What have you stopped listening to?

[MinusTheBear]

As you grow older and life changes I find my musical taste change very much. I still like all the genres i use to but do not listen to the same bands. There are so many albums and bands that i never listen too anymore listing 10is not enough...i have always liked classic rock but alot of my other musical tastes change....I really enjoy Indie Rock music now...I wish I found about this genre 10 years ago instead of 5 years ago.

 

[Pyrrho]

Ok Throw away bands like In Sync, etc, bands there created artificially, songs written for them, just to make the charts is what I'm hearing from you. If thats what your saying, I agree whole heartedly with you. That will not stand the test of time.

I mean it a bit broader than that, but you are on the right track. If one looks at who listens to a particular band from [pick any decade prior to this one], if it is pretty much just those who grew up with it who listen to it now, it has not stood the test of time, and is likely to be virtually completely ignored once those people die off. It does not matter how great people believe it to be who grew up with it; it is simply not timeless music if people of other generations have no interest in it. To give a specific example of a band that has (so far) stood the test of time, The Beatles spring to mind. They are even enjoyed by a significant number of people who were born after 1990. And they are enjoyed by many who liked them back in the 1960's. And people in between. Of course, not everyone likes them, but that is true of absolutely all musicians. In the case of The Beatles, much of their music has been played so much that some people are tired of the songs, which is understandable. But they keep getting new fans, and that is the point about being "timeless".

Basically, anything that is not "timeless" is disposable music. Even if some old farts still listen to it, that means nothing. That is just nostalgia. If anyone who is reading this is an old fart who loves some band that the younger generation "doesn't get", feel free to blame them for their "bad taste". But if it is music that does not touch anyone outside of the generation for whom it was initially popular, it isn't timeless and it is disposable, period. If you imagine that it isn't disposable, don't worry, your children will prove it is disposable when they throw it away after you die.

 

[3db]

I mean it a bit broader than that, but you are on the right track. If one looks at who listens to a particular band from [pick any decade prior to this one], if it is pretty much just those who grew up with it who listen to it now, it has not stood the test of time, and is likely to be virtually completely ignored once those people die off. It does not matter how great people believe it to be who grew up with it; it is simply not timeless music if people of other generations have no interest in it. To give a specific example of a band that has (so far) stood the test of time, The Beatles spring to mind. They are even enjoyed by a significant number of people who were born after 1990. And they are enjoyed by many who liked them back in the 1960's. And people in between. Of course, not everyone likes them, but that is true of absolutely all musicians. In the case of The Beatles, much of their music has been played so much that some people are tired of the songs, which is understandable. But they keep getting new fans, and that is the point about being "timeless".

Basically, anything that is not "timeless" is disposable music. Even if some old farts still listen to it, that means nothing. That is just nostalgia. If anyone who is reading this is an old fart who loves some band that the younger generation "doesn't get", feel free to blame them for their "bad taste". But if it is music that does not touch anyone outside of the generation for whom it was initially popular, it isn't timeless and it is disposable, period. If you imagine that it isn't disposable, don't worry, your children will prove it is disposable when they throw it away after you die.

Thanks for clarifying even further.

My fav band of all time still remains Led Zep. Yeah I know, not another classic rock band However I went to a concert given by a band that makes their living sounding like Led Zepp. They were pretty good at it I must admit. The coolest thing for me though was diversity of the age group hearing this band. I'm talking 13 year olds straight thru to 60 year olds and every age in between. That to me is a living testament that at least with Led Zep's music that it is truly timeless.

Blues music is another genre that has withstood time although like many of the songs elude to, its been a rough ride. From what I gather from reading Martin Scorcese's book on the Blues, it cycles from being very popular to almost dieing out only to resurface again a decade later. I know of no other music genre that has this kind of roller coaster ride in the batte of time.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

As good as Led Zep were, their best songs have literally been played to death. If I never hear Stairway to Heaven or Kashmir again, it will be soon enough for me.

 

[obscbyclouds]

As good as Led Zep were, their best songs have literally been played to death. If I never hear Stairway to Heaven or Kashmir again, it will be soon enough for me.

Couldn't agree more, about the only Led Zep album I can stomach anymore (and yes, I own all of them!) is III, and that's mostly just because of Gallow's Pole and Tangerine. In Through the Out Door is kind of cool because it's a bit different than the others. Probably because John Paul Jones WAS Led Zep at this point.

I think Lynryrd Skynard deserves mention here also. Sweet Home Alabama and Freebird make me want to loose my lunch.

 

[Hawkeye]

As an old classic rocker I have to say for me the corporate-owned classic rock stations have pretty much ruined a bunch of the music I grew up on. Their formula seems to be 'what is the least amount of songs we can play and still sell commercial time.' For that reason songs like Stairway to Heaven and Hotel California (as good as they are, or were), are heard on the same station several times a week, until they eventually became like nails on a blackboard. I think their playlist hovers around 75 songs (and that's likely being a tad generous).

I think there were a lot of creative juices flowing between say the mid '60s and 1980 or so. As such I've been picking up a lot of old, used vinyl and re-issued cds and exploring the deeper cuts of bands that I was only marginally familiar with back in the day.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

With most classic rock bands, it is like this: Start with the full catalog, remove all the hits, and what is left over I can still enjoy listening to.

 

[3db]

With most classic rock bands, it is like this: Start with the full catalog, remove all the hits, and what is left over I can still enjoy listening to.

In which Led Zeps case is most of their songs. My all two time favourite songs from them are "when the levee breaks" and the "battle of evermore"

 

[stratman]

Just ran accross Boston CD, I tried to listen to it, but I had to stop, More Than A Feeling gave me feeling of throwing up. Ditto with Temple Of The Dog, Aerosmith, Damn Yankees.........well, at least they won't take up real state in my hard disk.

