01-10-2014, 03:58
Music Head Wrote:just immediately
strange request I know
I like to listen and form an opinion without who the artist is shaping that opinion
which is why I like to listen to artists I have never heard of
just thought I'd try
Bro MH I'm not sucking up at all to say not only is that not a strange request, it's the hallmark of the advanced listener I believe you are, for just the reason you stated. Some tunes we individually "get" immediately; others take time to percolate and assess; yet others take some time between hearings to fully appreciate or newly hate. Point being, knowing the artist can be if not a burden, at least a hindrance. I wish I had an on-point answer (I could sure use it myself). A thought: Can you setup a " blind" channel on Rdio or Spotify or some other service? You punch the Start button and let them do the work but hold back the knowledge? Which when a piece just opens you up and says,"Right here, right now, Buster!" you could peek at the songlist later. My quirky work-around is to pick a piece on YT, listen, then blindly stab a piece in the center...and on like that. Invested whole PMs doing that, I have, and been taken to some odd and nifty places.
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR