what type of people listen to classical music?

Question

what do you think?

Answer 1

elderly ppl, those who go to music, and those who go to school and hav a teacher tht makes u listen to music and memorize it and stuff ( i use to) or if u're part of an orchrestra band (i was also)

Answer 2

Lots of well thought opinions here, but of what you mentioned only Pink Floyd isn't bloody awful unless you are drunk. For Floyd you need a different state of mind. One issue is that modern music is largely song and dance music. If you don't prefer Schubert's songs to his symphonies or Beethoven's dances to his big works that would be a symptom of a form preference. You may find this bridged by the more instrumental bands; Yes, ELP, or the Grateful Dead. They worked the longer forms. The live versions are preferable as they were not influenced by the record labels. In live music, true instrumental rock of the late 60s and 70s becomes tolerable. In "All Things Must Pass" George Harrison included a vinyl disc (for free, and now in the CD version) that was his band and Eric Clapton "jamming". Music, especially now-days is a commercial product only partially made by musicians, with the record companies having a large invisible hand. So, you can find music that will speak to you if you dig and ask questions like you did. Much "rock" comes from old blues and boogie, and uses a different scale system than classical. This can be learned and is an acquired taste. No music style has a monopoly on depth or expession. I am still primarily a listener of serious classical (Bruckner/Sibelius) but I have endeavored to be open to all music. I have found much trash and a few gems, but that is normal, classical only seems great since the trash has been weeded out by time. I will recommend Grateful Dead's "Eyes of the World", "Dark Star" and "The Other One" (best scherzo since Mahler's 5th), in the live versions. The bassist was a classical composer who hung with Elliot Carter, the rythym guitar studied quartets for ideas, and the drummers, well, they did much of the soundtrack of "Apocalypse Now". Music is music, keep your ears open it is better to sift through the pebbles in your pan for a few lumps of gold than toss out the whole pan.

Answer 3

There is no 'type' of people who can be classified as listening to classical. Certainly, not classic people! LOL! I'm an 'oldschool' dj. I've blown speakers 4 times in my day and they always blow when playing classical, because of the highs and lows! Now, THAT'S some anarchy right there ;-)

Answer 4

Lots of people listen to classical music. Many people find it very calming and effective. Personally, I believe everybody listens to classical music. Many rock/alternative has classical rhythm inside it. Mainly toddlers and old people listen to it though. The guy who writes Eragon likes it as well.

Answer 5

people like me....and im 16. listen to the group Bond and your whole idea of classical music will go down the drain. They are amazing. I also love classic classical music, lol. I love to drive to it, clean to it, and go to sleep to. It can measure more moods than any other types of music out there!

Answer 6

Im 20 and ive been in wilmington boys choir for 3 years american boychoir for 4 years and in high school went to state honors chorus, Ive been singing classical music for 13 years and its some of the most touching music youll ever find. alot of times it is the older people that like it, but pretty much, you have to be pretty well educated to listen to it to really get the feel of it and understand it.

Answer 7

People who listen to classical music are people who are able to look beyond the trends and find something of value. Anyone who truly loves music owes it to themselves to at least give it a try!

Answer 8

I do ! I love beautiful haunting melodies but I am also am one of Pink Floyds greatest fans . Theres nothing better than an eclectic mix

Answer 9

Lots of people

Answer 10

Pretty much anyone who has real musical taste, ie. very few 14-17 year olds...