User talk:Phaedriel/Soundtrack of Wikipedians

Wow! neat idea. Not a best rock list like Rentastrawberry did but a "what you listen to" list. Well done. ++Lar: t/c 17:41, 20 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Oh dear, what can the matter be?

I seem to have done something wrong with my section. (Which doesn't surprise me; I couldn't do div style stuff even if you took me to Starbucks to do it.) The one and only Cliff 02:00, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

What's wrong? I was just in there editing and I didn't spot anything... LMK and I'll try to help. ++Lar: t/c 17:45, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The lady fixed it herself. (Thank God someone knows this jargon!) ;) The one and only Cliff 23:53, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Phaedriel should be first

it's her list! the rest of us can be in alpha I guess... ++Lar: t/c 17:31, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

We she probably ask her if she wants to be on top, seeing as she told us to do it alpha style ;) Th ε Halo ^Θ 18:28, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It's a wiki, I changed it. She can move it back if she wants. :) ++Lar: t/c 18:33, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Your right. Be BOLD!! :D Th ε Halo ^Θ 18:58, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Personally, folks, I don't feel comfortable being listed at the top of a user page or sub page. (Which we won't have to worry about for too much longer; I won't be CliffHarris for that much longer.) The one and only Cliff 22:05, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

But I'm just another Wikipedian! I don't wanna be on top :( ... Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 09:24, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

But we like it when you're on top. Er... wait, that's not quite what I meant to say. it's your list, your entry is the "example" for everyone as well as being in the place of the originator. If I had been clever enough to think of this idea first, you can be sure my entry would be on top! But it's a wiki, revert it if you are bugged by it. ++Lar: t/c 14:40, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Um…it is your list. But like Lar said, it's a Wiki, anyone can edit. And plus I won't have to worry about me being on top for much longer, because soon I will not be CliffHarris (letter S vs. C). ;) The one and only Cliff 19:31, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

And now, Sharon, you may move yourself alphabetically to the P heading, since I wouldn't be at the top anymore. (Ignore anybody else's protest; you have the permission of the all-powerful joke!) ;) $ΡЯΙNGεrαgђ (-T|ε|C|L-) 20:40, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Anyone....

....actually heard more than 2 or 3 songs on my list? If even that? The Ungovernable Force 18:00, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Most of them, but you already guessed that :) - FrancisTyers · 23:06, 28 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I've...never heard any, actually. :| Sergeant Snopake 18:03, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Only one, I'm afraid: Black Sabbath. Sorry :p Th ε Halo ^Θ 18:28, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

That was the one I expected people to know. The Ungovernable Force 22:10, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, that one, the Dead Kennedys and Atari Teenage Riot over here... you have much to teach us, dear TUF! You are the living proof that one can get to know a person by knowing his music ;) Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 09:23, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Be proud: I know but one of the songs on your list ("Half Jack", by the Dresden Dolls). What about my' list? ;) RandyWang (^raves/_rants) 00:35, 23 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I've heard "nonstop violence" by Apop Berzerk and possibly the other one. I liked the few songs I heard from them. Weird story behind that actually--a now former friend of mine really liked them and had me listen to some of their stuff. She was crazy though, ended up stalking me and becoming bulimic because she thought I wouldn't go out with her since she was slightly pudgy. Honestly, the whole eating disorder thing was way more of a turn-off than her weight ever was. The scary thing was I almost did ask her out, before finding out about all that stuff, then I stayed as far away from her as possible. Anyway, I've heard and like both Dresden Dolls ones, since they're off the same cd (I also really like "Slide", "Missed Me" and "Truce", although it's quite long). I've heard a few songs by KMFDM but I don't know if that was one of them, but they're alright. I've heard "The Hand that Feeds" by NIN, but I'm not sure about the other one. I don't really like them too much (that girl really likes NIN too). The Ungovernable Force 03:32, 23 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I must say, I didn't expect to hear about stalking when I asked that question. :) Although, that was definitely worth the read - how did you end up escaping the girl, by the way? Most of my list was, strangely enough, given to me by my gothic older brother when I was the ripe old age of ten; I'm the only person I know who's been listening to gothic/industrial rock since the fourth grade. :P I do really like the Dresden Dolls, though, which I only found out about last year. I should maybe buy their new CD... RandyWang (^raves/_{review me!}) 06:46, 23 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I have a strange love for the Dresden Dolls. I mean, everything I listen to is overtly political, usually really aggressive punk. I first heard them on a punk radio show that played Girl A and then I heard Coin-op Boy on the same station during regular airtime. I had a gift card to tower so I got their cd. And although it is nothing like the rest of the stuff I listen to, I find that I really like it. I love the darkness of it, along with the occasional aggressive outbursts and Amanda Palmer gives one of the nicest vocal deliveries period. The diversity of sound is also really nice. I have a soft spot in my heart though for dark gloomy music, I just don't listen to it much. I just remembered though, I'm going to switch Half Jack to Bad Habit, because that song is actually a lot better. They're my guilty pleasure--the one relatively apolitical band that I love. I also feel bad because they're so popular, but they are still sorta underground. I really want to hear their cover of War Pigs though, since I really like that song and it is political.

