Music for 2022- Is It Just Me Or?..
Hello All!
December is now here and I realize that I have not purchased as much music this year. Being a Redbook guy I normally buy an average of 150-200 titles a year. So far this year-30 (and it’s not for lack of looking). I’m getting another order ready and have only 25 titles that want to own so far.
So- I wanted to put this question out to the group to see if it’s just me thinking this or if others feel the same-
Have you found 2022 do be a boring year when it comes to new and interesting music?
Not talking about reissued “one more for the road” stuff.
I'd tend to agree. It's always been tough to be a musician, but the last few years have been brutal....less live events, loss of places to play, harder to collaborate, harder to find people to collaborate with, finding new talent. That all adds up to less money and resources to record new music or bring new acts/collaborations up. I believe it'll get much better going into 2023-24 as things "catch-up" and ease back into just the normal challenges musicians have. That said, there is a good amount out there and I have been happy with what I have found, it's also given me a chance to catch up on a few 'old' new bands and recordings (I spent a good deal of time comparing various Beethoven 9th's - Von Karajan is right now my favorite.) Subscriptions to various magazines and websites (Music-Map is one I recommend) has helped me uncover more music. Also, expanding your genre's helps. I never really got into Death/Black/Doom Metal, but found Ghost and have enjoyed them. |
@jafant There are artists that I regularly follow but I’m always seeking out new artists as well. I was never really into jazz but have been paying more attention to these artists over the last couple of years. @deadhead1000 I see truth in your point regarding the difficulties over these last couple of years and must say you’re better than me when it comes to the classics! While I’ve always listened to KUSC (Los Angeles Classical) I rarely purchase classical music. With so many versions/variations I never know where to begin.
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I have not bought any new music this year, none of the new artists hold any interest from me. My wife ordered the “PF Animals” SACD for me for Christmas. Hopefully it lives up to the hype as I already have 2 or 3 other versions already. I still say the best Rock music was produced from the mid 60’s through the 70’s. That was a very magical time for innovative music. |
I believe it is human nature to have a 10 -15 period that was most influential to our musical tastes, unusally the time between age 10 - 25 give or take. We tend to be less accepting of "new" music as we age. Having said that, I was into my 60's when I really started to listen to jazz and classical music. Can't say why it turned me off when I was listening to rock in the late 60's and through the 70's, but having finally found it, I would say jazz and classical now make up about 70% of what I listen to. Is Beethoven new at 250 years? Maybe the good stuff really is timeless. Can't really believe any of the current music will still be listened to in 25 years, let alone 250? Mick Jagger may have asked "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" but when I open the door it's Christian McBride. 😂 |
