I'm trying to introduce my mother-in law to some new music that she'd like, but she's super-conservative and only likes country christian for now. She certainly doesn't like rap, hip hop, swearing, or music about romance. I need suggestions for some new music she might like. She was growing up in the 40's and 50's, but she said she doesn't like that era's music anymore.
She likes Jars of Clay and the contemporary christian (not hymn) music, but I'm looking to introduce her to something differant and preferably more tolerable to me, as neither myself nor my wife are christian.
Suggestions?
2007-01-29 19:31:19 · 15 answers · asked by fireincarnation 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I'm looking for some music she will find acceptable to listen to at my house, also to suggest something new she might like. I always share new music ideas with people, I try to think of what a person likes and offer up something new they might like too. I'm not trying to change her music tastes, just have something livable that we can both like and something new for her.
2007-01-29 19:48:07 · update #1
Sorry to those who think I should just put up with her preferances, but christian music makes my brain twitch. I REALLY DETEST Christianity as a religion, (but I respect people's rights to chose it.)
2007-01-29 19:49:47 · update #2
Try David Byrne. My mom is the same way, but she likes David Byrne.
2007-01-29 19:37:15 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NAtalie Cole, Frank Sinatra - Duets, Tony Benet Duets
An American Classic. Rene Olstead
2007-01-29 20:13:59 · answer #2 · answered by I Love S.R Bega 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anna nalick! anything by anna nalick. her voice is awesome and she's a clean singer-- no swear words. really. hmm. or for something a little older try the corrs. anna nalick isn't really about romance so that might work. sandi thom! haha let her try "i wish i was a punkrocker (with flowers in her hair)". or "lonely girl".
she might like carrie underwood too. "don't forget to remember me"; but maybe not "before he cheats". :)
oh i forgot. Jem too. she does some christian stuff, but has pretty tolerable easy listening alternative tunes as well... no overt romance in there either.
2007-01-29 19:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by keron 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow that is conservative beyond beleif and from the comments you left im sorry you were dealt this bad hand at entertaining such a guest. but some dean martin or frank sinatra. or you could give the ol' 1930-1940 german music a shot...sorry she does sound really conservative not trying to be a jerk.
2007-01-29 19:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by afi_sxe88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I must ask, how open minded she is?
because if she is like my parents wich is so close minded, i don't think you should introduce them to any kind of new music, because they will reject anything, they will learn to like new things by their own, not by anyone's intentions, not even you or their own children.
because my parentswas just like so...
While if they're quiet open minded, you can introduce them to almost anykind of music with an adequate explanation before it.
But, if she's so open minded, i don't think you need to do so, since she will explore on her own...
But, really there's nothing i could suggest until i met and really know what kind of person she is...
Hope this help
Bless You
2007-01-30 16:44:00 · answer #5 · answered by N-Rue 7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mat Kearney - Nothing Left to Lose
Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah
The Fray - Look After You
Amy Millan - Baby I
....I can think of more, but I need time!
2007-01-29 19:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by cupnoodle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JAZZZZZZZ
Try John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Or some newer jazz like Marcus Miller.
2007-01-29 19:35:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe Celine Dion or Barbara Streisand.
2007-01-29 19:38:52 · answer #8 · answered by o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is to become more secure in your own convictions. If the music is not bothersome on a sonic level (too loud and such) than the message should be irelevant for a truly secure person. If she likes it she likes it.
2007-01-29 19:37:02 · answer #9 · answered by stark z 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you feel a need to change her musical preferences? Are you living with her? Do you ride in the car with her? Ask her to turn it off. It may be YOU need to change your musical preferences.
2007-01-29 19:36:47 · answer #10 · answered by Roll_Tide! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