Do you listen to music in a different language?

[Daserop]

Kind of similar to the Obscure Music Selection thread, but I had a conversation with my wife about this last night and was curious what CF thought.

Do you listen to music in another language and why?

Personally, I listen to Jpop & Jrap and German Heavy metal mostly. I tend to focus more on the beat / tempo of the song or I am attracted to the singer's voice.

 

[CEcyclone]

I listen to Rock Nacional from Argentina. Why? Because I've studied their twice in high school and college. Love me some Molotov, Juanes and Mana too.

 

[intrepid27]

My wife listens to a lot of Edith Piaf and I've come to appreciate her.
She is the French chick that you hear singing in EVERY World War 2 movie you have seen that takes place in Europe.

 

[NATEizKING]

Not on purpose

 

[Cycl1]

the occasional cross over song, and the occasional opera song. not often

 

[NenoFone]

All the time, but I love opera.

 

[cloneswereall]

I tend to listen to the bi-lingual bands (Ill Nino, Soulfly) or major bands in other languages (Sigur Ros, Rammstein), but that's about it.

 

[3TrueFans]

Sometimes Pearl Jam comes on Pandora and I can't understand a god damn thing he says, so I assume it's Greek or something, so I'll say yes.

 

[WooBadger18]

I have a song in French, and a few in German but that's it

 

[JWIL4CY]

I listen to Reggaeton as I speak Spanish as well.

 

[bigsag]

I have been a big Rammstein fan for a number of years. My son and I went to their concert in Minneapolis last May. Great music (in any language) is worth listening to.

 

[cowgirl836]

yes - but usually because I'm listening to old stuff from my or my husband's songs from college choirs, operaish stuff or Celtic Women. But I usually still know the words so I don't feel like that counts.

 

[Mumbai1986]

I listen to Amadou and Mariam. A group from Mali. If I were to listen to a song in a foreign language, it would probably be something from Africa.

 

[JSmoove]

I have been a big Rammstein fan for a number of years. My son and I went to their concert in Minneapolis last May. Great music (in any language) is worth listening to.

Rammstein is awesome.

I also have a couple Sigur Ros (Icelandic band) albums that come on now and again.

 

[cydonn]

Rammstein is awesome.

I also have a couple Sigur Ros (Icelandic band) albums that come on now and again.

I listen to SIgur Ros a lot also. Will be going to their concert in St. Paul in April. Also listen to Radio Reykjavik occassionally. A lot of good music coming out of Iceland.

 

[Cutlass]

My wife is German so I've acquired the taste of a couple of German punk bands like Die Toten Hosen and The Inchtabokatables. They both have a couple of English songs, but the vast majority of it is German.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Not since some drive time show guys used to play this here in the '80s. Totally madeup language by some guys from ABBA goofing off but always got me smiling. I have waited in vain for a cover of the tune by the muppets Swedish Chef.

[video=youtube;bd2qsC-PuJQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd2qsC-PuJQ[/video]

 

[mfelske]

Seu Jorge's Portuguese covers of David Bowie songs from A Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou are awesome.

I also occasionally listen to a band that's referred to as the Mexican Beastie Boys called Plastilina Mosh. Their Aqua Mosh album is pretty decent.

 

[brother bob]

I have quite a few cd's in another language. When my cousin found out that I liked this she bought me a CD of Queen that is done by Spanish speaking artists...very cool. Molotov is in there and I love their music. Also Soraya (RIP) is very intriguing.

Here are two of her songs. One is Spanish and the other in English (For Breast Cancer Awareness)

Soraya - Como Seria - YouTube

SORAYA. No One Else - Thanksgiving - YouTube

 

[cyhiphopp]

I am partial to the Mars Volta song L'Via L'Viaquez

Its on Guitar Hero as well.