Thursday, October 05, 2006

And for this gift i feel blessed

I understand the fact that there are all kinds of people in this world, and a person can be so complex. But still, the only thing i care about in a person is what music they listen to. And people are classified into 2 simple categories -- those who listen to good music and the others whom i wouldn't really be able to talk to. I'm very serious about wanting to do up my questionnaire that should cover all important bases such as music and film. After years of thinking about it it's high time i do it. I'd even thought up some questions for it. So exciting.

One may argue that what's good music is very subjective. I'd thought about that too, and in the past i thought, "as long as it sounds good to me". But then Pussycat Dolls may sound damn groovy to some people. I suppose as time went by, i realise what's good is actually just something that's sincere. Could be any genre, but when it's sincere and heartfelt, it naturally connects with people. Some people of course. Difficult for those who worship the Pussycat Dolls, and Fergie too.

Last time i probably stuck only to a few key genres. Some 90s alternative rock, some 60s & 70s classic rock. Maybe it's the way time can change me. You know it when it's not the genre that matters, but the music itself, regardless of what form it takes, and you put aside all the pre-conceived notions you had about certain types of music, and allow yourself to understand the story behind that country number, identify with the vintage blues song, get inspired by that punk rock anthem, as long as it touches you and you can relate to it.

So am i a music snob? I don't know. No because i don't know that much (obscure) music to begin with. Yes because i'll probably never look past the trashiness of the Pussycat Dolls.