Please allow me to introduce myself ...
 

I'm a man of ... er ... average means and taste!


I'm from Scotland, U.K. and my interest in music started young (aged 8, full disclosure: ELO). A couple of years later I saw The Sex Pistols on tv and the seed of punk rock was firmly planted in my mind. I came close to seeing them play live.

Aged 13 a pals brother, who was at Uni, took us to see Joy division supporting Buzzcocks. It was an electrifying experience & beginning of being allowed to see bands play live (thanks mum!).

Around 17 I started to develop in interest in traditional music e.g. blues & folk, & went to WOMAD 1985 at Mersa Island: cue my biggest music related epiphany.

I enjoy discovering new to me music, listening to recordings, & live music.

Music has always been an important part of my life.
Not just enjoyment, but also tweaking equilibrium of mental health.

nice to meet you. music certainly does tweak the mental health equilibrium. I'm into punk and recently started getting into world music :beer:

Thanks very much :-)

What are you enjoying listening to?

you mean what world music? lately mostly African stuff, before that I had a South American phase, and traditional Japanese music too

And I'm into ELO.
And Genesis.
And Tom Waits.
And Iron Maiden.
And Rise Against.
And...

welcome! :) :beer:

Hi from a fellow Celt! Slainte! :beer: :beer:

Welcome! What are your thoughts on disco music?

I forgot to say I'm John. This is indicative of my usual level of competency.


@marie-monday

Punk too.

Africa is a rich source of good listening.
I guess 15-20% of my record collection is African.
Have you heard Toumani Diabate?


@Trollheart

Thank you very much.
Tom Waits is a GOAT!


@SGR

Many thanks.

I love a lot of electronic music, & things often played in discos.
My large collection of personal faults includes an inability to correctly ident' genres.
What disco acts do you enjoy listening to?

I haven't heard of Diabate, I'll check them out. As for punk, I'm a big fan of classic punk like the Ramones, and especially of post punk (the Raincoats!) and riot grrrl