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debbey  I'm Asleep  4646 posts    Mood Now:  
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Thank you so much Kierra… This is a very positive outlook for everyone to read…
Yes it doesn't really matter where bands come from… which era, which country… Good Music or Music you enjoy… should know, no borders  You are welcome to jump in anywhere… and I am around your age too… and I love so many younger upcoming bands who are playing around Toronto… Some may never get radio exposure… so… I have my site to help… Music should be viewed as 'Ageless and Timeless'… Cheers! 
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little_miss_downie I'm Asleep 640 posts   
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I like Led Zeppelin and The Tragically Hip - and so do my friends.
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Mindy_Garfunkel I'm Asleep 370 posts  
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I like both bands, too.
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Jessica
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Yes, I'm 14 years old and American. I like Canadian rock and classic rock ~ and Canadian classic rock.
I usually listen to Q107 on the internet ~ because the radio stations here all suck. The only people who have really greifed me about what I listen to are some of the other kids at my school ~ but I don't really care what they think. Most older adults are happy that I like the music that they listened to growing up. A few Canadians that I've spoken to on the internet are a little surprised that I'm so familiar with many Canadian bands ~ but they think it's nice. I don't understand why anyone would give you grief for liking the same music they like. Fortunately, I do have a few friends who are open to different kinds of music, like I am.I've been to Canada a couple of times, and some of the people there have been so friendly. Canada is a nice country ~ and I might move there someday. It's not that I think the United States is a bad country ~ even though I'm not too happy about our involvement in Iraq ~ but Canada is a nice country, too. You Canadians should be so proud of yourselves.  Anyway, I really do wish we could get some more great Canadian music on this side of the border. Ironically enough, some of the people who grief me about liking Canadian music listen to bands like Nickelback, Simple Plan, or Sum 41 themselves. Go figure! |
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Kierra
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You are very welcome, Debbey.
I just thought I'd give my input. I mean, I have seen some people get a little possessive with the music they listen to… and I do think it's rather selfish. I'm sure the musicians have intended for their music to be enjoyed by everyone. While music can be a cultural thing… music is also meant to be enjoyed by anyone who likes it.Well, Jessica, I have to admit I like Nickelback. I don't think Nickelback is such a bad band. I think it's awesome that you're so much into Canadian music, though. What are some Canadian bands that you like?Kierra |
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Jessica
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Nickelback is fairly tolerable ~ but I'm not too fussy about them. I like bands like The Tea Party, Sloan, I Mother Earth, Blackie and The Rodeo Kings, Pilate, The Tragically Hip, Blue Rodeo, Our Lady Peace, Moist, Rush, Neil Young, Chilliwack, The Stampeders, April Wine, Prism, Saga, Harlequin, Triumph, Red Rider, and I could just go on and on and on.
Besides Q107, I also listen to Y108. Those stations are both awesome. |
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Andrea
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I really miss living in Buffalo. Almost nobody here understands my taste in music. The people around here don't seem to understand why I love Canadian music - even though I'm not a Canadian. Well, I am almost Canadian, since I grew up on the Canadian border - but I'm still not a Canadian citizen. Anyway, I don't get why that should even matter. You like what you like, no? So far, I only have one friend who I've been able to get interested in Canadian music.
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debbey I'm Asleep 4646 posts Mood Now:
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Welcome Andrea and Jessica…
Why don't you both join Rock n Rolla… there is a clickable link at the top of the page… We welcome all new members… and your mutual love for Canadian Rock is very much appreciated… Kierra, you are welcome to join too… I don't have too much time to participate here… I have been overseeing it for April… because of guest posting… Cheers! ps: if someone registers this will cover HipSux's name … Phew… seeing we mutually love The Tragically Hip 
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april_wino1  I'm Asleep 3245 posts   Mood Now: 
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Welcome, Kierra, Jessica, and Andrea!
 Andrea, I was kind of in the same boat as you were - back when I was still living in America. I have encountered a few in Canada who were possessive with The Hip - but not too many. All in all, I am happier here in Canada than I was back home in America. I hope to become a Canadian citizen in a few years.
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HighwayGirl  I'm Asleep 1697 posts   Mood Now: 
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Welcome, everyone!
Canadian music rawks, doesn't it? 
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ZedLeppelin I'm Asleep 1490 posts  
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Great input, Kierra!
 I think it can be rather selfish to not want want to share the music that you listen to with other people. 
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canadabound  I'm Asleep 1030 posts 
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Just so we're clear on this, I've never really had problems with Canadians being possessive of 'their' music. Every Canadian I've ever met was happy that I liked the same music as they did - unless they didn't like the same music, of course.
However, now that I'm living in New Jersey, hardly anybody seems to understand my love for Canadian music. I'm not sure if they think I'm somehow being unpatriotic - or if they just see me as odd. I can't help it if I like Canadian music, though. I spent my whole life on the Canadian - so, quite naturally, I would be exposed to certain aspects of the Canadian culture that the rest of America wouldn't be exposed to. I can't help what I like. |
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kierra I'm Asleep 460 posts 
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Well, CanadaBound, if anyone ever questions your patriotism for liking Canadian music… just remind them that America has been founded on freedom… and that includes having the freedom to listen to whatever music you like. That should shut them up very quickly. Also, it wouldn't hurt to remind them of what the purpose of music is… which is enjoyment and pleasure. Then maybe ask, 'You wouldn't want to deny me of my pleasure, would you?'
