Post #497095 by triviacompanion on Thu, Dec 3, 2009 2:26 PM

On 2009-12-03 11:54, lucas vigor wrote:
I have found out recently that there actually are a lot of Tiki centralites that are into lounge as much as I am, they just don't post too much about it. There are a few, however, who have no interest in the actual music, but instead are only into the hype or image surrounding the genre. Sad for them, because if they really listened to what's out there, they would find a lot of good stuff! Bossa Nova, hapa haole and other styles offer some breathtakingly beautiful music!

Thats actually really funny!

I find tiki, "hip", lounge, etc.. culture to be some-what snobbish, I'm much more into the music than the other stuff. (although, I do like the colorful "retro flintstone" style)

I do think you're quite right about people who are into the music not saying anything about it, I don't get a lot of people listening to my little stream, but, those that do listen almost never call the number, make requests, etc.. it seems to be something they just play as a soundtrack. (I'm cool with that.. but I do wish I knew more about what they liked/didn't like)

There's a station here, AM1220 that plays some of that kind of music and the sweepers always say "/our/ kind of music" in a rather elitist sort of way, I think this turns people away.

Also, kids don't want to admit they like stuff that isn't popular rock music, so they don't ever tell anyone :)

Ssshhh don't admit you like Walter Wanderley!