music meme

[amedia]

ganked from neohippie1

1) What was the first CD/Record/Album/Artist you ever bought and what format was it in? (Vinyl/Cassette/CD/MP3 Download)?

I think the first single I ever bought myself was "Cherish" by the Association - I was maybe 10 years old at the time. I still have it. It's a vinyl 45.

I also bought myself a Partridge Family album (vinyl LP) at some point 5th or 6th grade. I didn't really start buying records in earnest until high school, when I started off with (cringe) the Bay City Rollers. Then I think I got something by Jefferson Starship for Christmas that year - the bright red one with "Miracles" on it, whatever that was called. And Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. I still love early-to-mid Elton John. And it snowballed from there.

2) How do you usually listen to music? (iPod/Walkman/Stereo/Radio)

At work, I listen to a lot of music on the computer; at home, often from the iPod, which I have have hooked up to speakers - I'm getting WAY more than my $40 worth out of them - it's SO convenient! We still use the stereo, for playing CD's when we're downstairs, or for playing records. I mostly listen to the radio in the car.

3) What is your favorite genre of music and why?

I don't think I can begin to say. I like a lot of different genres! Classical rock (I mean, stuff like Yes), glam rock, hard rock... new wave, postpunk, light rap, folk music, broadway musicals, G&S, new age... some types of jazz.

I used to hate country music, but I'm finding more and more of it that I like.

I don't like most classical music, which makes me a Philistine. :-(

And I have a huge thing for Christmas music of just about every kind. But not yet!

4) What is your opinion on music video shows and music television?

I wish they would show freakin' MUSIC VIDEOS instead of those idiotic reality shows all the time! I love music videos!

5) Do you usually agree with who the winners of the Grammy Awards are?

I don't usually even know who they are!