tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post9056818043313658566..comments2023-10-14T03:58:59.333-06:00Comments on The Tao of D&D: MusicAlexis Smolenskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-65844267776059054792011-02-18T14:54:56.852-07:002011-02-18T14:54:56.852-07:00Yes, that does make it clearer. Thank you, biopun...Yes, that does make it clearer. Thank you, biopunk.Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-57731551714195394292011-02-18T12:09:04.856-07:002011-02-18T12:09:04.856-07:00@Alexis:
Not equating.
I am missing the second...@Alexis:<br /><br />Not equating. <br /><br />I am missing the second asterisk referring to my example of teaching children how long to do something without the ability to tell time, so I can see the confusion.biopunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11614894519622906554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-19242604411983238542011-02-18T11:18:06.673-07:002011-02-18T11:18:06.673-07:00This is true with some uncommon exceptions I'm...This is true with some uncommon exceptions I'm sure. For instance, I have a co-worker who sings songs and I join in sometimes, however in all honesty, I rarely instigate such things. And the office I work in is unlikely to join.<br /><br />Lately in my online games I felt is was relevant to add some song to my characters. This is a bit out of the normal, but mostly me trying different ways of growing in my character development. (I like it by the way.) My barbarian preferred drinking songs and battle songs of coarse, and my gypsy rogue has his own... And I've just joined a musically themed game. However, I have my doubts any of these will extend to a RL scenario. I don't think the entire party would be to enthusiastic about it.Oddbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091924105175846386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-38716380851806974552011-02-18T08:25:37.362-07:002011-02-18T08:25:37.362-07:00It is interesting, biopunk, how you equate song/mu...It is interesting, biopunk, how you equate song/music to "children's activity."<br /><br />That's the 20th century's legacy, too.Alexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-41192282279147628542011-02-18T06:21:44.180-07:002011-02-18T06:21:44.180-07:001) do they believe that medieval personages took p...1) do they believe that medieval personages took part in music on a daily, regular basis?<br /><br />I don't believe it was, in the playing-of-an-instrument sense, but definitely in terms of singing songs.<br /><br />Aside from those in religious orders, if the work was repetitive and allowed for a rhythm to be developed (like sowing, hoeing, rowing or grinding or chopping) I can easily believe that it was common.<br /><br />Song would also likely be a way of providing instruction on how to do something properly or especially time dependent*, like cooking or churning butter, in an illiterate population.<br /><br />2) would everyone agree to try it, if you provided the music?<br /><br />No.<br /><br /><br />(Much like teaching children to recite the 'ABCs' or 'Happy Birthday Song' when learning how long to wash their hands...)biopunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11614894519622906554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-59003306804145361602011-02-17T20:48:53.995-07:002011-02-17T20:48:53.995-07:00I've often thought that humans are hard wired ...I've often thought that humans are hard wired (culturally or biological) to participatory music. That is songs one can join in easily and sing. There is something enourmously pleasureable about participatory music over and above listening to music. It brings you closer to other people, which is probably it's evolutionary role. These days one can only gets this in churches or the final familar slow song in a live concert. The one when everyone turns their mobile/cell phones on (in place of cigarette lighters a generation ago) and sway together... better if you are there than describing it.The Jovial Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00160018433070823408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-45707566356878499332011-02-17T13:58:25.230-07:002011-02-17T13:58:25.230-07:00Too true on the 'stigma' against singing t...Too true on the 'stigma' against singing these days. I grew up with some several 'old world' relatives that sang like crazy, good voice or bad - it was a connection thing, not an attempt to be the best performer.<br /><br />I'm reminded of Milan Kundera talking about the ubiquity of music (read: muzak mostly) killing the ability to appreciate the many roles that music can serve.Ragnorakkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812860633134547618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-5706580959856276212011-02-17T13:35:40.061-07:002011-02-17T13:35:40.061-07:00I for one dislike the idea that people are not all...I for one dislike the idea that people are not allowed to sing openly. People look at you funny for singing out loud. People are not used to it.<br /><br />If you do catch someone singing out loud, they get really skittish. They get freaked out if you join in on the song with them. After all, if you know the words... why not?<br /><br />I think it is okay... even if my voice isn't the best. I know the words to a good deal of songs and think it is fun... usually when alone. But since I work a job with no radios allowed, you have to sing to break up the monotony. It becomes something of a task to learn a new song a week so that it isn't just the same song you sing quietly for 5+ hours at a time.<br /><br />Yet it is true... people do look odd at the idea that anyone would do it outside of a karaoke bar.<br /><br />I already know the answer for my group of players... for the most part no, they don't believe people sing... and only two out 8 players would sing along with me if I provide the music.<br /><br />Then again, those two are gregarious people who like to sing out loud anyways and will sing anything. Too bad everyone looks at us as odd.<br /><br />So yes, to me... everyone sings all the time in my games... too bad no one else believes it. And yes, I have had most working class taverns in my games break out into song... but i know I am a rarity.<br /><br />Most GMs I am under prefer the quiet sullen bars with a paid professional bard providing atmosphere music.Blaine H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02634178976628664808noreply@blogger.com