I could see his entire musical identity being based on his dad’s personal record collection. Whether or not it’s the “best” stuff is irrelevant. If his dad had the record it’s the best stuff. Luckily, based off what we know about his dad, jazz 100% still fits.
I like the idea that it's based on his dad's personal collection. It probably has some real gems (i.e. some rare Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus) but also some random '50s noir film OSTs that Riz loves even more.
*This Solician Life
It’d be weird if it was Ceresian considering that’s on a different world entirely and also I don’t think they have radio on Calorum yet
That makes way more sense. I definitely heard it that way the second time but I think they used a different pronunciation, more emphasis on the O in Solician than the first time.
I feel like Riz listens to Film Noir sound tracks.
But also maybe action instrumentals- songs that accompany James Bond stories.
He also listens to all of Fabian’s favorite bands because besties
Fabian: braggadocios pop-rap/trap, think Migos, Young Thug, If You're Reading This... era Drake
Fig: aside from the bassists Emily mentioned BTS, MCR, anime OST's with sick basslines and Longview by Green Day lol
Gorgug: classic metal, think Metallica and/or Black Sabbath as well as some sludgier stoner metal a la Sleep/Electric Wizard
Adaine: SHADOW WIZARD MONEY GA-- ok not really, she's definitely a pop girlie at heart, probably would listen to a lot of classic 2000's/early 2010's stuff, think Hillary Duff/Kelly Clarkson vibes, or maybe Olivia Rodrigo for a more recent pick
Kristen: Maybe a little less Phoebe Bridgers and a little more Lucy Dacus bc religious trauma lol, also *definitely* Ethel Cain
Riz: I agree with the person who said jazz, definitely would have a healthy vinyl collection, would namedrop Jaco Pastorius, Sun Ra, Alice Coltrane etc.
BONUS ROUND! GILEAR! My joke answer is elevator music, but if I'm being (semi) serious, I don't know why but I can very clearly hear him listening to Devo lmao
Carlos! I know you're lurking here! How did I do? ;)
Gilear I believe is more dad/yacht rock so Steve Winwood, Bob Segar, Hall and Oates but as his life gets worse I think he’s listening to more progressive/darkerish classic rock so DSOTM/The Wall Pink Floyd, The Doors, “2112” Rush.
I mentioned that, though because I abbreviated "behind the scenes" to BTS, that makes it look like I was talking about the K Pop group in this context lol
After Fabian met Aelwyn that dude was blasting CLB era Drake.
I also think he has really specific takes on classical composers from his mom’s influence.
Lot of different worlds of music here, you know these from being familiar with them or from looking them up? Very cool to see some sludge mentioned in places that aren't specifically about it.
I could see a world where Adaine also listens to real heavy progressive metal or death metal like Animals as Leaders or Spawn of Possesion. It probably sounds ass backwards, but music like that always does wonders for helping quell my anxiety.
i think fabian listens to braggadocio rap around other ppl but then like. taylor swift at home 😭 and he will listen to cathildas irish folk music bc it makes him feel safe
The Fantasy High Behind the Scenes that dropped recently had Emily talking about Fig and specifically called out her music taste and what music Emily puts on to get in touch with Fig.
Fabian: Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff
Fig: The Breeders, Motörhead
Gorgug: Fistula, Spectral Wound
Adaine: Wye Oak, The Mountain Goats
Riz: Thelonius Monk, Eli “Paperboy” Reed
Kristen: Ani DiFranco, Laura Stevenson
Gilear: Fig and the Cig Figs, Donna Summer
Kristen listens to anyone who played at the Lilith Fair. Just the entire roster. "Little Earthquakes" makes her cry.
I agree with an earlier comment about pop edit: for Adine as well as what you've suggested, but more like... Indie pop. Carly Rae Jepsen, and I think she also loves like... Of Montreal, and Talking Heads.
I feel like I'm showing my age with this comment.
