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Re: Music

DarrenLGoldsmith — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:51:28 -0000

Music is just such a personal thing... even the stuff I consider to be 'rubbish' (such as X-factor winning pop) is making someone happy, somewhere.

Admittedly I've liked a couple of Girls Aloud tracks in my time. It might have something to do with the fact that a few of the videos depict them wearing very little clothing… but the tunes grooved along nicely enough too!

It's pointless and actually a little childish to worry about others' taste in music... there's always going to be enough variety to float everyone's boat. When we define a certain type of music or a particular song as 'rubbish' we erect an instant barrier between ourselves and the people who may really enjoy it. We create an instant opinion of that person… which is, frankly, ridiculous.

One of my wife’s favourite songs is ‘Islands in the Stream’ as sung by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Uncool? Probably…. But who gives a flying f**k about ‘cool’. When that songs plays, she’s happy. It makes her smile.

Similarly, if I like a piece of music, I like it. Simple. OK, as a musician, I tend to pull tracks apart a little because I like to see how they’re constructed but I don’t feel obliged to like something because it’s considered to be good by someone else. And I can’t feel ashamed about liking something not present in their iPod playlist either.

So… guilty pleasures? Nope… none. :)

Re: The Weekend

philcoyne — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:57:12 -0000

Hey Tui. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy my posts :)

Re: The Weekend

Tui Snider — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:25:24 -0000

Hi! I've wandered to your blog via NaBloPoMo, so it's my first time here. Anyway, I'll be stopping by again to see how your month goes. Nice to meet you. Have fun! :) ~Tui

Re: The Weekend

Mental_Mosaic — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:11:19 -0000

Hi! I've wandered to your blog via NaBloPoMo, so it's my first time here. Anyway, I'll be stopping by again to see how your month goes. Nice to meet you. Have fun! :) ~Tui

Re: NaNoBloPoMo (and other acronyms)

philcoyne — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:20:41 -0000

Ah ha, thanks Alan. Got myself all confused :)

I shall do, good thing is that they all seem to meet in a pub in town, should be a good month!

Re: NaNoBloPoMo (and other acronyms)

Kaecyus — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:51:41 -0000

It's just NaBloPoMo, Phil. National Blog Posting Month.

Good luck with it. Make sure you network with the Wrimos in your area; I had a great time the last couple of years doing the events during November. I'm not participating this year, but I'll be rooting for you. :]