tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515350409971471748.post1314444202894723248..comments2023-05-07T07:10:37.462-04:00Comments on yo mama llama: On Sunset, Music, and Identity. Oh and Also Johnny Cash.Samuel James Dunn, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03185498310161494528noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515350409971471748.post-776616212546498172011-09-05T01:09:51.846-04:002011-09-05T01:09:51.846-04:00I sometimes wonder how much music is a reflection ...I sometimes wonder how much music is a reflection of who we want to be, or how we want others to see us. Do people have "when others are in the car" playlists and "what I REALLY like to listen to" playlists? I don't know the answer to that.<br /><br />Also, while I think defining our identity is important, to what end is it important? Aside from the universal truths and ethical codes we each embody or strive for, does it really matter what we find in our identity search as long as we're able to use that identity in contributing positively to the world around us? Maybe it's not all about us as much as it's about everyone around us.Maurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350896356125752782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515350409971471748.post-82530154054972472302011-08-29T22:37:14.326-04:002011-08-29T22:37:14.326-04:00Here's my take. Generation Y has an eclectic m...Here's my take. Generation Y has an eclectic music taste because it is the first generation that grew up with the internet in addition to the radio as a free source for music. You were not limited to what the radio stations chose to play. Also, you could enjoy all of the songs you liked without having to buy the whole album. For the first time, it was easy and relatively inexpensive to experience a large variety of good music. Good music can be found in every genre, and today it is easily accessible.MelanieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466828756696936339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515350409971471748.post-39440410142257905002011-08-27T14:21:40.760-04:002011-08-27T14:21:40.760-04:00Jaqueline pretty much took the words out of my mou...Jaqueline pretty much took the words out of my mouth.<br />I’ve been thinking about identity a lot lately as well and whether our actions and essence are truly as we perceive them or want them to be, or if they are indeed very different.<br />It seems to me, though, that we are shaped as much, if not more, by what we aspire to be than by what we are at any given time. Whatever we do with our spare time, our hobbies, our taste in music –they are all reflections of what we desire to be and achieve. Our pursuits in leisure and industry must more accurately represent what we would hope to become, rather than what we are. Because we are dynamic beings, it would follow that ‘identity’ is a fluid term.<br />I think there’s a lot of truth in what you said about music as a reflection of our identity. But it I think that eclectic taste is simply the mark of a dynamic, changing, progressive individual. Not so much an easily-swayed or inconsistent person. What we are becoming seems so much more important and interesting than how we define our identity at any given time. And I think that more clearly identifies a person.<br />Just some thoughts.<br /><br />On a related note, thanks for being the soundtrack to my morning :)Megan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957537693369437583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515350409971471748.post-13341980371492736592011-08-25T02:41:32.584-04:002011-08-25T02:41:32.584-04:00I might be so random even commenting, but music ha...I might be so random even commenting, but music has always been very important to me. I think music does define you to some extent. I have songs that will always be my favorite and remind me of awesome memories. Good Charlotte will always remind me of when I met Tigh, classical music will always remind me how much I love playing my violin and cheesy 90s will always remind me of growing up in New Mexico. I think some people stick to one genre of music because it's what they understand and it's what speaks to them. Whereas, you are a very dynamic person and different genres speak to different parts of you. For me, classical music is what moves me. I work out to Yanni, run to Jon Schmidt and google classical variations more than I should. I heard a quote once that said, "If you are done changing, then you are done." I don't know who said it , or where it came from, but not being narrow-minded and stuck to one type allows you to not just enjoy one type, but to enjoy many different types. You aren't tossing one genre aside for another, which would most likely imply you aren't sure what your identity is. You are simply continually adding to your identity-- in this sense. I think your ability to appreciate different genres shows by itself that you really are, just as you said, awesome. <br />- I know, I am cheesy, but I question these things, too! And, I am a total orchestra nerd.<br />Ha anyway, nice blog post.I enjoyed reading it.Jacquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703719525589924000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515350409971471748.post-42637964064343847972011-08-24T18:34:00.451-04:002011-08-24T18:34:00.451-04:00I once had a teacher who said she didn't like ...I once had a teacher who said she didn't like music. She also had no soul. So you may be right onMorgan Lareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435818981729646567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515350409971471748.post-78276668446098757642011-08-24T02:17:48.728-04:002011-08-24T02:17:48.728-04:00Your friend was right about that picture! Also, yo...Your friend was right about that picture! Also, you should probably know that I accidentally just typed "you're." We can't all be awesome at everything. But luckily you are awesome at finding music and literature and sending it my way. That is all.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11101321963931651619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515350409971471748.post-36320855312276695602011-08-23T23:24:36.582-04:002011-08-23T23:24:36.582-04:00i found your blog. creepy but true...and funny.i found your blog. creepy but true...and funny.mandi wintertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266649188322560793noreply@blogger.com