Then I found a website called Pandora that, after entering your favorite artists, finds common threads that roughly define your personal music preferences.
My music preferences include:
- subtle vocal harmonies
- mild rhythmic syncopation
- electric rock instrumentation
- vocal-centric aesthetic
- electric rhythm guitars
- subtle use of acoustic piano
- acoustic sonority
- acoustic rhythm guitars
- upbeat lyrics
- mixed acoustic and electric instrumentation
- punk influences
- acoustic rhythm piano
- major key tonality
- funk roots
- disco influences
- flat out funky grooves
- groove based composition
- repetitive melodic phrasing
- basic rock song structures
- minor key tonality
- prominent organ
- extensive vamping
- electric guitar riffs
- classic soul qualities
- demanding vocal performances
- demanding instrumental part writing
- folk influences
That’s a lot of ingredients in the cookbook. If I had to nail it down to a few I’d prioritize: electric rock instrumentation, upbeat lyrics, and funky grooves.
