Old school music is cool!

[Blurock]

Actually there are some youngsters that are making real good music. John Mayer and even locals such as Dan Patlansky and Rowan Stuart. The difference is they are masters at their instruments and have done an "apprenticeship" in their art.

Most modern music (electronic music) you listen to once and then forget it. Go to any music store and look at the stock of hip hop or rap. Nobody buys it, so the music stores stock rock and classic music. That is what people listen to in the long run.

[Citizen X]

Yes, Billy Joel's music is timeless! remember Elton John and Kiki Dee music video of "don't go breaking my heart." they were both young and innocent at that time!!

[Scaffold]

Uriah Heep or Led Zepplin....and I was born in '83!!

[Blurock]

Uriah Heep or Led Zepplin....and I was born in '83!!

Yeah! Some heavy metal tend to be a bit noisy, but classics like this have staying power.

Why? Because they can actually play instruments and most of them can read music. Like classical music they have variation in speed and volume. Hard, soft, slow fast and alternating vocals and instruments. Their lyrics actually say something and some have the most beautiful poetry.

Not the doef, doef repetitive taxi music you hear on the radio today.

[Citizen X]

The are a real band in other words, with a real guitarist bass, rythym and ochoestic, reall drums, and other instruments. I like th real deal!

[Blurock]

I always enjoy live music as there is an interaction between musician and audience. One can also appreciate virtuosity if they can play an instrument well, whether it be a violin, flute or rock guitar.

I therefore try my best to attend live performances and keep an open mind to experience new talent. We do not have to follow the rap crap trends from abroad.

Support your local artists!

[Citizen X]

do tell, what was your most amazing concert experience?

[Blurock]

do tell, what was your most amazing concert experience?

In the late sixties and early seventies they used to have the Battle of the Bands in Cape Town. In '69/'70 they had a 24 hr rock concert at Hartleyvale stadium with all the top bands and 1 or 2 British acts. This was just after we saw the movie of the Woodstock festival, so everyone was in the spirit.

Bands included Hawk, Freedom's Children, McCully Workshop, Ballyhoo.... awesome stuff right through the night.

I do not attend shows by has been's that come to SA, but Elton John was very professional and Robbie Williams rocked! Not quite live, but The Rolling Stones at Imax was a highlight.

[tec0]

It is a pity that I will probably never see an Iron Maiden concert.

[Citizen X]

"Come take my hand
You should know me
I've always been in your mind
You know that I'll be kind
I'll be guiding you

Building your dream
Has to start now
There's no other road to take
You won't make a mistake
I'll be guiding you

You have to believe we are magic
Nothin' can stand in our way
You have to believe we are magic
Don't let your aim ever stray
And if all your hopes survive
Your destiny will arrive
I'll bring all your dreams alive
For you

From where I stand
You are home free
The planets align so rare
There's promise in the air
And I'm guiding you

Through every turn I'll be near you
I'll come anytime you call
I'll catch you when you fall
I'll be guiding you

You have to believe we are magic
Nothin' can stand in our way
You have to believe we are magic
Don't let your aim ever stray
And if all your hopes survive
Your destiny will arrive
I'll bring all your dreams alive
For you" Olivia Newton John