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Some of the magic of discovering new music has dissipated since the advent of iTunes, I think. More than some, actually. I am old enough that I grew up in a house with a record player. My Fisher Price portable tape player was my constant companion when I was a toddler. I still remember the agony of hearing a song that I loved on the radio for the first time but missing the name, so that I had to wait hours, maybe even days, for it to be played again. I never missed the MuchMusic Countdown or the Rick Dees Weekly Top 40. Digital file sharing platforms like Napster made their debut when I was in my mid-teens, but even they required searching, hunting for the right songs.
Part of it is undoubtedly down to my age, but in adulthood, I discover one new musician I love in a year if I’m lucky. When I was growing up, it was one every week. It’s sad, but it makes those discoveries all the more precious. And it makes me appreciate the artists I’ve loved for years even more. Seeing Bruce Springsteen in concert at the Stade de France for Ian’s thirtieth birthday was an experience I will never forget. I didn’t grow up listening to him, but I discovered his music on Pop Up Video and those old songs stayed with me into adulthood, when they took on a much deeper meaning.
Tonight, we’re going to another concert that, while different, I hope will be equally memorable. LP, who is arguably my favourite musician and has been for the past three years, is playing 9:30 in Washington DC. I can credit my discovery of LP to a Spotify playlist, one of the few places I still occasionally stumble upon an artist I really love. I’ve been singing along with Into the Wild (and all of her other songs) ever since, which I’m sure my neighbours don’t appreciate. I don’t really care. Good songs are meant to sing along with, no matter how poor your singing skills might be. (And mine are truly awful.) We stumbled upon news of LP’s DC concert just last week. Somehow, we managed to snag two tickets to the virtually sold out show a few minutes later. It felt like it was meant to be.
For the record, I still miss the days of radio and music television. They were often infuriating but they came with moments of pure musical bliss, too. That’s probably why I still have a record player. And why I still keep listening to the same old songs. But when you love something, it never gets old.
What songs do you play on repeat?
I love the feeling of discovering a new musician. Like you, I used to discover loads every week, but now it’s one every now and then.
I still love doing concerts though, especially when some of my old favourites come to town.
I love your description of the way in which we used to discover music – it makes me all nostalgic because I vividly remember experiencing the same thing. It’s definitely a rarity these days for me to discover new things (or at least to as excited as I once was when I do). I always seem to preserve the same 20 or so favourite artists and just cycle around them with the occasional other thrown in, usually discovered as an opening act because, in my life before Eleanor, I did go out at least once or twice a month to see band performs (god, that seems like ages ago instead of only a year or so). I hope you have an amazing time at the concert.
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I grew up with a record player as well (and still have one, along with hundreds and hundreds of albums I sadly rarely listen to). And I also find myself discovering less and less musicians as I grow older. It’s funny because my husband works in the music industry, so it’s all right there for me… I feel like the last night I really got into new music was the era of MGMT, Phoenix, Fleet Foxes, etc. These days I mostly listen to my standbys from my hippie days – Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and the Grateful Dead.
Oh I love these shots and getting peeks of your home. It’s looking SO beautiful Cee. As for music?! I’m totally obsessed with it and always LOVE finding new bands / musicians. Currently one of my fave stations is “Chill Indie Beats” on Google play and where I discover so many fantastic artists!! And yay, enjoy LP, I love so many of their songs!! <3
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Cee, I can so relate! I’m about to do a post on this. I grew up with radio, vinyl, cassette tapes, cds, transfer sharing and now downloads. I’ve been through it all! HaHaHa I think we are treasures! I knew so many artists & songs before. Definitely not as many now. Just now and then. Now, I love Bruno Mars. Awesome pics of you Cee!
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It’s true, the way I listen to and discover music has changed a lot. My tapes recorded off the radio where I NEVER knew the names of songs and just titled them by the refrain are long gone and forgotten. But I think now music has expanded, exponentially. I discover new music all the time, I shazam commercials and tv shows, I love to listen to Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW, both my siblings are even more into seeking out new things and since our tastes align, their discoveries filter down to me. Plus Spotify has gotten eeriely good at finding music for me.
But it’s still wonderful to hear music live, and while I only know two of LP’s songs, i’m sure she will be amazing live. Enjoy the show!
I come from this generation too, and I totally agree. Hearing your favorite song on the radio was a blast back then! <3
I love this chunky sweater, you are a pro at styling comfy clothes in a sexy way!