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Why does most new music suck?
Ohnwy61, thank you for the link. I am trying, really trying; trying to find meat in a lot of this music. It's just not there. I listened to #1-10, and, frankly, almost couldn't stand it. That list is important to this discussion because it goes to... 
Why does most new music suck?
And they think we are close-minded. Ah, youth! 
Jazz for aficionados
I meant to write: "Elvin's cymbal work ....." 
Why does most new music suck?
Obviously, not all new music is rock n roll, but one of the things that I miss (and I have a feeling it is one of the things that Goose also misses) is this kind of raw abandon and "I don't give a f&@k attitude":http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0W... 
Why does most new music suck?
Toddnkaya, thanks for introducing me to Ben Howard. Of all the examples of "new" music so far, probably the only that I would definitely buy. I think the guy really has something to say, and a really interesting voice and singing style. Great stuff. 
Why does most new music suck?
Rok, beautiful song, and Oleta Adams has a beautiful voice with a lot of different colors and great phrasing. Music like that is a breath of fresh air in its lack of pretense, as opposed to so many other examples that seem to be trying so hard to ... 
Jazz for aficionados
****swept away by the awesome greatness of the man**** Beautiful way of describing the effect that many say they feel when listening to his playing; especially live. I have been told by the handful of lucky individuals (mostly other musicians) who... 
Jazz for aficionados
Ah, GREAT choice! One of the all-time great melodies, IMO; and one of the favorite vehicles for improvisation of jazz players. I didn't know this version by Harold Land, but I love it; thanks for sharing. Besides being a beautiful and haunting mel... 
Why does most new music suck?
****It seems useless to me to spoon feed someone music deemed good by one person. As has been pointed out, individual preferences abound naturally. Seems like a pointless effort.**** - Mapman****I have near zero hope that Orpheus or Frog will like... 
Why does most new music suck?
Bingo! (to the extent that I agree with the statement) 
Why does most new music suck?
I seldom disagree with EVERY point made (except the one re Rok's style) in a post. That was one of them. Sorry.****Musicianship is irrelevant to this question****Geez!A great composer is, by definition, a great musician. Please explain your comment. 
Why does most new music suck?
Martykl, re Amelia Curran: now we're talking! Thanks. Actually, my wife will love her; I'll check her out. Amelia, that is; my wife, I have already checked out :-)Doesn't suck!http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vMw9hte8IHs 
Why does most new music suck?
Rok, stick around; as Ray said to Betty: "Baby, it's cold outside" 
Why does most new music suck?
Ok, I am going to try to, as Mapman (?) said earlier, "blow the whistle".I think this thread has a lot of potential, has inspired some very thoughtful commnents, and is just starting to get good. As is usually the case with these discussions we do... 
Why does most new music suck?
New, and doesn't suck! Check out what a great drummer can do with a snare drum ONLY!http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5IAhAXRXyas