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canadabound I'm Asleep 1030 posts
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Yeah, that's always what I've told them, Kierra.
I'm not sure if the issue is quite about patriotism, though. Although, it really wouldn't make much sense - for the reasons that you've mentioned. I mean, we certainly do have freedom here in America - which, of course, includes listening to whatever music you like. Anyway, yeah, if anyone was to accuse me of being unpatriotic for liking the Canadian culture - I would just tell them that they are the ones who are being unpatriotic. Afterall, what is the point of having freedom in this country - if it doesn't include having the freedom to enjoy culture from another country. In that case, we might as well stop eating tacos - since that's Mexican food. Like, pu-leeeese!  Anyhow, I have long since stopped caring about what other people thought about me. At least I was able to turn one friend onto Canadian music. |
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jessiebabe I'm Asleep 1605 posts  
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I don't believe anyone has ever questioned my patriotism for liking Canadian music ~ but, I agree, that would be silly. I mean, America is about having our freedoms ~ so why shouldn't we listen to whatever music we happen to like? To me, that would be bordering on dictatorship.
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BobCaygeon I'm Asleep 860 posts 
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You know, Kierra, I think you and I are on the same page, so to speak.
I've been discussing this with some of my colleagues the other day, in fact. While we've all agreed that it's nice to see teens listening to the music that we've enjoyed back in our days, we have also encountered some negativity from other people in our age group.I remember liking The Beatles, as a teenagers, and being looked down upon by people who were about ten years older than me. They kind of had the attitude that The Beatles were 'their' band - and that I had no right to be listening to 'their' band, because I was too young for them. That used to really piss me off. So, as a result, I've never had much patience for people who are possessive of the music they listen to. Perhaps the reason why some people in our age group are so unwilling to share 'their' music with the younger generation - is because, to them, they associate the music with the cultural trends of the time. So, perhaps, they feel that having the younger generation listening to 'their' music kind of 'cheapens' it for them. I know, it's like, why should they care? After all, it's not preventing them from listening to their music. Perhaps, some people just like to have something to gripe about. Anyway, just listen to whatever music you like. If anyone gives you grief for what you listen to, just tell them to go get lost. Keep on rockin'. 
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kierra I'm Asleep 460 posts
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You know what baffles me about this whole thing? Nobody ever thinks that anyone is odd if he or she listens to, say, Beethoven or Mozart. I suppose because, in essence, all of us who are living are "too young" for Beethoven or Mozart… but, yet, their music is still living on.
However, when to comes to classic rock or oldies, then we have people being possessive of the music. It's, like, what's going to happen… if the younger generation don't listen to classic rock or oldies? Then the music would eventually die out, right? So we need younger people to carry the torch onto future generations… and keep the music alive. Maybe it's a "baby boomer" thing… I dunno. I suppose because, when we were younger, we have considered the music to be "ours"… afterall, our parents couldn't stand the music. I suppose, now that we're a little older, some are still intent on seeing the music as being "ours". So, perhaps, that is why some people in our age group feel the need to grief the youngsters for liking "our" music. Kierra |
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zeppelinmommy I'm Asleep 90 posts   
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My girls and I all love classic rock. Aimee is seven… and Alisha is five. I'm 30… so I myself am still quite young. Not to brag or anything… but my physical appearences make me look even younger. So, sometimes, if I'm discussing classic rock bands with older adults… they act a little surprised that I know who the bands are.
Usually, it's pretty harmless… and they think it's cool that I like older bands. I have, on occassion, come across some condescending remarks about my age and liking older bands. It doesn't happen all too often, though. I just figure that these people music be must insecure… if they feel so threatened by someone younger than them liking the same music that they like. So, yeah, I just laugh off those kind of remarks… and not get so worked up over what they think. Anyway, I think it's great to see people even younger than I liking classic rock. I mean, really, music does transcend times and borders. Music belongs to everyone. I am also so proud of my girls… that they are following in my footsteps. So, yeah, just listen to what you like… and if some old fogey tells you not to like "their music"… then just tell them to go stuff a sock in it. Annette
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BobCaygeon I'm Asleep 860 posts
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Well, you know, even when I was younger, I had liked The Beatles (this was in the late-70s/early-80s) - and I do remember that some people who were about ten years older than me, have made condescending remarks about me being 'too young' to like The Beatles. So this was happening, even back them.
For the matter, some of the original Led Zeppelin fans have also have also had similar attitudes about me and my peers being 'too young' for Led Zeppelin. The peak of Led Zeppelin's success was from 1969 to 1973 - and I didn't turn ten until 1974. So, according to them, I was too young for Led Zeppelin. You guys might have a hard time believing this now - but, even back then, there was some friction between the original Led Zeppelin fans, and those who didn't really become of age until the late-70s. Keep on rockin'.
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