I try my hardest to be open minded to new music. It's not always easy as I grow older though. I always thought I would stay open minded to new music. A lot of people gripe and complain about the new stuff.
I'm talking about how our parents don't like our music. Their parents don't like their music and so on. What makes music such a sticky thing for each generation?
As I said, I always told myself I wouldn't be like that and that I would embrace and grow with the popular music trends. Which I do to a certain degree. But I don't enjoy it like I do the music I grew up with.
Why do you think that is? Why is it that, even though I set out to be open minded, I don't really like the new music (I like some of it obviously but for the most part...)? What's so special to me about my favorite music? And what's so special about today's music to today's generation? What's so special about the music my parents listen to?
I have somewhat of a theory on this. And it may explain why each generation has particular type of music that they get their kicks on.
Growing up through the teen years is an extremely influential part of our life. That is when we are finding ourselves and really developing our personality to what it will be. It's also the time for most people to let loose and have fun.
Most of our well remembered memories are from being a teenager and school. It's a huge turning point in our lives. And a very hectic one at times.
I think this part of our lives is influenced by a lot of factors. Including music. The music we listen to in this period of time is attached to some extremely strong memories.
As a teenager we go through some tough times and serious changes. And I think music has a huge effect on us. Either because of being able to relate to the songs or that it was something that you liked and was around at that particular time.
These songs are attached to our memories and feelings. And when we listen to them again, it's a bit of a flashback. Back to the good times and harsh lessons we learned. Music is an integral part of growing as a person.
So as you get older, and you listen to the next generation's music, you don't fully relate to it. And I think that's why we are attached to our own music. The music reflects the times and feelings in us from that particular time.
So it's hard to relate to the new music unless it's familiar in some way. But it will implant into the new generation that listens to it on a regular basis. Just like ours did with us.
Now I'm not saying that I don't like any of the new music. On the contrary there are a lot of really good bands and groups out these days. And I love discovering new music.
But I don't get the same thrill and feel listening to the new stuff as I do when I listen to my favorite band. Or the music I listened to growing up. And I think that just has a lot to do with what we were going through at the time. Music is attached to our memories. I think that's what makes it so powerful.
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