As for the girl, she got tired of me, plus I just avoided her. She actually did similar things to other people too (male and female). I was talking to an ex-girlfriend of hers after the fact and she said "yeah (Name removed to protect the guilty) was the biggest mistake of my life". Basically, she was really clingly to lots of people and once she stopped obsessing over me, she found someone else, plus I no longer go to that school and I live at least 30 minutes away from her now. Actually, even her leaving me alone was pretty freaky. I used to have long hair back then and there was this college student in town who also had long hair and was 4 or 5 years older than me (I was in high school at the time). A lot of people thought we were brothers (I had at least half a dozen people ask if I was related to this kid, a few of them before I ever even met him myself). Anyways, soon after I made it clear to her that I wasn't going to go out with her, she ended up going out with him. What's even weirder is that one of my ex-girlfriends later went out with him too. Another thing that's really funny is how I first found out she liked me. She was in my room and she let me go through one of her notebooks (I don't remember what we were looking for) and I flipped to a page that had my first and last name written over and over again in the shape of a heart. She yelled "Oh shit, you weren't supposed to see that!", which kinda upset my mom. Then she hastily left. That was the day she found out where I (formerly) lived. Well, enough about my personal life in high school. The Ungovernable Force 06:23, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I can't say that wasn't an enjoyable (if slightly disturbing) read - high school is such fun, no? :) Sadly, I'm still stuck there until the end of the year (coincidences aplenty: my high school accreditation ends on my birthday, the same day as the PS3's international release - woo!), but I'm lucky enough never to have been stalked. Although, come to think of it, my circle of friends certainly do seem to enjoy going out with each other, swapping partners all the time. Hmmm.

And yes, the Dresden Dolls really are that special kind of awesome. Generally, as you may have picked up from the rest of my listing, I'm into gothic/industrial rock, but for that group I was perfectly happy to make an exception. I really do love the intensity of Girl Anachronism, though. Man, I wish I could sing like that. :( RandyWang (^raves/_{review me!}) 08:28, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm really glad I was reminded about the Dresden Dolls. I listened to them after putting up that post last night and it really made me feel better--I got rejected by a girl I did like yesterday. But she was nice about it and we're still friends at least. That is one of the best cd's to listen to when you're depressed (it's helped me out a few times now). You hear that people? Don't waste your money on prozac which can cause sexual dysfunction, nervous tics and possible suicidal tendencies, just listen to the Dresden Dolls :) And good luck surviving the rest of the year, high school can be crazy. The Ungovernable Force 05:40, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry to hear you were rejected, man. :( At least you have some good music to listen to - that kind of thing can really help. I really should buy that CD... But yes. Thanks for wishing me luck, by the way: I had to completely rewrite my nine-month History Extension assignment over the weekend, which was due today, so I'm pretty glad for a chance to rest now. But then, I have exams coming up in a fortnight... damnit. Time to crack out the Dresden Dolls. :( RandyWang (^raves/_{review me!}) 10:26, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I've never heard of the Dresden Dolls (maybe I should read about them—perhaps the page on our own encyclopædia), but if they can cheer you up after being rejected—kindly or unkindly—they must be pretty good. The one and only Cliff 14:54, 26 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Stuffs.

I wish I could add to this wonderful list. Sadly, I don't really have any favourite songs/cds/etc (really, I don't). — Nathan ^(talk) _{/ 05:50, 22 July 2006 (UTC)}[reply]

Aw, come on, Nathan hun! Not even one? Pretty please...? Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 09:25, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

