DavidB6937 Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Probably been done before but just some random thoughts I was having. One of my favourite things to do as a kid at the weekend was go round my friend's house and watch all the music channels. So much of my music discovery in the early years was through that and also the listening pods in HMV/Virgin etc. I feel like I don't get nearly as much exposure to completely random new music these days. My Spotify is basically 95% old music. I think you could argue that the more access we have to media now - films, TV and music - the less we're actually trying new things. Maybe that's just me though. Is there anything in particular you look back at fondly and feel is missed now? Quote
Members SuperBacon Posted February 6 Members Posted February 6 Going to see live music for a good price. I was constantly at gigs as a youngster, multiple times a week. If we weren't getting the train to London for gigs (half an hour-ish) we were watching bands in local pubs and venues, as Kingston had, and probably still does have, a really good music scene, so were very lucky. Both Southampton and Portsmouth do as well, so it does still exist, but we'd honestly go and watch anyone if we had nothing to do of a night, and I miss that. Quote
Chili Posted February 6 Posted February 6 The existence of the Cadbury Spira and Nestle Maverick. Both absolute beauties and big chocolate doesn't plan on bringing them back. Arseholes. And big agree with @SuperBaconabout live music for a decent wedge. Obviously this next part is consigned to more mainstream/well known acts, but when I was in the UK, prices for tickets were so much that I just gave up, because I couldn't justify pretty much most of the prices. I'm pathetically envious of people who can afford to go to lots of gigs these days. I've not been to a live music gig in about 7 years. Quote
Members SuperBacon Posted February 6 Members Posted February 6 Brannigans Roast Beef & Mustard. My absolute biggest peeve is whenever they're mentioned on social media, someone will pipe up with* "You can still get these at B&M huns, saw them a few months back x" no you didn't, you filthy fucking liar. To the point where if someone I know sees someone say this, they'll send me the screenshot to wind me up. And no, there aren't crisps that come close, despite the Tesco Beef and Horseradish ones being very nice, just don't. *please don't do this to me, I can't actually handle it. Quote
Paid Members DCW Posted February 6 Paid Members Posted February 6 Being able to knock around for your pals, piss off into town or wherever and disappear for hours on end and not be contactable or having the expectation to be contactable either. Auld technology has a lot to answer for when it comes to freedom! Quote
Paid Members Lorne Malvo Posted February 6 Paid Members Posted February 6 I genuinely miss not being able to go out for a few hours - whether it's at the pub, or just milling around town, or just going to the coffeeshop and doing a little bit of shopping - without the constantly worrying about money and having the nasty feeling of 'christ, isn't that expensive, I better be good for the next two weeks' hanging over everything. I'm going for a meal and a few drinks tonight and I'm going into town tomorrow, and in my head I'm aready doing all the mental arithmetic about how much I can realistically spend and making sure I don't overdo it. Used to be you could have a half-decent night on £20. Now it doesn't even get you out of the door. Quote
deathrey Posted February 6 Posted February 6 (edited) Live music is really extortionate these days, I saw the prices for Harry Styles latest tour online and was horrified at how expensive it has gotten, live music is just for the rich now? I miss being young (with muscles that moved without issue and I could stand up suddenly from the sofa and not pull a muscle, I'm fucked if I sneeze without bracing myself nower days, anyway I digress) and going to record shops to look at CDs, posters and band merch, you could get so completely absorbed in that world and I loved it, particularly if it was an independent music shop with chatty staff. I miss browsing and picking up random CD's because I liked the cover or artists they were associated with. Sometimes the artists were duds and I'd get annoyed at wasted money but sometimes I'd discover something that became a big part of my life. I came across the Wu Tang Clan this way, having never really listened to them before and 36 Chambers went on to be one of my all time favourites albums. I miss everything in music not being so accessible and artists having an air of mystery still about them and the buzz of being a fan in the 90's/early 2000s. Edited February 6 by deathrey Quote
Paid Members johnnyboy Posted February 6 Paid Members Posted February 6 33 minutes ago, Chili said: Nestle Maverick Tough competition between the Maverick and the Cadbury Fuse as to what was the densest chocolate bar in the universe. I've had 3 course meals that have left me less full than a Maverick. Quote
Members SuperBacon Posted February 6 Members Posted February 6 4 minutes ago, deathrey said: miss browsing and picking up random CD's because I liked the cover or artists they were associated with I used to love reading the linear notes to CDs as well. I'd read all the thank yous, and try and work out who was who. Simpler times. Quote
deathrey Posted February 6 Posted February 6 7 minutes ago, SuperBacon said: I used to love reading the linear notes to CDs as well. I'd read all the thank yous, and try and work out who was who. Simpler times. I used to do that too, I'd read who wrote every song, who produced it, all the lyrics. Literally end to end like a book! Quote
Members SuperBacon Posted February 6 Members Posted February 6 4 minutes ago, deathrey said: I used to do that too, I'd read who wrote every song, who produced it, all the lyrics. Literally end to end like a book! Absolutely! Also you're right about the mystery of music, especially when it comes to sampling. Discovering a sample was a wonderful thing, now you can just hop on whosampled.com which is convenient but a lazy way of doing it. I watched Carrie for the first time in a while few years back and genuinely popped big time when the soundtrack revealed two samples for songs I love and have known for 20 odd years (Buck 65 -The Centaur and Aesop Rock - Shovel for those that care) Wish I still got that feeling more often. Quote
Slapnut Posted February 6 Posted February 6 I miss coming home from a night out with friends (I'm thinking 2005ish so probably down the park trying to get booze), sticking on the telly and whatever was on, I'd just watch it. A film would come on and I wouldn't know what the fuck it was until the opening titles, but I'd watch the entire thing. This was before the digital switchover so I probably just had the four main channels in my bedroom and had very little choice, so I just watched whatever was on. I know I can still do this now, but the sheer amount of choice we have these days has ruined the magic for me, and chances are I won't be happy with whatever is on TV and I'll end up defaulting to Seinfeld for the hundredth time. Quote
Paid Members hallicks Posted February 6 Paid Members Posted February 6 Feeling awake. Feeling enthused about anything. Being creative, writing songs. Not having to switch off all the plugs in the kitchen at night. (If someone can tell me a good reason why I have to do this, beyond the existing one which is nothing to do with me, I’d be grateful). Quote
Chico Torres Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Two things come to mind, which may contradict each other but that’s the complexity of life. One is the joy of watching and learning things because choice was limited and they were on tv. So many documentaries, news, shows, films that educated and informed and entertained me were because there were 4 channels and if I wanted to watch something I had to watch what was on, or went through the tv listings to note things of interest. Now we explicitly choose what we want to watch and abandon if it’s not interesting and I don’t know if people stumble upon things any more. The other is…something akin to a collective viewing experience? Again with only a few channels and there was a big film or documentary or something being shown, even some big soap storyline or Top of the Pops, we all watched the same thing and then talked about it and there was a collective national consciousness or national conversation and when impressionists or comedy shows made fun of something we all got it, perhaps more of a feeling of unity than the shitshow of a country we have today. Rose tinted glasses and all but that’s what I miss. Quote
Members SuperBacon Posted February 6 Members Posted February 6 26 minutes ago, hallicks said: Not having to switch off all the plugs in the kitchen at night. Including the fridge? Quote
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