Is it just me or is listening to instrumental music difficult?

Submitted by TakahashiKak3ru t3_10pzddn in Music

I'm not talking about instrumental versions of songs but just instrumental songs in general. I usually have lyrics in front of me when I listen to music; however, if I don't, I get really bored and distracted. Maybe it's because I don't play any instruments or have any music theory knowledge but I would definitely prefer a song with vocals in it. Anyone experience the same thing?

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amorningofsleep t1_j6mws0y wrote

I've never had any issues with it and I don't really think you need to play anything or have any music theory knowledge to enjoy it. It's just music.

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Black_Shabbat92 t1_j6myoyv wrote

Ive been loving instrumental music since I was a kid. I grew up on lots of post-rock because the instrumentation doesn’t need lyrics to present a mood and narrative. Try listening to bands like Explosions in the Sky, Mono, Sigur Ros, Godspeed you Black Emperor… and in the realm of classical music I love Chopin. His music is like watching someone paint. Tycho is a great band with a more electronic ambient vibe but still very moody and beautiful music.

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Difficult_Let_1953 t1_j6mxdua wrote

You like lyrics. Nothing wrong with that. I dig the sound. Heck often the lyrics are just another part of the sound for me. I don’t listen to the words. Not playing an instrument probably has a lot to do with it. Perhaps try my EDM. Easier to get in a groove to than orchestral music.

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Kolzig33189 t1_j6mx6xl wrote

You might do well with instrumentals where the guitar (or other lead instrument) is essentially playing a vocal part. Try Eric Johnson’s “cliffs of Dover” and Iron Maiden’s “losfer words.”

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frankrocksjesus t1_j6n2alq wrote

Hey, at least you like music. There are people that don’t even like music at all or listen at all.

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Klutzy-Ad-6705 t1_j6myzxn wrote

Well then, I guess classical is not for you.

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AnHeroicHippo99 t1_j6n2py5 wrote

I actually find the opposite. Over the past decade or so I've found I absolutely love instrumental music, from relaxing beats to metal.

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[deleted] t1_j6n9otq wrote

I personally like instrumental music as much if not more than music with lyrics. I think some people are just more oriented towards listening to lyrics than music, and vice versa, and there's no problem with that.

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udder112 t1_j6nqy09 wrote

Listen to great gig in the sky and then some Olafir arnalds. I’m pretty confident these will change your mind

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