Solitude. For me, listening seriously to music is like floating down an unexplored river. Not knowing what lies beyond the next bend, but thoroughly enjoying the ride. When I sit down to listen I want to hear the songs which create whatever path my mind (subconscious) is open to explore. I never know what songs I'll play ahead of time other than the first one. The subsequent songs are selected to build upon one another, guiding me down an impromptu path. I want to pursue that path without compromise so it takes me wherever my mind wants (or needs) to go. Thus, company would either intervene, interrupting my path, or be bored/confused/bothered with my selections. I don't select more than one or two songs ahead, allowing my mind (emotions) the freedom to dictate the path as I go along. This is also why my system must be engaging and be able to convey emotion well - I need to connect intimately with the music. It can be very rewarding and cathartic for me.
Company or Solitude?
I was thrilled weeks ago to have my girlfriend, for the first time, sit and listen with me to my system.
She truly enjoyed it and now prompts me to fire it up so we can sit and get lost together.
We have a great time and I love having her there, but I find I don't get truly involved in the "music" unless I'm alone.
Fortunatly I have the best of both worlds.
So how about you?
With or without company, is it better, worse or just different?
She truly enjoyed it and now prompts me to fire it up so we can sit and get lost together.
We have a great time and I love having her there, but I find I don't get truly involved in the "music" unless I'm alone.
Fortunatly I have the best of both worlds.
So how about you?
With or without company, is it better, worse or just different?