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TM tiki mick Tiki Socialite SOCAL Joined: May 12, 2004 Posts: 4094	TM tiki mick Posted posted on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 9:55 AM On 2010-01-08 15:36, bigbrotiki wrote: in order to re-invent something, you have to understand it in the first place. Only then can one apply informed and creative innovations to a style. However, that kind of problem of lack of understanding something, or lack of interest to, is not exclusive to Tiki culture Exactly. And this is the problem I have with hippy culture, (for example) especially the neo-hippy jam band scene. All these guys claiming to be playing "jazz" without taking the time to really understand the genre, the lineage, the history! You hit the nail right on the head, Sven. I too enjoy the "fun" aspect of tiki, but to me, the "fun" lies in the appreciation of authenticity as well.

On 2010-01-08 15:36, bigbrotiki wrote:
in order to re-invent something, you have to understand it in the first place. Only then can one apply informed and creative innovations to a style.

However, that kind of problem of lack of understanding something, or lack of interest to, is not exclusive to Tiki culture

Exactly. And this is the problem I have with hippy culture, (for example) especially the neo-hippy jam band scene. All these guys claiming to be playing "jazz" without taking the time to really understand the genre, the lineage, the history! You hit the nail right on the head, Sven.

I too enjoy the "fun" aspect of tiki, but to me, the "fun" lies in the appreciation of authenticity as well.

Post #503194 by tiki mick on Sat, Jan 9, 2010 9:55 AM