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music vs. everything else

satkinsn

satkinsn

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Lately, (at age 54) I'm thinking - I only have so much time left to pursue my obsessions, or let them pursue me. And while I like movies and tv, they don't reach me in the same deep way that music always has.

Most nights, given a choice between throwing on music and grabbing a book/doing work or watching something, I vote for music.

Anybody else feel the same, like music is the last obsession left standing?

s.
 
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I was brought up listening to music, both of my parents are music lovers. I have strong memories of my Mom listening to Opera LPs, tears streaming down her cheeks. My Father was also an audiophile, which rubbed off on me in my later teens.

I have played bass since age 12, and music had basically dominated my life. I do have other hobbies, and have an extensive Kung Fu/Asian action movie collection. But as for television?!? I wouldn't even have cable if it wasn't for my wife.

Admittedly, there have been shows which I have enjoyed through the years. The Office, The Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm...etc, etc.

The most important thing for me right now is imparting my love of music onto my kids. They already see listening to music as an activity, which is great!
 
Music and movies here. TV, no. I have 2 systems I normally use, one based around music that can do video, too, and one based around video that can also to music very well. Works for me. No reason to choose. Oh, I play guitar and write music as well so there's that. And travel. And..well, life's too short to be limited to one pursuit. I need experiences in my life for my music to take me back to.
 
satkinsn said:
Lately, (at age 54) I'm thinking - I only have so much time left to pursue my obsessions, or let them pursue me. And while I like movies and tv, they don't reach me in the same deep way that music always has.

Most nights, given a choice between throwing on music and grabbing a book/doing work or watching something, I vote for music.

Anybody else feel the same, like music is the last obsession left standing?

s.
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I listen to music. I don't like movies (never understood why most everybody does) I watch sports with no volume and listen to music.

TV is OK for documentaries news and sports.
 
Despite the fact that I didn’t grow up in a musical household, I’ve been obsessed with music for most of my life. I now have over 7,000 CDs and SACDs, and at one point owned close to 1,200 LPs. Music dominates my life, and other than my wife and cat, it’s my main love. I simply can’t imagine my life without it. I’ll be listening to it until my last breath. And I wouldn’t want it any other way.
 
Yeah, music is it for me. :thmbsp:
I find myself watching less and less TV.
My wife won't let me cancel the cable - thanks to Oprah & All My Children.. :no:

My unannounced new year's resolution is to watch less TV and listen to more music. :music:
 
Although I've collected and listened to music for over 40 years, I still don't exactly consider it a hobby (any more than I do reading). It just is.
 
eljr said:
I listen to music. I don't like movies (never understood why most everybody does) I watch sports with no volume and listen to music.

TV is OK for documentaries news and sports.
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This is me to a T. I agree with the OP in that at age 52 I have little time left to pursue music fully, seeing as though so much is available and there's so much left to experience that could fall through the cracks if I don't stay focused on experiencing every bit of it I crave to consume. No non-music movies. No mindless sitcoms. No action films. Occasional documentaries. No politics. Just music and my love for it.
 
I don't watch TV at all. I do however enjoy movies and place value in quality sound reproduction for such.
Paverotti or Hilary Swank in a loincloth?
 
I picked up the guitar & drums at 9 years of age in '64 when I first heard The Beatles and have played on & off ever since. I pulled the plug on cable TV about a year ago and don't miss it a bit. Music is my passion. I have no kids so I had no interruptions pursuing music. Music is in my head pretty much 24/7. I collect everything music . . . instruments, audio gear & vinyl & cd's.
The only problem is where to put all this stuff!!
 
The thing is - episodic tv has probably never been better than in the last decade. Some of it is art, folks, and there's a lot of excellent craft as well.

So it's not like tv is not worthy, let alone movies, which have at least as rich a critical tradition as music.

So for me the issue is, what do I have time for? Increasingly, my answer is 'occasional tv,' 'very occasional movie' and a whole lot of music.

Also as a side note, someone touched on this: do you think about what happens to your collection as you get older? What will you do with it? How will you manage it when you're 75 or 85? One of the saddest things I ever saw was classic cars, lovingly restored by the generation that came of age in the late 40s through the early 60s, rotting all over again because their children didn't care.

s.
 
do you think about what happens to your collection as you get older? What will you do with it? How will you manage it when you're 75 or 85?
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I try not to think about it too much. :sigh:
Just like planning my own funeral.
Which receiver do I want to be buried with - Kenwood, Pioneer or Marantz? :D

Besides audio gear, my wife also has to deal with my stamps/coin collection that she knows nothing about...
Maybe I'll get to 'em after dealing with my folks end of life issues - they'll be 89 & 91 this year.
 
Pursuing your passion is fine, as long as you incorporate a balanced life into it. While music is a common thread for us here, the ancillary activities of TV, books, movies, cars, or family are equally justified. Getting to share your enthusiasm of your passion with others helps create bonds that transcend ages and helps foster memories. Many here may have recieved their indoctrination into music appreciation from their parents or a teacher and hopefully can pass this passion on to the younger people in their lives so that music can be one of those important items in the everything else list.
 
A casual hobby for me. I have a very small music collection and play a record or CD once or twice/week. It's the same deal when it comes to ham radio, photography, and "learning" to play the guitar. I also enjoy working on the pit/road crew of my kids highschool marching band, running the website for the band, doing community service in ham radio, and helping with church stuff. Always something going on!
 
Music has always been a big part of my life, whether it's listening or playing.

I do have many other "hobbies", but for me, a life without music is a life not worth living. The same can't be said of my other "hobbies".
 
finnbow said:
Although I've collected and listened to music for over 40 years, I still don't exactly consider it a hobby (any more than I do reading). It just is.
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This is pretty much how I feel too. It's more like the water I swim in, or something.

s.
 
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