The music elitists

Every Monday evening, I sit down at my computer and conjure up some random nonsense about music. I enjoy the freedom that comes with a weekly column assignment – I can write about anything. Even music some people find terrible.

I’m sure there are people out there who dislike my song choices. Some might believe my choices are too generic. Perhaps I don’t know what music is because I don’t rave about a completely obscure band that is probably untalented anyway. Unfortunately, these kinds of people exist.

I like to call them “music elitists.”

I’m sure you are familiar with this type of person. You know, the ones who consider themselves higher than the rest of us because of their in-depth knowledge on a band of which most people are unaware.

Oh, and forget the radio – Fall Out Boy is probably playing its latest hit for the fourth time that hour.

You must do the hard labor. Musical MySpace surfing results in an embarrassing outcome of a middle-aged guy playing acoustic guitar. Congratulations, you can waste time online like the rest of us.

I mean, obviously you must know more than everyone else because you’ve taken Z201 and are now familiar with the original writers of Aretha Franklin’s hits. It’s not like there are 100 other people in your class or anything.

I shan’t be too hasty, though. I, too, was once a young “music elitist” in the works. I would research inconspicuous bands, thinking I knew more than my fellow music lover. I would only wear T-shirts and listen to bands I felt were musical artists instead of musical sellouts. However, I was in high school and trapped in a conservative town.

I suppose I’d just like to say if you are one of those people who find yourself more worthy than you actually are, perhaps you might want to take a step back. Listen to music because it enlightens you and makes you feel good, not because no one else around you recognizes the songs. Don’t let the obscurity of a band overshadow a more popular group’s brilliance.