Anyone that knows me even minimally knows that I am a country music afficiando - I practically bleed country music. (Figuratively, that is. If I were 70% country music, I wouldn't be a human. I would be...the Opry Land Theatre or something. But I digress.) My other musical preference is rap & hip-hop. If I can pop 'n lock to it, I'm gonna jam to it.
And for years, I lived under what we lovingly called my country music & rap "rocks." I like other types of music generally but when it came to getting new jams to "car-eoke" to, it was always somethin' outta Nash-Compton.
Until recently.
Within the last twelve months, I have decided to intentionally expand my musical taste buds to include things outside of my natural repetoire.
First there was the discovery of the joy that is Tyrone Wells & really, the whole "singer/songwriter" genre, including She & Him, Rosie Thomas, Jon Foreman & Joshua Radin. Much to my friends delight, I am choosing to invest in The Classic Crime, Anberlin, Eisley & Family Force 5. And currently, I'm working on new "pop" groups, such as Mumford & Sons, The Civil Wars, The Avett Brothers, and Arcade Fire. These are more difficult for me because I deliberately chose to not love what everyone and their mom on Facebook & Twitter love. (I just like to be defiant.)
But 2 songs into each of these artists, I just can't say no. There's a reason people love them. And I was too stubborn to get on the band wagon.
There's couple of bands that I have yet to be exposed to, so the jury is still out on them. But in an attempt to be more well-rounded and generally awesomer, I will tour through MuteMath, 30 Seconds to Mars, B.o.B., Vampire Weekend and City & Colour. And with all the hype around Adele, I'm going to attempt her down the road.
So in our traditional "Talk Thursday" style: what's your go-to preference for music? Are you trying to expand your musical taste buds? And has this been a good or difficult process for you?
5 comments:
I listen to just about anything...but I am a huge fan of Florence + The Machine these days. I also really love Jack's Mannequin. I am even going to see Jack's next week.
Vampire Weekend is also good.
I can listen to almost any song. I'm not so much into groups or bands as much as I like to pick and choose songs. But I will tell you that I have gotten more judgmental in my old age. If a person can't sing well, they're out. And I mean well. I am no fan of Taylor Swift or Keyshia (or however you spell it) or anyone who is popular just because they're voice has an interesting sound. And I really can't stand Adele. But I've also been told I'm a music snob. I tend to stick with what I know and I'm ok with that because I know they are what I like.
Sara, I have heard of either one of the one's you mentioned. But in my ever-expanding desire for new music, I may need to check them out. =)
And Heather, you are a music snob. But I love you and your Plus1-lovin' ways anyhow. =)
And it's Ke$ha.
Why God...why do I know that?!
Oh man, I mean you know I love my hip hop and rap, as well as my hard rock, but lately I've been getting into the kind of hip hop/techno/electronic genre that's been happening.
I love it! Puts me into a good mood, makes me want to dance, etc
Some examples: Calvin Harris (Ready for the Weekend), Sam Sparro (Black and Gold), etc
Oh hell, here's my grooveshark list: http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/playlist/Electric+Feel/42528643?src=5
I'm not answering your questions, not because I don't want to, just because I'm exhausted, and... it was more important for me to tell you that Vampire Weekend is amazing and I love them. :) I'll answer later.
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