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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
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
I share some of your "schitzoidism" UMF, but nowhere did I direct the fickle finger of fate at Liz. I see where the the intial post in this thread professes a disdain for rock, anyone's privledge. OTOH, I specifically based my comments with respect to those that claim to be more "grown up" by preferring one type of music over another. Unless I've missed something, that is not quite what the original poster has said.
jfz
570 posts
 
Yes, Elizabeth, this has absolutely happened to me. At one time not that many years ago I listened to about 90% rock/pop, and 10% classical or jazz. Now it's about 70% jazz and 30% classical. I couldn't agree more with you regarding jazz (and classical) being so much more interesting.
siliab
356 posts
 
Funny you should mention this. I was fueled by rock until 1976 when I went nuts for Jazz and Blues and haven't yet recovered. However, I find that I've begun to like rock a lot again lately. New stuff and old stuff. I just love the sound of multiple, overdriven electric guitars. Go figure.
bmwhaus
61 posts
 
I dont think Jazz dulls my sences for rock,its just there is no good creative groups out there anymore.Too many corporate designers image groups that recycles the 60-70's true rock bands.No more fresh music out there..its all about image right now,the core of talented rock artist are going the way of a DODO birds..AC/DC still rocks though.
elizabeth OP
6,726 posts
 
Six weeks later: Listed to Santana's ABRAXAS, (because found it on LP in good shape with a copy of the first Santana LP in the other side of the gatefold!.. for $0.23 and in VG++ shape too) Anyway, decided to have a listen. Noticed the growth in the groups' playing from the first LP to the Abraxas LP. Found it interesting, as I hadn't listed to it for a few years.
Still on the Jazz roll, looking for all the classic Jazz recordings.. Still enjoy Classical too. And I do find the best Rock stimulating...
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