I don't think in terms of "mainstream" and "indie". It's just difficult for me to comprehend the psychology of it all. Conforming non-conformists? How do these thoughts play out in the mind?
Somehow, it seems to hold true with many people. These might think of the most popular (and inherently ever-changing) music as a static genre called "mainstream". From what I'm guessing, this word has received negative connotation for its listeners lacking individuality. However, is music not intended to be enjoyed for a pleasing sound, rather than for pleasing the current social opinion?
Others probably feel it necessary to go outside the box by entering the box inside of it. The way I see it, it may be better to simply not think of being inside or outside of anything. It may be much more enjoyable just listening to what you love, without going through all the indie/mainstream mayhem. Doing what you like regardless if others want you to like it or not.
I don't want to keep you long. If anything, just know that the world is great - Much too great to let something so trivial as clashing musical tastes make you any less comfortable with your own choice of music.
Is it normal to hate Mainstream music?
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I don't think in terms of "mainstream" and "indie". It's just difficult for me to comprehend the psychology of it all. Conforming non-conformists? How do these thoughts play out in the mind?
Somehow, it seems to hold true with many people. These might think of the most popular (and inherently ever-changing) music as a static genre called "mainstream". From what I'm guessing, this word has received negative connotation for its listeners lacking individuality. However, is music not intended to be enjoyed for a pleasing sound, rather than for pleasing the current social opinion?
Others probably feel it necessary to go outside the box by entering the box inside of it. The way I see it, it may be better to simply not think of being inside or outside of anything. It may be much more enjoyable just listening to what you love, without going through all the indie/mainstream mayhem. Doing what you like regardless if others want you to like it or not.
I don't want to keep you long. If anything, just know that the world is great - Much too great to let something so trivial as clashing musical tastes make you any less comfortable with your own choice of music.