I realized just recently that I hardly ever, or rather never, sit down and listen to music anymore. Yes, I will have music playing in the room via the internet but more often than not I will have ocean or wind sounds on, just background in the condo so that I am less likely to be startled by outside noises breaking the silence. But I'm not really listening to it.
I grew up in a household where classical music was the rule and popular music was something I would hear on the radio in the morning when my parents were listening for the news and weather forecast.
In high school I was introduced by friends to Barbra Streisand and Petula Clark. I really liked Streisand in the "New York years" but am not as fond of her later recordings. In university I discovered Judy Collins. In my 30's I came to really enjoy cabaret style singers such as Andrea Marcovicci. But I mainly listened to classical music.
I don't know quite what the change has been. Recently I have sat myself down and listened to some CD's but I find myself getting restless. It's not that I don't like what I'm hearing.
It seems rather a shame since with the internet music is so available, and on demand.
I wonder if this is an age thing? Do other people lose interest/patience which things they have enjoyed as they age?
