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From:
Belinda B. Drake
To:
Gil Yaker
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Date:
Sun, 22 May 94 18:32:42 EDT
Subject:
Re: somthing to toss around-
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quoted 12 lines So the other night i was talking about music with my mother ...who I'll> > So the other night i was talking about music with my mother ...who I'll > assume is way older than us, and I mentioned that There is this guy at > our radio station, and he says he listens to my show religiously, as do > the people in his carpool. He said they love the music I play (mostly > ambient house/trancy stuff - all 'IDM' IMHO)...the thing is that he said > not one of the people in the car is under 40. > I was very shocked. I think it's cool though, that this type of music > can be accepted by such a large audience... > > -Gil >
You're on the right track, Gil. Seems to me that good music transcends the effects of time and gravity. Music can and should be used to draw people together, not alienate them. Wouldn't the world be a bit nicer if people spent more time discussing what they have in common instead of fighting over petty differences? And isn't music a natural start, since it predates the spoken word? One need not be just like you to share your likes and dislikes. If you're willing to open your mind to their ideas, you may just learn something new! As a female non-musician who's over 22, you may not think I'd enjoy this list at all. But I feel I learn something every time I check my messages, and hopefully one day I'll be able to contribute something useful in return! Peace, Belinda