What was the last live performance you saw?
You me @ six or YMAS for those in the know are an English band who by next year will celebrate 20 years in the music business. In my view they are an awesome band & whilst I am sad they have announced their retirement I fully respect this decision. In fact I think they are setting an example others should follow ( & in some cases are many years overdue)
It’s a tad controversial pov but it’s evolved from standing in the crowd listening to some big names churning out ‘same old same old’. The danger with hanging on to old music is that it comes with a message that may no longer be appropriate.
Again there were bands whose music as a young person I loved but seeing them live some many years later realised how dated & misogynistic the lyrics were. I walked away really wishing that I hadn’t gone & in some way it spoilt my memories of the tunes.
It’s not saying they are bad musicians indeed many were exceptionally talented however if they have not moved with the times creatively then maybe their moment in the sun should come to a graceful end.
Move over & let the younger newer musicians come to the for & take their place in the spotlight.
My contemporaries may roll their eyes when I mention I’m off to a gig involving a band they have never heard of & wonder why. The answer is simple. Music for me is linked to memories & for me listening to new music at gigs from modern bands is about creating new memories.
Vienna 2023
I have had some amazing experiences at recent gigs with my daughter & complete strangers alike.
For me not all music memories from the past are good ones.
Enjoy your music for sure just don’t expect to find me sat in a corner reminiscing or even worse paying good money for ‘look a likely bands’. My feeling is this – if you are talented enough to mimic a well known band why aren’t you writing your ow? Controversial perhaps but that’s just how I see it. Don’t expect anyone to agree particularly. If you don’t well that’s all good too because I respect your opinion & we agree to differ.
Happy listening what ever it might be too.
