Wussy Music Woes

Groundhog · 03-15-2006, 10:57 PM

So I was sitting in my girlfriend's place yesterday waiting for her to get ready so we could go grab some dinner and listening to the mp3 playlist she put on her pc. This song comes on, a cover of Chicago's (?) "Hard for me to say I'm sorry", and I'm thinking to myself "Hey, this actually sounds really good... what a great bunch of singers". Then the next track comes on, a cover of the Beatles "Yesterday" and again, I think "wow, this is really nice". Then a few more tracks with the same singers, none of which I'd ever heard before, come on and I'm singing along and appreciating their fine voices and interesting melodies. Finally, curiosity gets the better of me and I wander on over to her PC to see who this group is, fully expecting to have never heard of them before as this is absolutely not even close to the music I listen to normally.

Boyz to Men.

Instantly I recoiled, horrified at what had just happened... I was singing along with and really getting in to Boyz to Men. A vision raced through my mind of me as a 16 year old travelling forward in time, looking at this 24 year old man in front of him and wondering what dark & chaotic times lay ahead of him in the next 8 years to transform him from a Tool/RAtM/Metallica loving head banger in to a soul admiring pansy.

A little part of me died that day.

Anyone else had a similar experience to this, where all of a sudden you find yourself appreciating music you DESPISED as a youth... I figured it should happen a little later than 24...

MikeVick7 · 03-15-2006, 11:38 PM

Just embrace that magic.

Mustang · 03-15-2006, 11:39 PM

24/25 is about right. That is when you get past alot of those peer pressure type outside influences. I started listening to a wide variety of music around that time just because it wasn't a factor anymore to think "OMG, what if someone sees this in my car.. I'll be ruined!!!

I'd have a hard time not coming up with something I like from any artist.

Except Bob Seger.. I fucking HATE his music.

Franklinnoble · 03-16-2006, 12:44 AM

I really started liking Billy Joel a few years ago. That was a bitter pill.

Although, recently, I've discovered an affinity for Johnny Cash. So, it sort of balances out.

21C · 03-16-2006, 01:03 AM

Wait until you get to the age when you start saying "Music was so much better in MY day . . . "

Vince · 03-16-2006, 01:27 AM

Wait 'til you get there? I'm 24 and I already say crap like that all the time. Music sucks these days.

Qwikshot · 03-16-2006, 05:28 AM

Wait til you get to 30 or have kids and have to endure children's CDs like Elmo...

Fortunately I got my 5 year old hooked on Ray Charles, Talking Heads, Guster, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix (she even wrote a letter to him)....

Ksyrup · 03-16-2006, 07:55 AM

While I can't say I've gotten to the point where I'm listening to Boyz 2 Men, certainly my tastes have broadened since I was in high school/college. Although, in some strange way, I've actually gone to the extremes of the stuff I used to like. I was always a huge metal fan and Beatles fan, which is why I love King's X so much. However, for most of my 20s, I pretty much stayed in that range of hard rock with melodic vocals. Now, I'm listening to much more melodic stuff, yet also much heavier stuff as well. So now I'm listening to Rufus Wainwright, Sufjan Stevens, David Mead, and a ton of other melodic singer/songwriters, while also listening to Opeth and Lamb of God and a bunch of other death metal-type stuff.

I'm finding it hard to think of an artist I'm now listening to that I would have been sickened by 10-15 years ago. Most of the stuff I discovered late I just hadn't heard, and while I probably wouldn't have let myself like it then, I'm not sure it would have embarrassed me to that extent (for example, Jellyfish, which was probably too pop for me back in the early 90s).

Rizon · 03-16-2006, 08:16 AM

Did you like Brokeback Mountain?

Qwikshot · 03-16-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

Did you like Brokeback Mountain?

I wish I knew how to quit you!

CamEdwards · 03-16-2006, 09:16 AM

haven't gotten into boys II men, but I did make a 70's easy listening cd off of itunes. James Taylor, Harry Nilsson, Jim Croce, Bread, Seals & Croft, Carole King, etc.

