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by WiseOldUnicorn on September 19th, 2008
Definitely. I listen to music in all kinds of languages I don't understand--Japanese, German, French, Russian, the list goes on. There's more to music than just being able to understand the lyrics.
by The Account Formerly Known As Peyton on November 29th, 2007
Yes. I honestly love this song:
by pericynthion on November 29th, 2007
Yes I had a Kuwaiti in the room next to me at University and I loved his Arabic music
by P. W. Pasobrio loves Marines on November 29th, 2007
You sure can. I love music from Ireland and Scottland and don't know a lick of Erse or Galic, but it still speaks to me on a level deeper then language ever could. Reminds me of home even though I've never been there.
by ola on November 29th, 2007
yes defanitly listen to this its in polish it me singing i find it nice to listen to also i love t.a.t.u. http://youtube.com/watch?v=4vcC2ol4OVo
by Ruby21103 on November 29th, 2007
Yes. I love to listen to Rammstein! They're German. I have no clue what they are saying , but I still know the lyrics and sing to it!
by anonymous on November 29th, 2007
Oh yes, absolutely! Some of my favorite music comes from India, Italy, France, Austria... many more. I do really appreciate great lyrics, but can enjoy music without fully understanding the words.
by Jennie thanks all of you ABers on November 29th, 2007
No if i cant understand the music i am listening to i dont enjoy it
by wander-er-er the vulcanologist on November 29th, 2007
My first language is English, and I almost exclusively listen to stuff in Spanish and Arabic.
by Anonymous on November 29th, 2007
Yes that one song by Dragonstai or however you spell it...I heard it at a hookah bar...and after that i laugh everytime i hear it...but i have no idea what they're saying...
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on June 19th, 2008
Yes. I love the German versions of Peter Gabriel's songs.
by iwnit on May 23rd, 2008
Yes. There are a lot of good songs who are not sung in French.
And I also like to hear song in languages which I don't understand.
Crazy Indian Music Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRmqZRPgK1w
by Chezter is going to save the Redheads on May 23rd, 2008
Yeah! I can't stop listening to this song even though I normally don't like french singing, OR rap
"Police" by Supreme NTM
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by Montmorency on February 12th, 2008
Of course. There's too much awesome music in the world to limit yourself to just one language. I mostly listen to music with lyrics in English, but about a third of my stuff is sung in other languages. I think it's funny, but some of my favorite artists/lyricists who sing in English have another mother tongue. Maybe being bi/multilingual helps somehow. I love a lot of Nordic music. I'm slowly working my way outward from there. The hardest thing for me is trying to learn about and get music in another language if I don't know enough words to get by while googling it and there isn't information in English. Especially if it's in Russian!
I don't get people who don't listen to or watch things in foreign languages. It's like...only eating things flavored with oregano or only watching movies about water polo. You miss out on so much! You wouldn't hear songs like this one:
by TX Rules is sad about new AB on February 12th, 2008
I don’t hear many songs that aren’t in English. I do remember 99 Luftballoons from the 80’s and I liked it.
by Galeanda on November 29th, 2007
All the time. Some of my favorites are songs in other languages including Indian, Inuktutuk, Gaelic, Mongolian, Different African songs, Arabian, Italian, Greek, and just so many. I'm really into World music.
by Ocean is gone... on November 29th, 2007
Oh yeah!! I have some french songs that I listen to often actually... And there are a few german songs that I know... It's fun to listen to and figure out what they are singing about...
by hope and peace on November 29th, 2007
Sure! I don't know a lick of Spanish, but I have several Reggaeton CD's.
by Takei-Shihan on November 29th, 2007
Yes.
I ONLY speak 6 languages, but in my more than 100,000+ MP3s & MP4s, I have music in 34 languages.
by brunyetka on September 14th, 2009
I like beats from all over the world as music is
universal
my fave band from russia is Discoteka Avariya (disco
accident) you tube discoteka avariya
by uturtle77 on December 4th, 2008
I definitely have to say Yes. Music is beautiful - whether it's the music itself that effects you or the words that are being sung - understood or not - music makes a difference in everyones lives.
by Earth Gurl on December 4th, 2008
Japanese definately! Come~ Namie Amuro, Every Heart~ inuyasha, Change the World~Inuyasha
by RROLLY304 on November 26th, 2008
Yes Andrea Bocelli amore
by BayAreaBiker on October 16th, 2008
Yes. One of my favorites is Bach's Magnificat, which is in Latin.
by Anonymous on September 30th, 2008
YES!!! I love Tejano and Punjabi music! I have no clue what they are saying, but I enjoy it SO much!
by Symbeline on September 19th, 2008
Sure. I totally listen to so much German music, and I don't know what is being said, and lately, I've been enjoying a lot of Viking and folk metal sung in Scandinavian languages.
by mura22 on September 19th, 2008
you dont have to understand every time what they say...if you feel the rythm....
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on May 23rd, 2008
Of course I do.
I enjoy many a Bollywood film and the musical renditions that they perform.
by Anonymous on May 23rd, 2008
I have no particular favorite but I do enjoy and often listen to music in other languages :)
by aydeology on February 12th, 2008
of course!!
for arabic, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhjjovgF3XQ
or hindi (bollywood) from the film shakti:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x6d6qgMD1I
enjoy!
by Sharkeye Jones on November 29th, 2007
I thoroughly enjoy The Pillows. They're japanese.
by Marky Mark on September 14th, 2009
Yes absolutely.
by Nickeljeff on September 28th, 2009
Yes. A good one for someone just trying to dip their toe into it is Ben Harper/Vanessa De Matteo-Boa Sorte
by ALF - Gordon Shumway on September 14th, 2009
"Certainly" One of my sentimental favorites is Enya - "Ebudae"
Do you enjoy group singing? Church choirs, caroling at holiday time, parties, Karaoke bars? Are you very loud or quiet? Do you have fun?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 27th, 2011
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What was the last song you remember singing? Or, if you are singing at this moment, what song are you singing?
by Lucindaoffthecuff on November 15th, 2011
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If singer's sing good, will everyone like their voice?
by LynZs on October 14th, 2011
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Which song from any era, do you wish someone would and re-release..maybe with a different arrangement? who would you like to sing it?
by Bornabrit on September 29th, 2011
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Do you enjoy a woman singer's voice better than a man's?
by June on November 6th, 2011
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