What Music did you come from?

So, I was listening to a group called "Owl City" the other day (who is actually just one guy and some laptops), and it sort of stuck me as odd that I enjoy his music. He plays poppy, keyboard type stuff. It has clever lyrics but just doesn't seem like something I would be into. But I am. I love it.

I sort of wondered why I enjoy that stuff and it got the old brain a-turnin'. I listen to what is considered alternative music. That genre is used so loosely, though, its crazy. But I started related things that I like to each other and it so interesting to see how you got to where you are in your music tastes.

It all started with a man who will show more about me than I'd like. His name is Garth Brooks. I used to listen to his fiddlin' jams all the time while growing up. He was the man. I recall listening to 99.5 WGAR, just so I could call after his song and win free tickets. (To no avail). But he was great.

That flowed into a more pop-like experience for me and I began to listen to a little U2 (which I can't stand at all anymore). Once I ditched Bono, I searched for something better. Something with more heart and soul.

I discovered Classic Rock. This stayed with me the longest and will die with me. The Led Zeppelins, the Pink Floyds, the Claptons and Hendrix, and even a little Skynyrd. This was my culture. I learned about histories music rather than political events.

My appreciation for these artists turned me to blues music. Delta style blues is so rich and beautiful. The only good thing that ever came from slavery is the Delta Blues. They used all the emotion that they had left to create this music. Which has formed Rock today.

I took some time with Jazz and then I hit some newer stuff. But once I went to college, I was forced to listen to music I made fun of all my life. This alternative stuff. It was no Nirvana (who I've always had a special place in my heart for). The Brand New and Panic at the Disco and Mewithoutyou and all these artists I hated. They started to grow on me. I listen to them from time to time but what I really got out of it all was the Death Cab for Cutie and the Editors and Oceans (look them up!)

My tastes now bring me to Owl City. They are pretty good. But why do I like them? Well, they sound a lot like The Postal Service (not the real postal service, mom). And we all know that the Postal Service is just a side project of Death Cab. And this stuff all loops and connects with each other.

I find it crazy when I make a Pandora playlist and type in Owl City, that Death Cab plays and Something Corporate plays and Relient K plays and Jack's Mannequin (new something corporate) plays and it continues to touch on all of my alternative favorites.

I suppose the alternative terms isn't necessarily just a broad genre. Maybe all these artists are connected somehow.

I don't know. I just thought I'd share about how crazy it is that your music tastes evolve, not just because of what you like but by your surroundings and peers.

It's a beautiful thing.

So, I went from Garth Brooks to Owl City.
What music did you come from?