Test Your Music Taste and We'll Tell You If You Actually Have Any
- by Jessica
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19Music serves as a tool for escapism. And luckily there are many artists and genres there to explore this purpose. If you've just gone through a hard breakup sometimes there's nothing more to do but put on Joni Mitchell's Blue and face your grief. The music you turn to in these occasions depends on the singers and songwriters you have in your repertoire. Odds are if you're looking for something comforting you'll choose an album you already know.
Musicians can capture emotion in sound. The best ones have exercised all sorts of complex emotions through their EPs and collaborations, from political angst to sensual background music or even pump-up songs. These lyrics and beats will help you navigate your own emotions if you let them. In this way you can see yourself in a new light and even foster relationships with these records.
Whatever banal thing you choose to do (walk the dog, etc.) there's probably a soundtrack on Spotify for it. So go ahead, explore. Have phases where you only listen to your three favourite albums on repeat. Let music punctuate your existence. It will help you lead a fuller life.
Tell us what music you listen to in certain occasions and we'll tell you what your taste is!
What do you listen to when you're chilling?
Wow, you must think, looking at the song choice below, people have very different ideas of chilling. And they do. It hinges on what activities you mean by "chilling." The word really only covers being at home. But what are you doing? What genre is most fitting to your chill time?
What song would you wake up to?
Some people like pump up music as soon as they get out of bed. It helps them set goals for the day and get moving. Others prefer calmer and more tempered music until their first cup of coffee kicks in. What music gets you going in the morning?
What's your political protest song?
A lot of political things went down in 2017 that no one could have foreseen. In Westminster, Ottawa, and Washington DC alike things were tense. At some point you need to let this political angst go. You can go out and collaborate for your cause or listen and find solace in one of your favourite artists. Or, hey, maybe do both!
What songs make you feel steamy?
There's a bunch of music our there made specifically to get you in the mood for some loving. But when you're getting ready to go to your partners house what do you throw on? Do you prefer slow and mellow music or upbeat and passionate?
What songs do you listen to on your commute?
Morning and evening commutes can be extremely stressful. Everyone is rushing by, trying to get home, to work, or to their gym class on time. Do you listen to mellow stuff so you can doze? Or are you an assertive walker, always trying to get somewhere?
What's a song you'd listen to while running a marathon?
Only the strongest of us will undertake this feat. But if you were to go ahead and try for a marathon you need the pump up music to keep you going. Props for longer, repetitive songs. They help the time pass. Who knows, maybe you'll even turn out looking as good as Freddie Mercury in those pants.
What's a song you'd share with your mom?
Moms deserve all the recognition and love you can offer. And they're often happy enough just to spend time with you. Quality time with your mom is one of the most worthwhile activities. You develop routines, share tastes, and appreciate things together.
What's a song you'd listen to when overcoming something?
What resources and strength do you draw on when you're having a hard time facing something? Sometimes music can be a good reserve. Whether you're having a stressful time at work or school you need to remember to believe in yourself.
What's your favourite song to sing along to?
Yes, we know, Lady Marmalade was also sung by Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink. Which is half of what makes it so great. These are the types of songs you sing every verse to regardless of where you were. If not, you would at least get that solid head nod. And of course, you can't have missed hearing this new hit single by Cardi B!
What's your favourite reflective song?
These are the songs you listen to when you're riding a train, looking out the window. They don't have to be super sappy or specifically sad, but they need pull an emotional chord. Also, they need to be familiar enough that you're not totally paying attention to them as you watch the landscape go by.
What's a song you'll play at your wedding?
The songs you play at your wedding don't have to all be mushy and serious. They should be devoted to thinks you enjoyed in your relationship-- they should be fun! What sorts of songs will you play at your wedding or reception.
What's an "emotional man" song you like?
These songs remind us everyone gets sad. Even the boys who pretend they don't know how to express their own feelings certainly have them. Once in a while it's nice to turn on a sad man on and relate to what he has to say. Some genres lend themselves to this. Indie rock, for example, was created for angst.
What's a song you listen to when you're missing your ex?
Ok, some of these songs would play as background music when you're missing your ex in your live movie. We get it, they're melodramatic. But sometimes you just need to sit and wallow in your sorrow, what else is there to do?
Which is your favourite Christmas tune?
Even celebrities enjoy Christmas, and it's wonderful when top singers participate in that holiday joy by choosing a festive song to share. Every family has that Christmas record that's bound to come on every year. What's the Christmas tune your season feels lacking without?
What's some music you listen to when you need to be productive?
We all have that work flow music. Sometimes you just need to have an album on repeat to hit that productive sweet spot. For some people it's an ambient album, for others it needs to be repetitive beats. What do you listen to when you're trying to be productive?
