The whole debate about new music vs old music is truly a moot point, since, "older" compositions will almost always win out over newer songs.

Sure, that #1 single may sound good right now, but, will it have continual radio play in 20 years... 40 years... 100 years? - Most likely not.

Classical music is still widely listened to today, however, it usually doesn't top the average person's "favorite genre" list....

But, the point of music isn't just to improve or make "better" or even "easier" music. But, it's rather about the emotion and thoughts that the art creates within the listener..

For instance, I don't like Talor Swift's music. Hate it, actually. However, I'm sure that in 20 years, if I heard one of her 2015 songs again, I'd instantly remember that summer/moment/or event that happened around the time I heard the song - even if I didn't necessarily like the song itself.

That's something magical - the feelings and memories that music can hold - something that's different for each individual that's listened to it.

Some great songs that demonstrate this are Jimmy Durante's One of Those Songs and even John Cage's 4'33", only, to a much more extreme.

Personally, I love to listen to the Beatles music, as, they are my favorite band - not for the decade they played in, but, rather, for the sound of their music. Some other bands that I also like to listen to are Queen, Cotton Mather, and Jacco Gardner. Those three bands 'era of activity' are mainly split across three different decades (all different from the 1960's) however, in my opinion, all bandmembers had similar musical tastes when it came to recording - thus making their music sound within the same ballpark, even if the technology it was recorded on was different.

If you're into the Beatles (or even if you're not) - I'd recommend checking out/comparing some of their music against the bands I've just mentioned.

Some good songs to start comparing are:
A Day in the Life & Bohemian Rhapsody
She Said She Said & April's Fool
and
Strawberry Fields Forever & Clear the Air

While film scores are AWESOME to listen to, sometimes, I just need lyrics to help me concentrate on writing a piece. The songs I've mentioned above are all ones I like to listen to when I'm in a writers block jam.

I like metal which is basically the same whatever time you from.

To actually add something to the discussion at hand:  Music being easier to make and distribute =/= good music.  Whilst ease of creation and distribution has given many talented people an opportunities that they didn't have before (which is good), it also means that a lot of, well, un-talented people have equal opportunity (which is bad).  Say what you will of old or new music, but Mozart's work has survived because it's good.  I highly doubt that, say, Miley Cyrus would be able to reach a level comparable to her status today had she lived in 18th-century Austria.  On the other hand, I think the reason people say music isn't like what it used to be is because only the good songs/compositions of that era are remembered and the bad or mediocre ones forgotten.  In the end, I think it balances out pretty evenly. 

In terms of my personal taste I'm not too fond of modern pop music, at least what's considered to be popular right now.  I can't really put a finger on why specifically, but it just doesn't work for me.  For example, I suppose I can appreciate Adele's songs on a technical level, but I dislike her style.  She tries to act really "emotional", but it feels like she's trying too hard, and as a result it just comes across as being overly maudlin and forced to me.  Maybe it's just me, but it seems like many songs these days use the same basic backing track and melody over and over again, with the words changed and slight tweaks here and there.

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This "discussion" is going no where. It's full of dismissive, condescending blanket statements on both sides. Everyone's lives would be a lot nicer if people didn't mock other people's tastes in music.

Please return this topic back to its original intent (sharing music that inspires you) or I will be forced to lock it.

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I agree with Nathan, thank you. Well, you guys should checkout the Uncharted soundtrack. It is GREAT!! You guys should listen to it. This inspires me alot. Here is one of the songs: https://youtu.be/melSYCv-ivI?t=45m26s

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My wife put on the ANTZ soundtrack recently.  I love the music and have to add it to my work playlist this fall.

The Front Bottoms (doubt many people have heard of them) released their new album, "Back on Top" the other day. Very good inspiration for me. Can't remember if I've already said this, but I listen to a lot of The Front Bottoms and Twenty One Pilots.

I think my favorite song off of "Back on top" is either Motorcycle or The Plan.

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1. Death Grips - The Money Store [EXPLICIT]: This album came out a few years ago, I only recently discovered it but boy IS THIS SOME AWESOME *EXPLICIT* STUFF! Good cross of hip-hop and some of the tightest electronic instrumentals I've heard in forever. Stand outs include the above "Get Got" and "I've Seen Footage".

2. CHVRCHES - Every Open Eye: I loved chvrches with their first album - Bones of What You Believe. With this one, I now freaking adore them I mean oh my god they're now up there as one of my favorites of all time. Please give them a listen, they're just amazing I can't describe it just do it. Standouts include the above songs "Clearest Blue", "Never Ending Circles", and "Follow You"

3. Purity Ring - Nice electronic duo in the same vein as CHVRCHES. No specific album to spotlight on these guys, but you should seriously check out their songs "Fineshrine" "Obedear", and "bodyache"

What do you guys think? What other sonic waves been going through your head?

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I am a big fan fan of psychedelic rock- some of the bands I listen to while brick filming includes the Beatles, Cream, and The Doors.
Revolver is probably my favorite Beatles album. Magical Mystery Tour is great too, but I prefer the darker sounds on this one.
This is a pretty good "greatest hits" album for the Doors, but I would encourage you to seek out their first album, simply titled The Doors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHGzudSuing

Cream was a great band, even if they did not last very long.  It featured the one and only Eric Clapton on guitar, and has a great blues/ psychedelic sound.

I basically listen to these three in constant rotation while brickfilming.

Also, I always find these 8-bit editions of Beatles albums fun to listen to, especially when writing, for the lack of words makes it easier for me to focus.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P … B1C4C9EBEC

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