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happie
06/27/09, 02:10 PM
So... Which instrument do you think is the most important?
Tristan Needler
06/27/09, 02:18 PM
I don't think music really works that way, in any genre. Once an instrument is in a song, it's just as important as any other. Even if it's a barely audible synth pad in the background that just adds some depth to fill the soundscape, it's just as important as everything else.
SlappedActor
06/27/09, 03:12 PM
Weird question.

Are we talking about like shaping rock and roll history? If so, then definitely the guitar.

If you're just asking which instrument is most important in general, they are all equally valuable. It just depends on how they are used.
Corgkowznor
06/27/09, 10:00 PM
vocals should be on there instead of horns
fadedmemories
06/27/09, 10:01 PM
Every instrument is equally important.
briewer
06/27/09, 10:46 PM
The harp.

http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq83/noyou_aint/JoannaNewsom-1.jpg
Machu505
06/27/09, 11:07 PM
The mandolin.

http://www.mandolincafe.com/archives/postcards/images/mandolin01.jpg
Theseventhson
06/28/09, 06:50 AM
Horns?
happie
06/28/09, 07:48 PM
Horns?

yeah.
The reason I asked this was because my friend (who plays the french horn) always says that horns are the most important instrument in indie rock, and I really want to prove her wrong.
briewer
06/28/09, 08:54 PM
The washboard.

http://www.sjbooks.com/Pix/mprty/washboard.jpg
Ryzenfall
06/28/09, 09:17 PM
lol at question. That's like asking which cavity in your heart is the most important.

But nonetheless, it's the electric or acoustic rainstick.
IWasaCamera
06/28/09, 10:37 PM
Clothing.
briewer
06/28/09, 11:56 PM
The One Man Band.

http://worldwideperformers.com/images/Bill%20OneManBand.jpg
oncedarkness
06/29/09, 12:44 AM
Jaw harp. I can shred on that thing. It's way harder than it looks.
Samc1803
07/01/09, 12:02 PM
vocals should be on there instead of horns

Word.
jviraldo
07/02/09, 11:51 AM
I think in any rock band drums, or percussion, is most important. because thats what made the genre in the first place.
idonotnosry
07/03/09, 11:36 AM
cowbell
LPcatitoRJA
07/03/09, 05:38 PM
I dont think you can have music without a guitar..
Tristan Needler
07/03/09, 07:40 PM
I dont think you can have music without a guitar..
Wrong.
sasalukac
07/03/09, 08:29 PM
cowbell

yes, more of it
whataclush
07/03/09, 09:04 PM
The washboard.

http://www.sjbooks.com/Pix/mprty/washboard.jpg

d00d wtf haha
Radiology
07/03/09, 09:20 PM
The harp.

http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq83/noyou_aint/JoannaNewsom-1.jpg

YES.
Hull
07/03/09, 10:46 PM
I don't think music really works that way, in any genre. Once an instrument is in a song, it's just as important as any other. Even if it's a barely audible synth pad in the background that just adds some depth to fill the soundscape, it's just as important as everything else.
this.
VIVALAMATT
07/03/09, 11:19 PM
I know it's not technically an instrument, but I'd say vocals is most important.
joeag1985
07/04/09, 07:59 AM
You forgot the most important one... a good set of lungs.
pentagram
07/04/09, 08:32 AM
Hmmmm...i think guitar
deanster321
07/04/09, 06:11 PM
Clearly horns.
Clark
07/08/09, 01:35 PM
Awesome thread is awesome.
Forever.Zero
07/08/09, 01:56 PM
The answer is obviously flannel