The Subject of Music

*WARNING*

*swear words will be used in this post* LOL

So 4 hours is a long time if I'm not mistaken

Just a heads up, I'm not sure where this post will lead, but this is where it's starting.

So back to 4 hours.... This is how long 3 of my friends have been talking about music.  Basically everything about it, too.  Recording, genres, corporate industry, self-employed labels, careers, pretty much anything you could touch on.

But seriously, why do you have to be so fucking critical.  Just give it a rest.

I'm all for deep discussion, but this is getting a tad ridiculous.

Why are you making music so damn complicated?  That is the beauty of music.  It's simple.  Everybody can connect with music.  Everyone can relate.  We love it.  Of course, musicians realize and have faced the fact that not much money is to be made solely on a performance career.  But we're ok with that.  Why?  Because we love music.  That's why we do what we do.

And who are you to say something is good or isn't good?  Who is anyone to say  that?  If I recall, that's what makes opinions and shapes peoples views, is their ability to express what they like.  Why does everyone have to like the same shit?  It really irritates the shit out of me when someone says "oh ya, that's crap.  That ain't music."  Seriously, STFU.  Say it in your brain, I don't care.  But why do you have to trash on what I like just because it doesn't meet your standards.  Ever heard of just letting it go?? Can't you just take pride in what you believe in and not shove it down everyone's throat??

I've taken the past couple months to really get into jazz.  I have never been a big fan of jazz but I have been really trying to get to know the language.  I tried and tried but nothing was interesting me.  Until yesterday, I went to the library and just typed in "Jazz" in the library search bar.  I found a CD by Bobby McFerrin.  Last thing on earth I would have expected to fall in love with.  I have been listening to this CD non stop.  I love it.  It was something new.  Something I found exciting and catchy. It probably connects with me completely differently than it connects with someone else.  That is what music is!!  You can't force someone to like a specific type, song, band of music!  The person has to discover it for themselves and maybe they never will.  And that's ok.  That's why there are bagillions of genres out there.  That's why we have this thing called personalities.  And why does a person have to be called ignorant if they don't know much about music?  Again, this goes back to my claim about music.  It's simple.  EVERYONE can connect in some point or another.  Even if a person has never been to and orchestra concert, it will evoke some kind of emotion, thought process or reaction, regardless about how much they know about music.  That is the power and function of music.  Don't add insult to music, dumb ass.  

I'm getting really sick of some people portraying incessantly that what they say is right and that the genre they like is the only "good" type of music.  Just run with it.  Try finding something GOOD about every song you hear instead of ripping it to shreds.  This is why people are insecure.  This is why people are afraid to be outspoken.  This is why people are self-conscious about their ability as a musician.  Stop being so critical.  And get over your snobbery.  Just go with the flow.  Be true to what you like and what engages you but don't be a dick about it.  For example, it just totally depends.  If it has a catchy groove? I'm in.  If it has a cool melody or inspiring chord progression?  Heck ya!  Even if it makes me stop and go "oooo what's that??"  Then hey, it's worth a little bit of my time.  I grew up with soundtracks.  It is my favorite thing to listen to.  Ya sure, people make fun of it, saying it's simple or no musical integrity.  Whatever dude, it benefits me so I really could care less what you say.  It makes me feel, it makes me relax, it lets my mind wander and explore new areas and ideas.  I'm not a big reader but honestly, the way I formed good writing skills, comprehension skills, and creative ideas is from sitting in my room, listening to soundtracks, just thinking and formulating thoughts in my head. 

So, this is my long rant and opinion.  If you disagree?  Fine.  That's ok with me.  I have my opinion and you have yours and that's what makes the world go 'round.