Actually, now that I think about it... that's probably WORSE than liking BIIM.

Yossarian · 03-16-2006, 09:33 AM

Ain't nutihin wrong with some Tapestry (Carole King) loving - except when you sing along to "you make me feel like a natural woman" which I have been known to do on occassion...

Qwikshot · 03-16-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

haven't gotten into boys II men, but I did make a 70's easy listening cd off of itunes. James Taylor, Harry Nilsson, Jim Croce, Bread, Seals & Croft, Carole King, etc.

Actually, now that I think about it... that's probably WORSE than liking BIIM.

I find Yanni strangely sensual...I get off on panflute

Note:The above posting is sarcasm, please note the sarcasm...

Ksyrup · 03-16-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Yossarian

Ain't nutihin wrong with some Tapestry (Carole King) loving - except when you sing along to "you make me feel like a natural woman" which I have been known to do on occassion...

That's funny. Last night I was messing around with XM and stopped on the 70s channel and that song was playing. So, for the kids' amusement, I did a theatrical sing-along to that line. I'm no Kevin Covais, but I thought it was quite good.

wade moore · 03-16-2006, 09:50 AM

In college I became quite the fan of Acapella music, although that's more for watching live than on CD or whatever...

Yossarian · 03-16-2006, 09:51 AM

I play at an accoustic jam session some monday nights in Glasgow and I tell you, I've came *this* [ ] close to attempting that song, because it is a great song, but.. nope. Just can't bring myself to do it. Lyrically it's just too.. doting and embarrasing! I've done "you've got a friend" a few times though.

Franklinnoble · 03-16-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Qwikshot

..., Jimi Hendrix (she even wrote a letter to him)....

Thus teaching her the crushing life lessons of death and disappointment, all in one day.

Draft Dodger · 03-16-2006, 10:09 AM

Just had this conversation with an old friend of mine. When we were younger, we were definitely music snobs - we had our specific music that we liked, and everything else sucked out of hand. Lately I've been going back and rediscovering a lot of the music I so easily dismissed the first time around - stuff like Springsteen, Dire Straits, John Fogerty, CCR, Neil Young.

Qwikshot · 03-16-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

Thus teaching her the crushing life lessons of death and disappointment, all in one day.

Yes, well I did explain that she probably would not be getting a reply, as with Elvis, Ray Charles, and Sonny Bono (She love's "I got you babe").

Qwikshot · 03-16-2006, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

Just had this conversation with an old friend of mine. When we were younger, we were definitely music snobs - we had our specific music that we liked, and everything else sucked out of hand. Lately I've been going back and rediscovering a lot of the music I so easily dismissed the first time around - stuff like Springsteen, Dire Straits, John Fogerty, CCR, Neil Young.

Not all of that stuff is technically considered good either.

I do believe though that you can find that as you get older you will change your tastes. I don't always believe that means you will like mellower stuff, it just means that you want to find connection to the music like when you were younger.

Crapshoot · 03-16-2006, 10:43 AM

I was listening to the Rolling Stone 500 on Rhapsody on a random shuffle, and this great song came on. I clicked over to find out what it was - and it was "Surrender" - by Cheap Trick. I'm no music snob, but given my musical idol is Bob Dylan, it was a little ... embarassing.

Fidatelo · 03-16-2006, 11:06 AM

I'm 28 and still totally hip and rad. AT40 ftw!

03-15-2006, 11:38 PM	#2
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03-15-2006, 11:39 PM	#3
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	24/25 is about right. That is when you get past alot of those peer pressure type outside influences. I started listening to a wide variety of music around that time just because it wasn't a factor anymore to think "OMG, what if someone sees this in my car.. I'll be ruined!!! I'd have a hard time not coming up with something I like from any artist. Except Bob Seger.. I fucking HATE his music. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its... Last edited by Mustang : 03-15-2006 at 11:40 PM.

