Oh gosh no, I just happen to listen to a lot of Nordic music (It started with Mew way back in high school and went on from there). Seems like whenever I find a band I really like they turn out to be from there.
I'm originally from Russia but I've lived in Canada for about 14 years now.
That's cool too. I don't know if this is rude to ask, but do you feel more Russian or Canadian? Equals?
Kind of odd that you end up liking Nordic music that much. I do listen to bands outside of Finland, but usually I like only, say, 3-4 songs per band. With Finnish bands it's different, they just "speak" more to me and I'm more likely to like their whole discography.
I can't recall any Canadian music. But there is some random Russian songs I like. My mother listens to Vladimir Vysotskij and I do like some of his songs. Have you noticed big differences between Russian, Nordic and Canadian music? There must be some.
Anyway, recommend something. :) It doesn't matter if it's Russian, Nordic or Canadian. All new music is exciting!
I'm absolutely not a metal geek either. I just like to listen to it quite often (but then again I never care about the genre of music. Classical, jazz, metal, rock, I just listen to it), and I'm the only one in my immediate circle of acquaintances.
Hmm, I really like Nightwish, but it seems you've already gotten to them. Blind Guardian and Therion are two bands I particularly like.
Hey Nimphy! I will listen to those two bands and report back when I have an opinion about them.
I have never understood why genres are so important to so many people. I'm not saying that it's bad, but it just is something that I don't myself understand. I usually don't know what genre I'm listening to, so all music seems equal to me. Good music is good, no matter what.
It's kind of funny when you say that nobody close to you cares about metal. It's quite different here. :D The ones who have never listened to metal are in minority.
