You're suggesting that people actually "grow" INTO a sound, be it Punk, Detroit techno or whatever.
No. I am suggesting that as i grew up..I was familiar with a certain sound. The sound I enjoyed most at the time. I don't agree with you that one has to be "introduced" to a certain sound or style, and that the first encounters with any new musical style are the best or strongest you can have. I agree with what you are saying here, however that was not my point. What I am trying to say is...for me, the musical style of the present was what I began listening to in huge quantities. I adapted to it. I enjoyed it. Its not to say that I wont like anythjing else, but this is what I was familiar with. I find this philosophy that "every generation has it's idols" disturbing. People are not computers where you download a certain operation system every other year (=musical "trends"), and once you've passed your youth you're stuck with the music you listened to. Of course not. Music is culture, and culture has the ability to survive thousands of years, there's no sell-by date in it, it doesn't lose it's energy like a battery. Once again..agreed. However i was responding to the individual who was speaking of "seeing things get worse." I listen to alot of music that wasnt popular for my generation. But I can also relate alot music of "my generation" and yes you are right...i like it hard and bangin. mike