03-16-2006, 01:27 AM	#6
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	Wait 'til you get there? I'm 24 and I already say crap like that all the time. Music sucks these days. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

03-16-2006, 05:28 AM	#7
Qwikshot Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ...down the gravity well	Wait til you get to 30 or have kids and have to endure children's CDs like Elmo... Fortunately I got my 5 year old hooked on Ray Charles, Talking Heads, Guster, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix (she even wrote a letter to him).... __________________ "General Woundwort's body was never found. It could be that he still lives his fierce life somewhere else, but from that day on, mother rabbits would tell their kittens that if they did not do as they were told, the General would get them. Such was Woundwort's monument, and perhaps it would not have displeased him." Watership Down, Richard Adams

03-16-2006, 07:55 AM	#8
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	While I can't say I've gotten to the point where I'm listening to Boyz 2 Men, certainly my tastes have broadened since I was in high school/college. Although, in some strange way, I've actually gone to the extremes of the stuff I used to like. I was always a huge metal fan and Beatles fan, which is why I love King's X so much. However, for most of my 20s, I pretty much stayed in that range of hard rock with melodic vocals. Now, I'm listening to much more melodic stuff, yet also much heavier stuff as well. So now I'm listening to Rufus Wainwright, Sufjan Stevens, David Mead, and a ton of other melodic singer/songwriters, while also listening to Opeth and Lamb of God and a bunch of other death metal-type stuff. I'm finding it hard to think of an artist I'm now listening to that I would have been sickened by 10-15 years ago. Most of the stuff I discovered late I just hadn't heard, and while I probably wouldn't have let myself like it then, I'm not sure it would have embarrassed me to that extent (for example, Jellyfish, which was probably too pop for me back in the early 90s). __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

03-16-2006, 12:44 AM	#4
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I really started liking Billy Joel a few years ago. That was a bitter pill. Although, recently, I've discovered an affinity for Johnny Cash. So, it sort of balances out.

03-16-2006, 01:03 AM	#5
21C College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newcastle, Australia	Wait until you get to the age when you start saying "Music was so much better in MY day . . . "

03-16-2006, 09:16 AM	#11
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	haven't gotten into boys II men, but I did make a 70's easy listening cd off of itunes. James Taylor, Harry Nilsson, Jim Croce, Bread, Seals & Croft, Carole King, etc. Actually, now that I think about it... that's probably WORSE than liking BIIM. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

03-16-2006, 09:33 AM	#12
Yossarian High School Varsity Join Date: Jul 2003	Ain't nutihin wrong with some Tapestry (Carole King) loving - except when you sing along to "you make me feel like a natural woman" which I have been known to do on occassion...

03-16-2006, 09:51 AM	#16
Yossarian High School Varsity Join Date: Jul 2003	I play at an accoustic jam session some monday nights in Glasgow and I tell you, I've came this [ ] close to attempting that song, because it is a great song, but.. nope. Just can't bring myself to do it. Lyrically it's just too.. doting and embarrasing! I've done "you've got a friend" a few times though.

03-16-2006, 10:09 AM	#18
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	Just had this conversation with an old friend of mine. When we were younger, we were definitely music snobs - we had our specific music that we liked, and everything else sucked out of hand. Lately I've been going back and rediscovering a lot of the music I so easily dismissed the first time around - stuff like Springsteen, Dire Straits, John Fogerty, CCR, Neil Young. __________________ Mile High Hockey

03-16-2006, 10:43 AM	#21
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	I was listening to the Rolling Stone 500 on Rhapsody on a random shuffle, and this great song came on. I clicked over to find out what it was - and it was "Surrender" - by Cheap Trick. I'm no music snob, but given my musical idol is Bob Dylan, it was a little ... embarassing.

03-16-2006, 11:06 AM	#22
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I'm 28 and still totally hip and rad. AT40 ftw! __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

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