05-07-2010, 18:55
I think it depends on my mood.
I can get a bit analytical - like Griff has explained above - but try to avoid doing this too much. I like to focus on lyrics when they're present, and guitars always seem to grab my attention. But overall I like to absorb a piece of music as a whole as best I can.
I've always thought that anyone can listen to detail or the whole thing, whichever they prefer, but a band playing well together tends to make analytical listening pretty redundant.
I can get a bit analytical - like Griff has explained above - but try to avoid doing this too much. I like to focus on lyrics when they're present, and guitars always seem to grab my attention. But overall I like to absorb a piece of music as a whole as best I can.
I've always thought that anyone can listen to detail or the whole thing, whichever they prefer, but a band playing well together tends to make analytical listening pretty redundant.