To Geoffrey, Lisa, 4
et al,
Sorry, I don't know how to do a double quote without starting a new post.
1. Geoffrey wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 9:07 am
...having friends whose preferences are stuck in a bygone decade can serve to make one feel superior...
I believe that you're being serious!
Geoffrey, I don't believe that you are being serious. I think this is a "stir" to create a response and it has worked.
I have listened to some younger artists, some of whom I like (Hayley Westenra, Gin Wigmore) but others I just couldn't "get" such as Sinead O'Connor and Amy Whitehouse. The fact that the latter 2 are dead has nothing to do with it. None of them appear to be men either!
Unlike 4, my parents never played music at home during my formative years, I don't think either of them was interested. At that time, BBC was the only source of radio broadcasts and was certainly not aimed at the Baby Boomer generation. Thank goodness for Radio Luxemburg! Back in the day it was the main source of "popular" music, but had to be listened to when parents were not using the radio. Other music exposure came from friends who bought records and shared them, and eventually television started having shows including music aimed at the younger generation. Thus, while I was aware that Classical Music existed, I was not exposed to it in the way that 4 was, so I never really appreciated it.
A few years ago a friend persuaded me to go to a concert that was a tribute to Dave Brubeck. He raved over it, but for me I was reminded of the quote (I forget by whom) "Lots of notes, but not much of a tune". BTW, I'm not a fan of jazz either.
Just because an art form is old, doesn't mean it should be discarded. The majority of Classical music is older than the majority of popular music, and it is still enjoyed by many people. Music can be enjoyed numerous times, as can literature, visual arts, etc., so I defend my preference for the music of my formative years, supplemented by some more recent compositions.
2. AlanM wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 6:27 pm
...I have long held the opinion that most people prefer the music that was popular during their formative years ...
That is not my personal experience, in fact, quite the contrary! Thus, I would be more inclined to say that "some people prefer...", rather than "most", because I am not sure that your assertion is as broadly applicable as you suggest.
Some/many years ago I attended a business management seminar where the take away message was "Someone with an opinion and no data is just another person with an opinion." I should have asked "who checks the data?" but I didn't think of it until later.
Anyhow, an opinion is thus that, a personal observation, that may be proven right or wrong at some point, but then again it may be proven wrong or right at a later stage. Things change. I accept your comment that one's personality plays a large role in they type of music they prefer. As their personality develops during their life, their preferences in music and other art forms may change too.
Regarding the quotes above, we have both expressed an opinion and I certainly respect yours.
What one person express as a fact may be totally incorrect as assessed by another. e.g. It doesn't matter how many people say that The Earth is flat. While their little bit of it may appear flat, the scientific truth is that this planet on which we live is an oblate spheroid.
I hope we all can consider this as a discussion rather than an argument.
Best wishes and keep expressing opinions,
Alan
p.s. Lisa I'm not suggesting that you are saying that The Earth is flat. Also see next post, it is a genuine request for your opinion, and that of anyone else who may wish to contribute.
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