You know, while I was on my lunch break, I was recounting an amusing story that reminded me of something that I have to share with all of you. It goes with the whole "generational" thing that I was discussing the other day here in blogland.
I was out for dinner with a couple of friends and then another friend of theirs that I've met only on a couple of occasions. It was during the course of a conversation about music and in particular, this rather annoying Canadian singer that seems to have become famous in other parts of the world (which, I cannot for the life of me figure out being that she's changed her image to be like virtually any other "pop tart" on the planet now). I won't mention her name this time but I am sure that many of you who know my disdain for the woman know who she is (They've even misguidedly dedicated a day to her here in this city)
Anyway, the three others at the table told me that they like her music, which I accepted because, well, someone out there has to be buying her records. However, I did put my 25 cents worth and say that I didn't think she was really anything special and after I did, this one person who I had only met on a couple of occasions shared his thoughts that it must be because I was from a different generation and that's why I wouldn't understand her popularity. It's funny when people use things like that she's uber-popular in Europe so she must be great.
To me, if an artist is like everyone else, then there is nothing original or even special about them. It doesn't warrant the special attention that they get. It also irritates me because there are lots of truly talented folk out there that don't get the recognition that they deserve because people seem more interested in the "pop tarts" of the world.
This whole situation amused me a great deal. After all, I think that it's the first time that someone has blatantly pulled the old generation gap thing on me despite them not really knowing my tastes or opinions. I suppose the ageism is something I can no longer hide from. I will have to now admit to being old.
Actually, I've never ever hid the fact that I am no longer in that young demographic. However, I'm not going to be pigeon-holed because of my date of birth. Not ever. I'm not going to feel inferior either because I have the experience that gives me an advantage in the whole "knowing who you are" thing.
After all, if we let age get to us, we wouldn't have Bjork, the Beastie Boys, Chuck D., The Cure, Duran Duran, Madonna, REM, the Rolling Stones, The Who or the many others that have proven themselves over and over again.
Long live us all! And hopefully, the youngsters can keep up!
I'm always here diggin' it... Glad that you could join me!
I was out for dinner with a couple of friends and then another friend of theirs that I've met only on a couple of occasions. It was during the course of a conversation about music and in particular, this rather annoying Canadian singer that seems to have become famous in other parts of the world (which, I cannot for the life of me figure out being that she's changed her image to be like virtually any other "pop tart" on the planet now). I won't mention her name this time but I am sure that many of you who know my disdain for the woman know who she is (They've even misguidedly dedicated a day to her here in this city)
Anyway, the three others at the table told me that they like her music, which I accepted because, well, someone out there has to be buying her records. However, I did put my 25 cents worth and say that I didn't think she was really anything special and after I did, this one person who I had only met on a couple of occasions shared his thoughts that it must be because I was from a different generation and that's why I wouldn't understand her popularity. It's funny when people use things like that she's uber-popular in Europe so she must be great.
To me, if an artist is like everyone else, then there is nothing original or even special about them. It doesn't warrant the special attention that they get. It also irritates me because there are lots of truly talented folk out there that don't get the recognition that they deserve because people seem more interested in the "pop tarts" of the world.
This whole situation amused me a great deal. After all, I think that it's the first time that someone has blatantly pulled the old generation gap thing on me despite them not really knowing my tastes or opinions. I suppose the ageism is something I can no longer hide from. I will have to now admit to being old.
Actually, I've never ever hid the fact that I am no longer in that young demographic. However, I'm not going to be pigeon-holed because of my date of birth. Not ever. I'm not going to feel inferior either because I have the experience that gives me an advantage in the whole "knowing who you are" thing.
After all, if we let age get to us, we wouldn't have Bjork, the Beastie Boys, Chuck D., The Cure, Duran Duran, Madonna, REM, the Rolling Stones, The Who or the many others that have proven themselves over and over again.
Long live us all! And hopefully, the youngsters can keep up!
I'm always here diggin' it... Glad that you could join me!
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