Any lover of music cannot deny that
at one time or another they have begun to form an impression of their date or a
new acquaintance based on musical preferences. After all, many things
make a person who they are including music. Most likely the tendency was more
prevalent in one's younger years and I can recall certain friends in the 90s
saying, “If he/she doesn’t want to follow the Grateful Dead with me than it’s a
deal breaker.”
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| A DJ always has opinions when it comes to music |
Although I wouldn’t dump a guy today because of incompatible taste in music, it is always interesting and insightful
to find out about another’s interest (or lack of interest) in music. Because of that, this
article, “What Your Taste in Music Says About You on a Date,” resonated with me.(http://www.howaboutwe.com/date-report/1610-what-your-taste-in-music-says-about-you-on-a-date/)
There is also a follow up with more bands (http://www.howaboutwe.com/date-report/1669-what-else-your-taste-in-music-says-about-you-on-a-date/).
Below I have pulled out some bands mentioned in the articles that are on my iPod and added my own commentary. I have also included a few bands
at the bottom of the list that were not mentioned in the articles. Feel free to
give your thoughts or add other bands in the comments area of this post.
ON MY iPOD & MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLES…
Paul Simon: You’re sincerely insightful about your
relationship issues, but in the end you decide that it’s not your fault.
I often hesitate to say anything
was the “best ever” but I’m pretty certain that Paul Simon’s performance at
JazzFest in 2001 was the best concert I have ever seen. He played each song, old
and new alike, with equal passion and enthusiasm. Never once did you feel he
was “going through the motions” or playing a tune because he know it would be a
crowd pleaser. Mr. Simon is a true artist whose tunes have withstood the test
of time, and who continues to produce great music to this day. I’d change the
comment to say that if you like Paul Simon, “You have staying power and timeless style. You put your all into each
and every relationship.”
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| Poster child for the coke & disco lifestyle. Or Rolling Stones groupie. |
The Rolling Stones: You’re hot.
Yup.
Joni Mitchell: You make breakfast in the morning.
While I live an active, outdoor
oriented lifestyle, I do treasure a lazy morning with my guy. I won’t hesitate
to make him breakfast and a strong cup of coffee. (Italian or Turkish)
Wilco: You’ll make an excellent life-partner.
Mountain Gazette once gave a list
of “Mountain Love Dos and Don’ts” calling Wilco a “do” and Widespread Panic a
“don’t.” As for Widespread Panic, I have included them below under a short
list of bands I do not have on my iPod. Don’t know what liking Wilco has to do
with making an excellent life partner but I do like Wilco and will make
excellent life-partner for a to-be-determined guy.
Peter Gabriel: Every relationship is a coming-of-age epic of which you are the star.
Don’t know about the coming-of-age epic part but according to an unnamed cousin of mine, I tend to think mighty highly of myself. I think she’s on to something.
ALSO ON MY iPOD & BUT NOT MENTIONED IN
THE ARTICLES…
Robert Earl Keen: You have dated a wide variety of
guys/girls and know how to have a good time.
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| Robert Earl Keen meets the DJs |
John Denver: You are comfortable with who you are. You know quality when you see/hear it and you’re not afraid to admit it.
Same can be said of Neil Diamond. Two
great songwriters, sweet singers, passionate performers. I am well past the point
where I would deny that I dig these musicians.
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| He can't hoop. Deal breaker? |
Michael Franti & Spearhead: You are generally a happy
person but don’t deny that there is sorrow in the world. Your smiles are genuine.
Michael Franti is a great musician
and thoughtful songwriter who puts on an energy-filled live show. He can sing
about sunshine, bombing the world, hoping for peace, the power of love and
music, freaky people and more. Mr. Franti is often positive and upbeat but like
real life, he doesn’t shy away from talking about the broken things in the
world.
NOT ON MY iPOD & NOT IN THE ARTICLE…
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| The party never ends. With the Laramie posse at Red Rocks, mid-90s |
One of the most over-rated bands. Ever.
I remember someone in college claiming they will be the band to follow once the
Grateful Dead retire. Somehow they became that band even before Jerry died. I
have listened to Widespread Panic over the years and even seen a few shows. I
can honestly say I have given the band a good listen but their music has never
grabbed me. I just don’t see what drives people to follow them with such zeal .
Personally, I can’t fin anything unique or interesting about their sound.
However, I will admit that I like the lead singer's gritty voice.
Yonder Mountain String Band: If you’re over 40
you are stuck in 1995. A good collection of tie-dyes and concert t-shirts fill your closet. You’ve got a “green card” and/or you run a dispensary. If you’re
under 40 you wear a trucker hat and a hoodie.
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| Old school radio, KBUT circa 1999 |
In the early 2000s, I dated a guy and not long after I met him he mentioned that his favorite type of music was 80s pop. I prided myself in not judging him by this comment like I might of when I was younger. It turned out that we were a mis-match and the relationship ended with some drama. Was I foolish to ignore his obviously bad taste in music?
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