Nightlife Commando

BQ: favorite band/group with an ampersand (&) in their name?

I'm always looking for cool Japanese bands, you all should definitely lend an ear to these awesome groups:

the cabs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qsXxKawUos

Asian Kung-fu Generation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srPFUkTz7iE

Malegoat

http://kitr.bandcamp.com/album/to-face-the-music

toe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6I372o93U0

FLOW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj2IDt1X5ak

A lot of the greatest musicians are so good that they are able to have a successful solo career. Who is our favorite musician that never had that?

I really liked Randy Rhoads (of early Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne). I think I read once that he was planning on releasing a more Classically-influenced solo record, but unfortunately he passed before he was able to release anything of the sort. What a guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2s4qpCD8yY&t=4m50s

Tosin Abasi (of Animals as Leaders and T.R.A.M.) also comes to mind. My favorite thing about him is that he isn't full of himself like a lot of virtuoso guitarists. He could have very easily become like every other shred guitarist who has an average bassist and drummer. For example, if you see Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, or another similar guitarist, it's pretty much a one-man show and the other band members don't dare step on the guitarist's lines. But Tosin Abasi found instrumentalists on par with his ability and plays in a band that features all members. It makes it so much more interesting to listen to, it's so good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L30B_Ic3BQI

This is a video I made a few years ago on my favorite math rock groups:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PBXPLEerTQ

I'm a fan of these bands:

1349 [Black Metal] - the year the Plague came to Norway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwBpz9-vsFs

1849 [Emo violence]

http://sadexratrecords.bandcamp.com/track/13

1905 [Punk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIhfLjd56EM&list=PL...

1994! [Math rock/Emo/punk]

http://1994withanexclamationpoint.bandcamp.com/alb...

BQ: Favorite year of your life?

I like these bands:

The Advantage (instrumental rock covers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u_Z3fCWUsE

The OneUps (jazzy covers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhfpcyGWP6Q

Powerglove (instrumental speed metal/power metal)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OUkexdBXP8

BadBadNotGood isn't a videogame cover band but they did a really awesome jazzy medley of Zelda songs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCHTX_pgw6A

Tanuki Suit Riot (jazz rock covers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMu0bdQEIo4

MQ: Favorite videogame cover bands?

BQ: Favorite of the five that I posted?

BQ2: Favorite videogame?

I'm pretty new to chillwave but I'm really digging the albums I've heard. I like:

Washed Out - 'Life of Leisure'

Neon Indian - 'Psychic Chasms'

Toro y Moi - 'Causers of This'

What are your favorite chillwave albums? Got any recommendations for a novice?

BQ: Favorite artist of the three that I've heard?

I went to a concert to see a bunch of cool bands, some were math rock. One of these math rock bands was called Two Knights. I listened to their music and I was not that intrigued or impressed.

But when they started their set, there were only two people. That always makes it more interesting. The next thing I know, their guitarist is playing some of the most intricate tapping parts I've seen, while at the same time singing. The drummer had everything laid down perfectly to fill the spaces. It was so impressive, I looked at this random dude next to me and we were both amazed, our jaws were wide open haha.

This is the band I'm referring to, check them out!

Here's him tapping and singing at the same time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoPQBs8N_so&t=0m56s

and here's a studio version of an awesome song of theirs called "D4: What the Puck?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwsrW9fHS6E

and this is the most beautiful thing you will ever hear [14 seconds]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvCwBl6ec6s

MQ: Describe a time when you were surprised by a band you saw live.

BQ: What did you think of Two Knights? They're one of my favorites and I'm really wondering what you guys think of them.

What chaotic bands do you know? There are a lot of genres that you could call "chaotic" (math rock, glitch music, hardcore punk, etc.). Show me some!

Here's perhaps the most chaotic band I know. They're called Sajjanu and they're from Japan. Their music is made with a drummer and two guitarists:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY0IWJucuLY

lodsb makes electronic music that is way chaotic sounding. Close your eyes and let your mind paint a picture, man:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_irRwvjGBOQ

MQ: Got any radical chaotic-sounding bands/musicians?

BQ: Which did you prefer, Sajjanu or lodsb?

I like this Pokemon-themed song:

Cubones Brigade - "Mommy Issues" [0:20]

http://cubonesbrigade.bandcamp.com/track/mommy-iss...

What about you?

BQ: Favorite Pokemon?

And also post a link to the band's music and where to get it for free, hopefully this will spread the word about some sweet bands!

All of these bands have free music:

The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid to Die (post-rock/good emo)

http://theworldis.bandcamp.com/

Maston (Psychedelic/Indie)

http://maston.bandcamp.com/

b4kn (8-bit)

http://b4kn.bandcamp.com/

Chris Cappello (Folk/Singer-Songwriter)

http://chriscappello.bandcamp.com/

DJ Phixion (Trip-hop/Chillout)

http://djphixion.bandcamp.com/

Girlfriends (Instrumental/Post-rock)

http://girlfriends.bandcamp.com/

Legs Like Tree Trunks (Indie/Folk/Math Rock)

http://legsliketreetrunks.bandcamp.com/

Ultra//Negative (Hardcore)

http://ultranegative.bandcamp.com/

Lautrec (Skramz/good screamo)

http://lautrecsdead.com/album/8-songs

In fact, I have a long list of bands with free music and links here, check it out!

http://www.last.fm/user/Jamesismynamo/journal/2012...

What are some bands that you like that have free music?

This is a genre that I slowly got into an album at a time. I still wouldn't say I've explored the genre that much at all!

But I really like these albums:

Botch - 'We Are the Romans'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWICoxWYeQ0

Converge - 'Jane Doe' (does this count?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMPvknyczCE

Shora - 'Shaping the Random'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8poIUn9ap6g

Narrows - 'New Distances'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVq4O0LmuCA

Daughters - 'Canada Songs'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSYWbRdQhlA

What are your favorites? Do you have any recommendations for me?

1) Do you believe in any all-powerful deity, or any god that has influence over peoples’ lives?

2) How does your answer to #1 affect your daily life?

3) Do you believe that you have the ability to decide your life’s purpose?

4) Do you believe in fate, destiny, or any similar idea? (elaborate if necessary)

Thank you so much!

1) Do you believe in any all-powerful deity, or any god that has influence over peoples’ lives?

2) How does your answer to #1 affect your daily life?

3) Do you believe that you have the ability to decide your life’s purpose?

4) Do you believe in fate, destiny, or any similar idea? (elaborate if necessary)

Thank you so much!

/parody

Favorite melodic death metal album?

The Saddest Landscape

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPga-ZvawU0

[the] slowest runner [in all the world]

http://theslowestrunner.bandcamp.com/

The Best Pessimist

http://thebestpessimist.bandcamp.com/album/to-whom...

MQ: Favorite bands with a superlative in their name?

BQ: Favorite band of the three I posted?

I think I like their second EP, 'I Never Said That I Was Brave' (2001). The rawness of their first EP is a bit much for me, but this second EP tones it enough. It sounds a lot like '[A→B] Life'. I really like that raw post-hardcore sound from them.

"Dying is Strange and Hard"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiTKEztb6y4

"Four Word Letter"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5luv1EZ9iI

Your favorite?

BQ: Favorite mwY song?

[Mine is "I Never Said That I Was Brave"]

All these are well worth checking out:

Modern Baseball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLbCfK_odNo

American Football

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV0LJ0Dnl7A

Football, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2ucIVxYuKE

You?