What's a golden throwback?
There are songs that are the epitome of the genre they represent. They are often birthed early in the movement, and have novel mixing techniques or genius lyricism. They altered the style of their original genre in some way. Which is a golden throwback for you?
What's your teen party song?
What's the song you throw on when you're not being too serious and you just want to let loose? It has to be something you know most of the lyrics to, and it has to be something pretty popular and goofy. What's your "teen party" song?
What's a song that tells you a good story?
You might not listen to all the lyrics when you're first exploring an album but some artists try to tell a story with their work. Especially if it's a seamless album, and the songs flow into each other. Whether it's a fictional narrative or a different way to read political events, listening to the lyrics is always worthwhile.
What's a song that calms your anxiety?
It's well known some music can alleviate negative emotions and worries. It's even better when you know the artist has gone through emotional struggles of their own, and they address these feelings. Listening to this music is sometimes the only company you want.
What music do you play when you invite a date over?
Obviously if you know you share the same taste in a certain artist or band you'll throw that on. Otherwise it's kind of a toss up. You don't want the music to be too sensual or off-tone, just chill. Here are some suggestions. Which sounds best to you?
What music do you cook to?
Sometimes you know you're going to turn up in the kitchen. Whether this is before a big dinner party or a night where you've decided to try a new recipe you need some music to keep the process smooth and calm. What music will you throw on while you're chopping away?
What songs do you line up for that road trip?
Road trip songs are pretty different from commuting music. You need something less docile and directive. To match the passing countryside, your soundtrack needs to be epic. And it's gonna have to last you two hours or more. What would you choose to put on your road trip playlist?
What's a song you listen to when you're just having a good day?
Sometimes you're just feeling yourself for no reason and you want to keep this mood up. Some happy or upbeat music will surely let you ride this random euphoric wave. This music makes you even more happy to be alive. What would you choose to keep your head up?
What's a good song to hibernate to?
Winter is just setting in. For many of us non Californians that means suiting up for a long, cold six months. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your hibernation. In fact, some of us even look forward to this cozy time of year. What music sets you up for it?
What's the furthest you'll venture into country?
Country music is often dragged as a genre. But you'd be surprised to know that many artists, regardless of the type of music they make, take interest and inspiration from country. After all, country music has its own twang and is unpretentious.
What's a song you'll always dance to?
Sometimes you need to turn up the TOP 40 to find some good music to dance to. However, there are also always these fallback favourite that will never disappoint. What's a song that can't fail to get you on your feet?
What's your favourite song that addresses aging?
We're all getting older. But since this is happening so incrementally life gets in the way and we don't address this fact. However, sometimes you're feeling nostalgic and you look to quantify your life. Hopefully as you age you'll have a wealth of good memories to accompany you.
What's a song you can always cry to?
Sometimes we all need a good cry. And if you have some of these tear-jerkers on your iTunes or Spotify you can justify your tears, or help them come out, by listening to one of these. Alternatively you could go chop an onion.
What songs are perfect when you're angry?
Sometimes you're in such a rut and you need to listen to music that mirrors your anger. You just feel so frustrated and trapped. These songs will help you release your emotions so you can begin to heal. What do you put on when angry?
What's a song you'll put on to ring in the New Year?
Celebrating the end of 2017 is such a blessing. That (all of us celebrating) made it through is a tribute how extremely resilient humans are. It only seems appropriate to put on something from 2017.
What's a song you play when you're drinking at home?
Picture it. It's finally Friday, you've had a hectic week. And you're ready to pour yourself a beer or a nice glass of red. You're embracing the short weekend of relaxation. What music do you turn on to decompress?
What do you listen to when thinking about your toxic relationship?
If you're dating in 2017 odds are you've experienced at least one toxic relationship. I'm not sure I'll believe you if you profess to have never had such a thing. People are unpredictable. They ghost, they say things without thinking. How do you embrace this emotional trauma?
What's a song that's your guilty pleasure?
Sometimes we catch ourselves head nodding to something that's entirely outside our music interests. Not to say that liking certain artists is embarrassing, but sometimes it just catches you off guard. What's a song you're slightly embarrassed to enjoy?
What's a song you turn on when you're feeling like a boss?
These songs would work as pump-up songs when you're warming up with your high school sports team. The music just gives you energy and motivates you to get the job done. What's something you can listen to and immediately feel rejuvenated?
What's a song you listen to to mourn?
One of the great tragedies of living is that you'll experience loved ones passing away. To ease the pain of a loved one gone you might replay the music you shared. Or you might turn to some of these memorial songs to work through your grief.
