>>11694880It really depends; while I listen to classical music primarily now (particularly only piano pieces), because of my upbringing, for a long time I listened to rock and rap. It might be an indication, but that doesn't mean all smart people listen to only non-vocal music, simply because they may not have been introduced to it.
>>11695108This could mean two things. First, you might be retarded, and simply can't see the patterns in classical music. Second, it might just be that you've never actually tried to get into it properly. Start with Bach/Chopin's nocturnes, then move on to people like Liszt/Vivaldi. Short, 2-6 minute piano pieces are easiest to listen to, people that start into classical tend to get pushed away because they begin by listening to symphonies and the like, and just can't pay attention for long enough to actually enjoy it. When you do listen, though, either close your eyes and really listen to the music, or put something simple (like the nocturnes) on in the background.
Classical music is listened to different ways. Simpler, short pieces are generally to be listened to in the background, i.e Liszt's Hexameron pieces, whereas symphonies and the like are to be payed attention to intently (this is why people, especially in the classical era, would literally go out to symphonies and sit there to listen, they're like concerts). Also, when you listen, make sure you actually listen to the entire thing, and you're not just listening for a bit then turning it off, or listening to singular movements from larger productions. If, after this, you still can't enjoy it, then you are probably genuinely retarded.
