Jazz for aficionados

Rok2kid, I too share your technical ignorance about music form, etc. In fact mine ignorance is rather profound, at least so I'm told. :-) That said, consider that most folks, and I assume you as well, have grown accustomed to wearing 2 hats in 'audio', i.e. you have lots of knowledge about audio components, set ups, and the results of careful attention to the details. Obviously in order to really enjoy listening to music you must learn how to disregard your audio achievements. Some folks do get hung up on listening to soundstage, detail/resolution, and such but for the most part they will risk burning out on the audio hobby if they can't get past this and learn how to listen thru and focus on the music.

I think as much can be said about listening to music. You can have a lot of knowledge about music, appreciate the theory and practices of composition and performance, yet be able to listen beyond that and just enjoy. As Frogman indicated the best part of having some knowledge is that when you find music you really love if you have some knowledge you will know why you love it.

It has become clear from recent posts that A-Gon's music forum has some participants that speak to the subject, not so much about themselves. A breath of fresh air! Consider, Rok, that if you have no knowledge you can only express a subjective opinion which can limit discussions and make them one dimensional.

FWIW.

"Music appreciation of the 'high end' seems to stop at 'Kind of Blue', and then only if it's an 'audiophile' pressing." If I hear that mentioned one more time I'm going to have twins.

Rok, I'm not sure we're communicating when we talk about "Blues", because I never liked what we called "gut bucket" blues. As a matter of fact we're talking about a whole different culture of people, not just music. Many people who like "gut bucket" blues don't seem to be aware of that.

Enjoy the music.

Acman3, that's the sound of some "new jazz", and I did not see one single solitary black face. Jazz is not a race of people, jazz is not a nationality; jazz is music, and it goes wherever the creative muse takes it, this is hip, the muse has taken jazz to poland, and I like it.

Enjoy the music.

Rok, my favorite movie was "Apocalypse Now", it's good they don't allow weapons at the VA, cause them fightn words.

Enjoy the music.

Newbee:
Thanks for the post. The more posters the better. I agree with almost all of what you said. I do disagree with your last sentence.

I never meant to say that I have 'NO' knowledge of music. I realize that it is a rarity on this site, for a person to admit that there is something they do not know, so when it happens, people tend to think of them as complete dumbasses. That is not the case here.

I just appreciate the fact that The Frogman has had education and work experiences in the music field that I have not had. Because of this I seek information from him, and defer to him on many music questions.

I still like what I like, and ANY reason a person gives for preferring certain music is legit. This thread is not about converting folks. It's just a bunch of guys talking about Jazz. I think that was the OP's intent.

This is the statement I am not sure I understand. *********"Consider, Rok, that if you have no knowledge you can only express a subjective opinion which can limit discussions and make them one dimensional.*********

All musical preferences are subjective. You cannot give me a 'logical / factual' reason whay I should like Ornette Coleman. Plenty of people do, but i don't.

And that opinion is as legit as any professor's at Julliard. So I don't understand why you say 'subjective' opinions limit the discussion? Make the discussion one dimensional? Far from it.

We all have opinions, so the discussion should be lively. One dimensional would be for all of us to be 'lectured to' by one person, or, all agree on every opinion expressed. Nothing kills a thread like boredom!

Lets not forget the purpose of the thread. Or the intent of the OP.

Again, thanks for your input.

Cheers