“Who is your favorite artist,” Amanda asked me.
I can’t rightfully call myself a music critic as I have no real knowledge of music history (i.e. the trends, the names and the movements that have happened throughout history). I know about 2 percent of all there is to know about music theory. I can play piano and guitar. I tired saxophone, but gave it up for choir.
“Well,” I stuttered.
I always was indecisive.
“I really like a lot of bands a lot, but how do you make a choice as to who is the best? Is there some criteria out there that trumps all other criteria?”
“Make up your own criteria,” she responded with a slight smile.
“Well,” I always stutter.
I thought for a moment.
“I don’t like music that is just run the mill pop love songs, that is just boring.”
“Yeah,” she responded. “Neither do I.”
“A thing that makes a band really great is timelessness about their music. So that cancels out most bands that have come out within the last five years. The gods of rock may or may not look kindly on bands like The Killers and Kelly Clarkson forever.”
“Okay,” she looked interested.
“So that leaves us with a handful of bands that have lasted. I mean we’re talking big time now. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Dave Matthew Band, Sting, and band like The Who.”
“Ok, but The Beatles we’re probably the biggest deal in the past 50 years. I mean, everyone knows all four Beatles, but not everyone knows all the members of The Dave Matthews Band. I mean I don’t even know the drummer’s name.”
“Carter Beauford,” I responded quickly. I think she hears the snappiness in my voice. “Yeah, The Beatles are definitely the biggest, but I still love the show The Dave Matthews Band, and for me they will always be my favorite.”
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