Haha the only rap I can tolerate is the rap song to that old show with will smith - Fresh Prince!!!
At least he
kind of sings in that one.
I prefer my music to have some sort of music!
But seriously - for me it needs to be tuneful and I want all the music in it to be created by a single person or by a group so that no live shows have any pre-recorded bits (exception: Pink Floyd). That leaves it open for more improvisation for all the instruments which is what I absolutely love. For that reason I like Led Zep - no two live shows (At least what I've heard from CDs, DVDs and bootlegs) are the same - some songs even have verses previously unheard. And the Whole Lotta Love medley on BBC Sessions is amazing.
As for the heavier side of things I like Opeth because the style is so different, so unique and so well done. Kinda like a good steak really - rare with a good marinade of classical, blues, progressive, rock and metal!!!!
Blues I like because of it's simplicity and I absolutely love the 12-bar!!! I like Jazz for the improvisation mostly. The ability to pull great music out of thin air is a great gift and I love listening to the magic happen right before my eyes.
Classical is great for the amazing technical ability. To dance up and down a violin or a piano with such speed, ferocity and yet be so highly accurate amazes me.
What I don't like:
Pop: Lyrics seem empty and most seem to consist of pitch-adjusted vocals and regurgitated background music.
hip-hop: The same reason as above really - just doesn't ring with me at all and I don't feel there is all that much talent involved in the making of the music.
rap: Don't get me started! I really don't see talking over the top of an "nst nst" beat as music >_<
So that'll ruffle a few feathers I'm sure!!!!