What about "Happy Birthday to You"? :P RandyWang (^raves/_rants) 11:33, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Or the Canadian National Anthem? This isn't a joke. I really love that song. I know all the words, and sing it often ;) Th ε Halo ^Θ 11:38, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You know, this may sound as a joke too, but everytime I try to sing America the Beautiful, my voice breaks out of sheer emotion... Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 11:54, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I prefer the American national anthem (it's like i'm adicted to national anthems!), but it's a real tough one to sing. I've even heard professional singers fail it. Th ε Halo ^Θ 12:34, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I debated putting Jimi Hendrix's version of the Star Spangled Banner on this list -- Samir धर्म 10:28, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Oh man, I should have had that on my list! ;) Th ε Halo ^Θ 18:36, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I absolutely love America the Beautiful, and often find myself tearing up during it as well. It's probably my favorite patriotic song, along with the (already on my list) Stars and Stripes Forever. EWS23 (Leave me a message!) 14:25, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not a huge fan of patriotic music, although the German techno remix of Rubber Duckie will always have a special place in my heart. Quietsche-Entchen, nur mit dir...! :) RandyWang (^raves/_rants) 14:41, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Star Spangled Banner makes me cry every time I sing it (badly, mind you but it's what one should do, try to sing it, not just stand) but it's not on my list because it's not what I listen to while editing. ++Lar: t/c 14:46, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

That song makes me cry usually too, although not typically while I sing it for some reason (by the way, I usually sing it in C Major). The one and only Cliff 22:26, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Phaedriel: hah. I'm really not fond of patrotic songs, even the Canadian antional anthem. My Winamp playlist is over 1,000 songs. — Nathan ^(talk) _{/ 00:18, 27 July 2006 (UTC)}[reply]

Same here. Except for when my anarchist friends sing them while towing bike carts full of food to give out at the park. Because it's just funny to see anarchists who can't sing very well singing the Star Spangled Banner cheekily just to be ironic. The Ungovernable Force 06:26, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Some songs do that to a person, I can't say I get it for "Rule Britannia" or "God Save the Queen", but Woody Guthrie's music can get me like that. Not just the one I put, but "A Picture from Life's Other Side" too, singing them at night in the middle of nowhere walking down a road in the rain at the top of your voice and out of tune impresses something upon yourself. Oh, and David Rovics', "I remember Warsaw" gets me too — but then on the other hand, there's stuff like the Dead Kennedys which all but makes me laugh out loud — and sometimes even does that :) - FrancisTyers · 00:04, 29 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Keeping score?

Maybe we should start keeping score of Wikipedian's favourtie songs overall. I've already noticed the same songs on a few different lists... Th ε Halo ^Θ 11:39, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yay, great idea! Go for it, Halo a.k.a the Barnstar man of the week! ;) Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 12:09, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'll keep score in my head for awhile, but once we get lots the same, maybe it can be a list at the bottom of the page? Th ε Halo ^Θ 12:40, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Is there space for "most popular artists", as well? Seems like a logical extension to this idea. RandyWang (^raves/_rants) 14:23, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

see User:Rentastrawberry and User:Rentastrawberry/Songs for another list. For me this is not about popularity, as many of my entries are obscure ones. It's about knowing more about my fellow 'pedians, and perhaps finding tracks I should give a listen to that I wasn't aware of... I could have listed my most popular choices, but went with ones that I like to listen to while editing (or thinking about what WP means to me, or IRCing...). That's not to say you should not do it if you want to. Might be pretty interesting. ++Lar: t/c 14:45, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I like that idea - it's an interesting concept. Now, since we'd be counting users who all share favourite songs/artists, would it then be possible to list those users all together on a page? I'm imagining that this list could grow pretty large over time ("OMGXBOXHUGE", if you will), so it'd probably be quite handy to be able to see all the other users that like a particular artist or song - since this is focused on learning about other Wikipedians anyway. Would this work and be as interesting as I imagine, or just cross-referencing hell? (For reference, I listed the songs that I've loved ever since I've heard them - "Temple of Love", for instance, has been there since I was eight). RandyWang (^raves/_rants) 14:50, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Late reply: So then what about us classical junkies? ;) The one and only Cliff 15:04, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Order

*yay* Lar or another editor moved me up to third place :) Alph. order, anyone? --Draicone ^(talk) 12:28, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

yes, alph is the desired order, except for Phaed... (see the writeup) she gets to be first by popular acclamation. ++Lar: t/c 14:41, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well, its her list so I don't see why not. --Draicone ^(talk) 21:35, 28 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Users with "the" in their names

Would it be better to put (for example) The Halo and The Ungovernable Force under H and U, respectively? Some lists I've seen on this site do that. The one and only Cliff 15:07, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Either way I'm last (for now). I don't really know. Also, should there be a directory at the top so that you can see who has put songs on without having to scroll all the way through? This will come in handy as the list gets longer. The Ungovernable Force 06:28, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Go with T, since it is a username and a choice on your part of what your name is. Only titles starting with the should be treated specially. Different rule if your name starts with No ;). September, No 07:25, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

I think I agree with you. The Ungovernable Force 07:47, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Nice.....

