tf?!: the ramblings of mr. gadget …

Welcome back to Inspector Gadget’s ramblings.

Before you take off your tin foil hat from my previous post about UFOs, I need to add a correction. I commented that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light, which makes it very doubtful that we’ve ever been visited by UFOs from wherever. Well, I just watched a documentary on the Big Bang (no, not the show), and they made a comment that even if we traveled at the speed of light, we would never reach the edge of the expanding universe. That’s because the universe is expanding faster than the speed of light. So, who or what are we to believe? Got me by the shoelaces. Haven’t a clue.

Now, on to today’s topic: music.

No, I’m not going to try to convince you about the type of music I enjoy. Wouldn’t think about it. What I do want to say, though, is this: one of my favorite sayings – and this saying is mine – is, “There is music for every mood you’re in.”

Want to just chill out to something mellow? There’s a style of music for that. Ticked off at the world or someone? Yup, you can find music for that mood too. Broke up with your lover or happy as a lark with your lover? There’s music for that. Want to party your butt off? Heck yeah, there’s music for that also.

There are so many genres of music that, honestly, I don’t have a clue what they all are. Blues, country, classical, classic rock, grunge, punk, R&B, techno, metal, heavy metal, jazz… Shoot, there are even genres considered crossovers – a mix of two or more genres. I know that’s happened with country and rock. Classic rock came from the blues, I guess. I’ve even seen rap artists appear with artists from other genres. Shoot, if you look back at various artists, the genre they were grouped in has now changed. For example, Lynyrd Skynyrd – they used to be considered southern rock, but I found them on the country channel one night.

Look, we all have our favorite genres and artists. We all have those we wouldn’t listen to even if we were paid. But never disrespect either the artist or the people who listen to their music. Remember, a lot of music comes from the lives and experiences people have lived through. Just because you or I did not have those life experiences that resonate with another person does not make them any less important. That goes for both the artist and their fans. Have respect for both. Remember, there’s a reason they either play that style of music or listen to it.

If anything, give it a try. I’ve found that if I don’t listen to what’s overplayed on the radio and instead listen to a random song from an artist, I actually like it. Rolling Stones, I’m looking at you.

Just so you know, for every genre I listed, I like something from each one. Of course, I have my favorite musicians and styles, but I can honestly say, based on the mood I’m in, I’ll always pull up something I might not listen to often – but still remember how well it worked when I first heard it.

So, kick back. Throw on something that fits your mood. And flip your flag of freedom to the chaos of the world as you drift off into what works for you at the moment.

Oh, as a final comment, I’ll leave you with another phrase of mine:

“When you’re someplace bobbing to the music because you can’t get up and dance, if you’re sitting, that is called the Butt Cheek Boogie.”