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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 11:49 pm
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So here's an article about why we still love the music from our teenage years.
I can't quite get on board completely though.
While I still like some of the music I listened to in those years, there is some of it I shake my head & wonder what I was thinking.
And some of the music I love now--I would have hated back then.

I was never into just consuming what was current--and even in high school listened to a lot of stuff that was considered "old"
So maybe I'm an exception, I don't know.

https://reverb.com/news/why-we-still-love-the-music-we-loved-as-teenagers?_aid=newsletterint&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=598cfac0af-Content_20160626_ca&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5889ed6702-598cfac0af-59264845

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Post subject: Re: Why We Still Love the Music We Loved as Teenagers (maybe
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:21 am
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Very insightful, thanks for posting.

A lot of the opinions posited are pretty applicable in my case.

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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:55 am
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Thanks for posting zontar. In the article I got this far, "a cognitive neuroscientist who studies the psychology of music". Aloof and if I had a wish for someone to explain the psychology of music to me it would be Louis Armstrong not a phd from California, lol.

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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:00 am
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Post subject: Re: Why We Still Love the Music We Loved as Teenagers (maybe
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:49 am
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Solid Body Love Songs wrote:
and if I had a wish for someone to explain the psychology of music to me it would be Louis Armstrong not a phd from California, lol.


+1!

"PHD"......piled higher & deeper.

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Post subject: Re: Why We Still Love the Music We Loved as Teenagers (maybe
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:14 am
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"Do you remember the first album you bought? The first concert you went to? How about the songs that played at your prom or during your first kiss? I bet you do."


Nope, he or she would lose that bet.
I can't even remember the name of the first girl I kissed.


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Post subject: Re: Why We Still Love the Music We Loved as Teenagers (maybe
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 5:26 am
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probably because this is the era that formed us. you are not a kid anymore-maybe your discovering girls, maybe new hobbies-your world is changing. to those of us who played an instrument during our teen years, these are probably some of the songs we learned.

today, over 90% of the songs I play are from the 60's and 70", the era I "grew up" with, and the most influential to me. my music collection is mostly 60's and 70's rock, with some jazz and blues thrown in. when I listen to those songs, it brings back so many great memories.


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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 11:41 am
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Very interesting as Laugh-In's Arte Johnson would say. I'm sure a lot of this is true; but, there are many forks in the road as Johnny Carson would put it.

Loud music for me, and I know for many others, can be different things. First off I believe the senses aside from hearing are equally to blame. I know of a deaf school that put hands on speakers to rock it out, and I'm not so sure if it was just percussion that played a part.

Pre-teen involvement, I believe, has some bearing as we have examples of those with early music introduction, and those without, often resulting in a greater diversity or singular preference of genre. Later teen considerations usually develop.

As a drummer I could always rock loud; but, with my being brought up with Keith Moon, Sandy Nelson, Gene Krupa, and Buddy Rich, to name only a few, I discovered dynamics and techniques that today's Neil Peart would do for those teenagers mentioned. Of course Rush is not a cocktail lounge trio.

It is sort of a graduation to a refined music appreciation that comes with age be it guitar, drums, or what have you. Loud is one thing. Controlled is another, and they both can complement each other; however, age related and other factors (some of which are in the article) vary. IMHO.

Geography and how and what musical experience you gather before and after teenage years can just as easily (if not more so) plant the seed for your musical taste. As a teenager peer groups and the sense of belonging along with the closely gathered availability of music material, clothing, and cultural trends along with media that influence teens are an industry that not only follow teens but often precede their musical choices.

For me:

Early children's classic recordings including world music

My parent's records including Jazz/Blues, Loud Big Band, Pop, Country, and Musicals with some Classical thrown in.

My music from adolescence into my teens included all of that and travels (some with moves) that had a definite influence:

Moved to the Maritimes - Hank Snow country in early 60s

Trips to Detroit to visit relatives -
I discovered motown hopefuls singing on street corners at the peak of Motor City music.

Trips to 'Frisco and living on the Coast - during the Hippie era.

Dropping into the Cavern Club and London in '65 - new discoveries in fashion and music

Recording in studios that graced names like Neil Young, Guess Who, Janis, The Diamonds, and many others.

There are many here in the Forum and elsewhere who have similar experiences. There are some who are in the midst of or will be entering this road of awareness.

I mention the above to explain that if you were a child or teenager or adult that lived around music as I did for the lesser or greater amount it could also be the cause for your musical taste be it living or gathering around the blues, bluegrass, jazz, country, classical, rock, or . . .

In short I will say there is loud music everywhere, and whether it's a love song or a sad song that hits your memory or heart - it's everywhere, and available to teens as well. You may appreciate the artist and a playback at reasonable levels, and you may appreciate the recording. That doesn't mean you can't appreciate a live concert that's loud. You just don't have control for preferential listening.

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Post subject: Re: Why We Still Love the Music We Loved as Teenagers (maybe
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:12 pm
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Hey, Zontar. Thanks, for a great topic and good read.

You might find this pop hit prediction interesting as it relates somewhat, and it includes a teenage connection.
http://www.wired.com/2011/12/hit-potential-equation/

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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:14 pm
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My parent's records including Jazz/Blues, Loud Big Band, Pop, Country, and Musicals with some Classical thrown in.


+1

Periodically, I'll listen to many of the artists they enjoyed over the years......

Big-band era of the '40s, pop music of the '50s, orchestral and the classics from European composers. It's a great way to reminisce about my parents and my pre-teen childhood.

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