Obsessed By Music

Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram - In this episode I talk about the missing drum kits within modern pop music.  I miss hearing the sound of real drums being played in modern music and I was reminded of just how much I miss it when I heard En Vogue's 1997 single 'Don't Let Go' being played on the radio at a shopping mall.   Long live real drums! 

In this follow-up episode I answer 20 more questions related to music and me. 

Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram -    This episode of 'Music Worth Hearing' puts a spotlight on the album 'Wildcard!' by Sananda Maitreya.  

Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram -  In this episode I share the many reasons why I still listen to much of my music on the compact disc format and why I can't seem to get rid of CDs!

Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram -  This episode is a continuition of the key music that has shaped my life. Moving on into early adulthood, I experienced many changes with respect to what I was listening to. New worlds were opening up, my horizons were expanding, my tastes were gaining more depth and flavour, and many ideas about what music was were being blown apart.  

Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram -   Have you ever gone to a live concert on your own? If yes, then good on you for making the decision to actually go and experience the music of an artist or band that you love. Don't miss out just because someone else's schedule doesn't align with yours or no one else likes a particular musician that you do. Go your own way! (Pardon the Fleetwood Mac reference).  Live music is one of the great things that you can experience, irrespective of whether you are attending solo or with friends. When you go solo, you are not really alone anyway, because the minute you arrive at the venue you are surrounded by people. You are part of a community that wants to be there, a community of music lovers who are all there for the same reason and to experience the same thing. Don't hesitate the next time someone is playing live in your city, if you really want to go and see them. Get there, be there, and be part of the real thing that is live music. 

Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram -  In this episode I talk with Arthur Turnbull, the lead voice of The Music Snobs Podcast.  We explore many topics including the definition of a music snob, generational differences in music taste and discovery, the evolution of music and the influence of TikTok.  You can follow Arthur on Twitter and Instagram.  And you can follow The Music Snobs on Twitter and Instagram. 

Follow OBM on Twitter and Instagram -  In this episode I talk with Daniele Bolelli, host of The Drunken Taoist and History On Fire podcasts.  Daniele is also a writer and university professor with a passion for philosophy, history and music.  We explore the interesection of those subjects in this episode of OBM.  You can follow Daniele on Twitter and Instagram.