noise by wikipedia

dietzer123 · 07.03.2006, 12:57 AM

i was doing some wikipedia surfing and this is part of their article on noise:

Noise music: a form of masochism?

Noise music is similar to any other form of music in that, as with other genres, it can evoke a emotional response from it's listener. For some individuals, noise music's somewhat pain-inducing ability is used as a device of masochism. Some people have been quoted as saying when they are depressed or upset, they are more prone to listen to certain noise artists. In this respect, the music can evoke a cathartic response from its listener. Noise music's often grating characteristics may be used by its listeners to punish themselves, in much the same way as when people induce other forms of pain in search of pleasure. Other people just find very loud, complex sound exhilarating and not at all painful.

i found that interesting. anyone have any thoughts?

acousticrock87 · 07.03.2006, 01:03 AM

I guess that's true, but not just with Noise. I think sad music is a strong form of masochism. Especially when you're in one of those "I'm sad so I'll listen to something I can relate to" moods. Plus, there are people, like cutters, who relieve sadness with pain, so it's pretty obvious that masochism must have some kind of psychologically attractive aspect to it. I think it's a valid statement.

dietzer123 · 07.03.2006, 01:05 AM

i never really thought of it as masochism but when i'm in a bad mood it is really enjoyable to turn on really abrassive music. does this make me an audio cutter?

alyasa · 07.03.2006, 01:06 AM

Johnny Cash is a form of masochism.

acousticrock87 · 07.03.2006, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dietzer123

i never really thought of it as masochism but when i'm in a bad mood it is really enjoyable to turn on really abrassive music. does this make me an audio cutter?

Yes. Although it probably implies that you have to find it painful, not enjoyable.

It's different though. Audio cutting isn't dangerous, so I suppose it's perfectly okay.

m^a(t)h · 07.03.2006, 01:08 AM

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m^a(t)h · 07.03.2006, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by alyasa

Johnny Cash is a form of masochism.

nope

07.03.2006, 12:57 AM	#1
dietzer123 stalker Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 419	i was doing some wikipedia surfing and this is part of their article on noise: Noise music: a form of masochism? Noise music is similar to any other form of music in that, as with other genres, it can evoke a emotional response from it's listener. For some individuals, noise music's somewhat pain-inducing ability is used as a device of masochism. Some people have been quoted as saying when they are depressed or upset, they are more prone to listen to certain noise artists. In this respect, the music can evoke a cathartic response from its listener. Noise music's often grating characteristics may be used by its listeners to punish themselves, in much the same way as when people induce other forms of pain in search of pleasure. Other people just find very loud, complex sound exhilarating and not at all painful. i found that interesting. anyone have any thoughts? __________________ I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your fuckin' mouth.-bill hicks
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07.03.2006, 01:03 AM	#2
acousticrock87 invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,515	I guess that's true, but not just with Noise. I think sad music is a strong form of masochism. Especially when you're in one of those "I'm sad so I'll listen to something I can relate to" moods. Plus, there are people, like cutters, who relieve sadness with pain, so it's pretty obvious that masochism must have some kind of psychologically attractive aspect to it. I think it's a valid statement.
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07.03.2006, 01:05 AM	#3
dietzer123 stalker Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 419	i never really thought of it as masochism but when i'm in a bad mood it is really enjoyable to turn on really abrassive music. does this make me an audio cutter? __________________ I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your fuckin' mouth.-bill hicks
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07.03.2006, 01:06 AM	#4
alyasa invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,791	Johnny Cash is a form of masochism. __________________ Sab Kuch Tick Tock Hai
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07.03.2006, 01:08 AM	#6
m^a(t)h expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,204	shiny shiny, shiny boots of leather (read on)...
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