Music is one of the few things connecting all humans. Every culture on the planet has its own distinctive style of music, whether it is tribal drumming or avant garde operetta. This could lead one to assume that people need music, that it is integral to human growth and development.
Music has helped me develop into the person that I am today. Had I not been raised listening to what my parents had been listening to, mostly hard rock in the late ’80s and early ’90s, I would probably be a totally different person today.
With that theory posed, I suggest people go to the concerts of artists they enjoy. Concerts are a learning experience and are enjoyable to boot. Though, every once in a while, you can find some concerts can be, in parts, very disappointing.
I’m sure regular concert goers know what I’m talking about. That is, an individual going to a concert for the headliner often has to trudge through three hours of terrible opening bands. I recently went to a concert and was stuck in such a situation. I dealt with it in a few ways, and offer the following advice.
For the bands that have potential, but haven’t hit their stride yet, just go with it. They’ll hit their stride soon and they’ll be the better for it. Cheer them on.
For the bands that are putting in the effort, but their execution leaves something to be desired, just endure their amalgamation of noise until it’s over. They’ll only be on for a few more songs.
To deal with bands that are entirely out of place or just bad, don’t take them seriously. I know it sounds terrible. But, instead of being disappointed with the show, you’ll find that it will be humorous and an alternative way to be satisfied with the situation.
These are my ways to deal with these bands; they might not be the best strategies, but they work for me. I only do these things because I feel it is necessary for people to go and enjoy their preferred music in the flesh.
Experiencing music in person gives a totally different vibe than when it’s coming out of computer or stereo speakers. You can feel the music. You can hear the emotion of people producing the tunes as it happens.
So, I don’t mean to be pushy, but go to a concert. It won’t be disappointing. At least not completely anyway.