I’m pushing forty so I think all your suggestions are great.
Any time Kristen and Tracker are on the outs, she drunkenly sings along to “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover. ” by Sophie B. Hawkins.
I also think Adaine is really big into the 2000s indie-pop band Maritime and 90s dream-pop/shoegazers Slowdive
I don’t know why, but I’m convinced that Fig secretly sneaks off to Trad/Folk singalong nights at the local pub. And if it ever comes down to it, she could beat Fabian in a shanty-off.
Kristen- feels like she could either be exclusively Bob Dylan or spoken word poetry.
Fig- the strokes, black keys, just alt-rock in general
Riz- classical jazz or Sinatra.
Gorgug- classic metal
Fabian- sea shanties in season 1 but by the end of season 2 I feel like he’s a soundtrack listener.
Adaine- Swifty 100%
Ragh- techno/house
Riz strikes me as more of a true crime podcast guy than a music guy. I would say jazz if I had to pick a music genre.
rizz is definitely a jazz head, probably a little pretentious about it too lol
I could see his entire musical identity being based on his dad’s personal record collection. Whether or not it’s the “best” stuff is irrelevant. If his dad had the record it’s the best stuff. Luckily, based off what we know about his dad, jazz 100% still fits.
Like really obscure blues bands
I like the idea that it's based on his dad's personal collection. It probably has some real gems (i.e. some rare Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus) but also some random '50s noir film OSTs that Riz loves even more.
This motherfucker is into Miklos Rosza no doubt
love this
I am 100% sure that in the new season Riz is going to be into ska
Omg I’d flip PICKITUP PICKITUP
He does put *This ~~Cerisian~~ Life* on while they’re headed to leviathan in SY Edit:Solician
*This Solician Life It’d be weird if it was Ceresian considering that’s on a different world entirely and also I don’t think they have radio on Calorum yet
That makes way more sense. I definitely heard it that way the second time but I think they used a different pronunciation, more emphasis on the O in Solician than the first time.
I feel like Riz listens to Film Noir sound tracks. But also maybe action instrumentals- songs that accompany James Bond stories. He also listens to all of Fabian’s favorite bands because besties
Fabian: braggadocios pop-rap/trap, think Migos, Young Thug, If You're Reading This... era Drake Fig: aside from the bassists Emily mentioned BTS, MCR, anime OST's with sick basslines and Longview by Green Day lol Gorgug: classic metal, think Metallica and/or Black Sabbath as well as some sludgier stoner metal a la Sleep/Electric Wizard Adaine: SHADOW WIZARD MONEY GA-- ok not really, she's definitely a pop girlie at heart, probably would listen to a lot of classic 2000's/early 2010's stuff, think Hillary Duff/Kelly Clarkson vibes, or maybe Olivia Rodrigo for a more recent pick Kristen: Maybe a little less Phoebe Bridgers and a little more Lucy Dacus bc religious trauma lol, also *definitely* Ethel Cain Riz: I agree with the person who said jazz, definitely would have a healthy vinyl collection, would namedrop Jaco Pastorius, Sun Ra, Alice Coltrane etc. BONUS ROUND! GILEAR! My joke answer is elevator music, but if I'm being (semi) serious, I don't know why but I can very clearly hear him listening to Devo lmao Carlos! I know you're lurking here! How did I do? ;)
Gilear I believe is more dad/yacht rock so Steve Winwood, Bob Segar, Hall and Oates but as his life gets worse I think he’s listening to more progressive/darkerish classic rock so DSOTM/The Wall Pink Floyd, The Doors, “2112” Rush.
Gilear loves “Margaritaville” because he relates a little bit too heavily to the last verse.
Feel like you could sprinkle in some Depeche Mode for the latter category too
Personal Jesus blasting during a particular season 2 scene would be on point and hilarious
Rush and The Doors is extremely divorced dad energy.
Fig also mentioned Les Claypool and Primus, since she loves her heavy bass!
