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May 26, 2011 2:52 PM Subscribe
I love this idea. Simple, with very interesting reactions.
posted by smirkette at 3:02 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by smirkette at 3:02 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
I was surprised by my feeling of disappointment when it ended. I could have watched more of that.
posted by orme at 3:07 PM on May 26, 2011 [5 favorites]
posted by orme at 3:07 PM on May 26, 2011 [5 favorites]
It was interesting how often people didn't know what they were listening to and had to check. Or maybe they were just too stunned by a stranger on the street asking them a question with a video camera and they needed time to stall and collect their thoughts so they checked their iPods.
posted by Corduroy at 3:08 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by Corduroy at 3:08 PM on May 26, 2011
It amused me that almost everyone took out/off a headphone to answer a question they had already heard. Weird.
And I do the same thing.
posted by Mister Moofoo at 3:12 PM on May 26, 2011
And I do the same thing.
posted by Mister Moofoo at 3:12 PM on May 26, 2011
I wonder how many, "Mind your own fucking business!" responses were edited out.
posted by punkfloyd at 3:13 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by punkfloyd at 3:13 PM on May 26, 2011
Corduroy: "It was interesting how often people didn't know what they were listening to and had to check. Or maybe they were just too stunned by a stranger on the street asking them a question with a video camera and they needed time to stall and collect their thoughts so they checked their iPods."
It seemed like most of them that had to check knew the artist, but not the song. I've had that happen as well, especially with stuff that's not strongly lyrical.
Mister Moofoo: "It amused me that almost everyone took out/off a headphone to answer a question they had already heard. Weird.
And I do the same thing."
Not really weird, just a pretty understandable social convention. It's polite to indicate that the person you're talking to has your full attention, rather than drowning them out behind music in your ear.
The World Famous: "So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
I'm lisetning to Kick In The Eye 2 by Bauhaus."
As is usual while I'm doing miscellaneous browsing at my computer, I'm listening to some good soundtracks; in this case, Amelie. (Les jours tristes, to be specific)
posted by Hargrimm at 3:17 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
It seemed like most of them that had to check knew the artist, but not the song. I've had that happen as well, especially with stuff that's not strongly lyrical.
Mister Moofoo: "It amused me that almost everyone took out/off a headphone to answer a question they had already heard. Weird.
And I do the same thing."
Not really weird, just a pretty understandable social convention. It's polite to indicate that the person you're talking to has your full attention, rather than drowning them out behind music in your ear.
The World Famous: "So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
I'm lisetning to Kick In The Eye 2 by Bauhaus."
As is usual while I'm doing miscellaneous browsing at my computer, I'm listening to some good soundtracks; in this case, Amelie. (Les jours tristes, to be specific)
posted by Hargrimm at 3:17 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
Fun. Three Days by Janes Addiction for me.
posted by elendil71 at 3:19 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by elendil71 at 3:19 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
Frankly, I'm always a little surprised when some stranger talks to me out in the world. I grew up in a big suburb and went to college in a small ruralish town and was SHOCKED when strangers would smile and say "hi" when passing. Really caught me off guard that first semester.
/"Farm Boy" by Billy Bragg
posted by smirkette at 3:20 PM on May 26, 2011
/"Farm Boy" by Billy Bragg
posted by smirkette at 3:20 PM on May 26, 2011
It's polite to indicate that the person you're talking to has your full attention, rather than drowning them out behind music in your ear.
It's also helpful if you're someone like me who struggles with parsing or attenuating multiple verbal streams, because it means you're less likely to be say something like "oh, Downward Spiral, I recently got back into NIN's older stuff and it's really fuck you like an animal I mean really great..."
posted by cortex at 3:21 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
It's also helpful if you're someone like me who struggles with parsing or attenuating multiple verbal streams, because it means you're less likely to be say something like "oh, Downward Spiral, I recently got back into NIN's older stuff and it's really fuck you like an animal I mean really great..."
posted by cortex at 3:21 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
It amused me that almost everyone took out/off a headphone to answer a question they had already heard. Weird.
THAT'S NOT WEIRD! THAT'S SO THEY DON'T END UP SHOUTING THEIR ANSWER BY MISTAKE!
posted by hippybear at 3:21 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
THAT'S NOT WEIRD! THAT'S SO THEY DON'T END UP SHOUTING THEIR ANSWER BY MISTAKE!
posted by hippybear at 3:21 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
Very cool video.
