So, this roulette so far has me thinking. Other things have come in play for the cause of this post like the recent harsh vocals discussion in Indi's thread and basically, I'm turning 40 next month and have been thinking about my lack of interest and discovery the last 4-5 years or so. Tim also mentioned something the other day when I asked about roulette submissions not really getting delved into after the fact, and I guess I'm guilty of that. There has been a few songs from roulettes that have stuck and come into rotation but not so many bands. I'm also seeing a lot of bands submitted here that have been discussed or even sent to me before that for the most part didn't stick, but nevertheless, it has me thinking.
This morning early I was in the car going to a trail meeting someone for a jog and since results are just about done, I decided to have a break and just put one of my random USB's into the car. Most of these are usually filled with random songs from all the favs and can just go on a random playlist. Anyway, I was skipping through and Barstool Warrior started so I kept it rolling. Once I got past the solo into the 'promises made' section, I was driving and just thinking to myself, 'fuck this band is just so good.' It just gave me a feeling of comfort, nostalgia and safeness but then also had me thinking about my musical journey. Then Ancient Warrior from Sabbath came on and again, the same feeling.
I don't know where I'm really going with this but I almost get the sense or just wondering if my musical journey is pretty much complete. I guess what I'm saying is that these bands that form us and we grow up with have become part of our DNA, so what else really competes? While I've discovered a lot of cool bands recently (Brymir, Sworn, An Abstract Illusion, Keep of Kalessin), putting on these classics just takes you to another world, so it has me thinking, while these new bands are cool, they don't have the same impact the rest do. I'm also really enjoying a lot of the songs you guys are sending so I'm really hoping some stick around as I'm also guilty of not really following through on past roulettes as mentioned. I guess trying to delve into different styles would be the next step and I think that's the point of this roulette but I find as you all can see, if it's out of my wheelhouse, it just doesn't really interest me. But, I'm making notes and will definitely try and intend to come back and even make efforts on ones that haven't been my usual style. But all in all, I struggle with totally different genres and I don't see me changing.
Am I wrong in thinking that going into my 40's next month, the best days are behind me and any discoveries will never match what I already know and have connections with? I know some of you can't relate to that yet, I'm just thinking out loud. Plus, I'm interested to know if anyone has gotten roulette submissions that have cracked into the bucket that you associate with bands that have been lifechanging and take you back to a special place and feeling not many others can do. If that's even possible.