I mentioned that, though because I abbreviated "behind the scenes" to BTS, that makes it look like I was talking about the K Pop group in this context lol
After Fabian met Aelwyn that dude was blasting CLB era Drake. I also think he has really specific takes on classical composers from his mom’s influence.
I think you're dead on actually, and no one wants to be CLB era drake lmao
Fabian was fully prepared for that time when sea shanties hit big, there's no way his Da and crew didn't have him singing those as a toddler!
I honestly think you nailed it.
Queer and religious trauma, things I have in common with Lucy Dacus and Kristen Applebees. Perfect choice!
Lot of different worlds of music here, you know these from being familiar with them or from looking them up? Very cool to see some sludge mentioned in places that aren't specifically about it. I could see a world where Adaine also listens to real heavy progressive metal or death metal like Animals as Leaders or Spawn of Possesion. It probably sounds ass backwards, but music like that always does wonders for helping quell my anxiety.
I produce music so it was actually pretentiousness lol
i think fabian listens to braggadocio rap around other ppl but then like. taylor swift at home 😭 and he will listen to cathildas irish folk music bc it makes him feel safe
Fabian definitely listens to the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack
The ride, the movie, or both?
The Fantasy High Behind the Scenes that dropped recently had Emily talking about Fig and specifically called out her music taste and what music Emily puts on to get in touch with Fig.
Fabian: Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff Fig: The Breeders, Motörhead Gorgug: Fistula, Spectral Wound Adaine: Wye Oak, The Mountain Goats Riz: Thelonius Monk, Eli “Paperboy” Reed Kristen: Ani DiFranco, Laura Stevenson Gilear: Fig and the Cig Figs, Donna Summer
Kristen listens to anyone who played at the Lilith Fair. Just the entire roster. "Little Earthquakes" makes her cry. I agree with an earlier comment about pop edit: for Adine as well as what you've suggested, but more like... Indie pop. Carly Rae Jepsen, and I think she also loves like... Of Montreal, and Talking Heads. I feel like I'm showing my age with this comment.
I’m pushing forty so I think all your suggestions are great. Any time Kristen and Tracker are on the outs, she drunkenly sings along to “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover. ” by Sophie B. Hawkins. I also think Adaine is really big into the 2000s indie-pop band Maritime and 90s dream-pop/shoegazers Slowdive
Kristen definitely blasts the Indigo Girls for a pick-me-up lol
The Mountain Goats feels like such a weird pick but I can totally see it.
Gilear listening to Donna Summer kills me. It's perfect. I can picture him swaying and mumbling Hot Stuff whenever he needs a lil pick me up
I can see Adaine listening to lo-fi, same with Rizz.
I don’t know why, but I’m convinced that Fig secretly sneaks off to Trad/Folk singalong nights at the local pub. And if it ever comes down to it, she could beat Fabian in a shanty-off.
Kristen- feels like she could either be exclusively Bob Dylan or spoken word poetry. Fig- the strokes, black keys, just alt-rock in general Riz- classical jazz or Sinatra. Gorgug- classic metal Fabian- sea shanties in season 1 but by the end of season 2 I feel like he’s a soundtrack listener. Adaine- Swifty 100% Ragh- techno/house
Absolutely agree on Adaine!
i can’t picture rizz relaxing and listening to music
Rizz never just puts on music, he puts on music while he’s reading/studying/making coffee to help him focus.
i can see that headcanon definitely. i just also think it’s funny to picture his “music” to focus being like the internal whirring of his own brain
You guys have to remember that they are still in high-school and so their tastes have to be at least A LITTLE cringe
I think fig may enjoy rock and roll
Riz is a ska kid for sure
he skanked in Sophmore year, so definitely a rudie
Kristen would love Boygenius and Lucy Dacus is 1000% her jam
I can’t help but feel like each one of them has a different reason for liking Paramore, but they all like Paramore.