Also, re: taking off the headphones unnecessarily, people do this whenever they want to pay attention to something. If I'm looking for a particular address while driving down an unfamiliar street, I'll turn the radio off...but it's not as though that will let me see more clearly.
posted by voltairemodern at 3:21 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
Also, re: taking off the headphones unnecessarily, people do this whenever they want to pay attention to something. If I'm looking for a particular address while driving down an unfamiliar street, I'll turn the radio off...but it's not as though that will let me see more clearly.
posted by voltairemodern at 3:21 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
What was the guy at 2:00 listening to? I couldn't make out what he was saying but I dig the sample.
posted by quadog at 3:22 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by quadog at 3:22 PM on May 26, 2011
I liked this more than I thought I would. There's something genuine about this that I find quite endearing. Kinda like Cash Cab.
Mas y mas y mas y massssssss!!!!!!!
posted by humboldt32 at 3:25 PM on May 26, 2011
Mas y mas y mas y massssssss!!!!!!!
posted by humboldt32 at 3:25 PM on May 26, 2011
Sequestered In Memphis - The Hold Steady
I like other bands. I swear.
And yeah I take off my headphones if I'm lost or need to find something.
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 3:28 PM on May 26, 2011
I like other bands. I swear.
And yeah I take off my headphones if I'm lost or need to find something.
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 3:28 PM on May 26, 2011
No audiobooks? That's about all I listen to on headphones.
posted by stbalbach at 3:29 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by stbalbach at 3:29 PM on May 26, 2011
What was the guy at 2:00 listening to? I couldn't make out what he was saying but I dig the sample.
The songs are all listed in the video description. That one is Mas by Kinky.
posted by Copronymus at 3:29 PM on May 26, 2011
The songs are all listed in the video description. That one is Mas by Kinky.
posted by Copronymus at 3:29 PM on May 26, 2011
The guy at 2:00 was listening to "Mas" by Kinky. I had to look at the youtube page for the playlist.
I'm listening to Jaya Lakshmi, but that's what Pandora told me I was listening to.
posted by CancerMan at 3:33 PM on May 26, 2011
I'm listening to Jaya Lakshmi, but that's what Pandora told me I was listening to.
posted by CancerMan at 3:33 PM on May 26, 2011
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
jj - ANGELS
from the greatest mixtape of the millennium: jj's KILLS
the guiltiest of my guilty pleasures. i'm not even sure it's that guilty ...
posted by mrgrimm at 3:36 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
jj - ANGELS
from the greatest mixtape of the millennium: jj's KILLS
the guiltiest of my guilty pleasures. i'm not even sure it's that guilty ...
posted by mrgrimm at 3:36 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
Seattle Police Scanner.
Someone just stole a car!
posted by spinifex23 at 3:36 PM on May 26, 2011
Seattle Police Scanner.
Someone just stole a car!
posted by spinifex23 at 3:36 PM on May 26, 2011
The person listening to Kanye West seemed embarrassed to admit it.
Mine is Musings of a Lifetime by Airwave.
posted by uniq at 3:36 PM on May 26, 2011
Mine is Musings of a Lifetime by Airwave.
posted by uniq at 3:36 PM on May 26, 2011
I'm listening to an IVR for Verizon in Silver Springs to have them move a DS3 loopback!
posted by venbear3 at 3:37 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by venbear3 at 3:37 PM on May 26, 2011
These guys don't make videos, but they ask the same question to people in São Paulo subway.
posted by Trielli at 3:37 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by Trielli at 3:37 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
The World Famous: "So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?"
Falter 04 by Ernst Kaller and Anette Krebs
posted by idiopath at 3:37 PM on May 26, 2011
Falter 04 by Ernst Kaller and Anette Krebs
posted by idiopath at 3:37 PM on May 26, 2011
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
I'm listening to "Troisième Leçon de Ténèbres à 2 voix" for the atmosphere.
posted by erasorhed at 3:38 PM on May 26, 2011
I'm listening to "Troisième Leçon de Ténèbres à 2 voix" for the atmosphere.
posted by erasorhed at 3:38 PM on May 26, 2011
The person listening to Kanye West seemed embarrassed to admit it.
