Ever since I've gotten into metal, it's been a part of my life that I had kept hidden from my parents. But in recent months, I've opened up a little and now they are aware that I listen to metal. They claim I never share my music with them, but I don't because I fear a negative impression will make them think less of me.
So I decided to send each of them a CD, each with 8 songs that give an honestly comprehensive sampling of my tastes, but also appeals to each of their own musical tastes, at least to some degree. I will write a page for each CD explaining the songs, their conventions, and their appealing elements.
First, for my father, the classical music enthusiast and pipe organist, I will give him an assortment of symphonic/synth-driven black metal. I'll have to warn him/explain the heaviness and vocals, but besides that, the music could be potentially agreeable to him.
Limbonic Art - In Abhorrence Dementia
Summoning - The Passing of Grey Company
Satyricon - Dark Medieval Times
Covenant - From the Storm of Shadows
Nokturnal Mortum - Perun's Celestial Silver
Burzum - Dunkelheit
Alatyr - Hviezdy
Borknagar - The Winterway
For my mother, things will be easier, because she likes a lot of classic rock. I'll provide her with a glimpse at my classic metal side. The Rammstein track is there because she's a German scholar. And the Opeth track is sans growls but still with heavy guitars in the latter half.
Mercyful Fate - Evil
Iron Maiden - Can I Play With Madness
Pentagram - Broken Vows
Opeth - Face of Melinda
Black Sabbath - Hand of Doom
Metallica - Fade to Black
Judas Priest - You've Got Another Thing Comin'
Rammstein - Nebel
So what I'm asking from you guys is your approval of these playlists, and how I should go about justifying my musical interests. Keep in mind my parents are Catholics, but I think they know me enough to trust that the music has not affected my faith (as much as my logic has).
This is going to be tough, but it will be a weight off my shoulders once I've sent it off and heard their thoughts. I plan to mail these to them because I feel too awkward playing it in front of them.
So I decided to send each of them a CD, each with 8 songs that give an honestly comprehensive sampling of my tastes, but also appeals to each of their own musical tastes, at least to some degree. I will write a page for each CD explaining the songs, their conventions, and their appealing elements.
First, for my father, the classical music enthusiast and pipe organist, I will give him an assortment of symphonic/synth-driven black metal. I'll have to warn him/explain the heaviness and vocals, but besides that, the music could be potentially agreeable to him.
Limbonic Art - In Abhorrence Dementia
Summoning - The Passing of Grey Company
Satyricon - Dark Medieval Times
Covenant - From the Storm of Shadows
Nokturnal Mortum - Perun's Celestial Silver
Burzum - Dunkelheit
Alatyr - Hviezdy
Borknagar - The Winterway
For my mother, things will be easier, because she likes a lot of classic rock. I'll provide her with a glimpse at my classic metal side. The Rammstein track is there because she's a German scholar. And the Opeth track is sans growls but still with heavy guitars in the latter half.
Mercyful Fate - Evil
Iron Maiden - Can I Play With Madness
Pentagram - Broken Vows
Opeth - Face of Melinda
Black Sabbath - Hand of Doom
Metallica - Fade to Black
Judas Priest - You've Got Another Thing Comin'
Rammstein - Nebel
So what I'm asking from you guys is your approval of these playlists, and how I should go about justifying my musical interests. Keep in mind my parents are Catholics, but I think they know me enough to trust that the music has not affected my faith (as much as my logic has).
This is going to be tough, but it will be a weight off my shoulders once I've sent it off and heard their thoughts. I plan to mail these to them because I feel too awkward playing it in front of them.