 

[MDS]

Just ran accross Boston CD, I tried to listen to it, but I had to stop, More Than A Feeling gave me feeling of throwing up. Ditto with Temple Of The Dog, Aerosmith, Damn Yankees.........well, at least they won't take up real state in my hard disk.

You're hurting me.

While I can understand that you just don't feel like hearing certain things at times, you can't throw the baby out with the bath water. You should have all of that stuff on your hard drive and if you just don't feel like hearing it, press 'next' on the media player.

Damn Yankees is a good example of what I said before about 'discovering' new songs you never really knew about. I have both of the Damn Yankees discs but of course bought them for the hits at the time. When I ripped them I discovered 'Tell Me How You Want It' and I think that is one of their best songs now. Dirty Dog is kinda stupid but I like it too. I never ever listened to those songs back in the day when I used to actually load CDs into the player.

 

[stratman]

You're hurting me.

While I can understand that you just don't feel like hearing certain things at times, you can't throw the baby out with the bath water. You should have all of that stuff on your hard drive and if you just don't feel like hearing it, press 'next' on the media player.

Damn Yankees is a good example of what I said before about 'discovering' new songs you never really knew about. I have both of the Damn Yankees discs but of course bought them for the hits at the time. When I ripped them I discovered 'Tell Me How You Want It' and I think that is one of their best songs now. Dirty Dog is kinda stupid but I like it too. I never ever listened to those songs back in the day when I used to actually load CDs into the player.

You know you're right, I should just rip them, I mean good grief, it isn't lack of space and perhaps I might someday want to hear those songs again. Ok, you convinced me, I'll rip them in just for nostalgia sake.

 

[Sheep]

Mainly crap. I don't like listening to crap. It's kinda crappy.

SheepStar

 

[Johnd]

Mainly crap. I don't like listening to crap. It's kinda crappy.

SheepStar

Another incredibly ewesful post by ewe. And, yet, ewe have the audacity to piss and moan over in the vent when off topic threads are introduced (things that have nothing to do with music, movies, theaters or sound systems). And snivel, and moan, and stamp your feet, and go away for thirty days, and... Sorry strat, just an unavoidable observation and related Sunday morning rant. Hopfully, this thread can get back on track now.

 

[jamie2112]

311, can't listen to it anymore after doin the bands live sound for 8 years it is like pulling teeth every time I hear them. same with rage against the machine.I guess after hearing them both so much I cannot listen to them any more....

 

[stratman]

Another incredibly ewesful post by ewe. And, yet, ewe have the audacity to piss and moan over in the vent when off topic threads are introduced (things that have nothing to do with music, movies, theaters or sound systems). And snivel, and moan, and stamp your feet, and go away for thirty days, and... Sorry strat, just an unavoidable observation and related Sunday morning rant. Hopfully, this thread can get back on track now.

It's good to have Sheep's unique perspective back.

 

[Johnd]

It's good to have Sheep's unique perspective back.

Hmmm. That's one opinion strat. The new, shiny and wise version I do not much care for. I liked the old Sheep that spoke of personal experience and offered help and advice...often good help and good advice. I haven't seen that since his return, but admittedly, I haven't tracked his posts. This was one post that was unavoidable. Just kind of gets you off track...you know? I mean, I'm reading the thread from start to finish...and BAMMM. There it is. Oh well. No need to go on and on about it. You guys carry on with your cd list.

Me? I've got a lot of Motown on CD that I haven't listened to in years. Maybe I'll slip it back in one of these days because of this thread.

 

[MUDSHARK]

Just ran accross Boston CD, I tried to listen to it, but I had to stop, More Than A Feeling gave me feeling of throwing up. Ditto with Temple Of The Dog, Aerosmith, Damn Yankees.........well, at least they won't take up real state in my hard disk.

What about Boston bothers you? I have all three on the server, myself.

I still love the first two Aerosmith albums. In fact, one way street is on my playlist of about 50 classic rock songs. I like the good rock of the seventies so Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynrd don't bother me at all. On the other hand I doubt that I have 20 cd's made in the nineties.

 

[Sheep]

Hmmm. That's one opinion strat. The new, shiny and wise version I do not much care for. I liked the old Sheep that spoke of personal experience and offered help and advice...often good help and good advice. I haven't seen that since his return, but admittedly, I haven't tracked his posts. This was one post that was unavoidable. Just kind of gets you off track...you know? I mean, I'm reading the thread from start to finish...and BAMMM. There it is. Oh well. No need to go on and on about it. You guys carry on with your cd list.

Me? I've got a lot of Motown on CD that I haven't listened to in years. Maybe I'll slip it back in one of these days because of this thread.

My post wasn't off topic, I was talking about the music I don't listen to anymore. I could have gone into more detail, but I stopped listening to music that I feel is crappy. I went through a huge change musically so I stopped listening to a lot of stuff(crap). BTW, you can't comment on all my new posts if you haven't read them all.

SheepStar

 

[yettitheman]

Eh, Marilyn Manson. Just outgrew it.
I'm sure there is a few others, but I've moved twords Techo/Trance, Sonic Youth, Diana Krall, some others.

 

[stratman]

What about Boston bothers you? I have all three on the server, myself.

I still love the first two Aerosmith albums. In fact, one way street is on my playlist of about 50 classic rock songs. I like the good rock of the seventies so Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynrd don't bother me at all. On the other hand I doubt that I have 20 cd's made in the nineties.

"I see my Maryanne walking away"........Everytime I put on our local classic rock station, there it is. Skynyrd, I don't mind, Zep doesn't bother me, Allman Brothers still great. How bout early Dobbie Brothers? How can you go wrong with that?