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« Reply #15 on May 5, 2010, 6:03pm » | |
definitely in the minority.
I find that people like what they like and don't tend to stray too far from that. We, seemingly, like to like what other people don't know they like yet. (still with me?)
Instead of waiting to be introduced to new music we actively search for it. We don't necessarily buy or download music by an artist we like and discover new music by checking out the "you may also like" suggestion. We go to sites like Stereogum, Pitchfork, Whale In a Cubicle, etc and are not afraid to sift through the haystack of new music to find the needle of groudbreaking new stuff.
We are the "go to" guys and girls who suggest new and interesting music to our friends, and we all have friends who we have taken under our wing in an attempt to drag them out of their radio-dependence.
so yes. in short, we are the minority, but the fact that there are people who are (i'm assuming) open to hearing new bands at a giant outdoor party gives me some hope that the world is not as dependent upon auto-chune and power chords as it seems.
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« Reply #16 on May 5, 2010, 7:42pm » | |
This has been a fun thread to read, thanks for all of the great responses! I've definitely always felt like I was part of that "music minority." Having floated around music forums for probably 9 years or so now, I've sort of become that "go-to guy" you were talking about alex. Maybe we're all just a little obsessed, but I can't see myself ever stopping my seemingly everlasting search for new and better music to listen to.
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« Reply #17 on May 5, 2010, 10:22pm » | |
I find that if I throw a playlist on and mix up the new stuff with proven fan favourites I have people asking me "who is this?" or "can you send this to me?" throughout the night.
If this happens to you, or if you take pride in creating playlists full of new music, that entire parties of people seem to like, then you are a "music geek"
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« Reply #18 on May 5, 2010, 10:25pm » | |
i just burned my buddy a handful of cd's last night based on him saying "i like that song by that edward sharpe guy they're playing on the radio."
haha we'll see what he thinks of my picks.
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« Reply #19 on May 5, 2010, 10:39pm » | |
Great thread you started here peatrick!! It's nice to talk to others, like you guys, about music. My friends, while still asking my opinion on bands, tend to refer to me as the "music snob". It's a term that i despise since it makes people like us seem like assholes when all we really want to do is share our passion and love for "good" music with others.
Thanks again! I think that it would be cool if there was a way that we could all meet after one of the days and discuss our daily Sasquatch experiences in person! That might be a huge undertaking though...so the forum works just as well.
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« Reply #20 on May 5, 2010, 10:54pm » | |
I heard that if you attempt to log on a music board in Arizona, you get re-routed to Color Me Bad's myspace.
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« Reply #21 on May 6, 2010, 9:21am » | |
May 5, 2010, 10:39pm, blacksmile wrote:Great thread you started here peatrick!! It's nice to talk to others, like you guys, about music. My friends, while still asking my opinion on bands, tend to refer to me as the "music snob". It's a term that i despise since it makes people like us seem like assholes when all we really want to do is share our passion and love for "good" music with others.
Thanks again! I think that it would be cool if there was a way that we could all meet after one of the days and discuss our daily Sasquatch experiences in person! That might be a huge undertaking though...so the forum works just as well. |
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I was just referred as a "music snob" a couple of days ago. Right after that statement I asked this person what type of music that would be considered "new" she liked. She mentioned MGMT. I then asked her if she heard the new album (which I not a fan of but didn't voice that). She hasn't listened to it yet and directed her to their web site. I then referred her to Passion Pit and Hot Chip as in my opinion are very similar.
Long story short... she came to me yesterday thanking me for the suggestions. Music snob, huh? Not so much. I kind of like the music enthusiast tag. I love my hobby and can't wait to experience it live at the Gorge for the first time this year.
Cheers to all on this board and I hope to share a beer or two with one of you!!
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« Reply #22 on May 6, 2010, 1:52pm » | |
Yeah, the internet is the #1 reason why I have an eclectic taste in music. I like listening to Pandora and I sort of "rigged" the charts on rateyourmusic so that it will show me a ranking of albums that it thinks I would like but I haven't yet checked out. It actually works pretty well. But my roommates are always watching VH1 and MTV and it makes me very sad because 99% of the music on there is garbage but they don't realize what's out there. And they probably don't care either which is totally fine. Music is more important to some people than it is to others.
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« Reply #23 on May 6, 2010, 2:04pm » | |
When you have over a thousand artists worth of music, and don't feel that you have enough music. I think that's a pretty good indicator of a serious music addiction. I look forward to Sasquatch, like a little kid waiting for christmas. Every time I think about it, I just get more excited.
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« Reply #24 on May 6, 2010, 3:37pm » | |
I just noticed that my last.fm profile says i've listened to 1,266 different artists. HOLY BALLS.
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« Reply #25 on May 6, 2010, 9:40pm » | |
It's great that you guys find all this great new music but unlesss you listen to music 15 hours/day every day then chances are you hear an amazing band which you will listen to 3 or 4 times and forget about them. I've tried to keep up with the bands that hae been announced this year and feel i've done a good job but I still only listened to about 1/4 of the bands (and i'm able to listen to music at work for 10 hours/day six days/week.
The bands that I have listened to though I have really gotten into, listened to all of the albums available and know what to expect. I just don't see how its possible make a good decision with minimal listens to a bands album/discography.
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« Reply #26 on May 6, 2010, 10:03pm » | |
you really have fast become the forum retard.
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« Reply #27 on May 6, 2010, 10:24pm » | |
Awww buddy, I just finished saying how you may disagree with biff here, but have stopped short of being disrespectful in another thread...
Statement retracted lmao!
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« Reply #28 on May 7, 2010, 9:16am » | |
Word on Music, all music!! As devil's advocate I would also say there's even a smaller minority of us who (for reason's such as: play an instrument, play in a band, age, grown up in music crazy families, been to tons of shows, or other things ...) love music in an inside an out sort of way. I find (and this sounds snobby) from a long exposure and "education" you become waaaayyyyy more picky about the artists you're excited for. It's like, the more you know, the harder you need to look for what really gets you going. While there are many decent bands on the undercard, many are re-hashes or B-versions of other stuff already out there. Before I get pegged as someone who "only wants the classics man!", I love new music, but I want it to be exciting and NEW! I feel sometimes people are actively looking through the internet to find bands that "no one knows about", which doesn't always mean they are great. I would also add that Sasquatch is not the festival I would personally suggest as one that showcases GREAT new talent. Sasquatch is a popular west coast fest, it's fun, but it is what it is imo.
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« Reply #29 on May 7, 2010, 2:05pm » | |
I'm pretty surprised that anyone would be underwhelmed by the lineup. I think it's amazing. The concern I have, which was one part of the OP's comment that seems to have not been picked up in the discussion, is some of the conflicts. Different acts overlapping with each other, and really wanting to see both. That's the nature of music festivals though, can't do much about it. I'm just excited as hell to get down there.
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