Fascinating, I don't like change, and stay off my lawn! My kids "try" to keep me abreast of a what *they* think is relevant, but as I've said, they consider me a dinosaur, they may be at least partially right according to this...methinks I need to expand my thinking on a great deal.
As always, thought provoking, entertaining, just all part of TC's bag, thank you.
Thanks! Expanding is tough to do, at least without a competent tour guide! Maybe try sampling some new Apple playlists, like I do (most of the time without luck).
Being a guitarist, albeit a poor one, and hard rock and heavy metal fan, I actively embraced everything about those genres. In high school during the late 70's, I sought to school myself on the music of the 60's, while staying current with 70's rock, then 80's rock, 90's rock.................. And then about 1996, age 34-35, I stopped hearing very much new stuff that resonated with me. I was surprised, because I vowed I would never be that way. I continue to try and expose myself to new rock, but guess what? The stuff that hits me sounds like old stuff!! And given a choice, I retreat back to the comfort of Hendrix, Aerosmith, Kiss, and Black Sabbath, among others.
I read a PEW research article recently about how most people think the golden age of when things were better was when they were 11 and that their cultural tastes were set around the age of 15. It helped me understand the world better. Because that didn’t happen to me.
I have some strong nostalgia for those times, and they made me what I am. But I never stopped trying new genres of music or books or games or movies or any other art form. I’m envious of all the video game options kids have now and wish I’d had those and the internet growing up. I’m about as adventurous as I’ve ever been when it comes to food (not).
I started listening to more jazz recently. Last year I dove into all girl Japanese metal bands.
I'm MOSTLY with you, although I sometimes fail with current music. I recently force-fed my self several Apple playlists (Top 25 song in LA; top 25 songs in NY City, Top songs in Australia) and I didn't find much to add to my playlist. Most of them are young, breathy girls singing songs written by a team of marketers. I do like Billy Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo, though, and the occasional songs by Sza and the like.
I don’t care for that style either. I mostly listen to synthwave and metal. When writing I also listen to atmospheric sound tracks and the sort of jazz Barnes & Noble imagines as classy. Ghost is my favorite band.
No offense to the current crop of musicians but I think the 90s were really the last hurrah of pop music.
Of course there are exceptions, I.E. Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga come to mind.
I just don’t think all the tech has helped.
Well anyway, I’m throwing some Alice in Chains on the turntable and get to lifting!
As Pete Townshend said “Long Live Rock”!
Just read an article about how music has grown more and more unsophisticated (simpler melodies) in 3 "waves" since the 70's.
I just read it myself!
Heya,
Fascinating, I don't like change, and stay off my lawn! My kids "try" to keep me abreast of a what *they* think is relevant, but as I've said, they consider me a dinosaur, they may be at least partially right according to this...methinks I need to expand my thinking on a great deal.
As always, thought provoking, entertaining, just all part of TC's bag, thank you.
Take care.
Thanks! Expanding is tough to do, at least without a competent tour guide! Maybe try sampling some new Apple playlists, like I do (most of the time without luck).
Being a guitarist, albeit a poor one, and hard rock and heavy metal fan, I actively embraced everything about those genres. In high school during the late 70's, I sought to school myself on the music of the 60's, while staying current with 70's rock, then 80's rock, 90's rock.................. And then about 1996, age 34-35, I stopped hearing very much new stuff that resonated with me. I was surprised, because I vowed I would never be that way. I continue to try and expose myself to new rock, but guess what? The stuff that hits me sounds like old stuff!! And given a choice, I retreat back to the comfort of Hendrix, Aerosmith, Kiss, and Black Sabbath, among others.
I hear you, but I do find the occasional rock-ish stuff from the last 20 years or so. Ezra Forman, "1901" by Phoenix. Stuff like that.
I like it! Kind of a 90's vibe. And I will offer you the Danish duo The Raveonettes, and the Swedish band Night Flight Orchestra.
I read a PEW research article recently about how most people think the golden age of when things were better was when they were 11 and that their cultural tastes were set around the age of 15. It helped me understand the world better. Because that didn’t happen to me.
I have some strong nostalgia for those times, and they made me what I am. But I never stopped trying new genres of music or books or games or movies or any other art form. I’m envious of all the video game options kids have now and wish I’d had those and the internet growing up. I’m about as adventurous as I’ve ever been when it comes to food (not).
I started listening to more jazz recently. Last year I dove into all girl Japanese metal bands.
I'm MOSTLY with you, although I sometimes fail with current music. I recently force-fed my self several Apple playlists (Top 25 song in LA; top 25 songs in NY City, Top songs in Australia) and I didn't find much to add to my playlist. Most of them are young, breathy girls singing songs written by a team of marketers. I do like Billy Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo, though, and the occasional songs by Sza and the like.
I don’t care for that style either. I mostly listen to synthwave and metal. When writing I also listen to atmospheric sound tracks and the sort of jazz Barnes & Noble imagines as classy. Ghost is my favorite band.
I shall sample this Ghost band you speak of.