Balvack Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 "Musical tastes and personality type are closely related, according to a study of more than 36,000 people from around the world." There's not much difference between classical and metal fans apparently. More info hereYou can participate by completing this questionnaire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 "Musical tastes and personality type are closely related, according to a study of more than 36,000 people from around the world." There's not much difference between classical and metal fans apparently. More info hereYou can participate by completing this questionnairereport about this & the Prof from Heriot Watt just been on BBC Radio Scotland36,000 surveys completed in ONE day is impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I did the test and it confirmed what we all know........that I have no personality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Interesting...but no mention there of folk, psych or experimental/avant-garde?I cited my formative album as a sampler, which probably didn't help pigeon hole a style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 it's a survey built on preconceptions(as most surveys are i guess). the fact that they don't include folk is pretty shocking particularly for a music survey originating from scotland. i don't understand what 'gothic metal' is either.questions like " A: I prefer the "down to earth" kinds of people as friends. B: I would like to make friends in some of the "far-out" groups like artists or "punks."" are really stupid. most artists and punks i know are the most down to earth folk in aberdeen. i didn't understand the body odour one either, i sometimes don't mind the smell of my own farts but not sure that counts as liking earthy smells. i also didn't like the focus on heights as a dangerous activity without asking about irrational fears. i'm all for doing exciting things but i'm not jumping out of a plane under any circumstances.i hate questionairres like this where there's only two options as well. not everything is black and white though i understand that it makes it easier to analyse results and put them into brackets when you only have two options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I zoned out just after question 9 when 10 showed itself to be one I'd actually have to think about. I'm not quite with it this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 It gave BBC breakfast a good excuse to stand outside the proms and a gig and patronise classical and metal fans this morning.This isn't the first time that I've seen research come out saying there are similiarities between listening to classical and metal. I remember a study a few years ago on listening to music while driving and it said classical music could aid concentration while driving and metal had the same effect. Mostly due to the complex nature of the music with time changes, complex phrases etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I filled in the questioniare, then it just said "The questionnaire is finished.Thank you VERY MUCH for participating in this survey. We remind you that your answers will remain completely confidential."Don't I get results or something?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 COLDLAY LINK TO UNBEARABLE ARSEHOLES - The Daily Mash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 it's a survey built on preconceptions(as most surveys are i guess). the fact that they don't include folk is pretty shocking particularly for a music survey originating from scotland. i don't understand what 'gothic metal' is either.questions like " A: I prefer the "down to earth" kinds of people as friends. B: I would like to make friends in some of the "far-out" groups like artists or "punks."" are really stupid. most artists and punks i know are the most down to earth folk in aberdeen. i didn't understand the body odour one either, i sometimes don't mind the smell of my own farts but not sure that counts as liking earthy smells. i also didn't like the focus on heights as a dangerous activity without asking about irrational fears. i'm all for doing exciting things but i'm not jumping out of a plane under any circumstances..What?! I didn't any of those questions? Have I done the wrong test or something? Mine was all about family relationships and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 What?! I didn't any of those questions? Have I done the wrong test or something? Mine was all about family relationships and such.I didn't get those questions either. Mine asked me about my mother, father and my friends and whether I share my musical preference with them etc. That was a pretty rubbish survey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I didn't get those questions easy. Mine asked me about my mother, father and my friends and whether I share my musical preference with them etc. That was a pretty rubbish survey!yea i got those too then there was a whole section about your own personality and giving you a or b answers to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Stu Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 COLDLAY LINK TO UNBEARABLE ARSEHOLES - The Daily MashIt's great that we've got our own f*cking Onion, isn't it???I nearly choked on my mini cheddars, reading that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I got bored and gave up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 It's great that we've got our own f*cking Onion, isn't it???I nearly choked on my mini cheddars, reading that!It's superb. The Rockall Times was a good attempt but not up to scratch, Daily Mash is much closer to the quality of the Onion.This was my favourite Daily Mash story of the last few weeks:SARKOZY GETTING IT TONIGHT - The Daily Mash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 yea i got those too then there was a whole section about your own personality and giving you a or b answers to choose from.Nope... nothing like that for me.Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I didn't get those questions easy. Mine asked me about my mother, father and my friends and whether I share my musical preference with them etc. That was a pretty rubbish survey!I got the same one as you....almost gave up half way through.I was expecting results at the end as well.If i had known there wasn't a pay off at the end i wouldn't have bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 What?! I didn't any of those questions? Have I done the wrong test or something? Mine was all about family relationships and such.I think you did the wrong test, looking at the two the one for people under 23 doesn't have nearly as much questions as the one for older people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I think you did the wrong test, looking at the two the one for people under 23 doesn't have nearly as much questions as the one for older people.heh, wonder why that is then? are we older types more complex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 heh, wonder why that is then? are we older types more complex?You know what kids are like. After 10 questions they get bored and have to nip out to the shops for a bit of knife crime lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Stu Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 It's superb. The Rockall Times was a good attempt but not up to scratch, Daily Mash is much closer to the quality of the Onion.This was my favourite Daily Mash story of the last few weeks:SARKOZY GETTING IT TONIGHT - The Daily MashThat was ace! He really can't stop smiling...Anyway, back to the topic. Where is the amusing embedded code I can put on my blog/forum/myspace? I just wasted my employer's valuable time on this!And why is there a distinction between hard rock and classic rock, but no drum and bass??? I suppose I get pigeonholed with the ghey glostick E-tards, is it???Fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sloth Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 So whats the answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I think you did the wrong test, looking at the two the one for people under 23 doesn't have nearly as much questions as the one for older people.I put in my age as 28. Hmmmm...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I put in my age as 28. Hmmmm......On the page where you click the link through to the test itself, there are two links. One for under 23s and one for over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I clicked the pensioner one, but only got 1 page of questions, same as Lucky Rathen, and no 'personality'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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