The Gadabouts

Dear reader

Its an exciting time for music. That’s a broad statement I know, but it’s not one for discussion. Im sick of hearing, “Oh there’s not the musical talent there used to be”, or “There’s no true rock’n’rollers anymore” or what about, “People can’t sing anymore”…… Oh get a grip! How can anyone be arrogant enough to feel that music stopped with his or her generation? It’s beyond belief.

 If your one of those people and your reading this now just wait a minute, I’m not trying to p*^s anyone off here, let’s just take a minute. If you’re spewing profanities at these written words attempting to reinforce your point to any nearby peers just hold on, this article is actually for you.

 Remember when “your” music was in its prime? What was it you liked? By the admission of sheer quantity alone I can guarantee that the type of music you like(d) is still breeding somewhere, somehow. At times I feel we should ask ourselves ‘do I really love music? Or do I just feel old or depressed and relate good music to the good times I was having when I first heard a certain band?’ Well? Look, music gave you that moment and it could give it you again. You just need to take a little time to re-discover and research your passion and the good times will come rolling back.

 Right now, there has never been so much music, and I know, this can seem intimidating. You couldn’t possibly keep up with everything. So don’t. No one can. The law of averages dictates that there will be a lot of s*^t out there but by the same principle there is more good music than ever. I guess what I’m trying to say is, I think everyone should love music, young, old, fat, thin, Black, Asian whatever man, music is music. It gives us pleasure, brings people together and despite what you may believe, your brand of music will live on with or without you, don’t miss out.

 The chances are you may have out grown your musical past; maybe it’s time to refresh your ears? If you wouldn’t know where to start try this: Fire up the Internet. The best way to discover new and interesting music is to ask the right people. Find out what music different DJ’s are representing, if it’s to your taste make a little time to have a listen next week. If it’s new music you want then let the professionals show you to the light.

On the flip side, if you’re looking to recreate the feeling you had when you moshed out to Pearl Jam in ’92 then maybe it’s not the music your seeking, it’s the fountain of youth mate. I’m not saying you can’t find that feeling again but maybe you’re gonna have to try a different angle now.

Anyway, if you’re a Gadabouts fan I doubt very much you have this problem, our music is not (yet) best known and you must be a real explorer if you’ve clashed your spade on the lid of our chest, but if you’ve just stumbled across this piece I hope it inspires you.

Its best to look forward, enjoy the haven that is music, let go of what has been and take hold of what’s now. Music lives on, it evolves, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t. Pssssst, pass it on.

 Ste Gadabout x