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Why do people say Metalcore is good?

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Fretlessthrash

Nov 5, 2013
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Orange County
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So I've been wondering a lot lately at why people actually think metalcore, post-hardcore, etc. are good. I just don't understand how people can think that open E's and breakdowns are musically talented. All it takes is a monkey to hit an open E a bunch of times, and every breakdown is that same. The screaming doesn't help either, just makes it even worse, and you can't even understand what they're saying. Someone please explain to me why people have this mind set.:help::help::bassist:
 
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Fretlessthrash said:
So I've been wondering a lot lately at why people actually think metalcore, post-hardcore, etc. are good. I just don't understand how people can think that open E's and breakdowns are musically talented. All it takes is a monkey to hit an open E a bunch of times, and every breakdown is that same. The screaming doesn't help either, just makes it even worse, and you can't even understand what they're saying. Someone please explain to me why people have this mind set.:help::help::bassist:
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People like different things. I don't know how else to explain it.

Personally, I don't care for lyrics so it doesn't matter what they are saying. I don't like much "-core" music but I enjoy music with good rhythms which this stuff has plenty of.
 
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Why not? I truly just can not take the utter crap that plays on the radio, and no offense to anyone who DOES like it, but it's just bland and repetitive. I know of a band that managed to cover over 20 songs with the same chord progression. It's on youtube, I believe it's called The Four Chords or something like that.

I'm into metal, not necessarily "core" as most of that usually turns out to be close to all the others, because it's what I find appealing. That and bananas :D (haha.) It wasn't just OH I LIKE THIS! when I first heard metal. I went through punk, rock, post hardcore, and then got to metal and went, Hey, that's good!
 
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Wait, I think we ALL misunderstood the OP big time. This thread is in the bassists section, so there is obviously some bassist who goes by the name "Metalcore" while we all mistook said bassist as the genre of the same name. By deepest apologies to Mr. Metalcore if he/she ever reads this. And OP, would it be possible for you to point us in the direction of Metalcore's music? I can't seem to find any of their work? Are they a solo artist or part of a band - if the latter, what might their band's name be?

I hope this cleared up any confusion :bassist:
 
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Fretlessthrash said:
So I've been wondering a lot lately at why people actually think metalcore, post-hardcore, etc. are good. I just don't understand how people can think that open E's and breakdowns are musically talented. All it takes is a monkey to hit an open E a bunch of times, and every breakdown is that same. The screaming doesn't help either, just makes it even worse, and you can't even understand what they're saying. Someone please explain to me why people have this mind set.:help::help::bassist:
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Oh boy.... This gets to be my first "you must be new hear!" response. Before I get to your question, I'd like to point out a few things- here on TB, we try to be a fairly polite, informative and close knit community. Posts like this that blatantly send up the musical worth of a specific genre (whether intended or not) often times will offend a lot of people. Maybe you are truly curious about what the appeal of metalcore is, but I think to get real answers, you may want to phrase it more politely! Otherwise, all you'll get is comments like the one you have received so far... usually inane or equally as rude or snarky comments that are more in response to your tone, than your actual post. Not to lecture, or sound "holier than thou" but I truly want you to get good information, and the best out of Talk bass :)

Now your question, I believe the TRUE enjoyment in metalcore comes from the raw emotion people feel from it. Its not about technical facility (though some guys CAN really shred) as much as it is about energy, intent, and the connection that people make to the emotional and angry element of the music. But that's just my two cents!
 

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