Blame Game has a 4 minute long Chris Rock routine with lines like "Kanye reupholstered my pussy" in it, so maybe she was just embarrassed about that.
posted by Copronymus at 3:39 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
Blame Game has a 4 minute long Chris Rock routine with lines like "Kanye reupholstered my pussy" in it, so maybe she was just embarrassed about that.
posted by Copronymus at 3:39 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
Only one podcast? I listen to a lot more podcasts than music.
posted by marsha56 at 3:40 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by marsha56 at 3:40 PM on May 26, 2011
idiopath: "Ernst Kaller and Anette Krebs"
Ernst Karel and Annette Krebs
posted by idiopath at 3:42 PM on May 26, 2011
Ernst Karel and Annette Krebs
posted by idiopath at 3:42 PM on May 26, 2011
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
We are listening to Radiohead and the Beatles, just like on every other day.
posted by whir at 3:43 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
We are listening to Radiohead and the Beatles, just like on every other day.
posted by whir at 3:43 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
Not a single person admitted to listening to the Kidz Bop version of the song.
posted by milkrate at 3:44 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by milkrate at 3:44 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
If I was doing this survey I would have a sign to hold up that said "WHAT SONG ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?"
I am listening to the theme song from The Warriors.
posted by Karlos the Jackal at 3:44 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
I am listening to the theme song from The Warriors.
posted by Karlos the Jackal at 3:44 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
Surprisingly entertaining to watch.
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
This song is just ending...
...
...and this one just began.
it's kind of a weird playlist.
posted by dersins at 3:47 PM on May 26, 2011
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
This song is just ending...
...
...and this one just began.
it's kind of a weird playlist.
posted by dersins at 3:47 PM on May 26, 2011
I sort of assumed that the guy was holding up such a sign, you can see people looking off camera and down before they talk to him. I presume his chances of getting anyone to respond would be much diminished if he didn't have some kind of non-verbal prop, since most people with headphones might assume he was trying to hit them up for money or something similar if he was just accosting random passers-by.
posted by whir at 3:51 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by whir at 3:51 PM on May 26, 2011
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
I've spent the past month sorting through the close to 300 U2 remixes I snagged from various online sources a while back, so I have a quality, sorted set to hand out to people who are attending the U2 360 show with me and near me in the seating next weekend.
It's been mind numbing, but I'm nearly done. *whew*
Thanks goodness I'll only have to do this once!
posted by hippybear at 3:55 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
I've spent the past month sorting through the close to 300 U2 remixes I snagged from various online sources a while back, so I have a quality, sorted set to hand out to people who are attending the U2 360 show with me and near me in the seating next weekend.
It's been mind numbing, but I'm nearly done. *whew*
Thanks goodness I'll only have to do this once!
posted by hippybear at 3:55 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
It is so jarring talking to people in public! And I'm not even talking about strangers. I used to live in a big city and now I live in a very small one. I was wandering around, rocking out to my cheesy dance shuffle mix and carrying a giant pineapple that I just bought on a whim. I ran into my academic supervisor and his wife...and I lost all ability to function as a social being. I was struggling with my headphones and getting out of anonymous dance zone and of course he commented on the pineapple. I just couldn't think of anything to say. So I did what people here do. I talked about the weather. And how the momentary sunshine inspired me to buy this pineapple here (holds up fruit). That and I hoped it would be really sweet. And with that, I made my excuse about how I needed to go home and cut it up and find out. Shuffled off and put those headphones back in, returning to my private world where the sounds are louder than my head telling me what an idiot I am for not being able to handle the most basic of social routines.
