This rules. I went to Bonnaroo 2007 and 2008 and said I'd go every year. Alas, real life got in the way and I haven't been back since, but two of my best music-fest experiences ever. (like My Morning Jacket for four hours starting at midnight in the pouring rain)
Same thing for me since going twice. Hard to make the commitment, especially since it’s a 15 hour drive for me. But that commitment is what makes it special.
Great write up! This is definitely a fun idea to debate and ponder. The movie Midnight in Paris explores this a bit. I have thought about this a lot as I have gotten older. The music I listened to in high school was mainly classic rock. I thought the modern music sucked. Then my senior year (2001) and after college I became enamored with the “indie” revival of the 2000s and rediscovered some bands like Radiohead from the 90s. So I was into music in high school that wasn’t contemporary. But after in college, started to like contemporary. I understand that in those formative years music can have a bigger emotional connection. But I don’t think it is 100% this. I think we can judge music objectively over time. The last 15 years for rock music, besides some exceptions, has been bad. I don’t think it is because I am an old fart. I also think we can judge pop music objectively over time. I could keep expanding on this for awhile but will leave it at that for now!
The band name is LATE NIGHT PIZZA. My name is Pete Caputo. I am co-writer, keyboardist, vocalist and producer of our music. You can hear most of our music from our website: www.latenightpizzamusic.com.
This rules. I went to Bonnaroo 2007 and 2008 and said I'd go every year. Alas, real life got in the way and I haven't been back since, but two of my best music-fest experiences ever. (like My Morning Jacket for four hours starting at midnight in the pouring rain)
Same thing for me since going twice. Hard to make the commitment, especially since it’s a 15 hour drive for me. But that commitment is what makes it special.
Great write up! This is definitely a fun idea to debate and ponder. The movie Midnight in Paris explores this a bit. I have thought about this a lot as I have gotten older. The music I listened to in high school was mainly classic rock. I thought the modern music sucked. Then my senior year (2001) and after college I became enamored with the “indie” revival of the 2000s and rediscovered some bands like Radiohead from the 90s. So I was into music in high school that wasn’t contemporary. But after in college, started to like contemporary. I understand that in those formative years music can have a bigger emotional connection. But I don’t think it is 100% this. I think we can judge music objectively over time. The last 15 years for rock music, besides some exceptions, has been bad. I don’t think it is because I am an old fart. I also think we can judge pop music objectively over time. I could keep expanding on this for awhile but will leave it at that for now!
Great writing. Sounds redundant to say this, but I appreciate your eclectic worldview.
I try to incorporate this into my writing as well. Listen to this:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/eyes-on-the-prize/1686297515?i=1686297518
What’s your artist name? I don’t have an Apple account so the link wouldn’t work
The band name is LATE NIGHT PIZZA. My name is Pete Caputo. I am co-writer, keyboardist, vocalist and producer of our music. You can hear most of our music from our website: www.latenightpizzamusic.com.