My taste in music hasn't changed drastically. First off, I have always hated country music. Some people tell me I'm crazy or even my sisters say I have bad taste, but I just don't have the feel for it. Thats just me though!! I have always been very into salsa and cumbia music my whole entire life. That was the first type of music I would get up to and dance when I was younger. Of course I loved the whole Disney music and little sing-a-long songs but salsa was my thing. I remember when my family and I would go to a party or have people over, they would start playing music. Obviously my family is so loud and they love putting anyone they know on the spot. They would always scream out how I loved dancing and that I was good for a 8 year old. So ofcourse I would dance with one of my aunts or uncles and dance to the music that made me feel alive and kind of powerful.
Since now, I still love that type of moving music. Of course I have molded myself to different types of music like hip hop, pop, rock, techno, reggae, and romantic music. Being in a relationship doesn't make me listen to romantic music more than before. I have realized, before I was in a relationship, I listened to those mushy songs more because I always wanted to find that special someone like they explain in the songs. After being with my boyfriend for a while now, I still listen to romantic music just the same but not too much as before. There are just certain songs I really love because of the lyrics. I love the meaning of songs. Some songs don't sound like they'd be a love song, but if you actually pay some attention and listen to it, the words are so powerful. Also being in a relationship, my boyfriend has introduced me to music such as, techno. That is a type of music I never really looked into or bothered to listen because I categorized it as music that wasn't as good or just different.
My musical taste ranges but hasn't changed completely. It is still the same which is still quite a variety. Even when meeting new friends, we always seemed to have the same taste and we click. Throughout the years, music has always been a big part of me. I've been able to open my eyes and ears to different types that I would never in a million years, would of thought I'd really like. I have noticed a little musical pattern in me. I noticed when I was single, I would listen more to songs about love just because I would get so caught up in it that I woud wish I would find someone to make me feel like that. I know, you're probably thinking--your crazy! That is just how I am. Now I basically listen to a lot of music my boyfriend is into. A lot of it I already really like but others, I never did. Music has helped me in different situations in my life and has always made me feel alive and powerful. It makes you feel like that song was written for you.
My childhood was very similar to yours. I come from a family who enjoys to get together. I can’t remember a family get-together hat didn’t involve music. We have always enjoyed both hearing and dancing to music. It was the essence of our reunions. My family is Guatemalan and Puerto Rican, we too enjoy the Latin beats of cumbia’s, salsa, merengue, bachata, and punta. All these genres were the music I first was exposed to. Before I had the ability to choose for myself I basically heard whatever my family listened to and as a result I developed a taste fro it. I have to say there is nothing that feels happier and more invigorating that a good salsa or cumbia beat. I can absolutely relate to your experiences.
ReplyDeleteI have always had some sort of relationship to music in one way or another. Whether it was the at the core of our family reunions as a kid or during my teanage years when I was a D.J. for a bit or as young adult experiencing the underground party (Rve) scene during the advent of Techo, Trance, Deep house and house music. I have enjoyed the evolution of music and have been right in the middle of it when ever possible. My experiences have allowed me the benefit of new and interesting music much like your boyfriend has introduced you to techno. I now have 3 kids of my own. My oldest a 15 your old boy who is passionate about music as well He is partial to modern day hip hop but has also welcomed some old school hip hop into his own musical library.
I believe that you and I share something with many other music lovers, that is that through music we develop new relationships, make existing relationships stronger, and through this same relationships we expand our love of music.