Interesting observation on human nature

[whale]

I found this rather intriguing and was able to find the Washington Post article about it. There is also video of him playing.

It is a very long article but an interesting read.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...040401721.html

[Road King Cole]

After reading the article, I thought that I would at least stop to listen for a spell. I have been trying to perfect playing the guitar for almost 40 years now and appreciate musical talent. However after watching the video and more importantly listening to it, I wouldn't necessarily realize that the person playing was a master. I bet most people there, like myself, are ignorant to classical violin music. It***8217;s not my "cup of tea" in the first place so why would I stop to listen to something that doesn't "tickle my fancy".

Just because many people pay big bucks to see something, it doesn***8217;t mean that I have to like it too.

[CaptJ]

Originally Posted by Road King Cole

After reading the article, I thought that I would at least stop to listen for a spell. I have been trying to perfect playing the guitar for almost 40 years now and appreciate musical talent. However after watching the video and more importantly listening to it, I wouldn't necessarily realize that the person playing was a master. I bet most people there, like myself, are ignorant to classical violin music. It’s not my "cup of tea" in the first place so why would I stop to listen to something that doesn't "tickle my fancy".

Just because many people pay big bucks to see something, it doesn’t mean that I have to like it too.

I had the same exact thought Road King. Then I took a step back re-thunk it. Maybe I shouldn't be so closed minded and only listen to what I like or have always liked. If I stopped for a few and listened to a subway performance it may open other doors.
I found the article interesting.

[Road King Cole]

No doubt, I try not to be closed minded and try to appreciate new things. That's why I took a real long listen to the audio track from the article. It has the full 45 minute recording of his performance.

[spareparts]

ya'll have hit apon the same thing I was thinking. I appreciate classical music, but I guess I'm not snobbish enough to recognize the composer or violinist. It is wonderfull music, but to declair it the best music played by the best musician? Thats a matter of opinion to the person asked. That being said, what do you think would have happened if say Bruce Springsteen was sitting there strumming a few strings, or Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett, (fill in the name of your favorite artist)or any number of recent musical artist, take one of the American Idol winners and have them stand there singing. Do you think they would have attracted a bigger audiance? I think its more a statement of current musical taste. Ya'll remember the concerts held on the roof(started with the Beatles, coppied by many), they allways seemed to draw a crowd. Plus, do you really think the subway was a good place to do this? Most of the people on the subway are going from one place to another, usually on a schedule, it would be like expecting me to stop on the freeway to listen to someone playing the violin, I'm usually headed some where, on a schedule. It just looks to me like some snob(whoever came up with the idea) wanted another reason to be snobbish to people that didn't have the same taste that they did and come up with something else to complain about.

[bradford]

Stick Eddie Van Halen out there and I'll stop to listen.

[CaptJ]

My favorite band of all time Van Halen with David Lee Roth!!!!!!! You wouldn't get anyone to leave the subway!