When I go back and watch the video again, I find it oddly comforting to realise that many of these people aren't merely being distracted, but curious AND downright terrified because OMG SOCIAL INTERACTION AAHHHHH.
posted by iamkimiam at 3:58 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
When I go back and watch the video again, I find it oddly comforting to realise that many of these people aren't merely being distracted, but curious AND downright terrified because OMG SOCIAL INTERACTION AAHHHHH.
posted by iamkimiam at 3:58 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
The last song I listened to before I got to work tonight was Chatty Chatty People - Ranking.
posted by The Card Cheat at 4:02 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by The Card Cheat at 4:02 PM on May 26, 2011
Saw the title, and my head just filled up with, "Hey you! Yes, you! You the one that looks like Christmas, come over here and kiss me, kiss me!"
posted by linux at 4:07 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by linux at 4:07 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
'Gentle Melody' (from 'Addicted to Music') by ATB.
posted by ericb at 4:09 PM on May 26, 2011
'Gentle Melody' (from 'Addicted to Music') by ATB.
posted by ericb at 4:09 PM on May 26, 2011
Love the guy listening to Mas by Kinky. For some reason the last thing I expected that dude to my listening to. Props to you, big tall nerdy guy.
What am I listening to? I'm in a Girl Panic!
posted by mcstayinskool at 4:11 PM on May 26, 2011
What am I listening to? I'm in a Girl Panic!
posted by mcstayinskool at 4:11 PM on May 26, 2011
This video was on reddit yesterday, and its creator made a few comments in the thread.
I'm listening to Shabazz Palaces - My Mac Yawns I Go On to Make This Darksparkles Move Call It: As the Americans Say, Middle Section Made by Plcr Runner Reg on His 30' Chromitar
It's Ishmael Butler of Digable Planets doing that whole grime-hop thing. Sounds good, but I miss the jazz.
posted by skymt at 4:12 PM on May 26, 2011
I'm listening to Shabazz Palaces - My Mac Yawns I Go On to Make This Darksparkles Move Call It: As the Americans Say, Middle Section Made by Plcr Runner Reg on His 30' Chromitar
It's Ishmael Butler of Digable Planets doing that whole grime-hop thing. Sounds good, but I miss the jazz.
posted by skymt at 4:12 PM on May 26, 2011
I'm sure the amount of people who need to look down and double-check what they're listening to means something. I just don't know what. "A stranger is talking to me" defense mechanism? More value placed on beats and vibe than lyrics and titles?
posted by mintcake! at 4:14 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by mintcake! at 4:14 PM on May 26, 2011
"Work" - Lou Reed and John Cale. In a Lou Reed / VU mood this week.
posted by eyeballkid at 4:16 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by eyeballkid at 4:16 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
I find myself taking my headphones out to taste food properly or check if it's burning. It's not about making sense.
Also, Whatever It Takes to Please You by Ruby Andrews. Oh Metafilter, when the day is done, let me ROCK you to your sleep.
posted by two or three cars parked under the stars at 4:17 PM on May 26, 2011
Also, Whatever It Takes to Please You by Ruby Andrews. Oh Metafilter, when the day is done, let me ROCK you to your sleep.
posted by two or three cars parked under the stars at 4:17 PM on May 26, 2011
Oh I want to play this iPod game - the last thing I listened to today was one of the last couple of tracks on Paul F. Tompkins' Freak Wharf. I love that guy.
posted by mintcake! at 4:18 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by mintcake! at 4:18 PM on May 26, 2011
OK, now that I've actually watched the video, it was great! I especially loved the Frank Sinatra listener -- but shame on that one silly lady for being all "oh Kanye West I'm so embarrassed." (Meanwhile the Korn fan rides off into the evening, head high.) First of all, Kanye is a genius. Second, if a song gives you pleasure, it's just low to throw it under the bus like that for the sake of saving face on youtube. Tsk.
posted by two or three cars parked under the stars at 4:35 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by two or three cars parked under the stars at 4:35 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
nice video. I especially liked how sometimes the song plays before the person answers the question. Also, I didn't expect the NPR clip to play, I thought that was a nice touch. And of course, I think people deserve bonus points when they answer the question in song, like the guy at 4:56 ("Big Punisher...still not a player, but you still a hater!")
posted by KillaSeal at 4:45 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by KillaSeal at 4:45 PM on May 26, 2011
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
Farmer in the Dell.
In high fidelity 8-bit sound, rendered with the kind of breathtaking clarity and precise soundstage you only get with the highest quality 2-inch mono speaker.
Trust me, after 42 repetitions, it puts Kanye to shame.
posted by madajb at 4:50 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
Farmer in the Dell.
In high fidelity 8-bit sound, rendered with the kind of breathtaking clarity and precise soundstage you only get with the highest quality 2-inch mono speaker.
