07-02-2009, 14:43
Good question, and one that I'm going to struggle to answer.
For me music is usually an attempt to convey emotion or ideas. Consequently, listening is an exercise to "uncover" the artists intention, and identify to some extent with it. Almost like a meditative process.
Of course that's not all it is, since along the way music has the ability to thrill with its' creativity, or invention, or enthusiasm.
Music is at its' most powerful when something makes me sit up & think "Wow", and it conveys an idea or sound that I've never heard before.
It's also a journey of exploration to try and home in on artists that are likely to deliver some or all of the above.
Hope this answers the question, but of course it's going to be different for everyone...
For me music is usually an attempt to convey emotion or ideas. Consequently, listening is an exercise to "uncover" the artists intention, and identify to some extent with it. Almost like a meditative process.
Of course that's not all it is, since along the way music has the ability to thrill with its' creativity, or invention, or enthusiasm.
Music is at its' most powerful when something makes me sit up & think "Wow", and it conveys an idea or sound that I've never heard before.
It's also a journey of exploration to try and home in on artists that are likely to deliver some or all of the above.
Hope this answers the question, but of course it's going to be different for everyone...