Ask HN: How many of you play music?

#1

Post by bart » Tue, Jun 09, 2009, 12:41 PM UTC

I think that most of people have the common passion - music.

Many people just listen and enjoy. But I would like to know, how many of hackers actually play the music and which music style?

Re: Ask HN: How many of you play music?

#2

Post by badger7 » Tue, Jun 09, 2009, 12:50 PM UTC

Guitar, Bass, electro-tinkerings and the odd bit of (bad) singing.

From metal to Folky-acoustic, via rock.

#3

Post by Gertm » Tue, Jun 09, 2009, 12:52 PM UTC

I play guitar in a band. Mostly pop/blues/soul/rock, and a tiny bit of jazz.

#4

Post by jasongullickson » Tue, Jun 09, 2009, 12:53 PM UTC

These days the instrument I play most is acoustic guitar, primarily out of convenience.

In the past (and when time allows) I've made almost anything into an instrument, and recorded styles that range from classical to noise.

For me the music I make has more to do with the context in which it is made than a purposeful selection of style, instruments and genre.

#5

Post by joshsharp » Tue, Jun 09, 2009, 12:54 PM UTC

#6

Post by Maciek416 » Tue, Jun 09, 2009, 12:55 PM UTC

I don't play but I compose quite a bit (mostly random electronic styles) for my own personal listening.

#7

Post by antirez » Tue, Jun 09, 2009, 12:56 PM UTC

I play guitar and bongos for fun with my friends.

#8

Post by mullr » Tue, Jun 09, 2009, 1:00 PM UTC

Electric guitar at the moment. Blues, jazz lately.

#9

Post by cousin_it » Tue, Jun 09, 2009, 1:03 PM UTC

I'm an amateur with no formal training; play fingerstyle guitar, sing and beatbox. Love jamming in the street.

#10

Post by spooneybarger » Tue, Jun 09, 2009, 1:05 PM UTC

guitar. punk rock. krylls.com.

there, i got the url in. sweet.