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Post by Mr. FOLLARD on Nov 19, 2019 10:51:20 GMT
Some of the best conversations I've ever had have been about music. I expect that's the same for many of us here. I can remember animated, pissed-up discussions on trains, for example. People shouting down me lughole at the SU disco.
I'm always keen to ask people what they're listening to. The trouble is, most of the time these days the answer is 'oh it's just a podcast'. Wankers.
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Post by countmachuki on Nov 19, 2019 17:54:45 GMT
Talking with people about music is how I pay the bills*. Convincing people to attend concerts or give contributions (and training folks to do the same). The best discussions are all at an emotional level, you ask them how did it feel to be at the show, what did they think about it...never yes or no stuff. You ask open-ended questions that you hope can illicit a response. It's kind of like improv, with the whole "yes, and" thing - you try to build off what they say and bring it back around to what you're pitching. It can be a ton of fun if both parties are sort of in the zone and we have some terrific conversations and help some really good arts organizations keep doing the good work. It can also be an absolute drag - fair enough, some people don't want to talk, much less be convinced.
On a more personal note, I don't know if it's a testament to the power of music or a personal failing, but I've never had an adult friendship that didn't stem from some sort of love of music. It's weird.
*well, less than half of the bills but that's non-profit arts for you
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Post by loveless on Nov 19, 2019 19:02:48 GMT
On a more personal note, I don't know if it's a testament to the power of music or a personal failing, but I've never had an adult friendship that didn't stem from some sort of love of music. It's weird. Yeah, I'm loathe to admit it, but...same. Wife included.
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Post by rayge on Nov 19, 2019 19:04:32 GMT
While I've had a lot of musical conversations with my mates (I've never been good friends with anyone who wasn't into at least something I recognized as 'good' music, but maybe that's a generational thing), in all my life I don't think I've ever talked at even a superficial level about music with a stranger, or even an acquaintance, except in a record shop, maybe. Basically, if someone is wearing headphones, I wouldn't dream of talking to them about anything, unless they are leaking, in which case I might mention it. On the rare occasion anyone has asked me about 'what I like', I usually dissemble and leave as soon as is practicable. I've never been, ahem, 'into' mainstream tastes at the time they were mainstream, so if I told the truth, I'd come over as elitist, a nerd or a div, none of which are identities I'd care to own.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2019 21:20:11 GMT
I'd come over as elitist, a nerd or a div, none of which are identities I'd care to own. You should own it.
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Post by tory on Nov 19, 2019 21:50:10 GMT
I used to have really wide-ranging music chats when out clubbing, rushing off my tits and sitting with people whilst having a rest. I remember having a really in-depth chat about Can with a guy who was wearing a Tago mago shirt once. Or massively dense conversations about Kraftwerk, Jeff Mills and everyone else. Clubbing was great because everyone for a few years was massively passionate about it rather than "oh I'm just here for the girls" or "I just like getting off my face". You could talk about the DJ or the genre etc.
I WAS mostly off my face though.
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Post by npht on Nov 19, 2019 22:05:28 GMT
I talk music to everyone I meet. If they are interested in something I like I continue, most of the time. Otherwise I move onto other conversations, always lots to talk about.
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