Jersey Devil, I was thinking about putting Makeshift Patriot on mine yesterday. But I have enough already. Does anyone else have songs they originally forgot to put on but now remember after seeing someone else put them up? The Ungovernable Force 06:31, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It's only been 7 days and I want to put in new music 0_0

I promised myself that I wouldn't change anything for at least a month, but now I'm looking at my list and thinking 'Nah, that shouldn't be there. I want this song instead'! Anyone else feel the same? Th ε Halo ^Θ 19:16, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Get stuck in about it Halo !!!!! --Cactus.man ✍ 13:28, 28 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Heck yes, my track list won't fit. I'm thinking of switching to albums instead of songs, or even just artists... ++Lar: t/c 18:49, 28 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'll chime in right about here *chime* Just artists, sounds like a good idea actually. :) KOS | talk 21:22, 28 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I might follow suit, and choose the best songs from just a few artist...for now anyway ;) Th ε Halo ^Θ 22:42, 28 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Or favourite albums, rather than specific songs? :) RandyWang (^raves/_{review me!}) 03:42, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Do what you must, do all you can, break all the f***in rules and go to hell with superman and die like a champion. (sorry, that's quoted from a song, if anyone knows which one I'll give you a really lame prize!). Who really cares if you put albums, songs, or artists? Maybe Phaedriel will block you with her soon-to-be admin powers for not doing songs, but I doubt it ;) The Ungovernable Force 06:43, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Do what you want by Bad Religion. Do I get a cookie? :) RandyWang (^raves/_{review me!}) 08:12, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

That was faster than I expected. Oh well. Your prize is on it's way! The Ungovernable Force 08:17, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

My Google skills are strong. :) And yay, caffeine + cookies! I shall treasure them always! RandyWang (^raves/_{review me!}) 08:27, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

"The google is strong with this one" ;) Th ε Halo ^Θ 10:47, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

My soundtrack

I'm just wondering ... what songs do you all think would be appropriate for my soundtrack based on my on-wiki actions and personality? Don't be shy now! --Cyde↔Weys 23:48, 28 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, you can start with "I fought the law" cover by the Dead Kennedys. (in reference to your "Rouge Clinic") :)) - FrancisTyers · 00:07, 29 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wait, are you calling him a KKK member? [1] How about Search and Destroy by Iggy Pop and the Stooges (in reference to userboxes and vandals)? The Ungovernable Force 05:52, 29 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Haha nope! - FrancisTyers · 08:07, 29 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Don't be shy? Then I have to say Welcome to the Jungle. You do so much round here that your contributions would be pretty hard to nevigate ;) Can't wait to see what you do put up. Th ε Halo ^Θ 10:12, 29 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'd say Sideways by Santana is a natural candidate for your Soundtrack, Cyde ;) Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 13:34, 29 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hrmmm, maybe something by Rage Against the Machine? --Cyde↔Weys 06:46, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Or, conversely, Worship The Lords by Lords of Acid? :) RandyWang (^raves/_{review me!}) 07:56, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Haha, their song "Sex Bomb". - FrancisTyers · 11:24, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wasn't that Tom Jones? :S Iolakana|^T 18:12, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Tom Jones did a song called "Sex Bomb", but Lords of Acid also did a song by the same title. They are not related as far as I am aware... - FrancisTyers · 18:19, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, ok! Iolakana|^T 18:28, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The Lords of Acid version is a classic, as is another of their songs, "Rover Take Over." Oh man, I love those guys. ;) RandyWang (^raves/_{review me!}) 20:56, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Killing in the name of (Wikipedia)! Grue 17:17, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Vanity?

Is vanity allowed here? I'm pondering whether to list my own band or not. (If we're lucky, we might have an article here in the next month.) Grand master ka 22:44, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

If your band is among your favourite music, sure why not :) I've got a couple of bands listed who are redlinks. - FrancisTyers · 22:48, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I solemnly hereby declare this page outside the realm of WP:MUSIC, and woe to anyone who dares to speak the term "notability" here again, or I'll replace every song you've kindly posted with A-Teens' latest hit! ;) Phaedriel ♥ The Wiki Soundtrack!♪ - 22:52, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I agree, besides this is in username space, WP:Music who?. :) KOS | talk 22:57, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yep, several of mine are redlinked (or link outside of wikipedia because they don't have articles). The Ungovernable [[User talk:The Ungovernab

Oh no! not A-Teens!!! ++Lar: t/c 01:46, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]