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Originally Posted by creekster
You're disappointed that there isn't more discussion abotu the sort of music that you like? So tell me, what makes 'good' music, in your mind, as opposed to medocre or crappy music? What should we look for? Is it lyrics? Melody? chord progression? The latest way to destroy a guitar in a video? WHat is it I should look for? This is obviously a flip way to ask what is actually intended to be a real quesiton, although I think you are approchin this in a rather elitist sounding way.
As to guitar playing, I have strummed abit here and there, but I wouldnt' want to embarrass myself in the presence of someone who is willing to proclainm publicly that they are an 'accomplished' guitarist. So I won't. Btw, I wish I couldn't strum like Muddy Waters, if you know what I mean.
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I said dearth of interesting music discussion, not dearth of discussion of the music that I like. I also gave an example earlier of being interested in listening to someone who was versed in country music to talk more about it, even though I do NOT like that genre, simply as a way to get introduced to new stuff beyond the rank and file Garth Brooks and Johnny Cash.
My lament is that it does not seem that there are others here who enjoy music as an active hobby (be it good music or bad music). By active hobby, I mean, are you going to shows, are you out record shopping (or disc shopping), do you read about new bands or follow them, etc....OR, do you listen to the radio and determine what you like based off a playlist that some old stuffed suit at ClearChannel decided he wants you to hear and purchase? It isnt that big of a deal, though. I love talking about sports and politics, too.
Good music is like pornography. I know it when I see it....er, hear it.
Your guitar skills sound comparable to mine. I play for my children now, until they can get to an age where they can detect that I suck. Once that happens and they no longer appreciate my musings, I get revenge by putting them under tremendous pressure to excel athletically and academically.