Trust me, after 42 repetitions, it puts Kanye to shame.
posted by madajb at 4:50 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
I was surprised by this and how much I didn't appreciate it. I like the samples following the reactions, but I thought t was kind of invasive and annoying and I'd be kind of creeped out if it happened to me on the street.
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 5:02 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 5:02 PM on May 26, 2011
I'm sure the amount of people who need to look down and double-check what they're listening to means something. I just don't know what. "A stranger is talking to me" defense mechanism? More value placed on beats and vibe than lyrics and titles?
Like many people I've got iPhone on random when I'm around. I also have a habit of downloading whole discographies or random albums. And most of the what I've been listening to lately sounds the same. So yeah I need to check.
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 5:03 PM on May 26, 2011
Like many people I've got iPhone on random when I'm around. I also have a habit of downloading whole discographies or random albums. And most of the what I've been listening to lately sounds the same. So yeah I need to check.
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 5:03 PM on May 26, 2011
I'm sure the amount of people who need to look down and double-check what they're listening to means something. I just don't know what. "A stranger is talking to me" defense mechanism? More value placed on beats and vibe than lyrics and titles?I can almost always tell you what artist and album I'm listening to without looking at my player. Specific songs, though? Only if it's a favorite.
posted by skymt at 5:09 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
The only good fascist is a very dead fascist - Propagandhi
posted by schyler523 at 5:09 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by schyler523 at 5:09 PM on May 26, 2011
I thought it was kind of invasive and annoying
There's midtown in a nutshell.
posted by mintcake! at 5:09 PM on May 26, 2011
There's midtown in a nutshell.
posted by mintcake! at 5:09 PM on May 26, 2011
Listening to Devils Night Radio stream that is playing Tom Waits - Ice Cream Man.
posted by Sailormom at 5:16 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by Sailormom at 5:16 PM on May 26, 2011
And most of the what I've been listening to lately sounds the same.
This is not necessarily something you should announce to a global audience.
posted by hippybear at 5:17 PM on May 26, 2011
This is not necessarily something you should announce to a global audience.
posted by hippybear at 5:17 PM on May 26, 2011
Babylon Sisters - Steely Dan
Moving out of The Big City into a rural community is pretty strange that way. Everybody waves. Every freaking time.
posted by Bonzai at 5:30 PM on May 26, 2011
Moving out of The Big City into a rural community is pretty strange that way. Everybody waves. Every freaking time.
posted by Bonzai at 5:30 PM on May 26, 2011
"La Vecina" by Los Amigos Invisibles.
This sort of thing just solidifies my impression that New York is the greatest city on earth for some reason.
posted by Shepherd at 5:32 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
This sort of thing just solidifies my impression that New York is the greatest city on earth for some reason.
posted by Shepherd at 5:32 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
You would think rastas would get tired of Bob Marley and might start checking out something new by now.
posted by dunkadunc at 11:02 PM on May 26
Ganja is a hell of a drug.
Tonight I am mainly listening to this and this.
posted by Decani at 6:07 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by dunkadunc at 11:02 PM on May 26
Ganja is a hell of a drug.
Tonight I am mainly listening to this and this.
posted by Decani at 6:07 PM on May 26, 2011
All I can hear are the lamentations of my enemy's women; it's rough being an old-fashioned warrior hero. All I really want to hear is a little Brahms, maybe some Violent Femmes. Heck even Rebecca Black. But no, always with the lamentations.
posted by maxwelton at 6:14 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by maxwelton at 6:14 PM on May 26, 2011
And most of the what I've been listening to lately sounds the same.
This is not necessarily something you should announce to a global audience.
Why? My tastes are my tastes. Don't bother me if they don't fit the standards.
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 6:15 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
This is not necessarily something you should announce to a global audience.
Why? My tastes are my tastes. Don't bother me if they don't fit the standards.
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 6:15 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
From the Reddit thread - there's a similar radio show in Brussels, where the presenter asks random people what they are listening to, then they play that track.
I am listening to last Sunday's now. First track is by Death in Vegas.
posted by motty at 6:53 PM on May 26, 2011
I am listening to last Sunday's now. First track is by Death in Vegas.
posted by motty at 6:53 PM on May 26, 2011
(Actually, that's a lie - it's Lenka's Trouble Is A Friend and it's because of the ponies.)
posted by maryr at 7:44 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by maryr at 7:44 PM on May 26, 2011
Not a single person admitted to listening to the Kidz Bop version of the song.
