Do you play more music than you listen to?

[Silence Dogood]

It dawned on me not long ago that I'm probably playing more music than I am listening to these days (this isn't true when it comes to Classical music, soundtracks/scores, and music I don't have the ability to play -- I often use this music as the backdrop to my workday).

I was all about bands and artists for most of my life, but I care way less about all that now. 

I also realized at some point that this is a much more historical approach to music.  In times past if one wanted to hear music, it would be at church, a concert hall, or some gathering where people played instruments.  Recorded music is a very recent phenomenon.  I'm grateful for it, but am just relying on it much less these days. 

I was playing a certain tune on my mandolin just yesterday and realized so-and-so plays it way better.  But I don't care: I want to play it and enjoy it for myself. 

[B0WIE]

 I rarely just listen to music anymore, it's always either while I'm working out (which is an hour every day) or socializing. I won't just play music while I'm relaxing or cooking, etc. I'm usually listening to some type of informational show instead now.

[Rockysdad]

I listen to music a lot, nothing, from what's coming out these days.

I'm a Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) fan big time, great guitar player, if you get a chance have a listen to the Love Over Gold album.

Also a David Gilmore (Pink Floyd) fan. I can listen to these guys for hours on end.

[jpmist]

I'm a Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) fan big time, great guitar player, if you get a chance have a listen to the Love Over Gold album.

Also a David Gilmore (Pink Floyd) fan. I can listen to these guys for hours on end.

We're 2 for 2 on old rock stars. Just wondering if you've heard any news on Knopfler as far as retirement. I'm thinking we've gotten his last full band album and a bit sad about that. . .