Good music taste, how important is it to you?

Question

I don't know about you guys but music is a BIG part of my life so when it comes to someone else I'm into, music taste is kinda crucial.

I'm not going to ignore someone if they don't share the same taste, but its jpretty huge contributing factor

how important is it too you?

oh and also how important is music to you? :))

SaitamasMiddleFinger · Accepted Answer

As long as they like music, they're good in my book.

A part of who you are is in your music taste and collection, and I'm not going to reject someone based on that because you don't get to choose your inclinations, and that is true for music as well. Plus, that's not fair and pretty insignificant thing compared to the significance of starting or ending a relationship. All I ask is that they share my open mindedness to a degree.

As long as we can share our music together it's fine. So basically as long as they don't make me afraid to share my music with them and they're not too scared to share their music with me, we should do just fine.

Plus there's no such thing as a bad taste in music, because taste is pretty broad and it's relative and often people have different standards.

Music snobs are a different story, though. Music is something to be shared, but music snobs only share for validation and to express superiority (because they only feel superior because they think they have a superior taste in music). I'm not saying being proud of your music taste is a bad thing, but there's a line between pride and being condescending, and someone being a music snob is often a sign that they're like that in other areas. I can be friends with one, but it probably would be a bad idea to date one.

montanakid · Accepted Answer

There was a time in my life when music was the most important thing. I spent all my time listening to music, playing music, going to see live bands, ect. Back then, a girls musical taste meant a ton. There would be no way to fit someone into my life that didn't like the same music as I did, as my life evolved around it. Through time those musical taste evolved and changed, but that prerequisite didn't.

But now that my life has moved beyond those days, music doesn't run it anymore. I hardly ever go to a show and if I do, it's usually something a little more mainstream that most people could get into and my guitar collects dust for the most part. Music is still important to me emotionally, but it's something I keep for myself. I've grown to tolerate other types of music (country, rap, ect) so now it would not make that much of difference what a girl likes. Granted I still chringe a little when a girl tells me she is into country or she love such and such pop star, but it's something I can work around.

Like I once was, I'm sure you are now. Things just tend to change as you get older. Different things become important. Just keep that in mind.

secondbestkiller · Accepted Answer

Well it's not the most important thing, or even that significantly important in the bigger picture. But it does play a rather large role, I guess. Well, they don't even necessarily need to be into the same music as me (though that is always a huuuuge plus, cause maybe it's just where I live, but it's pretty rare someone is) but just that they are into music. Like, I don't think I could ever have anything in common with someone who's "not really into music" or just a casual listener, cause music is a big part of my life. Plus, I tend to have more in common with people who share my music taste. I couldn't really imagine dating someone who thinks that, like, BrokeNcyde is the best band of the 21st century or subscribes to the mindset of "if it's not popular, it's not good!"

But I have to reiterate that it is super awesome if a guy like the same music as me. I swear, I have the biggest weakness for a guy with a great music collection.

blufrenzy93 · Accepted Answer

It is important to me.

If I look at my past relationships,

we've always had a musical connection.

Plus, I loved going to my boyfriends

and seeing if they had any new music or we would talk about music, etc.

As for taste...I haven't really encountered a guy with "bad" taste,

but who am I to say he has "bad" taste in music ?

CreativeSoul31 · Accepted Answer

I use music as a way to measure whether or not I like a guy. He doesn't have to have to same taste as me but his concept as to why he likes his music has to be pretty convincing. Music is SUPER important to me too! I hum to myself all the time, I decipher lyrics, listen to entire albums for months at a time, ... I LOVE IT! =)

Cigam · Answer

Music tastes are important, but most people are into a lot of genres even if they say they 'like' a particular one. Music is a huge part of my life, I have songs playing in my headphones most of the time.

For my first girlfriend I made about 16 CD mixes of various genres, all geared towards a certain theme, idea, or point. Her favorite was country, but the CDs I made were pop, rock, country, very little rap, and she enjoyed all of them. She actually would listen to them more than me. I still make CD mixes for people here and there. The more CDs I make for someone the more likely I want to be or am with someone.

