Hi. I'm Val and I'm brand new to mystrands. I love music and although I may not know every popular or indie band out there, I know good music when I hear it. I like to play the guitar and sing. I dream of playing good music with a highly-commited, professional band one day and hope to become a well-established artiste/musician. Nothing beats the euphoria that you get while performing on stage to a live audience. I don't know much of the "good stuff" recorded by those infamous classic rock bands and although I realize that many of these bands apparently have more talent than modern ones, I don't follow any trend and just listen to whatever I believe sounds good. I judge a good band according to the talent, originality and commitment that I perceive was involved in producing the tracks. Bands that produce albums which I can listen to over and over again with the same enthusiasm each time eventually become my favorites. Unfortunately, I don't have many but I love Coldplay's music. Coldplay has been my favorite band since their release of A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD and after watching them perform live in Melbourne on their Twisted Logic '06 Tour, I fell in love with them all over again. I use dial-up internet most days, so checking out new music becomes an arduous task... but I would appreciate any recommendations. If you think we have the same taste in music, add me up.