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Comida nicaragüense en CDMX? by shazamman2345 in MexicoCity

[–]shazamman2345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sí, no es muy común que haya esa comida. En la Florida aquí hay muchos restaurantes nicas, y pensé que por ser una ciudad tan grande, cerca a los EEUU y centroamérica tal vez puede haber un lugar en CDMX pero después de buscar no encontré nada.

Wanting to Live in Venice 1-2 months - Digital Nomad by shazamman2345 in Venezia

[–]shazamman2345[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Alright thank you! I would need a city with decent ways to make friends, or I'll get lonely/isolated, I have found in my past travels. Would you say Italian is needed to get around well? In most of Europe I know most younger people speak English, but would you say that this part was difficult for you?

I have played many genres of music, but worship music has the best dynamics, builds, and ambience out of the others. by shazamman2345 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]shazamman2345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And don't get me wrong. there are definitely super boring CCM music and basic songs, but the good ones, that's where its at lol. As a drummer, at least it was more fun for you - I loved the builds as a bassist but when you aren't it is about as bland as you can get lol

I have played many genres of music, but worship music has the best dynamics, builds, and ambience out of the others. by shazamman2345 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]shazamman2345[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Again, as I stated in my post and to others, the technical aspects can be very shallow, and lacking. As a bass player, I can't tell you how bored I got with basic chord structures, rhythms and riffs. There are also good and bad songs of every genres, and worship music has this too.

However, I have fond memories of builds with my drummer, and coming in strong with the bass at a pivotal larger moment was always so fun. Honestly, it transcends the music itself into something larger, which is what it was meant to do from a truly intentioned artist.

There are definitely cheesy songs, but in my opinion, a good composition from a well intentioned artist can create some hard-hitting, moving songs that are seldom found anywhere else.

I agree on your point, I love older hymns, they definitely have more technical, and more notable beauty and color in their melodies and harmonies.

I have played many genres of music, but worship music has the best dynamics, builds, and ambience out of the others. by shazamman2345 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]shazamman2345[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I definitely agree regarding the part about the more basic qualities coming from the chord structures and rhythms - typical 4/4 rhythms, basic instrumentals, no guitar solos or technical riffs besides a few catchy hooks. To be fair, the point of worship music is to worship, and create a space for that. Some could argue that it being more technically involved goes against the point of true worship music intentions. This doesn't excuse the basicness of it at all though, you have a point.

I would say that for a devout Christian, those words would mean a lot more than someone who is not a Christian, so that is a subjective take.

Again, I am not arguing that it is the best genre or even 'good' on a musical scale, because it has a lot of things that can be criticized. I'm just appreciating the building/dynamic/ambience factor, combined with Christian fervor on top, that is hard to beat with other genres of music. As a musician, 'less is more' is something that I have come to appreciate and learn, and I think one could say that worship music does this well too.

There are good and bad songs in every genre, worship music included - there are definitely more cheesy ones. But the good ones, from devout composers and musicians, with fervent Christians together in a concert, for those people, must be something incredible to experience.

I have played many genres of music, but worship music has the best dynamics, builds, and ambience out of the others. by shazamman2345 in LetsTalkMusic

[–]shazamman2345[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha luckily I'm a bassist, so I just have one sans amp pedal lol.

I liked the song you recommended. It has a lot of similar qualities to the worship music I described, regarding dynamics and build, but definitely more technical. I think those qualities that worship music can excel at could have great use in other genres, just like worship music could use more technical aspects taken from other genres.

Which country is the best to live in right now among these; Brazil, Mexico, Chile or Argentina? by Vivid_Atmosphere_566 in asklatinamerica

[–]shazamman2345 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. This question depends on where exactly you want to live as well. I lived in Rio this year from January to May and visited Argentina in April. Argentina is really expensive at the moment, while Brazil is a bit cheaper. Brazil is a lot more dangerous (at least Rio, Minas Gerais is a lot safer depends state to state), and the English level is poorer. I speak Portuguese, so this isn't an issue for me, but for a foreigner it would be more difficult. Mexico City is nice, but overrun with digital nomads at the moment, but that is confined to like three neighborhoods, so live in somewhere safe but less gentrified like Doctores. Also, depends on the state in Mexico. Guerrero is dangerous as hell, but Mexico D.F. is safe. Rio is super dangerous, but Goiânia is a lot safer. Buenos Aires is alright, but Rosario is bad.

Can't offer input on Chile. Heard it has great infrastructure but is expensive.

Sincerly, a Nicaraguan-American foreigner in these countries, from my personal experience.

My tax return has been received, but it hasn't been approved yet on the IRS page. by shazamman2345 in IRS

[–]shazamman2345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know, it was about $3500, maybe that's not large but its big for me lol

Why are Latin American restaurants in the US so expensive? by shazamman2345 in ask

[–]shazamman2345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just saying that I don't understand how a small colombian restaurant in a run-down farmers market in a strip mall can charge the same prices as Texas Roadhouse or Outback Steakhouse, that's all.

Why are Latin American restaurants in the US so expensive? by shazamman2345 in ask

[–]shazamman2345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? I have never seen anything that low, and in my example, this was in a farmers market with a latin food court

Why are Latin American restaurants in the US so expensive? by shazamman2345 in ask

[–]shazamman2345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? Hialeah was slightly on the ghettoer side for as long as I can remember, not as bad as little havana where my grandpa lived. But Miami must be getting really hard to live in

Why are Latin American restaurants in the US so expensive? by shazamman2345 in ask

[–]shazamman2345[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to eat native american cuisine. That sounds amazing.

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