Post #328432 by The Mayor Of Exotica on Mon, Aug 27, 2007 7:21 AM

My experience with music and business is that the people in charge are in that position because of what they know, which is business. Very often, they know little or nothing about music, mood, or taste. I am continually amazed at the rising level of simple ignorance about music on a broad scale.

Information is the best remedy to this, so when you speak up, go to the top of the food chain, whoever is REALLY in charge, and speak or write with authority and conviction, with the intention to enlighten, not to express frustration or disdain at someone else's choice of music. People respond much more favorably to suggestion than to venting. Some people are just not open to having their decisions questioned, which is really sad; they close themselves off to a lot of valuable information.

I consider it a mission, to bring better music to people, to help them cultivate better listening diets. Very often they are not aware of the distinctions between good music and crap, music that conveys something positive, and music that does not, music by musicians, and sequenced pap, music that is appropriate to the surroundings (Tiki), and everything else. Once they are introduced to these distinctions, even most management types will see the light and go with it.

You are always within your rights to speak up about the music in a public place; it only helps our cause if you do. Don't be disappointed if it takes a while to get results. Just encourage your friends to do the same!