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My theory is that it isn't just music - what people often prefer in most categories is the "familiar". When you're young, it's all new so we explore, but after
by jeffreportmill1 4y ago
My theory is that it isn't just music - what people often prefer in most categories is the "familiar". When you're young, it's all new so we explore, but after a while we gravitate towards things that are like things we already know.
Having said that, what saved me from being stuck in the 80's was almost single-handedly Scrubs, the sitcom. Joshua Radin, Jon Mclaughlin, Colin Hay (re-introduction), Matt Nathanson. Wish I could find another source as good as that again.
- kevviiinn 4y agoA sitcom helped your music taste?
- jeffreportmill1 4y agoAll I can say, is give it a watch. Funny and heartfelt writing, regularly featuring a song from a contemporary folk artist. I think Zach Braff got much of the credit, and took some of that sensibility to the big screen with Garden State.
- kevviiinn 4y agoI've seen it, I enjoyed it too. I was just surprised that it impacted your music taste but I think I understand now, that makes sense!
- hackinthebochs 4y agoWhy not? Familiarity and association with positive emotions surely has a strong effect on our music tastes. It's why people often gravitate to the music of those around them they identify with. The movie Titanic single-handedly turned me into a classical music aficionado.
- tracker1 4y agoI've sought out the songs from a lot of shows and movies over the years, so can only imagine others would do the same. Of course, a lot of the time, it's a single song by a given artist that I like, where most of the rest I could care less for.
- silisili 4y agoThis is pretty well documented so to speak, as the reason 18 to 34 is such a key demo. Many older folks already have brand preference and are less likely or willing to explore. I can honestly say that's mostly true of myself as I've gotten older...