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Jazz listening has dulled my taste for Rock...you?

Since seeing Ken Burns Jazz series, and beginning to listen to, and appreciate Jazz... I find that I no longer find Rock music to be very interesting. Compared to Jazz, the music is BORING! The very best of Rock can still hold my attention a bit, but generally Rock is just too primitive and 'simple' compared to Jazz.
Classical music is so different, and has such different rules, that I still find it very appealing, but Rock... bleeh!!! (sorry Rock fans... and I'm not trolling, I really wonder if anyone else has had this happen!)
elizabeth
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
I started shifting away from most rock about five years ago, I listen to Jazz or newage for the most part. I think it may be an age thing for me, I don't seem to relate to a lot of the rock songs the way I use to and the SPL's that bring rock alive give me a pain in the head. I use the lower half of my old rock speakers for subs most of the time.

Dave
darrylhifi
498 posts
 
I love rock, there are too few audiophile recordings, and most rock is just lead guitar, bass guitar and drums , while jazz uses a much more broad spectrum of instruments, not to mention many Jazz labels pay great attention to the mastering, resulting in a more audiophile experience.
kana813
956 posts
 
In comparing Jazz to Rock, a friend once told me-
"Melody beats the beat, everytime."
zoya
119 posts
 
Froggerz,
I just wonder, where does Ravel's BOLERO fits on your list?
:)
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pehare
639 posts
 
Not completely, but at this rate it might, the 'recommended jazz' thread has surely been a big influence on alot of my recent purchases. I feel very lucky to be just discovering all these gems. Many thanks to 'sdcampbell' and all the other knowledgable participants of this thread. Enjoying 'Jazz Samba' right now.
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