A lot of couples I have known tend to try and find a 'song' that matches their relationship. So music taste seems to be a key role in a lot of relationships. Most of the time for me though it was the CD mixes I would make as our 'cd' rather than a single song.

Searnd_Giddon · Answer

I think having a girlfriend that you could enjoy the same concerts with would be pretty sweet I think?  But honestly I would probably go with my girlfriend to things she likes anyway, and I'd enjoy it just the same... as long as it's not Cher or Bette Midler!

KarKingJack · Answer

As long as someone likes music, I dig it, 'cos like. I believe in having your niche in music, and like, exploring it, and rejecting 'modern music' in favour of it, but I also believe in listening to chart music, and whatevers on VH1 or whatever. Y'know.

As long as they like the music I make we're flying, hahahaha.

theacefospades · Answer

It's a big deal to me. I love music. I've played since I was a little kid. I'm staring at my guitar right now. So yeah it's important to me if A girl likes music.

If I find you listen to people like, like, OHHHH GAWWWD I can't say his name. Boo hoo boo hoo

Okay I'm all right now. Suffice to say Modern Pop is the shill pits.

Specially that gay pretty boy.

Even I'M better than That

zacattack · Answer

music is my life.it bases almost all of my judgments on "talent". there are so many good musicians out there and so many talentless pieces of sh*t... the type of music one listens too easily determines there knowledge and understanding of anything. that's why I try to listen to all that is out there. if you are not open to trying new things you can not broaden your mind.

Toreno · Answer

I REALLY care about it. The music you listen just don't show your personal tastes, but tell who you are.

And I also wouldn't endure a partner who only listens to these garbage catchy songs made by manufactured artists. I like music made by people who love melodies and the feeling that good songs bring to us. It's a very important thing in my life.

But It's definitely hard to find someone with good musical tastes, unfortunely.

thatchalaznkid · Answer

It's important to me,  because if you aren't into the same music you can't go to concerts together. I mean I wod go to like a rap concert, but if he likes country that's like an automatic turn off for me :-/ as shallow as it seems it's true

loofah · Answer

I don't care that much. Music is very personal, so I don't mind being with a guy with a different taste. Don't like music snobs though. I like very mainstream, very Disney, or very classic.

boxywon · Answer

It's very important to me that my partner appreciate music. That doesn't mean we have exacty the same taste but that she's able to appreciate why I like what I like, and not feel the need to mock or degrade the music I'm passionate about. So some common ground and a love for music is great.

sufi633 · Answer

because its a huge part of my life... I would like it if it were a part of hers. Not to say we have to agree on all the same music... but I don't think I could date anyone who can't appreciate music.

NomelLemon · Answer

Very important. If we don't agree on some type of music, and it doesn't have to be everything... it's not going to work, as crazy as that sounds, but music is my life.

Anonymous · Answer

gives us something to share/relate to.

not a deal breaker... I'd still date her but I definitely love it when she has what I consider good music taste.

i love music, can't do nothing without my ipod.

i'm curious, what type of music do you like?

carlstatlin · Answer

It don't matter that much to me what they like but I don't like rap at all. as for importance of music to me. its my job I'm a studio musician for 3 major labels, guitar mostly.

peace-love-couture · Answer

I'm not the dictator of what good taste in music is,but an interest in the same music(which varies by genre) is definitely a bonus

ambermarie · Answer

it don't really matter to me too much but if we like the same music its gonna be a plus

EddyMetal · Answer

I couldn't care less. The vast majority of people have sh*tty taste in music.

ASjun · Answer

Music has an effect on personality, so yeah It is important to me. If a girl isn't open to classic rock/metal and only listens to country/rap/pop=gtfo

Anonymous · Answer

there  is no such thing as bad taste in music. just because it;s not your taste, doesn't make their taste bad

barkmoon · Answer

its very important to me

situ5 · Answer

Love Music but hate rap, music is important to me

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