A good way to start the day is to remember that, like the song says : " Human beings are flawed individuals ; the cosmic baker took us out of the oven too early...."
OK so I just figured out that it's 47 years ago as of today that I arrived in California from New York to do a two year graduate program. I still seem to be here in Cali - not exactly sure why, but here's a clue...............
Much of todays music doesn't strike an emotional cord for me. Back in the 50's, 60's, 70's and early 80's individuals and groups performed music with heartfelt messages and things that we could relate to.
Whether you were in love, just got dumped, want to spread peace, a drug induced stupor, or hated war, there was something for everyone. The instruments accompanied the vocals, not the other way around.
Don't get me wrong, there are still some good music releases. Often these don't have a lot of electronic enhancements. But I find that a lot of todays music lacks substance and meaning. Add to that the many engineers who feel they have to
leave their mark by over-engineering a recording. What you end up with is sound, best left as "back ground" entertainment. I like sitting down and listening to my music as a primary source of enjoyment. This I can do with older recordings. When I try to do this with newer music/recordings, I get the urge to wash dishes, clean up, vacuum, etc. Maybe there is some subliminal message or something? Or maybe I don't feel like robbing, shooting, taking someone else's money, beating a woman, calling her out of her name, or listen to woman who are nymphomaniacs. Maybe I just want to hear musicians who are more talented with traditional musical instruments than they are with computer software.
Government Moto:
"Why fix it? Blame someone else for breaking it."
Much of todays music doesn't strike an emotional cord for me. Back in the 50's, 60's, 70's and early 80's individuals and groups performed music with heartfelt messages and things that we could relate to.
Whether you were in love, just got dumped, want to spread peace, a drug induced stupor, or hated war, there was something for everyone. The instruments accompanied the vocals, not the other way around.
Don't get me wrong, there are still some good music releases. Often these don't have a lot of electronic enhancements. But I find that a lot of todays music lacks substance and meaning. Add to that the many engineers who feel they have to
leave their mark by over-engineering a recording. What you end up with is sound, best left as "back ground" entertainment. I like sitting down and listening to my music as a primary source of enjoyment. This I can do with older recordings. When I try to do this with newer music/recordings, I get the urge to wash dishes, clean up, vacuum, etc. Maybe there is some subliminal message or something? Or maybe I don't feel like robbing, shooting, taking someone else's money, beating a woman, calling her out of her name, or listen to woman who are nymphomaniacs. Maybe I just want to hear musicians who are more talented with traditional musical instruments than they are with computer software.
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