God, the first idea that popped into my head was a Kidz Bop version of Blame Game. Horrifying/Hilarious.
posted by hafehd at 8:08 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
God, the first idea that popped into my head was a Kidz Bop version of Blame Game. Horrifying/Hilarious.
posted by hafehd at 8:08 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
20 Miles, Con Brio
Total friend link, but really, I've been listening to it all day...
I love Frank Sinatra lady. She seems like she'd be good company at a dinner party.
posted by hippugeek at 8:12 PM on May 26, 2011
Total friend link, but really, I've been listening to it all day...
I love Frank Sinatra lady. She seems like she'd be good company at a dinner party.
posted by hippugeek at 8:12 PM on May 26, 2011
I often look at other people who are listening to music during my subway commute and think how interesting it would be to be able to randomly toggle through what other people in the same car are listening to and then try to guess which person is listening to what music. Somebody make an app for that and give me a modest 25% cut, please.
And, "Make Like Paper" by Red House Painters.
posted by otolith at 8:53 PM on May 26, 2011
And, "Make Like Paper" by Red House Painters.
posted by otolith at 8:53 PM on May 26, 2011
I often look at other people who are listening to music during my subway commute and think how interesting it would be to be able to randomly toggle through what other people in the same car are listening to and then try to guess which person is listening to what music.
Am I the only one who mouths lyrics to songs as I'm listening to them? If other people do that, and you can lip-read, well....
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 9:07 PM on May 26, 2011
Am I the only one who mouths lyrics to songs as I'm listening to them? If other people do that, and you can lip-read, well....
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 9:07 PM on May 26, 2011
This works on the street, but not on mefi. Here most will name a song they think other mefites will be impressed that they listen to.
posted by telstar at 9:27 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by telstar at 9:27 PM on May 26, 2011
This works on the street, but not on mefi. Here most will name a song they think other mefites will be impressed that they listen to.
You must move in different circles than I do...
*deletes Alkaline Trio and Wonder Years from his phone*
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 9:29 PM on May 26, 2011
You must move in different circles than I do...
*deletes Alkaline Trio and Wonder Years from his phone*
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 9:29 PM on May 26, 2011
Nathan Fake - The Sky Was Pink yt
posted by dunkadunc at 6:58 PM on May 26 [+] [!]
M83 - "We Own The Sky" yt
posted by bayani at 6:58 PM on May 26 [+] [!]
wow, way to post basically my two favorite songs in a row, is that some kind of teamwork or what
posted by tehloki at 9:50 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by dunkadunc at 6:58 PM on May 26 [+] [!]
M83 - "We Own The Sky" yt
posted by bayani at 6:58 PM on May 26 [+] [!]
wow, way to post basically my two favorite songs in a row, is that some kind of teamwork or what
posted by tehloki at 9:50 PM on May 26, 2011 [2 favorites]
wait, that version of "the sky was pink" is all fucked up, listen to this one instead
posted by tehloki at 9:52 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by tehloki at 9:52 PM on May 26, 2011
also if you happen to see me on the street it's more likely than not i'm listening to this and acting the video out in my head
posted by tehloki at 9:55 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by tehloki at 9:55 PM on May 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
I have been listening to 4'33" (extended remix) for a couple hours now.
posted by Barking Frog at 10:02 PM on May 26, 2011 [3 favorites]
posted by Barking Frog at 10:02 PM on May 26, 2011 [3 favorites]
Carly Simon is on...you're so vain...random play list.
posted by gypseefire at 10:02 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by gypseefire at 10:02 PM on May 26, 2011
"Uranus, The Magician" as performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Andre Previn.
posted by frodisaur at 11:28 PM on May 26, 2011
posted by frodisaur at 11:28 PM on May 26, 2011
I love this idea. Simple, with very interesting reactions.
You mean talking to humans...interacting with other people. Yes, very interesting.
posted by Fizz at 5:08 AM on May 27, 2011
You mean talking to humans...interacting with other people. Yes, very interesting.
posted by Fizz at 5:08 AM on May 27, 2011
My first thought upon hearing the mustachioed fellow was, "But is he listening to Korn ironically?"
posted by knile at 5:26 AM on May 27, 2011
posted by knile at 5:26 AM on May 27, 2011
"But is he listening to Korn ironically?"
