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The importance of being local
Merkava:
DC has a fairly good scene, I'd say. I need to get more in-depth into it, though. Most of the local bands I discover are already broken up without me knowing (The Plan, for one). :P
Once my parents allow me to venture into DC, I should be set.
And, sp2, you're becoming a gimmick with this anti-Coldplay thing. Stop it. We know you hate it. No one cares.
yipjumpmusic:
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--- Quote from: yipjumpmusic ---I never said it was all black and white (and I never said anything about limiting to local bands, though when I spoke of local in regards to your argument it was just that it seems unknown bands in general is the real issue and the local thing is just a part of it (yes at the bottom of the chain) but I didn't think unknown bands in general were focused on much or at all in the argument. I generally agree with your main argument though.
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There's a difference between unknown and local. I think it is good to support unknown bands because that means they'll break through to the mainstream, and their success is good for the national music scene, and everyone everywhere. However, supporting specifically local acts and the local music scene in general (such as local record and guitar stores that are involved with venues and such) is also important.
Supporting the indie rock scene in general ensures that there will be good music to listen to in the future.
Supporting the local music scene ensures that there will be good music events in your town.
Both are important, but people tend to overlook their local bands because the sources they get their musical recommendations from either don't listen to local music or are not local themselves (e.g. Pitchfork).
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I know there is a difference, never said there wasn't one, but my point was that you did not mention the other much at all. Also it would take a hell of a lot of work to make the kind of differences you mentioned but if people want all the benefits bad enough then they would follow your advice, or something basically like it. The problem is things don't always work so well and too many people don't care enough, which they shouldn't have to. *shrugs*
MilkmanDan:
I am my local scene.
sp2:
--- Quote from: yipjumpmusic ---I know there is a difference, never said there wasn't one, but my point was that you did not mention the other much at all.
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BECAUSE THE ENTIRE INDIE SCENE LOVES THE SHIT OUT OF CLAP YOUR HANDS, SAY YEAH AND IT WOULD BE PREACHING TO THE CHOIR TO SAY LISTEN TO THEIR NEW RECORD. The only time I'm going to mention the obvious is when I say Coldplay sucks, and that's solely to piss off Coldplay fans. And for comedic value.
--- Quote ---Also it would take a hell of a lot of work to make the kind of differences you mentioned but if people want all the benefits bad enough then they would follow your advice, or something basically like it. The problem is things don't always work so well and too many people don't care enough, which they shouldn't have to. *shrugs*
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Yes. It takes work. That is exactly what I'm saying! Yes! It takes work from a lot of people! That is exactly why I'm saying it! No, people shouldn't have to care, that's why I'm not holding a gun to your head and saying "BUY LOCAL OR ELSE THE REVOLUTION WILL HAVE YOU PURGED."
When you listen to an indie band, for example, Constantines, you're supporting someone else's scene. Think about that for a minute. You are supporting the existence of someone else's musicians, someone else's venues, someone else's guitar stores, someone else's local labels, someone else's CD stores, someone else's local music culture. Yes, you get to listen to really fucking awesome music. No argument there. But you're not supporting bands in your own town that are ALSO making really awesome music, and whose success could result in major benefits for you, too. I'm not saying you shouldn't listen to Constantines (they are awesome, and I love them to pieces) but you should also listen to and support the good local bands in your town as well.
If your town doesn't care enough to support the local music scene, that's your prerogative, but don't then bitch that there's nothing to do and no good concerts playing locally.
Not An Addict:
My local scene is ass. Ass. That said, sp2's point is a good one - if you find a local band you like, shout it from the rooftops. Spread the word, recommend them to friends, etc. But since this is probably a no-brainer, I'm not sure why we need this thread, other than to bask in the glow of sp2's anti-Coldplay humor.
Everyone on earth: We love Coldplay!
sp2: Coldplay sucks.
[Thunderous applause.]
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