I love music! My tastes vary from classic rock (Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath), classical, some rap, New Wave (Devo, Berlin), to Heavy Metal.
Heavy Metal music, for for me, has been a staple in my life. I’m not going to defend my position on music preference; I like what I like, and I would never fault a person nor judge them based on the music they listen to. Everyone likes whatever moves them. I’m more of a what you’d call an old school metal-head. I listen to those bands that paved the way back in the 80’s for bands of the same genre today. Most of the time, I don’t listen to the lyrics. I used to play guitar and bass back in the day, so I gravitated towards the musicality of the song: The beat of the drums, the riffs of the guitars, and a good bass groove. I’m there. I’m in my moment. I’m into music that gets me pumped.
I use music not strictly for entertainment. It’s primarily is based on my mood. If I’m working out, or doing yard work, 98% of the time, Heavy Metal is my music of choice. I especially love to listen to it while I’m working out. The aggression, the intensity of the songs……it motivates me to crank out one more rep, one more set…..one…..more! Music for me gives me the high that no drug can give me. It’s like this: music is my drug, and hard rock and heavy metal are my dealers!
When I’m gearing up to work out, I will search through my library on my Spotify App to find that one song that suits my mood, and then I begin. The Rush! The flow of adrenaline! To me, it;s intoxicating!
“Adrenaline starts to flow
You’re thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac
Whiplash!”-Metallica
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
It’s so hard to pick one band. I listen to a ton of music, and when I try to think of what had the most impact on me, I think of so many different bands.
Rog says
I’m in the same boat! I have my top 5 most influential bands. The others, while great, didn’t impact me near as much as those 5
Sherry says
I love all sorts of music as well. My mood usually dictates what I listen to. When I’m working around the house I like to play a mixture of rock and pop, as long as it has an upbeat tempo.
Rog says
Definitely has to be upbeat! Who wants to hear love songs when they’re working around the house? haha
Amy Desrosiers says
My husband loves his music too! He is into rock, heavy metal, classics, and some Christian Rock.
Rog says
Awesome! Music is a must for me! Thank you so much for your reply!
Jeanette says
Music is always been a very important part of my life. It makes me feel good or sentimental as the song goes. I really listen to all sorts of different genres but I kind a like country the best.
Rog says
There are a couple of country songs I love, because they’re near and dear to me and my commitment to my wife and kids.
Good Stuff by Kenny Chesney
George Strait Love Without End Amen
In the Vicinity of the Heart by Shenendoah with Allison Kraus
Liz Mays says
Fast-paced music works really well when I’m working on monotonous tasks or chores. It’s definitely good for motivation right when I wake up!
Rog says
Oh you know it! Fast tempo, hard and heavy when I’m lifting! YES! The first thing I do when I get the car started is turn on the radio or I’ll put my phone on through the stereo
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
I could NEVER pick one… but for workouts I love Cry Wolf, driving Peal Jam, house work… anything- just as long as I can sing along!
Rog says
I have some Pearl Jam on my spotify!
Autumn says
Music is all based on my mood but some of my favorites are Led, Elton, The Toadies, Matchbox Twenty, and many many others! We’d have fun talking music!
Rog says
Sir Elton is an amazing artist! I love a lot of his music! Probably my most favorite song is Funeral for a friend/love lies bleeding
Sinisa says
My listening experience changed so much with mobile apps. Now I listen to so much more of it and much more diverse
Rog says
Awesome! All of my song versatility is self made. I put together song lists for when I’m working out and I never know what song is coming up
Shelley R Zurek says
I am really a huge Bob Segar fan. His words have always spoke to me.
Rog says
Bob Seger’s amazing! I love quite a few of his songs!
Vanessa : BriteandBubbly says
There are so many amazing bands that I love. It’s so hard to pick one. Music has played a huge part in my life.
Rog says
I feel the same way!
Dawn Lopez says
I love to listen to music! I work so much faster and more efficiently when I have something great playing in the room. Music is a necessity for working out too. The right music can really keep you moving and motivated.
Rog says
Yes I tend to tune out when I’m listening to music while I work out or am doing yard work. The best escape there is!
reesa says
I have such a varied music taste. I can listen to hip hop to country to house music all in the same play mix.
Rog says
I think it’s cool that you’re versatile in your music choices!
Brianne says
I so love this post! We just went to a U2 concert, and I have to say I was beyond inspired!
Rog says
I like U2! Their earlier stuff is amazing!