I saw an advert on TV where a few people are playing in a band. Then all of a sudden, some idiot comes in and starts smashing their instruments and tells them that there is "no need to struggle" and introduces them to a new "guitar hero" game. This advert nearly made me vomit.
Not that I have a problem with computer gaming, but it seems so unreal and strange to me that people would rather spend their money on something that is guitar hero, rock band or even DJ hero rather then learn the real thing. I've always said that the best thing a person can do is learn a musical instrument as it creates real emotion. It's been proven that it helps with intelligence levels, especially in children whilst they are growing up. It teaches discipline and patience and helps with confidence. Even really shy people can express themselves through music. Learning an instrument can also actually help calm the mind. But unfortunately, it seems lesser people are actually doing this and that they would rather just be pretenders. Pretenders who have no creativity, no soul, but yet are happy to just be empty robots by opting to play guitar hero rather than actually playing a real guitar. Instead of actually wanting to be a rock star, they want to pretend to be a rock star! I was talking to someone the other week who I knew had bought a guitar and really wanted to learn it, but when I asked her how it was going, she replied "I've still got it, but I would rather play guitar hero-it's easier" Cue the vomit.
When I was in college, I was surrounded by musicians most of the time-whether I liked them or not, I would still have respect for them for doing what they were doing. Now it seems that most of the people that are around me don't have much about them in a creative sense. It really does seem that I am out of touch with society. Out of touch with everything.
My friend Mukesh, you will have to come to our house, you can teach me guitar and i'll teach you guitar hero! My dad always had a guitar when i was growing up and i wanted to learn, but as you said you need patience and i have none at all!
ReplyDeleteI do own two guitars and now and then i pick one up, play the intro to redemption song and put it back down again, quite satisfied with myself that i actually learned that much.
Guitar hero on the other hand is addictive for me, i NEED to get better, i can't stop playing until i have cleared another level, although again i only play now and then. I suppose we'd all rather be in a game than reality.
And seeming out of touch with society, well i feel you there!
Tamar. X