Re: Ephemerality of uniqueness

Gary Francis (gfrancis@hpbs669.boi.hp.com)
Wed, 20 Dec 95 21:11:22 -0700


?????:
> > ...when things start becoming mainstream and trendy, the "coolness"
> > of it all seems to disappear.
> >

mnorman@ccsmtp.canon.com wrote:
> I was on another music list for a spell and we chatted about this one.
> Why would it matter whether a few people or a few million people
> listened to the same music I like?

My thinking here is, the more the merrier! Just because Bob Marley & the
Wailers are known by millions throughout the world, I should think less
of them (or they're less cool). I'm glad that other people appreciate BMW,
no matter how late they come to the party. Even, if they only know "No Woman,
No Cry."

I would go on, but "QoolDjMarv@aol.com" sums up my thoughts in his
"Re: FW: Ephemerality of uniqueness" post. Thanks, you saved me a lot
of typing :-) Although I'm not a DJ, I also enjoy introducing people to
music and being introduced myself. And to answer your question ...

QDM>Did this make sense?
Yes, perfect sense (at least to me).

mnorman@ccsmtp.canon.com wrote:
> Here's an experiment I'm in the midst of and highly recommend. Two
> years ago I junked my TV, since then I've ignored the radio and have
> gone to one movie, and you know what? Now I don't give a shit what's
> popular or not. I'm not for trends or against trends, I am
> unconcerened about trends. My friends pass CDs my way and I listen to
> them without bother of any need to be unique or cutting edge. The
> focus is back on the music.
>
> Mark

Your experiment is highly commendable. I really like the unfiltered focus
on the music aspect. Although, I would really feel cut-off from the rest
of the world without TV or radio. I must admit the OJ trial nearly drove
me to it. I think I would have a hard time easily replacing the info,
news, etc, (I already get two newspapers daily).
Granted, there's a lot of _junk_ on TV and radio (maybe even 90-95%) but
I'm able to sift through and find my gems. Besides, I couldn't (wouldn't
want to) do without the Beeb (BBC World Service) and NPR.

Your e-mail does beg the question ...
During the past two years of this experiment you've only seen one movie.
I'm curious, which movie?

gfrancis@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com