in one way or another. Obviously I like many many more things than just Odd Pop, but this seems to be the main thing I like. Interesting/mad sounds plus friendly melodies and good rhythms, plenty of nice noise. Occasionally I want big nasty sounds and grooves and abrasion (Cannibal Ox, maybe) or something to make me dance and clap (Sly, Stax soul, house) or some guitar-stuffness which is not so odd (Stone Roses) or else is not so pop (Verve), or else something jazz which I do not understand (Miles, Mingus). So yes, I look for Odd Pop. I think.

I look for the song's author. If it turns out that I wrote it, then I'll probably wonder how I did it.