2006-11-26 00:28:40 · 5 answers · asked by mrs_anuka 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I'd like to say that they're completely different, but sadly, I fear emo music DOES have roots in punk/post punk.
Emo- stands for emotional, and the music is just that, and is generally about personal issues. Lots of whiny voices, and the style is very influenced by punk and goth styles.
Punk- the word "punk" conjures images of troublemakers, but that's not always the case. A lot of punk music focuses on global or societal issues, and it CAN be angry, but it's often upbeat and energetic. Generally a good singing voice is not necessary, as in emo, however when it is absent, punk artists do not TRY to sing (and therefore do not produce the irritating whine of emo artists). The style is very DIY.
2006-11-26 10:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by StercusAccidit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sigh. yea. Okay, punk is angry, almost metal, but not. They sometimes make their own jackets and stuff. They are really cool and down to earth ppl. EMO is gay. They dress how ever the fashon on tv says. And they listen to wierd screaming guys that haven't hit there maturity.
2006-11-26 09:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emo is basically a newer form of punk, though there are parties on both sides who will debate their common musical ancestry until the end of time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo_%28music%29
2006-11-26 08:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by Zombie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 15 year old daughter tells me that an "emo" is a person with emotional problems, but not quite goth!
2006-11-26 08:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emo is very emotional...but not goth
punk...is more up beat
but us emo people listen to both
2006-11-26 12:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by ♫poison ♥s will never change♫ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