Is there any other way to listen to them?
posted by Fizz at 5:55 AM on May 27, 2011
Is there any other way to listen to them?
posted by Fizz at 5:55 AM on May 27, 2011
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
Boris - Tu, la la
posted by Gev at 6:46 AM on May 27, 2011
Boris - Tu, la la
posted by Gev at 6:46 AM on May 27, 2011
Last time someone asked me what I was listening to, I faltered. Since it wasn't as specific as "What song are you listening to?" I wasn't sure how to reply in a quick way. It was at a grocery store check-out line, and even though I was the only one there, I didn't want to geek out on music. "Well, it's kind of a blend with electronic music and instrumental hip-hop" could have worked, but I stammered "Uh, hip-hop."
Inside, I knew there was more, and I wanted to tell her "It's a great artist named Take, so it's a pain to find his music online. And the track is remixed by a crazy talented Japanese lady who goes by the name TOKiMONSTA, all one word, and all caps except the 'i' - and it's not 'monster,' it's 'monsta.' It's part of a remix album, which I just started listening to, and so far, it's fantastic. And the label's pretty good, too."
Currently listening to: Vieux Farka Touré - All The Same (featuring Dave Matthews, but in a small dose, which is OK with me).
posted by filthy light thief at 7:49 AM on May 27, 2011
Inside, I knew there was more, and I wanted to tell her "It's a great artist named Take, so it's a pain to find his music online. And the track is remixed by a crazy talented Japanese lady who goes by the name TOKiMONSTA, all one word, and all caps except the 'i' - and it's not 'monster,' it's 'monsta.' It's part of a remix album, which I just started listening to, and so far, it's fantastic. And the label's pretty good, too."
Currently listening to: Vieux Farka Touré - All The Same (featuring Dave Matthews, but in a small dose, which is OK with me).
posted by filthy light thief at 7:49 AM on May 27, 2011
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
Yothu Yindi - Dots on the Shells (from the CD Freedom)
posted by RobHoi at 7:59 AM on May 27, 2011
Yothu Yindi - Dots on the Shells (from the CD Freedom)
posted by RobHoi at 7:59 AM on May 27, 2011
This is fun! Love the diversity... Some goodies here, just in time for the long weekend. Thanks!
posted by kinnakeet at 8:43 AM on May 27, 2011
posted by kinnakeet at 8:43 AM on May 27, 2011
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
Snow Patrol's Crack the Shutters.
posted by Lame_username at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2011
Snow Patrol's Crack the Shutters.
posted by Lame_username at 10:30 AM on May 27, 2011
I'm listening to the ringing of my own ears, due to a double bill of Neon Indian and Slaybells last night. (Lead singer of Slaybells, holy mother of god she has stage presence.)
posted by Philipschall at 10:50 AM on May 27, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by Philipschall at 10:50 AM on May 27, 2011 [2 favorites]
returning to my private world where the sounds are louder than my head telling me what an idiot I am for not being able to handle the most basic of social routines.
From my perspective, you handled the most basic of social routines exactly like we all do.
It's all in your head. I love talking to strangers. I find it odd that someone would be offended by it (depending on how polite they are, of course).
but shame on that one silly lady for being all "oh Kanye West I'm so embarrassed." (Meanwhile the Korn fan rides off into the evening, head high.)
She should be embarrassed for Kanye West. Shame has a purpose.
First of all, Kanye is a genius. Second, if a song gives you pleasure, it's just low to throw it under the bus like that for the sake of saving face on youtube. Tsk.
You obviously are one of those folks who doesn't believe in the concept of "guilty pleasures." I can't be the only one who keeps Barbie Girl, Pac-Man Fever, and Breakdancing in my collection. (The latter maybe not so guiltily, but those first 2? C'mon ... Ace of Base is another ...)
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
Just a shout out for Indie Pop Rocks on Soma.FM. I use QCD and save the stream every day, then go through and pick out all the MP3s I want to add to my collection.
posted by mrgrimm at 11:08 AM on May 27, 2011
From my perspective, you handled the most basic of social routines exactly like we all do.
