The lonely musician

[musicality]

I'll try to make this short. I am a new member here & also new to atheism  I am a classical musician and music major in college and have found that in this career, I am surrounded by devout believers. Some know what I believe (or lack there of). But I have lost friends as well. Also, being raised in a strong asian catholic household doesn't make it any easier to be atheist.

So I Just thought I'd come here and find a place where it didn't feel so lonely in my thoughts. 
Also, I just want to learn as much as I can about religion, philosophy, science, etc. Hope to engage in wonderful conversations with you guys!

[Tank]

Hi musicality

So what is/are your weapons (instruments) of choice? Where do you live?

Thanks for making the effort to sign up and join in.

Welcome to HAF.

Regards
Chris

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[The Magic Pudding]

Hello
There are a few musicians about of various kinds.
They make an awful noise at times but I'm sure you'll be much more melodious.

[OldGit]

So I Just thought I'd come here and find a place where it didn't feel so lonely in my thoughts. 

We're here to help.  You're one of us who needs support just at the moment - it's what we do.  Also you'll read some good arguments and I hope you'll soon be joining in.

[Crow]

Hi musicality,

Are there any composers/musicians that you would recommend checking out.

Kind Regards
Crow

[musicality]

So what is/are your weapons (instruments) of choice? Where do you live?

I love that you called it "weapons" 
I sing & play piano. Both classical. But vocally, I am a bit more versatile.
I live in lovely southern califor-Ni-A!

[musicality]

They make an awful noise at times but I'm sure you'll be much more melodious.

I hope so! 

[musicality]

Are there any composers/musicians that you would recommend checking out.

Classical:
You can never go wrong with some Chopin! He is my favorite composer.
I also LOVE Beethoven and Rachmaninov!

Jazz/Indie/Smooth Jazz:
Esperanza Spalding. Erykah Badu. Jill Scott.

Hip hop:
Q-tip. Mos Def. Tribe Called Quest.

Check out some of their stuff! I love em!

[Tank]

So what is/are your weapons (instruments) of choice? Where do you live?

I love that you called it "weapons" 
I sing & play piano. Both classical. But vocally, I am a bit more versatile.
I live in lovely southern califor-Ni-A!

Do you have a YouTube channel? It's always fun to see people performing. I have NO musical talent whatsoever and admire those who do. I actually totally failed the easiest possible music exam when I was at school, thus I actually have a certificate as evidence of my ineptitude!  

[DeterminedJuliet]

I also have zero musical talent and I'm a bit mesmerized by people who do. Welcome! I hope you like it here 

[Jimmy]

Welcome Musicality!!  I hope you enjoy it here!!!

[Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism]

Are there any composers/musicians that you would recommend checking out.

Classical:
You can never go wrong with some Chopin! He is my favorite composer.
I also LOVE Beethoven and Rachmaninov!

Jazz/Indie/Smooth Jazz:
Esperanza Spalding. Erykah Badu. Jill Scott.

Hip hop:
Q-tip. Mos Def. Tribe Called Quest.

Check out some of their stuff! I love em!

Welcome to the forum.  No heavy metal? Screaming can be quite melodious.

[musicality]

Welcome to the forum.  No heavy metal? Screaming can be quite melodious.

I've listened to some when friends play it in their cars.  But I don't divulge in it. Have any suggestions that I should listen to? No one really shares heavy metal with me because they think I wouldn't like it. 

[Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism]

Welcome to the forum.  No heavy metal? Screaming can be quite melodious.

I've listened to some when friends play it in their cars.  But I don't divulge in it. Have any suggestions that I should listen to? No one really shares heavy metal with me because they think I wouldn't like it. 

I have a few suggestions.  I won't go to far because some of the stuff I like is literally just people screaming.  A good example of that would be Slipknot though they have a few non screamers.  Anything Metallica did in 1990 or before is good.  My favorite singer would be Serj Tankian from System of a Down. He's actually a really good singer even though his lyrics are nutty.  For classics I would recommend Black Sabbath or AC/DC.

[Siz]

Welcome to the forum.  No heavy metal? Screaming can be quite melodious.

I've listened to some when friends play it in their cars.  But I don't divulge in it. Have any suggestions that I should listen to? No one really shares heavy metal with me because they think I wouldn't like it. 

I have a few suggestions.  I won't go to far because some of the stuff I like is literally just people screaming.  A good example of that would be Slipknot though they have a few non screamers.  Anything Metallica did in 1990 or before is good.  My favorite singer would be Serj Tankian from System of a Down. He's actually a really good singer even though his lyrics are nutty.  For classics I would recommend Black Sabbath or AC/DC.

Surely Iron Maiden should be the first port of call. Possibly some of the most harmony-literate of any heavy metal, and some excitingly palatable melodies for the most discerning of musos.