Music that gets you

[TPJ]

I also figured out part of my problem, which is that I tend to associate music to past events that I remember fondly.  Be it old friends, childhood memories of familly gathering, very specific times/events, I found out I have most of it linked to certain music.  I just know this stuff is in the past and that I won't ever live it again.

That just means that I'm a big'ol nostalgic, and the fact that I am a music lover just gives me a bias towards oldies.  I still stand by my opinion that the music scene is not like it was back when I was young(er).
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I have to agree with you there.

And as far as the music scene not being what it was, I have VERY fond memories of shows/music that I'll never forget. I've already mentioned interviewing Keith Morris, but I also interviewed G.B.H. (and played some soccer with Colin), Anthrax (twice), and spent more than one weekend at River Phoenix's house near Gainesville - a few times with people like Michael Stipe and bands like Fugazi.

I remember going to see D.R.I. back in 1986. The ticket was $6. I bought a t-shirt for $5. The guy behind the counter who sold it to me? Their lead singer. Obviously, things will never be what they were.

I was lucky enough to catch Nine Inch Nails on their (his?) first tour. I saw them in Miami in the summer of 1990. They played with Meat Beat Manifesto and MC900 Ft. Jesus. I missed both opening acts (sorry to say), but made it in before Trent hit the stage. I don't know if I'll ever see another show like that. Outstanding.

When living in Gainesville, I saw Green Day perform in the back of a local record store. They played in front of about 25 people. Again, not something you'll see happen again.

No worries, though. Get involved in music that is being made RIGHT NOW. Find the artists you like. CREATE memories that you can share with others 15 years from now when the tykes start complaining about 'current' music!