It's all in your head. I love talking to strangers. I find it odd that someone would be offended by it (depending on how polite they are, of course).
but shame on that one silly lady for being all "oh Kanye West I'm so embarrassed." (Meanwhile the Korn fan rides off into the evening, head high.)
She should be embarrassed for Kanye West. Shame has a purpose.
First of all, Kanye is a genius. Second, if a song gives you pleasure, it's just low to throw it under the bus like that for the sake of saving face on youtube. Tsk.
You obviously are one of those folks who doesn't believe in the concept of "guilty pleasures." I can't be the only one who keeps Barbie Girl, Pac-Man Fever, and Breakdancing in my collection. (The latter maybe not so guiltily, but those first 2? C'mon ... Ace of Base is another ...)
So, people of Metafilter, what are you listening to right now?
Just a shout out for Indie Pop Rocks on Soma.FM. I use QCD and save the stream every day, then go through and pick out all the MP3s I want to add to my collection.
posted by mrgrimm at 11:08 AM on May 27, 2011
I am surprised that only 1 person in the video is podcastin' it.
posted by rageagainsttherobots at 1:25 PM on May 27, 2011
posted by rageagainsttherobots at 1:25 PM on May 27, 2011
Llegaste tarde by Los Amigos Invisibles.
Not quite prompted by Shepherd above who was listening to La Vecina, but a wonderfully happy circumstance.
posted by lizarrd at 9:02 PM on May 27, 2011
Not quite prompted by Shepherd above who was listening to La Vecina, but a wonderfully happy circumstance.
posted by lizarrd at 9:02 PM on May 27, 2011
Oh boy, people that are just listing what they are listening to now don't get what makes the original video fantastic. The video pops the bubble between the private and the public. People at home are already in a private sphere.
Did the man in the video have a sign? Lots of people seemed to be looking down at something.
I thought the Frank Sinatra was beautiful.
posted by oxford blue at 10:13 PM on May 30, 2011 [1 favorite]
Did the man in the video have a sign? Lots of people seemed to be looking down at something.
I thought the Frank Sinatra was beautiful.
posted by oxford blue at 10:13 PM on May 30, 2011 [1 favorite]
the hipster blog version of this
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 4:56 PM on May 31 [+] [!]
Boy, you're not joking with the 'hipster' reference. I don't know what's more hipster, the photos or the cringe worthy text.
posted by oxford blue at 11:12 PM on May 30, 2011
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn at 4:56 PM on May 31 [+] [!]
Boy, you're not joking with the 'hipster' reference. I don't know what's more hipster, the photos or the cringe worthy text.
posted by oxford blue at 11:12 PM on May 30, 2011
from the greatest mixtape of the millennium: jj's KILLS
Even more appropriate for this forum is KILL THEM
let them talk,
it aint my fault
let them stay
let them snitch
let them be
let them die
let them hate,
it aint my fault they at the bottom
let them stay
let them say
let them lie
let them snitch
let them be
let them die
haters gonna hate, they aint gonna quit
so where should I start? ...
posted by mrgrimm at 9:26 AM on June 1, 2011
Even more appropriate for this forum is KILL THEM
let them talk,
it aint my fault
let them stay
let them snitch
let them be
let them die
let them hate,
it aint my fault they at the bottom
let them stay
let them say
let them lie
let them snitch
let them be
let them die
haters gonna hate, they aint gonna quit
so where should I start? ...
posted by mrgrimm at 9:26 AM on June 1, 2011
Would have been better as a quiz since I was constantly surprised by people's answers. Book, cover, etc.
posted by hankscorpio83 at 2:49 PM on June 7, 2011
posted by hankscorpio83 at 2:49 PM on June 7, 2011
This video was on reddit yesterday, and its creator made a few comments in the thread.
The guy on reddit who did it is username idlesense:
"Yeah I had a sign taped to a tripod. You can see certain people looking down at it."
He didn't say anything else interesting.
posted by smackfu at 10:33 AM on June 10, 2011
The guy on reddit who did it is username idlesense:
"Yeah I had a sign taped to a tripod. You can see certain people looking down at it."
He didn't say anything else interesting.
posted by smackfu at 10:33 AM on June 10, 2011
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